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Chris Phillips
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Chief sports reporter at the Echo covering Southend United. Marathon runner, fundraiser, co-owner of Run Free and best in non-league editorial at the FCAs.
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Follow all the updates from Southend United's FA Trophy tie with Southport here: www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248333...
Matchday live: All the updates from Blues' Trophy tie with Southport
SOUTHEND United host Southport in the fourth round of the FA Trophy this afternoon. Follow all the updates live here.
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January 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Follow all the updates from Southend United's clash at Braintree Town here: www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248275...
Matchday live: All the updates from Blues' clash at Braintree
FOLLOW all the updates from Southend United's clash at Braintree Town here.
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January 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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A last look at eventful 2024 for Southend United and how the club was saved,

Includes quotes from all those who played a big part, enjoy!

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A last look at 2024, the year Southend United were finally saved
LOOKING back at the start of 2024, it could now be said ignorance was bliss for everyone connected with Southend United.
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December 31, 2024 at 11:54 PM
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The biggest win of the season for Southend United

Here's how it happened: www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248188...
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December 26, 2024 at 4:55 PM
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Three changes for the Shrimpers

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Team news: Three changes for Shrimpers against Ebbsfleet
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made three changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash with Ebbsfleet United.
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December 26, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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Follow all the action from Southend United's Boxing Day clash with Ebbsfleet United here: www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248187...
Matchday live: All the updates from Blues' clash with Ebbsfleet
FOLLOW all the updates from Southend United's clash with Ebbsfleet United here.
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December 26, 2024 at 1:46 PM
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Charley Kendall admits the size of Southend United's support was a major reason in him joining

He can't wait to be back at Roots Hall on Boxing Day

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Shrimpers striker Kendall can't wait to sample atmosphere he signed for
SOUTHEND United striker Charley Kendall cannot wait to again sample the atmosphere he signed for this week.
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December 24, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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Here's what Southend United's fans made of the defeat to York City

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Shrimpers fans have their say on defeat at York City
SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Saturday's 3-0 defeat at York City.
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December 22, 2024 at 8:12 PM
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Follow all the updates from Southend United's clash with York City here

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Matchday live: All the updates from Blues' clash at York City
SOUTHEND United are in action at York City this afternoon. Follow all the action live here.
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December 21, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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Southend United updates | WhatsApp Channel
Southend United updates WhatsApp Channel. All the latest Southend United stories from the Echo’s Chris Phillips. 975 followers
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December 21, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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Southend United boss Kevin Maher is fully aware of the problems York City striker Ollie Pearce will pose this weekend – having tried to sign him himself

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How Southend United looked to sign York City dangerman
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher is fully aware of the problems York City striker Ollie Pearce will pose this weekend – having tried to sign him…
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December 20, 2024 at 11:12 PM
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Zach Jeacock has yet to return to Southend United

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Shrimpers still waiting for on loan keeper to return
ON LOAN Southend United goalkeeper Zach Jeacock has yet to return to the Shrimpers after suffering a foot injury.
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December 20, 2024 at 10:16 PM
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An explanation has been issued by Southend United's owners

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Southend United owners allay fears after Companies House update
SOUTHEND United’s owners have allayed fears caused by an update on the Companies House website this morning.
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December 20, 2024 at 9:31 PM
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A closer look at York City and how they have turned things around since narrowly avoiding relegation last season

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An in-depth look at York City ahead of clash with Blues
ECHOSPORT talks to the Y Front fanzine ahead of York City's clash with Southend United.
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December 20, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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Back to back wins for Southend

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Southend Saxons dig in to secure back to back victories
RUGBY: Southend Saxons made it back to back wins with a high-scoring 45-34 victory against Amersham & Chiltern.
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December 18, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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Another win for Westcliff but it was far from straightforward
Table-topping Westcliff dig deep to secure away win
RUGBY: Westcliff head coach Jimmy Rea admitted to being worried for the first time this season during his side’s 34-15 win at Chelmsford.
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December 16, 2024 at 8:49 PM
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All the updates from Southend United's clash with Hartlepool United here

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Matchday live: All the updates from the Shrimpers' clash with Hartlepool
SOUTHEND United host Hartlepool United at Roots Hall this afternoon. Follow all the action live here.
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December 14, 2024 at 2:05 PM
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Three changes for Southend United

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Team news: Three changes for Blues and key man missing with injury
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made three changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash with Hartlepool United at Roots Hall.
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December 14, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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David Worrall on Southend United's last win against Hartlepool, why his celebration didn't quite go to plan, his long playing career and getting into coaching

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FLASHBACK: Worrall recalls the Shrimpers' last win against Hartlepool
DAVID Worrall can still vividly remember how he celebrated Southend United’s last victory against Hartlepool United.
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December 14, 2024 at 2:39 AM
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Southend United sign new striker

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Southend United sign new striker from Woking
SOUTHEND United have completed the signing of striker Charley Kendall from Woking.
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December 13, 2024 at 12:47 PM
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"There's always a lot of talk about young, upcoming managers but let’s not forget about the people who have been there and done it"

Southend United boss Kevin Maher on the importance of experience

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Maher happy experienced duo will go head to head at Roots Hall
TWO of football's most experienced figures will be on opposition sides at Roots Hall this weekend.
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December 13, 2024 at 2:46 AM
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"There’s so much more stability now and the mentality around the place is so much better too"

Nathan Ralph confident Southend United are moving in the right direction ahead of his 150th appearance for the club

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Ralph celebrates landmark display confident Blues are moving in right direction
NATHAN Ralph will make his 150th appearance for Southend United tomorrow believing the club are finally heading in the right direction.
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December 13, 2024 at 2:29 AM
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The stats pack ahead of Southend United's match with Hartlepool United

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The stats pack ahead of the Shrimpers' clash with Hartlepool
A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's match against Hartlepool United at Roots Hall.
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December 13, 2024 at 1:54 AM
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A closer look at Hartlepool United ahead of clash with Southend United

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A closer look at Hartlepool United ahead of clash with Blues
ECHOSPORT talks to Hartlepool United fan Jack Twydale ahead of Saturday's match at Southend United.
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December 13, 2024 at 1:15 AM
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An update on Southend United duo Joe Gubbins and George Moncur plus the modern-day problem facing players coming back from injury

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Shrimpers defender resumes full training after injury
SOUTHEND United defender Joe Gubbins is back in full training after recovering from an Achilles injury.
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December 13, 2024 at 12:52 AM