"down by the sea side, a shrimpers story"

[MisterStubbs]

"Down by the sea side"
Southend United Football Club​

Breaking News!​

Southend United have today announced that Ryan Stubbs will be the clubs new manager for the up and coming league season following the departure of Steve Tilson to MK Dons last week. Ryan Stubbs, 35 has been on the coaching staff at Roots Hall since 2006 and was discribed as the perfect choice by the Shrimpers chairmen Ron Martin. Southend United are expected to hold a press conference later on today.​

Ryan Stubbs (right) at the press conference​

Interview from Roots Hall​

Chris Phillips (Southend Echo): Firstly, congratulations on becomming the new manager of Southend United, how big a day is this for you on a personal note?​

Ryan Stubbs: Today will live long in my memory as one of the best days of my life. I have been involved with this club for a few years now and i just love everything about it. The fans, the area, i love it all. The club has a very good set up here and has a bright future, hopefully i can be part of that future.​

Dale Williams (Football League Paper): Previous Steve Tilson has been touted as the clubs greatest ever manager. How hard will it be for you to follow in his foot steps?​

Ryan Stubbs: Steve Tilson is a very good manager and has done wonders for this club. Steve is also a very good friend and i would like to wish him well in his new job. Will i be able to emulate what Steve did for this club? I hope so, i will certainly give it my best shot.​

Luke Temple (BBC Essex): With Southend's financial problems well documented, how hard will it be for yourself to add to your squad during the transfer window?​

Ryan Stubbs: It will be very hard. With next to no transfer money available, i will have to rely on loan deals or picking up a gem who is a free agent. The only way money will be available to myself is if i sell players and i dont want it to come to that.​

Chris Phillips (Southend Echo): Last seasons player of the season, Franck Moussa has attracted many high profile clubs in Europe. How confident are you off keeping hold of him?​

Ryan Stubbs: Franck loves it here at Southend. I have sat down with Franck already and expressed to him my desire to keep him here. Franck wants to stay here. As far as im concerned, thats the matter closed.​

Interview Finished​

Southend United Football Club
The Facts:​

Name: Southend United Football Club
Founded: 1906
Nicknames: The Shrimpers, The Blues
Stadium: Roots Hall
Capacity: 12,306
Chairmen: Ron Martin
Club Captain: Adam Barrett
Sponsor: Victor Chandler
League: nPower League One​

Roots Hall Stadium, View from the North Stand​

The future of Southend United Football Club​

Southend United have today confirmed that work has begun on their new 22,000 seater stadium. Fossetts Park which will be ready for the 2011/12 season will hopefully take Southend United to the next level.​

Fossetts Park plan​

New Sponsor deal announced​

Southend United chairmen Ron Martin has today announced that the club has agreed a deal with the betting company Victor Chandler to become the clubs new sponsor. The contract which is believed to be worth around £5,000,000 will run for the next 5 years. With this, Southend United have also brought out there new shirts for the up and coming season which are now on sale.​

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Southend United key players:​

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Adam Barrett
Club captain Adam Barrett's experience will be vital for Southend United this season. The 30 year old central defender will need to be a rock at the back this season if Southend are to stand any chance of promotion.​

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Alan McCormack
Irish central midfielder Alan McCormack will be hoping for a good season this term to emulate his performances of last season. The 26 year old will be a key fugure for the Shrimpers in the middle of the park.​

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Franck Moussa
Fans fravorite Franck Moussa will be hoping to emulate his performances of last season that saw him pick up the player of the season award. The 20 year old midfielder could be the key play maker this term for the blues.​

The Squad​

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Goalkeepers:
Steve Mildenhall, Kelvin Jack, Daniel Bentley​

Defenders:
Simon Francis, Adam Barrett, Pat Baldwin, Osei Sankofa, Jean-Yves M'Voto, Johnny Herd, Scott Malone, Callum Whittaker​

Midfielders:
Anthony Grant, Jean-Francois Christophe, Alan McCormack, Franck Moussa, Damian Scannell, Stuart O'Keefe, Francis Laurent, Merrick James-Lewis​

Fowards:
Matthew Paterson, Scott Vernon, Scott Spencer, Craig Calver, Harry Crawford​

Hot Prospects:​

Daniel Bentley
16 year old goalkeeper Daniel Bentley has a bright future ahead of him. With an experience keeper like Steve Mildenhall to learn from, Daniel Bentley should be a suitable replacement if needed during the coming season.​

Merrick James-Lewis
17 year old winger Merrick James-Lewis will be hoping to break into the first team this season. With some decent performances last season in the reserve squad, Merrick made the bench a few times last season, he will be hoping to go a step futhure this season and get that first appearance in a Southend shirt.​

Harry Crawford
Young striker Harry Crawford will be hoping to break into the first team this season. Following a successful season long loan last term at Blue Square Premier side Greys Athletic, scoring 12 goals, earnt himself a one years contract with Southend.​

 

[Neall]

looks nice mate will follow

---------- Post added at 06:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:15 PM ----------

can see alot of effort into this story mate hope you stick to it

 

[MisterStubbs]

cheers mate, i will do update to follow later on tonight

 

[Max]

Good luck pal, hope you do well with this.

 

[Finn]

Wow class story man..will def follow, good luck

 

[brenchleyboy7]

good luck with the Shrimpers mate