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Breaking News Former Shrimpers player and manager Alan Little has passed away

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Voice of Reason said:
Very sad news, taken too early. One of my best days supporting us was the orient away win in Alan's first game as manager.
R. I. P.
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Mine too.

Was that the season opener? Must have been about 98/99

My first ever visit to Birdbrain Road.

Turned up about 20mins before KO and stewards were saying the away end was sold out.

About 500 blues outside and they moved Orient fans over and let us in.

Was there in a sling having broken my humerus. Was in agony but a cracking day out.
 
Top guy.

In the team for my first Southend match a 3-0 win i n the cup in '76 versus Newport.

Full blooded player!

I remember a banner/ sprayed sheet at games of that era:

" Little Lacerates Yer Legs!!"

Managed us at yet another difficult time and in some quarters people thought he was quite harshly treated when given the sack. I'm definitely in that section.

Thanks for everything Alan! A Shrimper and a gentleman!

RIP
 
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Tommy2holes said:
Mine too.

Was that the season opener? Must have been about 98/99

My first ever visit to Birdbrain Road.

Turned up about 20mins before KO and stewards were saying the away end was sold out.

About 500 blues outside and they moved Orient fans over and let us in.

Was there in a sling having broken my humerus. Was in agony but a cracking day out.
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Spot on we took huge numbers that day, Neil Campbell scoring for us I think?
 
Billy Bests boot laces said:
One of the best things he did whilst being our manager, was getting Andy Woodman ( who i rated at the time ) on loan to replace Mel Capleton after he made a complete howler ( one of many ) in a pre season game.
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Andy I remember saving a penalty away at Mansfield, we were chanting for little to sign him, to which Woodman as actively encouraging it!
 
Very sad news indeed, and quite a shock as I am a few years older than him. I remember Alan as player and manager, admired him in both roles. Condolences to his family and friends. Forever a Shrimper, R.I.P. and you will definitely be in our thoughts on Saturday.
 
When I was in Australia, and my mates were playing for Armadale in the WA state league, their coach was a guy called Brad Hassell. Brad had been a Perth glory legend and was in the Australia Olympics team in 96. He found out I was a Southend supporter and told me about how he had come on trial here for a month. Alan Little was the boss at the time and despite Brad not getting a contract he spoke very fondly about Alan as a coach and Rob Newman, who he stayed with.
 
Ronnie Pountney once told me a story about Alan. It was pre-season training over at Rocheway, and Al must have been in a bad mood as he had wiped out a few of his team-mates in no time. So he was sent to the grass bank to cool off. Ron, obviously sensing something was up, strolled over, but as he approached he was told 'F**k off Ron, or I'll do you as well'. He duly obeyed.
 
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