Chris Phillips

England, Western Australia

Chief Sports Reporter at Echo (Essex)

Chief sports reporter at the Echo covering @sufcrootshall. Marathon runner, fundraiser, co-owner of @runfreeofficial & best in non-league editorial @The_FCAs

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Duo depart Southend United but striker remains in talks over future

2 weeks ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Bonne’s current contract expires this summer. But the forward - who netted five goals in 48 games for Blues last season - will hold contract talks once he returns from holiday. However, striker Danny Waldron and attacking midfielder Jack Wood have both left the club. Waldron scored three goals in 30 games for the Shrimpers after signing from Rushall Olympic in January 2024 but his departure comes as no surprise after he ended the previous campaign on loan at Tamworth.
Scott-Morriss says Shrimpers will come back stronger after Wembley pain

3 weeks ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

The Shrimpers will still be in the National League next season after suffering a 3-2 defeat against Oldham Athletic. But Blues' player of the year Scott-Morriss is keen to go again next term. "We’ve been knocked down before and I’m sure we will come back stronger," said Scott-Morriss. "After11 months of graft it wasn’t meant to be. "Fair play to Oldham for getting it done. "But the support the fans have shown this year has been incredible and we will come back from this, I'm sure."
Ex Southend United striker named manager of Dagenham

3 weeks ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

New role - for ex Southend United striker Lee Bradbury (Image: FOCUS IMAGES) FORMER Southend United striker Lee Bradbury has been named as manager of Dagenham & Redbridge. Bradbury replaces Lewis Young in charge following Daggers’ relegation to National League South last season and will be keen to get the club back on track. He told the club's website: “I am both proud and excited to become the manager of this excellent club and look forward to getting to work straight away.
Prime Minister has praise for Southend United after play-off final

3 weeks ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

The Shrimpers were beaten 3-2 by the Latics at Wembley little more than 12 months since fearing for their future amid huge financial concern for the club. READ MORE: Mitchell speaks of joy and surprise after starring in Blues' tifo at Wembley But, during Prime Minister’s Questions at the House of Commons yesterday, Sir Keir revealed he knew all about the progress of Kevin Maher’s side in recent months. “Let me congratulate Southend on what was a great achievement,” said Sir Keir.
Mitchell speaks of joy and surprise after starring in Blues' tifo at Wembley

3 weeks ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

The young Shrimpers supporter went viral ahead of the 2023/24 season after being photographed by the Echo’s Chris Phillips washing the club’s never give up sign at Roots Hall. The image incapsulated the spirit among the fanbase fighting to keep Blues going during the toughest time.
Shrimpers chairman determined to attack next season after play-off pain

3 weeks ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Blues were beaten 3-2 by Oldham Athletic in the National League play-off final on Sunday. READ MORE: Proud Shrimpers supporter pins banner to gates at Roots Hall But Rees now wants that heartache to be motivation moving forward. “Of course we’re hurting and we didn’t get the outcome we wanted but I’m really driven for next season now,” said Rees. “It’s only nine weeks until we start again but we want to keep on playing on that big stage.
Cricket round up: Benfleet bag exciting win against Wickford

3 weeks ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Benfleet opted to bat first after winning the toss and were bowled out for 199. Opener Gavin Blowes top scored with 42 while Ben Prophet added 37 and Hammad Ul Hassan 36. Chirag Desai (3/36) and Jatin Kukreja (2/1) were the pick of the bowlers before Wickford were dismissed for 163. Jatin Kukreja led the way with 77 but it was not enough to prevent defeat.
York co-owner calls for immediate reform of National League promotion structure

3 weeks ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

The Minstermen missed out on a return to the Football League as they lost in the play-off semi-finals to Oldham, having finished second in the league table behind champions Barnet, 28 points clear of the final play-off position. In February, the National League launched the ‘3UP campaign’ with the aim of securing three promotion places to League Two for the 2025/26 season.
Proud Southend United supporter pins banner to gates at Roots Hall

3 weeks ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Showing support - a banner outside Roots Hall tonight (Image: CHRIS PHILLIPS) A SUPPPORTIVE banner has been placed on the gates outside Southend United's Roots Hall stadium tonight. The Shrimpers suffered a painful 3-2 defeat to Oldham Athletic in the National League play-off final at Wembley on Sunday.
The final say: Progress and pain will eventually replace Blues' play-off pain

3 weeks ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

And Sunday’s topsy turvy play-off final ultimately ended in excruciating agony too. In a game full of extreme twists and turns Blues led during Oldham’s spell of pressure before the Latics hit back to triumph when the Shrimpers looked to be in control. Writing this from a purely football perspective, I’ll be honest – I can’t remember feeling quite this low.