Southend United Under-18s ended the 2012/13 season with a 3-0 defeat at Football League Youth Alliance South East Conference title hopefuls Luton Town with all three goals coming within 20 minutes either side of half-time.  Read More ...

Visiting forward Shaquille McDonald scored a superb hat-trick as Peterborough United inflicted a 3-0 defeat on Southend United U18s in their final home match of the 2012/13 campaign.  Read More ...

Southend United’s Under-18 side drew 1-1 with Watford at the end of a fascinating Football League Youth Alliance South East Conference fixture in London Colney, leaving Head of Youth Ricky Duncan happy with his squad.  Read More ...

Southend United U18s twice let a lead slip from their grasp as they returned from an entertaining match at Northampton Town with a 2-2 draw.  Read More ...

Football lovers from the Doomsday village of Great Wakering were treated to a humdinger of a match as Southend United’s youngsters and an impressive Milton Keynes Dons side played out a seven-goal thriller, writes Brian Jeeves.  Read More ...

Trust Members can now vote for the SUFC 1st Team Player of the Month for March 2013  Read More ...

Scott Barber's first Podcast is now online with his thoughts on Phil Brown's first games in charge at SUFC and the forthcoming trip to Wembley.   Read More ...

Scott Barber's monthly round up discusses the change in Management and SUFC's forthcoming trip to Wembley  Read More ...

Quid A Goal Running Total after the home match vs Fleetwood Town played on Monday 1st April 2013.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s finally returned to action after a lengthy lay-off, losing 3-1 away to Portsmouth in a Football League Youth Alliance South East Conference fixture.  Read More ...

Scott Barber's first Podcast is now online with his thoughts on the sacking of Paul Sturrock along with the appointment of Phil Brown.   Read More ...

Shrimpers Trust Urge You To 'Be A Part Of It' and get behind SUFC at Wembley.  Read More ...

Marlon Agyakwa’s sensational strike on the stroke of half-time earned Southend United Under-18s a 1-1 draw at home to AFC Wimbledon after Chace Jacquart had given the visitors the lead inside the opening minute.  Read More ...

Southend United’s Under-18 team recorded their first victory in four matches as Mitchell Pinnock’s 70th minute corner consigned Dagenham & Redbridge to a 1-0 defeat at Boots & Laces.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s suffered a third defeat inside a week after losing 4-1 to Gillingham in a rearranged Football League Youth Alliance fixture at Beechings Cross.  Read More ...

Minutes from the Committee Meeting held on Monday 7th January 2013 are now online in the Members Section of the Trust Website and available for download.   Read More ...

Southend United’s Under-18 team slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Stevenage at Boots & Laces, despite Fope Coker giving them an early lead in their latest Football League Youth Alliance South East Conference fixture.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s were knocked out of the Football League Youth Alliance Cup as goals from Chris Dillon and Bosson Bowling bookended a 2-0 triumph for Watford in the Southern Section Quarter-Finals.  Read More ...

Scott Barber's monthly round-up on SUFC's 1st Team Games for January is now online.  Read More ...

Southend United’s Under-18 side warmed up for their Football League Youth Alliance Cup Southern Section Quarter-Final against Watford by defeating Queens Park Rangers 2-1 in a friendly at Boots & Laces.  Read More ...

Southend United’s first competitive Under-18s match for ten weeks ended in hard-fought 2-1 victory at Aldershot Town as Jack Payne and Josh Banton scored the crucial goals either side of the half-time interval.  Read More ...

Week 23 of the Trust's Committee Members Blogs is now online and Jon-Paul Fitzgerald explains his success as Southend's Manager ......  Read More ...

Southend United Fans who can't make the game can watch the 1st leg of the JPT Regional Final vs Leyton Orient in the comfort of the Sports Lounge at the Rendezvous Casino for just £5 including a Meal, Drink and a £5 Table Bet.  Read More ...

