Latest News, Travel, Events and Merchandise from the Shrimpers Trust 201 26 http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/ http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/n_images/client/logo's/rsslogonew.gif Trust Members can now vote for the SUFC Player of the Month for February by logging into the Members Area of the Trust website. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?news_id=88 The Shrimpers Trust are auctioning a signed Kevin Maher Shirt on Ebay. The Away Shirt, signed by and donated to the Trust by Kevin is from the 2002/03 Season. The Shirt has been mounted in a distinctive black frame measuring 81 x 81 cms. Bids for this unique piece of SUFC Memrobillia can be only be made on Ebay and all proceeds go to The Shrimpers Trust. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?news_id=86 Latest 100 Club Winner http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=40 Members of the Shrimpers Trust committee met with Southend United chairman Ron Martin and chief executive Geoffrey King on Friday 26th February to discuss the Football Club’s request to extend the deadline for the return of the short-term loan made by the Trust to the Club at the end of 2009. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/?page_id=144 Current Quid A Goal Total for the 2009/10 Season after the Home Game v Charlton. Once again the 2009/10 Season part of our QAG fundraising income will be going to the Southend United Community and Educational Trust (SUCET), who work in partnership with communities to deliver an inclusive range of educational, sporting and social opportunities, to improve the quality of life for individuals and neighbourhoods in South East Essex. In particular the Money raised this Season will be going to help fund their Bodycare Programme. This programme is delivered young children of both Infant and Junior school age to help them get a healthy start in life with the benefits of physical activity and healthy eating being covered as well as mental and social health. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=39 Scott Barber's Video Blog and Match Report for the Home Game v Charlton Athletic on Friday 26th February are now online in the Terrace Report Section of the Website. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=25 Scott Barber's Video Blog and Match Report for the Away Game v Norwich played on 23rd February 2010 are now online in the Terrace Report Section of the Website. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=25 Updated after the Game v Norwich on 23rd February http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/travel.asp?page_id=9 Details of the Away Travel Prices and Pick Up Points for the trip to Bristol Rovers on Saturday 27th March 2010 are now available on the Trust Website http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/travel.asp?game_id=0 Details of the Away Travel Prices and Pick Up Points for the trip to MK Dons on Saturday 20th February 2010 are now available on the Trust Website http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/travel.asp?game_id=0 Match Statistics for the U18s Team updated after the Home Football League Youth League Game v Barnet on Saturday 13th February 2010. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=20 The Shrimpers Trust Player of the Month for January is Steve Mildenhall http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=82 New goalkeeper Luke Chambers kept a clean sheet on his Under-18s debut as Southend United edged out Barnet 1-0 at Boots and Laces in their latest Youth Alliance fixture. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=138 Southend United Under-18s crashed to their first defeat for three months as a ruthless Brighton and Hove Albion side ran out 5-1 winners at Boots and Laces. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=133 Kyle Asante’s penalty ensured that Southend United edged out local rivals Colchester United by the odd goal in seven to record their fifth straight Football League Youth Alliance South-East Conference win. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=125 The Shrimpers Trust Xmas Draw took place at 1/2 time during the Home Game v Colchester on Boxing Day. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?news_id=63 Minutes from the Liaison Meeting on 3rd November 2009 are now online and available for download. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=13 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). http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/shop.asp?catid=2 The Shrimpers Trust held its 2009 Annual General Meeting in the Shrimpers Bar at Roots Hall on Thursday 12th November with Head of Youth and Reserve Team Manager Ricky Duncan the guest speaker. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?news_id=45 Further Trust Statements have been issued regarding the current financial situation at SUFC. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=105 Current Total now updated - 3rd November 2009 http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=110 As we approach another momentous week for the club with our appearance at the High Court looming and the seemingly unlikely scenario that funds will be received in time to pay our outstanding debt to HMRC. - you have to wonder how we’ve got here again. The Owners of the club believed that Lord Mawhinney’s deal with HMRC enabled them to postpone the money that any other company would have paid as part of normal business practice the exception being when that company could not pay and would probably be heading into administration. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp The Shrimpers Trust have intoduced a new Hard Enamel Pin Badge to their range of merchandise. The eight sided badge features the Trust Logo with the legend 'The Shrimpers Trust' to the top and 'Supporting Southend United FC' to the bottom. The badge also has two eyelets at the bottom so year bars can be added each season. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=103 Southend United, Insure and Go, and The Rotary Club of Southend on Sea have joined forces in the fight to help all children in the world and end polio for good. And the Shrimpers Trust is joining this battle as no child is safe while polio exists. Polio is a crippling, and sometimes fatal, disease and still a very harrowing reality for children in parts of Africa and Asia and threatens children everywhere. It is highly virulent and only an air flight away from the UK. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=102 The Shrimpers Trust are now selling a Full Zip Navy Fleece featuring the Southend Shrimpers Logo http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?news_id=18 You can now join the Trust or renew your Membership online by Credit/Debit Card http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=80 The Shrimpers Trust have today launched their brand new website. As well as all the usual features there are several exciting new additions including an exclusive members area. http://http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp The Trust have added an Oyster Style Season Card Holder to their range of Merchandise. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/shop.asp?catid=6 Do you fancy celebrating your favourite Southend United player, past or present with the fashion statement of the season ? If the answer is yes then what you need is a Cult Zero T-shirt. http://www.shrimperstrust.co.uk/home.asp?page_id=55