SOUTHEND United manager Steve Tilson felt his side looked flat in yesterday’s 0-0 draw against Yeovil Town. Blues failed to create any clear cut chances during a drab encounter with the Glovers at Roots Hall. And Tilson felt a poor tempo
YEOVIL Town manager Terry Skiverton was pleased to pick up a point at Roots Hall yesterday. The Glovers chief felt his side were below par in the goalless draw. But he still satisfied with the result. “It was a hard fought draw
DAYTRIPPERS heading for Southend were badly delayed when a motorcylist was injured in an accident on the A127. Police and ambulances attended the incident today at the junction with Hovefields Avenue. Traffic on the A127 was forced into
WEST Ham manager Gianfranco Zola believes his side can improve their chances of Barclays Premier League survival by springing a surprise against Everton today. The Hammers are in a relegation scrap as they prepare to face David Moyes' side at Goodison
GIANFRANCO Zola insists his club's ongoing row with Fulham will not distract him from his bid to keep West Ham in the Barclays Premier League. The Premier League confirmed that they had received an official complaint from the relegation-threatened
CAMPAIGNERS booted off their base by Southend Council following a High Court case have paid almost £5,500 in solicitors fees. Protesters against plans to widen the road were ordered to pack up their tents following a High Court appearance two
ESSEX Pirates suffered a 95-86 at Worcester Wolves last night. Wolves led 22-20 at the end of the first quarter and 44-40 at half-time. Pirates hit back during the third quarter to lead 64-60 but Wolves raced away in the final stanza
A TEENAGER is to start a petition in a bid to save the Eastwood School sixth form. Ellie Tresadern, 15, had secured a provisional place at the school to study A-levels in drama and performing arts and a Btec in PE next year. She wanted to stay at Eastwood
GETTING your own business up and running is tough at the best of times. And during these dark days of recession and high unemployment, it is even more of a challenge. But thanks to a new council-backed scheme, budding entrepreneurs in Southend can get
NON-LEAGUE ROUND-UP: Grays Athletic might be doomed to relegation from the Blue Square Premier, but they obtained one of their better results in a disastrous season when they held Kettering to a goalless draw at the New Rec. Thurrock's scheduled home
DETECTIVES hunting robbers who punched a cabbie before stealing his takings are appealing for public help to track down two men they want to question. Police released images of two men they want to trace after a 52-year-old taxi driver was punched in
HUNDREDS of families in Southend can expect cheaper energy bills, with the news all the town’s council homes are to be given double glazing and extra wall insulation. South Essex Homes manages the borough’s council housing and has announced
