THESE ARE sad times for Southend United and their loyal band of supporters. The National League is now dominated by clubs that have either been in the Football League or have some form of Football League heritage. Southend United have always had the potential to be much more relevant than they have been. Essex is rather light on Football League representation given its size, its proximity to London and its working class population. In all probability, a Southend club – in whatever guise that me be – can eventually win back Football League status for the seaside location.
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