West Ham United defender Stephen Hendrie joins Southend United on loan
Friday 15 January 2016 17:15, UK
Southend have signed full-back Stephen Hendrie on a month's loan from West Ham.
The Scotland Under-21 is expected to make his debut against Peterborough on Saturday after regular left-back Ben Coker underwent an operation on a lower abdomen tear this week.
Hendrie, who was only signed by the Hammers last summer from Hamilton, told the Shrimpers' official website: "So far it's been great, the boys have introduced themselves to me well.
"I'm just happy to be here and get some games under my belt and fire us up the league."
Southend manager Phil Brown added: "I'm absolutely delighted. He comes here making his English debut, having not played first-team football since he left Hamilton Academical.
"I spoke to his former manager Alex Neil about him, to ask about the type of character we're bringing in.
"He says he's a solid character, reliable, got bags of energy and probably his biggest asset will be his legs as he can run all day.
"He brings a lovely left foot to the party, as Ben Coker does, so he's got a great opportunity to get his career going in England at Southend United."
