Echo News 'It's like Christmas' - Shrimpers make full-time move to £1million training venue

[Holy Joe]

Isn't the training ground at smithers farm?

 

[Napster]

I do feel a new name for the training ground should be mooted. Fossetts will always for me remind me of the days of Ron and his long proposed much changed stadium.

I get that Fossetts Way is the name of the road and a past nod to a farm, but Boots and Laces wasn't called the Eastern Training Ground.

I'd much rather it was named something like "Shrimpers Park" / "Robert Jack Fields" or "Trigg Training Complex"

Anything that moves away from Fossetts which will always remind me of Ron. And as grateful as I am to COSU I don't think it should be named after them.

Sid Broom Fields

and good old ChatGPT

Pitch Legends​

1. Freddy Eastwood Finishing Fields
   Where every shot finds the net (eventually).
2. Stan Collymore Conditioning Compound
   Get fit or get flogged.
3. Adam Barrett Battle Arena
   Defensive drills and friendly brawls.
4. Kevin Maher Midfield Maze
   Where passes go round in circles — just like Kevin's career.
5. "The Crown Jules Gym"
   In honour of Mark Gower – because every team needs flair (and flexing).
6. Tilson's Tactical Tiki-Taka Turf
   Master the art of 3 passes before hoofing it long.
7. The Dougie Freedman Fancy Footwork Zone
   Stepovers encouraged, success optional.

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1. Wigley's War Room
   Where tactics are drawn… then ignored by halftime.
2. Ron Martin Negotiation Nook
   Where dreams go to die. Bring your own pen and tissues.
3. Phil Brown's Spray Tan Spa
   Recovery, relaxation, and a suspiciously orange glow.
4. The Barry Fry Financial Fitness Suite
   Learn how to balance books and lose players simultaneously.
5. The Shrimpers Social Clubhouse (Now with Working Kettle!)
   Because even legends need a cuppa.
6. Jobson’s Media Room
   Where press conferences last longer than most managerial tenures.
7. Roots Hall of Fame Corridor
   Echoes of glory and questionable carpet choices.

 

[Firestorm]

I do feel a new name for the training ground should be mooted. Fossetts will always for me remind me of the days of Ron and his long proposed much changed stadium.

I get that Fossetts Way is the name of the road and a past nod to a farm, but Boots and Laces wasn't called the Eastern Training Ground.

I'd much rather it was named something like "Shrimpers Park" / "Robert Jack Fields" or "Trigg Training Complex"

Anything that moves away from Fossetts which will always remind me of Ron. And as grateful as I am to COSU I don't think it should be named after them.

Getting it sponsored would be a financial gain , so may be a generic name (Sutton Park ?) would work better with a sponsors name .

 

[Morty01]

The Evan Johnston Soccer Practice Fields

 

[Maldon Blues]

Field Gridelet?

 

[Amwell Blue]

Shrimpetsteve's taxis

 

[Ted]

Is there plans for a full building in the next couple of years or will it remain as cabins?

 

[flangejackrabbit]

HMRC Player Preparation Facility

 

[Leeboy]

Isn't the training ground at smithers farm?

The Monty Burns Memorial Ground

 

[IloveShrimp]

How about:

Shrimpers Performance Centre
Shrimpers Elite Training Complex
Shrimpers Basecamp
Shrimpers Forge
The Shrimpers Dock (seeing as we are by the sea)

 

[Roger The Alien]

We can't underestimate the magnitude of this. Players having to go to Boots and Laces with how dilapidated it was and serving as a constant reminder of Ron's era, must have been subconsciously hard for all concerned. This new facility epitomises a new direction and a new begining. Potential targets can now be shown this, which will serve as a genuine indication that the club is on the up, rather than showing them Boots and Laces and depicting a club that is crumbling before their very eyes. Players and staff will want to come to us now.

COSU, take a huge bow and I'm sure the best is yet to come, but just be mindful everyone. They have invested heavily and still are, on many things behind the scenes. Please do not expect a flurry of top class players on big money. They are spending their money wisely and for the greater good, please appreciate and accept that. Utb!

I agreed!!

 

[stewart]

sell the name to a sponsor for decent money, one million per year, otherwise name it after a founder off Southend United

 

[Fred]

Is there plans for a full building in the next couple of years or will it remain as cabins?

I asked Tom at the Civic Centre meeting and from what he said it doesn’t appear to be the highest priority now probably due to resources needed elsewhere.

 

[Barling Magna]

Getting it sponsored would be a financial gain , so may be a generic name (Sutton Park ?) would work better with a sponsors name .

Sutton United? ..... oh, no, that wouldn't work would it....

 

[Strykr]

I do feel a new name for the training ground should be mooted. Fossetts will always for me remind me of the days of Ron and his long proposed much changed stadium.

I get that Fossetts Way is the name of the road and a past nod to a farm, but Boots and Laces wasn't called the Eastern Training Ground.

I'd much rather it was named something like "Shrimpers Park" / "Robert Jack Fields" or "Trigg Training Complex"

Anything that moves away from Fossetts which will always remind me of Ron. And as grateful as I am to COSU I don't think it should be named after them.

Yes its jarring to say the least.

 

[ms brush]

What about a simple "Southend United training ground" keep it simple...

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Fresh Fields

 

[CaptainSmudger]

Any pictures of the new facility?

Video is on Southend United YouTube

 

[Leeboy]

Fresh Fields

?

 

[stewart]

?

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may as well call it Poopy fields in honour of all the Cows that pooped there