In today's pod, Blues have got the blues after back to back defeats, we sit down with Andy Leeder to hear about upcoming fundraising for Southend legend Micky Stead, and we preview Saturday's FA Cup clash against Eastleigh. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Back to back league losses to Gateshead and Maidenhead 10:21 - Andy Leeder of Suepa talks us through Match for Micky 36:41 - Paul's Previews - FA Cup Qualifier away to Eastleigh 40:35 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, blues bounce back with 4 points from 6 on the road against Solihull and Wealdstone, we bring you part two of our exclusive interview with Justin and Tom of COSU, Pip aka D1versity brings us his report from Wealdstone, and we preview Saturday's home clash against Gateshead. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Solihull win and Wealdstone draw 09:54 - Pip aka D1versity on Wealdstone 14:46 - Bernie interviews Justin and Tom - Part 2 53:42 - Paul's Previews - Gatehead at home 58:35 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's bumper episode, we talk through Blues on field woes and bring you the first part of our in-depth, exclusive interview with new Southend United Chairman Justin Rees and COSU member Tom Arnold. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 - Intro 00:00:47 - Eastleigh win, Sutton and Fylde losses, Bonne signing 00:11:54 - Intro to Justin and Tom interview 00:15:09 - Bernie interviews Justin and Tom - Part 1 00:55:36 - Paul's Previews Solihull Moors and Wealdstone away 01:02:11 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's mini pod, we get the train puns rolling as Southend's trip to Fylde is postponed due to a faulty train, fan favourite Harry Cardwell has left the station, transfer business picks up steam as two new blues join squad, and we preview two games coming down the track with Oldham away and Eastleigh at home. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Travel chaos derails Fylde trip, Cardwell departs, and two signings in the door 12:51 - Paul's Previews - Oldham away, Eastleigh at home 20:18 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's mini pod, we get Paul's take on a tight away loss against Barnet, and a bank holiday draw against Daggers, we talk about Goal Scoring Machine Gus Scott-Morris's improbable push for the National League golden boot, and preview Fylde away on Saturday. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Barnet loss and Daggers draw 13:30 - Paul's Previews - Fylde away 19:40 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, we talk through Southend's first win of the season at home against Boston, we hear from Pip aka D1versity on the away draw against Hartlepool, we sit down to get the inside track on the Shrimpers' summer takeover saga from leader of Southend Council Cllr Daniel Cowan, and we preview a double header against Barnet away and Daggers at home. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Surprise new signing and Boston home win 15:09 - Pip aka D1versity's verdict on Hartlepool away 20:40 - Interview with Cllr Daniel Cowan about his involvement in the summer takeover talks 38:18 - Paul's Previews - Barnet away and Daggers at home 45:41 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's mini pod, we get Paul's take on a well earned point at a jubilant Roots Hall, as Southend draw 1-1 with York on the opening day of the season, and we look ahead to an away clash with Hartlepool at the weekend, and a midweek home tie against National League new boys Boston. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Takeover woes over and new season excitement with Paul 10:48 - Paul's Previews - Hartlepool away and Boston home 17:06 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, the first of the new season, we get Paul's thoughts on the new dawn under COSU, we talk through Southend's NEW SIGNINGS (yes, really!) with Joe of Shrimperstats, and we sit down with special guest Simon of Same Old City podcast to preview this Saturday's opening fixture against York City at the Hall. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Takeover woes over and new season excitement with Paul 09:39 - We talk through new signings with Joe of Shrimperstats 30:03 - Paul's previews with Simon of Same Old City podcast 41:58 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's special, we've teamed up with the Shrimpers Trust to bring you part two of our election special. In this 'digital hustings' we put your questions to the parliamentary candidates vying for your vote, as they talk through how they will prioritise the safety of Southend United and football clubs across the country if they win a seat. We also sit down with Liam Ager of the Trust for all the latest developments related to the COSU takeover. Special thanks to candidates Gavin Haran, James Allen, Stephen Cummins and James Miller, and the Shrimpers Trust. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Intro to the digital hustings 03:06 - The Hustings with candidates Gavin Haran, James Allen, Stephen Cummins and James Miller 42:35 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's special, we've teamed up with the Shrimpers Trust to bring you an election special. In this 'digital hustings' we put your questions to the parliamentary candidates vying for your vote, as they talk through how they will prioritise the safety of Southend United and football clubs across the country if they win a seat. We also sit down with Liam Ager of the Trust for all the latest developments related to the COSU takeover. Special thanks to candidates Anna Firth, David Burton-Sampson, Bayo Alaba and Simon Cross, and the Shrimpers Trust. