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19-06-2025
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Fan with cocaine banned from football games
John Millie is banned from football games after being found with cocaine at Southend's Roots Hall stadium [BBC] A man has been given a three-year football banning order after he was caught with cocaine at a match. John Millie, 39, of Kenley Gardens, in Hornchurch, east London, was stopped and searched by security staff at a match at Southend United's Roots Hall stadium on 1 February. Advertisement A packet of white powder was found in his possession, and he admitted possession of a Class A drug on 13 June at Chelmsford Magistrates Court. He was restricted from accessing matches and was fined £484, plus £85 costs and a £184 surcharge. Under new legislation, fans who commit Class A drug offences at matches could be banned from games for up to 10 years and also receive a criminal conviction. Southend was playing Kent-based Sittingbourne FC on 1 February. Millie had been spotted by staff going backwards and forwards to the toilets before he was stopped and searched. Essex Police were then called, and the powder was seized and later confirmed as cocaine. Advertisement Dedicated football officer, Keith Baker, said of the force's first match ban order: "Football is known as the 'beautiful game' with people coming week in and week out to support their local team. "We know that consumption of drugs fuels disorder at football matches and we are committed to kicking that type of behaviour out of the grounds in our county. "We are committed to ensuring football grounds across Essex are places where you can come and cheer on your team, focusing on the players' performance without worrying about the behaviour of other supporters." The football ban means Millie cannot attend any premises where games are held in the United Kingdom and abroad that are regulated by the Football Spectators Act 1989. Advertisement According to the Crown Prosecution Service, every police force should have one or more dedicated football officers (formerly football intelligence officers). Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Related internet stories Related internet links
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16-06-2025
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Defender backed for EFL loan after impressing at Shrimpers
JAMES Golding has been backed to secure a first Football League loan after impressing while at Southend United this season. The 20-year-old Oxford United defender spent the first half of the campaign with Vanarama National League side Maidenhead United and then switched to the Shrimpers in December. He played 14 times in the National League for Southend, scoring three goals, however a groin injury ruled him out from the end of March, so he therefore missed out as the Shrimpers battled to the play-off final, where they were beaten in extra-time by Oldham Athletic at Wembley. Golding made his U's debut in October 2021, and has played nine times for the club across all competitions, including two starts in Sky Bet League One. Alongside fellow United academy graduate Josh Johnson, he signed a new contract with the club at the end of May. READ AGAIN: James Golding and Josh Johnson sign new deals We caught up with the Southend Echo's Shrimpers reporter Chris Phillips to get the lowdown on how Golding fared at Roots Hall. How would you rate James Golding's time at the club overall? James was excellent for Southend. It was a real blow when he got the injury which ruled him out for the rest of the season. I think all Southend fans would love to him back here next season but probably realise it's quite unlikely given the potential he showed while at Roots Hall. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE OXFORD MAIL ONLINE (Image: Newsquest) What were his main strengths and weaknesses? To be honest, there's been so much drama in Southend's games in recent weeks it already seems about a year since James played for us. His main strengths would definitely be his ability to bring the ball out from the back. I think that's what made him stand out. He also chipped in with a few goals before he got injured. Weaknesses? I don't remember too many at all to be honest but think there were a couple of times he lost his man from a corner who scored. He's a very good player though. What do you think the next step should be for the defender? To keep playing and developing. If he's not going to involved for Oxford, then maybe another loan to a club in League Two or League One would be good for him.
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18-05-2025
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Shrimpers to screen play-off clash after allocated tickets sell out
SOUTHEND United's play-off semi-final at Forest Green Rovers will again be beamed back onto large screens at Roots Hall. The Shrimpers have shown their last two away games on screens at their own ground and will now be doing more of the same on Wednesday night. READ MORE: Powell hoping Blues' schedule can prove key Former Blues defender Ben Coker will be among those in attendance while live music will be provided by Adam Duffill. General admission tickets are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for those under-16s Tickets for the game have now sold out after Blues were given an allocation of just 726.
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12-05-2025
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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. READ MORE: Blues fan flies in from Kuala Lumper for play-offs 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.
