Sensei Phil, Charlie and the team. Blues fans bringing you warm, honest and family-friendly conversation about Southend United.
Covering the men's first team, Southend United Ladies, the Academy and the wider Shrimpers community.
Silver Award winner for Best Non-League Club Podcast
Non-League Bible Awards 2026
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1:27:17Episode · 3 Nov 2026
Phil, Chris, Charlie and Katie are joined by Shrimper Jon after Southend took one point from the away games at Worthing and Wealdstone. They discuss lost leads, defensive shape and the growing pressure on Kieron Dyer, with a two-week break to work on a response.
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Southend United v Aldershot Town
National League
Roots Hall, Southend-on-Sea
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National League
31 Oct 2026
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Southend United v Rayleigh Ladies
Ladies · BBC Essex Women's Cup Second Round
Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre
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Ladies · Division One South
8 Nov 2026
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club · 11 Nov 2026
Kieron Dyer has promised more protection behind Southend’s attacks, but must introduce it with enforced changes against Aldershot. Chris B on the team available and an opponent who has just kept a narrow lead.
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club · 10 Nov 2026
Darcy Drewitt’s winner took Southend third, with captain Lauren Johnson between the posts. Chris B on the response to Toby and the team Adam Walker inherits.
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club · 9 Nov 2026
Southend are third after 16 league games, but have let 16 points slip from winning positions. Chris B on the attacking progress and the control Kieron Dyer still has to find.
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