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Forest Green Rovers 2-2 Southend United: Spirit of the Shrimpers shines again in thriller

But for qualities such as spirit, determination and togetherness, there may not have even been a Southend United as we know it in existence today.

by
Jon Couch
25 May 2025

JACK IN THE BOX: Jack Bridge can’t hide his delight as he races towards the Southend fans after scoring his late equaliser PICTURE: Focus Images

By Jon Couch
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FOREST GREEN ROVERS 2
Inniss 62, Osadebe 94

SOUTHEND UNITED 2
Goodliffe 54, Bridge 116
After extra time, Southend win 4-2 on penalties
But for qualities such as spirit, determination and togetherness, there may not have even been a Southend United as we know it in existence today.
On the brink of collapse just two summers ago, it was the impassioned actions of the supporters which kept this famous club alive and offered hope for the future under a fresh ownership model.
It was dubbed the ‘Spirit of Southend’, and...

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