A huge thanks to the club.

[shrimperjon]

For those that were there early enough, my son Ben read out the Southend line up at 2.30. Ryan from the marketing department put out a request on twitter for an under 16 fan from both clubs to do this and although no Accy fan responded, I did. He did so well and I'm rightly proud of him. I think it was a great idea by the club and one they should continue. An easy way to include and engage our young fans. Well done once again and a great three points as well. He also got to meet and talk with PB who seems a genuinely nice guy.

 

[McNasty]

Well done Ben, I am sure he was better than the usual bloke.

 

[shrimperjon]

Well done Ben, I am sure he was better than the usual bloke.

Many have tweeted that!!!

 

[Ricey]

For those that were there early enough, my son Ben read out the Southend line up at 2.30. Ryan from the marketing department put out a request on twitter for an under 16 fan from both clubs to do this and although no Accy fan responded, I did. He did so well and I'm rightly proud of him. I think it was a great idea by the club and one they should continue. An easy way to include and engage our young fans. Well done once again and a great three points as well. He also got to meet and talk with PB who seems a genuinely nice guy.

Didn't Everton do something similar earlier on in the season? Good to see the club getting more young fans involved as they are the future of this club and unfortunately too many local kids get sucked into the Chelsea, United, City, Arsenal etc hole.

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

I heard it. He did a top job. You should feel very proud, mate.

 

[shrimperjon]

I heard it. He did a top job. You should feel very proud, mate.

Thankyou for your kind comment

 

[shrimperjon]

Didn't Everton do something similar earlier on in the season? Good to see the club getting more young fans involved as they are the future of this club and unfortunately too many local kids get sucked into the Chelsea, United, City, Arsenal etc hole.

As well as Southend season ticket holders we follow Everton and take a trip or two every season to Goodison Park. We were at the game against Norwich when Everton did this. Ryan from the marketing dept said that is where he got the idea and had been in contact with Everton to find out how they organised it etc. so we are very pleased to have been at that game and for Ben to be the first to do the same at Roots Hall.

 

[Tinks]

It is very pleasing to hear of these small little things that can be done for the younger supporters. Well done the club

 

[jc80]

Well done to the young lad. Well done SUFC