Minutes from the Liaison Meeting held on 13th December 2012 are now available for viewing.  Read More ...

The winner of the Trust's 100 Club Xmas Draw is Teresa Perry winning £270.00. Why not join up for just £5 per month giving you the chance to win around £30 each week plus over £250 at Xmas. Visit our Fundraising Page for further information.  Read More ...

The Shrimpers Trust AGM will be held on Monday 4th February 2013 in the Shrimpers Bar, Roots Hall starting at 8.00pm. This will be followed by a Q&A Session with new SUFC CEO Steve Kavanagh. Please note that you must be a Trust Member to attend the AGM and Q&A Session  Read More ...

Southend United’s Youth Alliance League fixture with AFC Bournemouth beat the weekend freeze, but Blues were unable to overcome their opponents as Brandon Goodship cancelled out Seedy Njie’s early goal in a 1-1 draw.  Read More ...

Second-half goals from Jack Payne and Seedy Njie ensured that Southend United kept up the pressure on Football League Youth Alliance South East Conference leaders Watford with a 2-1 home win over Crawley Town.  Read More ...

Alex Woodyard is the recipient of the October Player of the Month Award for the 2012/13 Season.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s did what they needed to do to give themselves a chance of progress in the Football League Youth Alliance Cup with a 3-1 win over Leyton Orient at Whitbread’s Sports Ground.  Read More ...

Southend United’s interest in The FA Youth Cup was ended at the First Round stage as Portsmouth staged a second half fightback to record a 2-1 victory over the Shrimpers.  Read More ...

Southend United may be reliant on other results going their way in order to progress from the group stages of the Youth Alliance Cup following a 2-1 home defeat to Gillingham.  Read More ...

Minutes from the Liaison Meeting held on 10th September 2012 are now available for viewing.  Read More ...

Forwards were on top in an action-packed youth team friendly between Southend United and north Essex rivals Colchester United as the visitors to Boots & Laces emerged narrow 5-4 winners.  Read More ...

The Trust are looking to run a Coach to Fratton Park for the 1st Round of the FA Youth Cup.   Read More ...

Jack Payne is the winner of the 2012/13 Season Shrimpers Trust SUFC Youth Team Player of the Month for August/September.  Read More ...

Southend United and Watford could not be separated at the end of their Youth Alliance Cup match as late first half goals at either end from Seedy Njie and Bernard Mensah contributed to an entertaining 1-1 draw.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s kicked off their Football League Youth Alliance Cup campaign in style with a 3-0 away victory over Dagenham & Redbridge at the weekend.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s let a two-goal half-time lead slip away as spirited hosts AFC Wimbledon hit back after the break to claim a 2-2 draw in New Malden.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s extended their unbeaten run to four matches with an eventful 1-1 draw against Portsmouth at Boots & Laces.  Read More ...

Southend United’s first away match in the Football League Youth Alliance this season ended in a 2-1 win at Crawley Town as Ricky Duncan’s team made it three consecutive victories following an entertaining contest.  Read More ...

Southend United’s Under-18 side swept aside the challenge of AFC Bournemouth to win 5-1 at Boots & Laces on Saturday thanks to braces from Jack Payne and Jason Williams and a wonder-strike by winger Mitchell Pinnock.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s recorded their first victory of the season by defeating Aldershot Town 4-2 in the third consecutive youth team match to be held at Boots & Laces.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s were unable to capitalise on Jack Payne’s sixth-minute opener as they succumbed to a second-half fightback from Leyton Orient and eventually lost 3-1 at Boots & Laces.  Read More ...

Southend United's Under-18 side were unable to make a winning start to the 2012/3 season as they suffered a 2-1 reverse at home to Gillingham.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s’ pre-season preparations concluded with a 2-0 defeat at Ryman League Premier Division club Concord Rangers on Saturday afternoon.  Read More ...

