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The Southend United Story

Charting the rise, fall and resurrection of Essex football club, Southend United.

Essex,6 episodes

Episodes

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1. Heyday
Despite success on the pitch, the 2000s see the first of several off-field issues.
06 Oct 2023,2 mins
2. Relegation
Amid ongoing financial issues, in 2021 the Blues drop out of the football league.
06 Oct 2023,7 mins
3. Fossetts Farm
How chairman Ron Martin’s ambitious plans for a new ground hit the buffers.
06 Oct 2023,4 mins
4. Saving the Blues
As Blues’ fans have their say on their club’s future, its owner decides to bow out.
06 Oct 2023,5 mins
5. Takeover
Following months of uncertainty and false hope, the sale of the club finally goes ahead.
23 Jul 2024,11 mins
6. Wembley
Less than a year after the club is saved, could the Blues return to the Football League?
04 Jun 2025,12 mins