Southend United news

Midfielder Michael Timlin believes Southend's promotion bid has not been derailed by their recent slump.

Paul Sturrock has blasted his Southend players for throwing away a two-goal lead by 'playing football'.

Southend spurned a golden opportunity to return to the npower League Two summit, conceding twice in the last five minutes of a 2-2 draw at Plymouth.

The npower League Two clash between Plymouth and Southend will go ahead as planned.

Paul Sturrock will weigh up whether to ring the changes for Southend's trip to his old club Plymouth.

Southend chief executive Tara Brady has quit his position at the League Two club.

Southend have taken a step closer to their planned new stadium at Fossetts Farm.

Swindon deposed Southend from second place in npower League Two on goal difference courtesy of a comfortable 4-1 victory at Roots Hall.

Defender Pat Baldwin hopes to lead Southend to promotion after rejoining the club until the end of the season.

Pat Baldwin is in line to make his first start since he rejoined Southend when they host Swindon in a top-of-the-table clash.

Southend defender Mark Phillips admits his involvement in his side's crucial clash with Swindon next Tuesday is hanging in the balance.

Southend manager Paul Sturrock remained upbeat despite watching his side lose 2-1 to 10-man Shrewsbury.

Jermaine Grandison headed a late winner as Shrewsbury toppled Southend 2-1 despite playing with 10 men for more than an hour.

Southend manager Paul Sturrock will assess a couple of unnamed players ahead of the league leaders' trip to fellow promotion chasers Shrewsbury.

Southend manager Paul Sturrock has been rewarded for the League Two club's impressive form this season with a new rolling contract.

Title-chasing Southend twice came from behind to beat relegation-threatened Northampton 5-2 at Sixfields.

Southend have completed the signing of striker Anto Flood on a free transfer.

Jack Sampson could make his debut for Southend at struggling Northampton.

Southend have bolstered their squad with the signing of highly-rated Bolton striker Jack Sampson on a month's loan.

Southend have received a boost with the news goalkeeper Glenn Morris will be fit for Saturday's trip to Northampton.

Paul Sturrock hailed a 3-0 victory over Port Vale as the perfect tonic as his Southend side moved up to second place in npower League Two.

Southend got their promotion push back on track with a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Port Vale in npower League Two.

David Martin is set to make his Southend debut in the home match against Port Vale.

Southend have completed the permanent signing of Michael Timlin from npower League Two rivals Swindon for an undisclosed fee.

Southend have signed winger David Martin from Derby for an undisclosed fee.