Joe Bedford - was in the Shrimpers' first team squad against Blackpool at the weekend
SHRIMPERS chief Phil Brown was delighted to call promising young midfielders Joe Bedford and Jack Bridge into his squad on Saturday.
The duo failed to make the final 18 but Brown was still happy to have them involved against Blackpool.
"Joe Bedford and Jack Bridge were in the 20 man squad," confirmed Brown.
"I would've been delighted to have one of them on the bench but the seniors are still pulling up trees.
"However, if you look at the 20 man squad six of them came through the ranks which is 30 per cent.
"It's good news for the academy here and for the whole football club really."
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