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  1. Napster

    Steve Wignall

    Wignall leaves Dragons From the archive, first published Thursday 24th Jan 2008. WIVENHOE TOWN manager Richard Carter has said financial reasons were behind first-team coach Steve Wignall's departure from Broad Lane. The Dragons announced yesterday that former Colchester United and Southend...
  2. MK Indie Club

    In a change to the published programme, here's a celebration of a band that could come from no other place than these shores. Yes and damn obvious choice, but my god they were raw and dangerous in '94. So fort St. George's day here's a very English Oasis with Supersonic. Turn it up, blast...
  3. Dear Macca - Agony Uncle Alan McCormack

    Hi All, Blues midfielder Alan McCormack is set to launch a new Agony Uncle feature in our Blues News newspaper from the end of the season. The tough talking no nonsense player is set to offer his advice on a range of matters to supporters. You've all seen Dear Deirdre, now read Dear Macca...
  4. Firestorm

    Insurance (mainly the the mods)

    Right boys I have had a word with the UK Liability guys at my place and they are of the belief that Libel/Slander on an internet set would be covered by a publisher policy. The problem here would be that the cheapest of this have strict terms and conditions regarding the regulation of published...
  5. Napster

    TV's Top 25 put-downs

    TV's top 25 put-downs published Lord Blackadder spent most of his life devising witty 'put-downs' Insults by Captain Mainwaring and Lord Blackadder have been named among the top 25 put-downs in TV history, as chosen by the Radio Times magazine. "Stupid Boy!" uttered by Dad's Army's Captain...
  6. Ron Martin - Questions

    FAO: Shrimperzone Forum Members I am "poking around" as you put it is for various reasons, but principally that RM has declined to disclose following my prior requests across the club official site circa 3 weeks ago, information which I feel should be in the public domain and is of concern to...
  7. DTS

    Would you read Dad of DtS book?

    Right - I am in need of a bit of secrecy on this one....And as Dad of DtS is off on hols this week I am hoping he wont see this post but.... Basically my old man is writing a book at the moment. Its only really for his own enjoyment about his times watching Southend. Its not really a book...
  8. Port Vale Programme

    Hello Ladies and Gents, I'm currently looking for a Southend United supporter, preferably who will be travelling to Vale Park this season, who is willing to answer a few questions for the Official Port Vale programme. It will just involve you sending me your e-mail address and a digital picture...
  9. Reading Shrimper

    Council's Rule 6 Statement

    Apologies if this has been posted before (to my knowledge it hasn't) but Southend-on-sea Borough Council published the Rule 6 statement setting out their reasons for approving the Stadium application, that will be presented to the public enquiry. The statement is an interesting read and...
  10. Good News, I Think.

    Article in the Telegraph on Saturday. I can't find it online, but the gist of it is: The Government Planning White Paper, which is to be published on Monday, will scrap the "need test" which allows local authority planners to turn down supermarkets on the outskirts of towns and beyond to...
  11. Shrimperstrust

    A Century United - The Official History of Southend United

    A Century United - The Centenary History of Southend United In August "A Century United - The Centenary History of Southend United" written by Dave Goody and Peter Miles will be published, fully endorsed by Southend United Football Club - and you can have your name printed in it !! By...
  12. Win Tickets To Southend Versus Pne

    Hi There With our game against Southend fast approaching our thoughts are turning to producing our match programme for the game. This season PNE media are looking to involve the fans, both home and away, as much as possible in the publication and that is where you message board members may be...
  13. Davros

    Official Southend Map..

    A Hornchurch supporting friend of mine will be coming to see the Essex Senior cup final at roots hall on the 27th of March, and asked what was the closest station, and best pub....... i think the below little map that i made to help him find his way around should be published...
  14. Napster

    Help needed for charity

    One of Southend's biggest fans, Bernie Friend, I'm sure you all know, is embarking on a gruelling 6,000km cycle ride in April in the hope of completing the North Sea Cycle Route - the world's longest signposted coastal path. Starting at Harwich ferry port, he will be pedalling across northern...
  15. Westcliff Shrimper

    How much are we worth?

    The new "rich list" has been published - how much are we worth in comparision? RICH LIST 1(2) Real Madrid £186.2m 2(1) Man Utd £166.4m 3(3) AC Milan £158m 4(5) Juventus £154.9m 5(4) Chelsea £149.1m 6(7) Barcelona £140.4m 7(9) Bayern Munich £128m 8(10) Liverpool £122.4m 9(8) Inter Milan £119.7m...
  16. The General

    Poker in the pub ... soon to become a reality!

    01 FEB The rules have been written, pub poker will take place next September The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport has released new proposals to control gaming in alcohol-licensed premises (pubs), so gaming licenses from local authorities will no longer be needed when the Gaming Act...
  17. Xàbia Shrimper

    Southend United - How far have we come? Part 4

    “It was only four years ago that this club was losing £2.3m a season,” Ron Martin enthused as he published the accounts for the financial year ending July 2002 which showed that Southend United has lost “just” £707,665, the fourth year in succession that the club had reduced its losses. It was a...
  18. Xàbia Shrimper

    Blues Monthly

    I read in the latest liaision minutes that Blues Monthly won't be published anymore. Can anyone remember how many issues were produced? I just need to know if my subscription was fulfilled ...
  19. The Little Gazette

    Hiya Guys, Just to make you all aware of the situation and current status of The Little Gazette please go onto the home page and read the article that i have published about the new TLG team TLG I hope many of you will return to using and viewing the website Many thanks Martin Paterson PaTo
  20. fbm

    The fbm views and ratings

    Due to formatting problems the report isn't yet on the front page so here it is BLUES LAND TITLE IN ESSEX ONE-TWO The two Essex sides defied all the odds in League One by claiming both automatic promotion spots – with the Super Shrimpers deservedly landing the title. In fact, it was...
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