Shamir Mullings was adamant that Southend United Under-18s had left no stone unturned in their quest to retain the BC Worldwide Challenge Cup, despite the side eventually slipping to a 2-1 defeat against Norwich City in the final.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s captain Jack Edwards believes that reaching the final of the BC Worldwide Challenge Cup on Sunday represented the perfect preparation for the start of the 2012/3 season.  Read More ...

Norwich City were crowned 2012 BC Worldwide Challenge Cup winners after defeating hosts Southend United, 2-1, in the final of the youth team competition at Boots & Laces.  Read More ...

Colchester United claimed third place in the BC Worldwide Challenge youth team tournament after edging out Millwall 3-2 in an entertaining fixture at Boots & Laces.  Read More ...

Southend United’s youngsters will line-up against Norwich City in the final of the club’s annual pre-season youth tournament for the second year in succession thanks to a 2-1 victory over north Essex rivals Colchester United in the semi-finals.  Read More ...

Norwich City booked their place in the final of Southend United’s annual pre-season youth tournament for the second consecutive year after disposing of Millwall 4-1 in the first semi-final of the BC Worldwide Challenge Cup.  Read More ...

2011/2 Southend United FC Youth Team Player of the Year Jack Payne believes that the current squad is capable of winning the BC Worldwide Challenge when they pit their wits against Colchester United, Millwall and Norwich City this weekend.  Read More ...

Speaking before the recent switch from Roots Hall to the club's training ground at Boots & Laces, Southend United's Head of Youth, Ricky Duncan, was looking forward to managing his squad in the BC Worldwide Challenge as they seek to retain the silverware in the annual youth team tournament.  Read More ...

Ricky Duncan, the Head of Youth at Southend United, insists that it is ‘business as usual’ in terms of youth development at the club as the Elite Player Performance Plan begins to be implemented around the country.   Read More ...

Southend United's Head of Youth, Ricky Duncan, was delighted with his teenage charges after seeing them maintain their unbeaten start to pre-season with a win and a draw against German opposition on their latest European tour.  Read More ...

Two sided football shirt key ring in the SUFC home & away colours for the 2012/13 season with the Shrimpers Trust youth team shirt logo.  Read More ...

Southend United Under-18s eased themselves back into action as they defeated Middlesex County Football League side FFC Haringey 4-1 in a pre-season friendly at Wadham Lodge.  Read More ...

As Southend United continues to develop it youth recruitment policy, the Club is looking for local accommodation for its talented young footballers for the forthcoming season.  Read More ...

A report plus pictures and video highlights of the Shrimpers Trust 2011/12 Player of the Year Awards Evening held on Thursday 3rd May are now online  Read More ...

On 25th April Bob Mays and several other SUFC Supporters will start a 100 mile sponsored walk to Oxford United to raise funds for the ‘Help for Heroes’ Charity.  Read More ...

The Trust have launched 3 new items of Merchandise. A Sammy the Shrimp Car Air Freshener, Beer Mats and 2011/12 Football Shirt Key Rings.  Read More ...

The Shrimpers Trust are holding their 3rd Annual Poker Championship on Saturday 2nd October 2010 at the Rendezvous Casino, Southend.  Read More ...

Peter Baker’s book, one season of which is being serialised in the SUFC programme this season, is now available to buy at only £14.99 (£19.49 inc. postage).  Read More ...

The Trust have teamed up with several 'affiliates' to help raise funds. Included in these are our original partners Buy.at, our recent summer signing Cult Zeros, and our latest affiliate Bet365.  Read More ...

Online payments via Credit/Debit cards are now accepted for New Memberships and Renewals.  Read More ...

“It’s Time For Change” was one of Barack Obama’s election slogans as he bid to become the President of the United States of America during 2008.   Read More ...

The 2nd Shrimpers Trust Poker Championship was held on Saturday 12th September at the Rendezvous Casino, Southend with the winner taking home a cool £180.  Read More ...