[citation needed] Although the games between the two teams are eagerly anticipated, and Southend are considered to be Orient's main rivals, the Shrimpers see the London club as secondary rivals to Colchester United, for geographical and historical reasons.[52]. In May 2006 Southend became League One champions after beating Bristol City 1–0 at Roots Hall in front of over 11,000 fans - the club's first title in 25 years. A transfer embargo at the start of the 2012–13 season saw the club start its campaign with a depleted squad.

[29] However, financial constraints prevented the club signing any new players during the January 2020 transfer window.

Another relegation in 1980 was directly followed by one of the most successful seasons in the club's history as they won the Fourth Division Championship in 1981, breaking a series of club records in the process. 18+ | begambleaware.org | Please gamble responsibly.

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[48] However, it took a further 12 years before firm plans emerged for the development; in April 2020, a deal was agreed between Southend United, the borough council and social housing provider Citizen Housing. Southend United manager Mark Molesley has warned against facing a ‘wounded animal’ in Morecambe this weekend. In 1995, former Liverpool player Ronnie Whelan became player-manager. In 1984, the club was relegated to the Fourth Division (Bobby Moore was manager), and the following season finished 20th, narrowly avoiding having to seek re-election to the Football League. Free bets must be placed at min odds of 1.5. Southend FC. 18+ begambleaware.org, New Customers deposit and bet up to £30 at odds of 2.0 or greater within 7 days of registration, Cashed out bets excluded. 13 bets required to receive full £25 free bet. Carlo Ancelotti on the cusp of history. Offer valid from 09:00BST on 26/05/2020. [23] The following season, Southend finished 10th, but slipped to 19th at the end of the 2018-2019 season, avoiding relegation on goal difference having finished equal on 50 points with relegated Plymouth Argyle. [51], There is also a fierce rivalry between Southend and Leyton Orient, which arises from the time between 1998 and 2005, when the Essex club were Orient's geographically-closest league rivals. Under the stewardship of Steve Tilson, Southend again secured a double promotion in 2004–05 and 2005–06 to win a place in the Championship as League One champions. The Southend United Fan App is the best way to keep up to date with the club. [4] Southend finished 14th in Division One in his first season as a manager, but were relegated a year later and Whelan left the club, later winning a case for wrongful dismissal. Matched bonus paid in free bets; 7 day expiry. [46] In 1994, seats were installed onto the original terracing, and a second tier was added. The North Stand had a single-barrelled roof which ran only the breadth of the penalty area, and the West Bank was covered at its rear only by a similar structure. Southend confirmed last week that a deal to bring Henrik Larsson to the club had broken down following Tommy Johnson's withdrawal from a proposed backroom team. Man Utd consider four alternatives to Sancho, Liverpool 0-0 Arsenal (4-5 pens) highlights, Campbell had been interviewed for the vacant managerial role, a deal to bring Henrik Larsson to the club had broken down, We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey.

Sol Campbell is in advanced talks to become the next manager of Southend United, Sky Sports News understands. Secondly, Harris is a former Southend player, so a link to the vacancy is perhaps inevitable, especially considering how open it is. [46], Until 1988 Roots Hall was still the newest ground in the Football League, but then the ground saw a significant change. New customers only.

T&Cs apply. With this in mind, Harris is unlikely to be too keen to jump straight back into work. Card payments only. The Lions first-team coach has also since emerged as the favourite to replace Harris on a full-time basis, and could bolster his permanent prospects with a victory at home to high-flying Leeds on Saturday. Rewards valid for 7 days. Southend have a long-standing rivalry with nearby club Colchester United, with whom they contest the Essex derby.