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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Head coach Cotterill leaves Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers have confirmed the departure of head coach Steve Cotterill after the side missed out on promotion from the National League. Cotterill's exit was reported earlier this week, following an 18-month spell at the helm. Advertisement The 60-year-old guided the Gloucestershire club to third in the table last season, but they were beaten by Southend United on penalties in the play-offs to miss out on a place in the Wembley final. "Steve Cotterill and FGR have parted company following the club's decision to terminate Steve's contract. We wish Steve all the best for the future," a statement said. More to follow. More to follow.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Huge blaze rips through Southend United's former training ground sending smoke billowing into sky
A HUGE blaze has broke out at Southend United's former training ground. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the scene on Eastern Avenue, Southend at around 10.30pm last night. 2 2 Thick black smoke was seen billowing into the air as the derelict building was torn apart by flames. The building, Boots and Laces Training Ground, was once used as the training facility for the National League side. The blaze was dampened down in the early hours of today and crews have since left the scene. The derelict two-storey building on the site, which the Blues vacated last year, was described as being "fully alight" by the fire service. Crews from Southend were joined by colleagues from Rayleigh Weir, Rochford, Hawkwell, Leigh and Shoeburyness. Advice to people living nearby to keep their doors and windows closed has since been lifted.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Fire at Southend United's former training ground
Crews from six fire stations have tackled a blaze at Southend United's former training Fire and Rescue Service said it broke out at the Boots and Laces ground at about 22:30 BST on Wednesday. A two-storey building at the site on Eastern Avenue has blaze was dampened down early on Thursday and crews have since left the scene. An investigation was due to begin. The derelict two-storey building on the site, which the Blues vacated last year, was described as being "fully alight" by the fire from Southend were joined by colleagues from Rayleigh Weir, Rochford, Hawkwell, Leigh and Avenue was closed for a time to people living nearby to keep their doors and windows closed has since been lifted. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Cardiff round-off Spanish trip with Southend friendly
A friendly with National League side Southend United will conclude Cardiff City's pre-season trip to Spain next Bluebirds have confirmed new boss Brian Barry-Murphy will take his team to Murcia, in the south-east of Spain, for a week of warm-weather training in early finish off with a friendly against beaten National League play-off finalists Southend on Saturday, 12 July, with fans able to attend the game at the Pinatar Arena. Cardiff's pre-season campaign then continues at Yeovil Town on 15 July before games against Cambridge United, Queens Park Rangers and Notts County.
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
'Big man' Acquah joins Dundee from Barrow
Striker Emile Acquah is looking forward to "something different" after his "exciting move" to Dundee from Barrow on a three-year 24, netted 16 times in 89 games for the League Two side and previously played for Southend United in League One."I'm delighted to get it signed, I heard about the interest and I'm happy that it got done quickly," he told club media."I spoke to the gaffer and he said he had watched me a few times and thinks I can do well in this team and in the league, so it's an exciting move. "Dundee are a big club and when I heard of the interest, I just wanted to get here. Coming to Scotland is a good new challenge for me, so far I've just played in England and I feel like I want something different."I'm a big man but I'm good with the ball at my feet."I like to make to runs behind and I will always work hard for the team and I'm always looking to get goals. "As a striker, you get judged by how many times you put the ball in the net and hopefully, I can do that many times this season."
