Shrimpers hopeful on Grant
Tilson chasing deal for Chelsea midfielder
Last updated: 25th July 2008
Grant: Wanted by Southend
Related links
Teams
Players
Also see
Southend manager Steve Tilson is interested in signing Chelsea youngster Anthony Grant on a permanent basis.
The midfielder spent time on loan at Roots Hall last season and impressed Tilson with his performances.
Tilson was able to include Grant in his side for Thursday's pre-season friendly against Billericay and is now hoping to complete a deal.
"He's available if we want him and we will be speaking again on Friday to see if something can happen," Tilson told the club's official website.
"Sometimes it is better the devil you know and I think he would be a good addition to the squad.
"He has versatility and he slotted into place nicely on Thursday night."
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 30th August | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Brighton vs Leyton Orient |
| 15:00 | Carlisle vs Yeovil |
| 15:00 | Cheltenham vs Leicester |
| 15:00 | Colchester vs Oldham |
| 15:00 | Hereford vs Crewe |
| 15:00 | Leeds vs Bristol Rovers |
| 15:00 | Millwall vs Huddersfield |
| 15:00 | Milton Keynes Dons vs Swindon |
| 15:00 | Peterborough vs Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Stockport vs Scunthorpe |
| 15:00 | Tranmere vs Northampton |
| 15:00 | Walsall vs Southend |
| Friday 5th September | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 19:45 | Hereford vs Swindon |
| Saturday 6th September | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 12:15 | Peterborough vs Bristol Rovers |
| 15:00 | Brighton vs Scunthorpe |
| 15:00 | Carlisle vs Southend |
| 15:00 | Cheltenham vs Huddersfield |
| 15:00 | Leeds vs Crewe |
| 15:00 | Millwall vs Hartlepool |
| 15:00 | Milton Keynes Dons vs Yeovil |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday 23rd August | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| Leyton Orient 0 - 0 Carlisle | |
| Leicester 3 - 1 Tranmere | |
| Swindon 1 - 3 Colchester | |
| Northampton 0 - 0 Millwall | |
| Crewe 2 - 1 Walsall | |
| Oldham 4 - 0 Cheltenham | |
| Hartlepool 0 - 1 Stockport | |
| Scunthorpe 1 - 0 Peterborough | |
| Yeovil 1 - 1 Leeds | |
| Huddersfield 1 - 3 Milton Keynes Dons | |
| Bristol Rovers 6 - 1 Hereford | |
| Friday 22nd August | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| Southend 0 - 2 Brighton | |
| Saturday 16th August | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| Cheltenham 2 - 0 Swindon | |
| Leeds 0 - 2 Oldham | |
| Millwall 1 - 1 Southend | |
| Carlisle 4 - 2 Crewe | |
| Hereford 1 - 2 Yeovil | |
| Peterborough 3 - 0 Leyton Orient | |
| Brighton 1 - 1 Bristol Rovers | |
| Colchester 0 - 0 Huddersfield | |
Top 6
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oldham Athletic | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Leicester City | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Carlisle United | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Brighton and Hove Albion | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | Milton Keynes Dons | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | Yeovil Town | 3 | 5 |
Features
Soccerette Holly
This weeks stunning soccerette was Portsmouth fan Holly-Louise. Check her out here.
Who's in - Who's out?
Our guide of who to pick and who to leave out for this weekend's Sky Sports Fantasy Football opener.
Open warfare
Our new signing Peter Beagrie says the Championship is as open as anything we've seen before.
Experts & Blogs
Latest League One News
Bunn deal for Rovers
Blackburn have agreed a deal to sign Northampton goalkeeper Mark Bunn.
Robins strike Low deal
Cheltenham have agreed a deal to sign winger Josh Low from League One rivals Peterborough.
Rovers snare Stoke stopper
Stoke City defender Ryan Shotton has joined League One side Tranmere on a month's loan.
League One preview
League One upholds the traditions of English football this week with a full programme of 3pm kick-offs.
Lions land City youngster
Millwall have clinched the signing of Manchester City winger Karl Moore on loan.
