The Custard Splat

Our full FA Trophy Final special as Southend United prepare for a huge day under the arch against Wealdstone with silverware on the line.We build up to the final by discussing the occasion itself, what it means for the football club, the fans and the city, plus how this current group have dragged Southend to within one game of lifting a trophy at Wembley.We also get into the contract situations surrounding several players, the unnecessary noise and distractions bubbling away before a domestic cup final, and whether this squad deserves to stay together beyond this season.Plus all the usual tangents, Wembley awaits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less than 24 hours after Southend United’s crushing 1-0 playoff elimination to Scunthorpe United, Scott and Oli sit down for a raw, unfiltered reaction.This wasn’t just a defeat - it was, in our opinion, the poorest performance of the season. A game where Southend never looked like Southend. No identity, no intensity and a side that looked beaten before a ball was even kicked.Now the reality hits…A sixth straight season in the National League.Around 15 players out of contract.A summer that could define the future of the football club.Where do we go from here?In this episode:Immediate reaction to the playoff lossWhere it went wrong on the dayQuestions over mentality, setup & approachHuge squad turnover incomingWhat the rebuild needs to look like Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.