12-05-2025
Shrimpers boss Maher could be set for North Bank debut!
SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made a unique offer to the club's supporters as part of his testimonial.
A side packed full of Shrimpers legends will take on a Premier League XI at Roots Hall on Friday to honour's Maher loyal service to the club.
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But Maher may not be on the pitch for the whole game after agreeing to join the fans in the North Bank if it gets busy!
'The noise from the North Bank has been brilliant in the last few games,' said Maher.
'It's something I hadn't experienced as a player so it's been new to me and it's been brilliant.
'I obviously can't go and join the fans for a league game but I will go in the North Bank for a few minutes of the first half if it gets busy for the testimonial.
'I'll probably need a breather anyway and there's no better place to have one.'
It has now also been confirmed that the Southend United side on the night will be managed by Steve Tilson and Paul Brush.
The duo led Blues to back to back promotions and will be reunited at Roots Hall on Friday.
Southend's squad for the game includes Maher, Darryl Flahavan, Mark Gower, Mark Beard, Che Wilson, Adam Barrett, Leo Roget, Lee Barnard, Jason Demetriou, Luke Guttridge, David Lee, Mark Bentley, Duncan Jupp, Darren Currie, Alan McCormack, Chris Powell, Nicky Nicolau, Andy Edwards and Matt Harrold.
The Premier League All Stars squad contains Mark Noble, David Martin, John O'Shea, Stephen Hunt, Paul McShane, Kevin Watson, Johnnie Jackson, Frank Sinclair, James Collins, Marlon Harewood, Kevin Lisbie, Wayne Routledge and Zavon Hines.
Get your tickets for Friday's game here.
