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In this episode of  The Custard Splat , we give our honest thoughts on the brand-new Erreà home and away shirts, take a look at the goalkeeper kits and training range, and rank our favourites from everything released so far. We also discuss the club's latest summer business, with  Rayan Oyebade ,  Vontae Daley-Campbell  and  Joe Duncan  all joining the Shrimpers ahead...

This week on  The Custard Splat , we're joined by one of the most recognisable Southend United voices on social media -  AlexisLOS (cmon) From building a huge following on TikTok to using his platform to support great causes through his running challenges, Alexis has become a familiar face to Blues fans both online and at Roots Hall. We chat about his Southend United journey, how social...

After taking some time away towards the end of last season following the passing of his father, Scott Barber makes his long-awaited return to The Custard Splat ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. We catch up with Barber on everything he's missed, get his thoughts on Southend United's appointment of Kieron Dyer as Head Coach, and discuss the summer business so far, including the arrivals of Darren Oldak...

This week on The Custard Splat, we sit down with Southend United Director of Football Oliver Gage. With a new era underway at Roots Hall, we go behind the scenes to understand what a Director of Football actually does, why Southend's football structure has changed and how key decisions are made at the club. Oliver discusses his journey into football, the recruitment process, the appointment of Kie...

The Splat Boys are back with another episode of The Custard Splat! There's plenty to get stuck into this week as the Shrimpers enter a new era under new Head Coach Kieron Dyer. We'll be giving our thoughts on the appointment, discussing the departures of Joe Gubbins and Jack Bridge, and looking at what it all means for Southend's summer rebuild. Plus, with the World Cup now underway, we have a (qu...

It's a new era at Southend United, but your number one podcast remains exactly the same. Broadcasting from The Blue Eagle Pub, we're discussing a summer of major change at the club, with Noor Husin, Gus Scott-Morriss and Nathan Ralph all moving on to pastures new. We also take a look at the ongoing contract negotiations involving Jack Bridge, Collin Andeng Ndi, Keenan Appiah-Forson and Joe Gubbins...

The 2025/26 season comes to an end with The Custard Splat End of Season Awards 🦐🏆 From Player of the Season and Unsung Hero, to Honourable Mentions, Meltdown of the Season and everything in between… we hand out the awards after one of the most unforgettable seasons in modern Southend United history. 54 episodes later, Wembley visited, a trophy lifted and chaos right at the very end… there was on...

Southend United have just experienced one of the most emotional and chaotic 48 hours in modern club history. 🏆 FA Trophy winners at Wembley 🧤 Collin Andeng Ndi becomes the shootout hero 💔 Kevin Maher, Darren Currie & Mark Bentley depart 📈 New appointments begin the Oliver Gage rebuild This episode covers the highest of highs… and then the complete reset that followed. The Maher era is over...

LIVE from Wembley Stadium, The Custard Splat brings you a special edition from the press box as we relive Southend United’s road to the FA Trophy Final. From the early rounds to the big stage under the arch, we look back at the moments, performances and stories that got the Shrimpers to Wembley - with a first piece of domestic silverware in over a decade now within touching distance. One game. One...

Episode 51 of The Custard Splat Podcast sees us shine the spotlight on Southend United Ladies ahead of a massive weekend for the football club. Joining us in the studio are Ladies Manager Nick Sheldrick alongside players Lauren Johnson and Abbey Dell as we build up to Saturday’s huge Essex Derby against Colchester United at Roots Hall. We chat about what it means to represent the badge, flying the...

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...

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 hit...

Scott and Oli break down a chaotic week for Southend United as the Blues smash 6 past FC Halifax Town in a historic performance before falling short in a 7-goal thriller at Hartlepool United. With the playoffs locked in and Wembley on the horizon, this episode dives into form, fitness, selection headaches, and what really matters now. 🔵 In this episode: Halifax 2-6 Southe...

