In a sensational development it's been announced that the new Fossetts Farm stadium will include room for a running track.
It what's thought to be a homage to the London 2012 Olympic legacy and a cheap* joke at W*** H**'s expense, the ground is to include room for a running track by leaving an entire stand unbuilt.
By building a three sided ground there will also be room for a golf course, a swimming pool or probably just some more houses.
More to follow
*25% off the build price
Tuesday 15 February 2011
Wednesday 9 February 2011
Ferdinand attracting interest from agent
Kane Ferdinand's agent has put a cluster of Championship sides on high alert after the agent announced told Southend through Sky Sports - rather than the more usual methods of communication like e-mail or telephone - that he'd turned down a contract offer from Southend.
The 18-year-old cousin of Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has managed to establish himself in the Shrimpers first team with some mature displays at the heart of their midfield.
In recent weeks Roots Hall has been busy with scouts eager to see Bilel Mohsni, although Ferdinand's agent has been quick to claim the scouts are watching his client.
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are reportedly among the teams his agent has asked if they would be interested should the midfielder opt to further his wage packet to a higher level.
Indeed, the interest of this agent has prompted the League Two outfit to put a professional deal to the Under-19 Republic of Ireland international.
Under the terms of his scholarship contract, if Ferdinand fails to sign a professional contract by mid-March he will be able to walk away for free.
As Ferdinand's agent Matthew Southall might as well have said: "Kane has done very well over the last few weeks for me. He has shown his versatility and maturity and settled into the team well, which should earn me a fair bit more commission.
"I have asked one or two clubs to make enquiries which I expect to bump up what Southend are offering. At the moment, he is a Southend United player and is happy to be playing regularly but that won't stop me trying and make him move and hopefully we can ramp up his contract offer over the coming weeks."
The 18-year-old cousin of Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has managed to establish himself in the Shrimpers first team with some mature displays at the heart of their midfield.
In recent weeks Roots Hall has been busy with scouts eager to see Bilel Mohsni, although Ferdinand's agent has been quick to claim the scouts are watching his client.
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are reportedly among the teams his agent has asked if they would be interested should the midfielder opt to further his wage packet to a higher level.
Indeed, the interest of this agent has prompted the League Two outfit to put a professional deal to the Under-19 Republic of Ireland international.
Under the terms of his scholarship contract, if Ferdinand fails to sign a professional contract by mid-March he will be able to walk away for free.
As Ferdinand's agent Matthew Southall might as well have said: "Kane has done very well over the last few weeks for me. He has shown his versatility and maturity and settled into the team well, which should earn me a fair bit more commission.
"I have asked one or two clubs to make enquiries which I expect to bump up what Southend are offering. At the moment, he is a Southend United player and is happy to be playing regularly but that won't stop me trying and make him move and hopefully we can ramp up his contract offer over the coming weeks."
Kane Ferdinand in the Irish Mail
Most young players would not think twice about exploiting a link that would help them skip the queue to the top of the footballing ladder, so meet Kane Ferdinand.
The 18-year-old could easily have exploited his father being born in Dublin in a bold attempt to land a spot in the Republic of Ireland Under 19s in order to trial at a top club or add more zeros to his contract demands.
However, the London-born defender, who is cousins with Rio and that other one who isn't Les, is determined to make his own way in the game with Southend United.
'To be honest, I've never really been to Ireland much. I've got a huge family, so there are a lot of countries I could have played for" he admitted.
But surely he has been tempted to get in touch with Trapattoni or whoever manages Ireland u19s to help him attract the attention of Premier League scouts.
'Not really. I've just been concentrating on my own game and drinking as much Guinness as I can to make my own way into the Irish under 19s,' Ferdinand told Sportsmail.
Read the rest of the story from the Irish Daily Mail (and possibly see how it impacts on your house price).
The 18-year-old could easily have exploited his father being born in Dublin in a bold attempt to land a spot in the Republic of Ireland Under 19s in order to trial at a top club or add more zeros to his contract demands.
However, the London-born defender, who is cousins with Rio and that other one who isn't Les, is determined to make his own way in the game with Southend United.
'To be honest, I've never really been to Ireland much. I've got a huge family, so there are a lot of countries I could have played for" he admitted.
But surely he has been tempted to get in touch with Trapattoni or whoever manages Ireland u19s to help him attract the attention of Premier League scouts.
'Not really. I've just been concentrating on my own game and drinking as much Guinness as I can to make my own way into the Irish under 19s,' Ferdinand told Sportsmail.
Read the rest of the story from the Irish Daily Mail (and possibly see how it impacts on your house price).
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