Source: FOOTYMAD
Shrimpers skipper wants to stay: 'Nucleus of a good side here and certainly something to build on'
Speculation that former Swindon Town & Southend United midfielder Craig Easton may be leaving Roots Hall will hopefully prove not to be the case as the Scot remains positive about the club's chances next season. Easton: 'Finishing in mid-table is impressive' The 32-year-old, who skippered the side last term, will soon be out of contract at Roots Hall. And the midfielder is keen to remain at the club. Easton told www.echo-news.co.uk: "I want to stay at Southend. I think there is the nucleus of a really good side here and certainly something for the gaffer to build on. We do need to be more consistent but I think there's a good chance of going for promotion and I want to be a part of that." Easton was one of 17 signings made by Blues boss Paul Sturrock last summer. He made 36 appearances in the centre of the park and was encouraged to see the new-look side finish 13 in the League Two table. Easton concluded: "It was definitely a season of progress. I think the manager had about four players when he first came to the club, so to go from that to finishing in mid-table is impressive. There is slight disappointment that we didn't do a bit better, especially when we were just a point outside the play-offs when we beat Barnet in February. But it does all bode well for next season."And we hope your still part of it next time around skipper.