Southend United have secured their place in the National League play-offs… and there’s a lot to unpack. In Episode 47 of The Custard Splat, we break down what it means for the Shrimpers heading into the business end of the season, including back-to-back clean sheets and a defensive unit that’s quietly putting together a serious run. We also tackle the narrative around goals… because despite w...

Southend United’s play-off push is well and truly alive after a huge Easter weekend. Scott and Oli are back to break down two massive wins – a chaotic 3-2 victory over Braintree on Good Friday, followed by a dominant 3-0 away performance at Sutton on Easter Monday. Six points, six goals, and momentum building at exactly the right time. With the Shrimpers now sitting in the play-off places with gam...

Southend United are heading back to Wembley after a huge 3-1 win over Southport in the FA Trophy Semi-Final, and we break it all down on this episode of The Custard Splat. We react to Southend United’s dominant performance at Southport, analyse the key moments, standout players and what this result means ahead of the FA Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium. Attention then turns to the National League p...

A real mixed bag for Southend United over the last 10 days. We break down the win against Rochdale, the frustrating defeat to Altrincham, and the draw with Woking — what it all means and where this leaves Southend heading into a huge week. With the FA Trophy Semi Final against Southport coming up, we look ahead to one of the biggest games of the season… with a place at Wembley on the line. Perform...

Scott and OG are back to break down a busy week for Southend United. The episode starts with a look back at the frustrating  1–1 draw with Gateshead , another midweek game that felt like a missed opportunity despite the Blues continuing to create chances and apply pressure. Attention then turns to  Saturday’s impressive 2–0 win over Forest Green Rovers , a result that finally saw Southen...

This week we’re joined by former  Southend United defender Che Wilson , a key part of the squad that delivered  back-to-back promotions under Steve Tilson and won the League One title in 2006 . With this season marking  20 years since that historic title win , Che joins us to relive the memories of one of the most successful eras in Southend United history. We discuss: • The dressin...

In this episode of  The Custard Splat , Scott W and Scott B break down Southend United’s recent results against  Truro City and Carlisle United , and ask a serious question… Are Southend becoming a  second half team? With another slow start at Roots Hall and a battling point away at Carlisle, the conversation turns to whether the Shrimpers are giving themselves too much to do in gam...

In this special episode of The Custard Splat podcast we sit down with Olympic medalist and World Champion Fatima Whitbread MBE alongside the inspirational Gina Gardiner. Fatima opens up about her powerful journey growing up in the care system, how sport changed the direction of her life and the path that led her to becoming one of Britain’s greatest athletes. We also discuss the work she’s doing t...

Southend United are into the FA Trophy Semi-Final and it’s officially all gas no brakes as we enter the chaotic month of March. In this episode of "The Splat" we break down the disappointment at Boreham Wood, preview tonight’s huge clash with Truro City, and look ahead to a massive FA Trophy Semi-Final away at Southport. Are Southend built to be a serious cup team? Can this squad handle the relent...

The Custard Splat: In Conversation with Southend United Chairman Justin Rees This is the big one. In our most in-depth episode to date, we sit down with Southend United Chairman Justin Rees for a proper, long-form conversation about the future of the football club. With the takeover completed in 2024 and COSU now firmly in control, this episode tackles the questions supporters have been asking aro...

Recorded inside Roots Hall the boys are back in the same room together for the first time in what feels like months. We break down a hugely professional 3-0 win away at Brackley, another goal for Tom Hopper, and the now inevitable “GSM doing GSM things” moment - because at this point, Gus Scott-Morriss scoring is basically law. We also address something that’s been brewing for a while. The reactio...

Southend United 5-1 Morecambe. Five goals. Five different scorers. In Episode 36 of  The Custard Splat , Scott W and Scott B react to Southend United’s dominant 5-1 win over Morecambe... arguably the most complete National League performance of the season so far. We break down: • GSM and Harry Boyes proving exactly why the wingback system works (Oli, you’ll have your right of reply 👀) • A hu...