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 - Intro 00:00:47 - Intro to the digital hustings 00:02:59 - The Hustings with candidates Anna Firth, David Burton-Sampson, Bayo Alaba and Simon Cross 00:53:03 - Liam Ager sits down with Paul 01:21:01 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's mini-pod, Southend stretch their unbeaten run to 15 games with away wins over Wealdstone and Fylde, Ron Martin moves the goalposts again as the Council prepare for a cabinet meeting to discuss the Fossets Farm land transaction, and Southend have a sniff of seventh place and an improbable push for the playoffs. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Back to back away wins over Wealdstone and Fylde 10:11 - Takeover frustrations 15:35 - World Cup-on-Sea 18:06 - Paul's previews 25:43 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's pod, Southend fans are left reeling with Tuesday's news that a new winding up petition has been filed against the club, overshadowing the on pitch heroics as the boys make it 13 games unbeaten. We catch up with Liam Ager of All At Sea Fanzine about the latest off field developments. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Ebbsfleet draw, Boreham Wood Win, and winding up orders 11:03 - Liam Ager on All At Sea with the latest on the winding up petition 26:44 - Paul's Previews - Wealdstone Away 29:00 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's pod, we talk through a real bore draw against Woking at home, and a convincing 3-0 win on the road against Solihull Moors, we're joined by our man in the stands Pip for a more in-depth chat about his love of Southend United, and Paul previews a busy Easter schedule as Blues face Ebbsfleet away and Boreham Wood at home. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Woking and Solihull reviews 10:12 - D1versity interview 31:48 - Paul's Previews - Ebbsfleet and Boreham Wood 38:40 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's pod, we talk through a third straight 1-1 draw against Daggenham & Redbridge, and a 2-0 victory over Dorking at Roots Hall. And Paul sits down with one of only two players to have scored more than 20 goals in a season for Southend in the last three decades - Leon Constantine. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 - Intro 00:00:47 - Daggers draw and Dorking Win 00:14:30 - Leon Constantine interview 00:57:31 - Paul's Previews - Hartlepool Away 01:00:22 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's pod, we talk through back to back 1-1 draws with Oldham and Wealdstone, we sit down with All At Sea fanzine founder and editor and all around top bloke Jamie Forsythand, we preview back to back home clashes against Daggenham & Redbridge and Dorking. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - We talk through back to back draws against Oldham & Wealdstone 13:22 - Interview with Jamie Forsyth 36:16 - Paul's Previews - Daggers and Dorking at home 41:08 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's mini pod, we get Paul's take on two important wins at home against Aldershot and Alrincham, and we preview ties against Oldham away and the much-delayed Wealdstone home tie. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - We talk through back to back home wins against Aldershot and Altrincham 13:41 - Paul's Previews - Oldham away and Wealdstone at home 20:49 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's pod, we catch up with D1versity to hear about Southend's improved form as they take 4 points from six in consecutive away games against Oxford City and Maidenhead, we sit down with ex-Southend striker Mark Rawle, and we look forward to two home fixtures against Aldershot and Altrincham. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - We talk through losses against Gateshead and York City 10:47 - Interview with John White & Dan King 40:03 - Paul's Previews - Oxford City & Maidenhead away 45:13 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's pod, we talk through Southend's dip in form as Blues now sit just one position above the drop, we have an in-depth chat with former captain John White and Dan King of the Southend United Community & Education Trust, and we preview back to back away ties against Oxford City and Maidenhead. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - We talk through losses against Gateshead and York City 10:47 - Interview with John White & Dan King 40:03 - Paul's Previews - Oxford City & Maidenhead away 45:13 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's mini-pod, we hear Pip AKA D1versity's thoughts as Southend lose 3-0 away to runaway league leaders Chesterfield, Paul reports back from the Consortium's 'EXCITING' event at the Cliff's, and we preview this weekend's clash against out of form Gateshead. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 00:47 - Paul's report from the Consortium's event at the Cliff's 11:17 - D1versity on Chesterfield loss 18:53 - Paul's Previews - Gateshead at home 22:26 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's pod, there's not a great deal of football to talk about, as games against Wealdstone home and away are postponed, but we make the most of the downtime and talk to Joe of Shrimper Stats about tactics and his top transfer targets, and we preview the away clash against league leaders Chesterfield this weekend. SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield. Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present. Shrimperscast.com / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@shrimperscast.com Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols. TIMESTAMPS 00:01 - Intro 08:23 - Joe of Shrimper Stats Interview 36:58 - Paul's Previews - Chesterfield Away 40:26 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices