Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Oldham Athletic, Sunday 1st June, 15:00 ko, National League play-off final @Wembley Stadium

[RHB]

Does anyone know any pubs that are showing the game ?

Railway and Blue Boar I believe.

 

[Tommy's Mooney]

Nathan Ralph, Ralph, Ralph

How about...

'Ralphy, captain, on the left hand side'

To the tune of Pass the Dutchie

?

 

[overseas shrimper]

Tbanks, m

AN update from COSU ahead of Southend United's play-off final against Oldham Athletic at Wembley.


What a difference a year makes.

• READ MORE: All the details ahead of tonight's livestream

This time last year, the future of Southend United was deeply uncertain.

The club was fighting for its very existence, unsure if it would even start the season.

Now, just 12 months later, we find ourselves one win away from returning to the English Football League.

It hasn’t been a straightforward journey.

We were 15th at Christmas and few would have predicted then that we’d be walking out at Wembley for the play-off final.

That turnaround is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the skill, resilience and unity shown by Kevin, Darren, Mark, their outstanding staff, and this exceptional group of players.

They’ve represented the club with pride and passion, given us memories to last a lifetime, and inspired us all – particularly during this extraordinary play-off run.

Of course, we hope for the right result on Sunday.

But whatever the outcome, we are immensely proud of our team and grateful for the unforgettable moments they’ve already given us this season.

They’ve brought hope, joy and belief back to Southend United.

Our thanks must also go to the incredible staff who work so hard behind the scenes.

From operational and ticketing teams to commercial, media and matchday staff, they are the unsung heroes of our club.

This play-off run has brought logistical challenges with mid-week away games and the travel restrictions for the final.

They responded with pop-up events at Roots Hall and coordinated nearly 100 coaches for the final, helping as many Shrimpers as possible share in this remarkable journey together.

We’re also incredibly grateful to our commercial partners who continue to support the club on and off the pitch.

Special thanks go to c2c, Southend Airport and Basildon Leisure Centre for helping with Wembley travel arrangements, and to Solopress for supporting the tifo display and Boxpark branding.

But to all of our sponsors and partners, thank you for coming on this journey with us.

Your backing is a crucial part of the club’s progress and spirit.

Finally, to our fans.

This is your club, and Sunday is for you.

We’re sorry that not everyone who wanted to attend has been able to, and we share your frustration around the limitations in ticket availability.

Whether you’re part of the 30,000 strong Southend contingent at Wembley or cheering from home, we hope you enjoy every second.

This club belongs to all of us and this weekend is a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come, and what we can achieve together in the future.

Up the Shrimpers.

Thanks, mate.

 

[Pak Power]

59 for me

 

[Mad Cyril]

For those interested in a Latics point of view, here is an interview with Mike Fondop

https://twitter.com/x/status/1927764302775103731

He’s going to be in trouble when he comes to sell that fridge

 

[E for B and Billy Best]

57 1/2 for me!.

62 years for me. The Great Train Robbers got sentenced to less.

 

[RHB]

A Pre Match thread and there's us old gits comparing who's dingles have been dangling the longest. You've got to love ShrimperZone, on here anything is possible.

 

[Cricko]

Since the day i was born. So....











29 years to be exact.

 

[Knights In White Satin]

Yippee, just two more sleeps to go. Really starting to get a buzz now!

2? The game is tomorrow.... unless you haven't slept from last night

 

[RHB]

Since the day i was born. So....


29 years to be exact.

 

[Shrimp and two veg]

The last fixture for this, my 50th season cheering the Blues. It's been emotional, i feel even more so come tomorrow night. Think i'll present myself a little award

 

[lreed567]

Feel like a kid whose just woke up and it's Christmas eve

 

[Hooly]

I do hope none of them do a Drew Broughton & buy the shiniest set of lumnious white boots they can find as he did for Cardiff Gameday #1.

He looked like a tw*t & played like one as well. If anyone should have been banned from standing out like that it was definitely Drew.

 

[graingerroad54]

71 for me. Glasses, hearing aids,walking stick,bus pass-thats everything,off we go.

 

[Barling Magna]

Since the day i was born. So....





29 years to be exact.

29? Still got that dyslexia eh?

 

[Barling Magna]

It's funny how it all turns out, 10 games ago most on here wanted Maher to move on

It was never most of us EGN. Most of us wanted him to stay or were "on the fence".

 

[blake]

My Dad first took me when I was 7 and I was hooked. I'm now 85. So that makes 78 years

 

[Hadleigh Blue]

Just calculated and I’ve been supporting for 43 years. Blimey.

Well over 50 years here, I really can’t believe it. I have seen some great players and performances in those years, and also witnessed some dross too . It great to be ‘back’ after the last years of decline. So looking forward to tomorrow another historic day in our history. Come on you blues !!!!!

 

[Robert Baldwin]

Started at Grainger Road, had high hopes of winning the European Cup one day, such is life, Still the dream team.

 

[Uncle_Rons_Teapot]

If we win tomorrow we make National League history being the first team to finish seventh and go on to gain promotion via the play offs to the EFL