Source: FOOTYMAD
Southend United to play West Ham in new pre-season friendly
Premiership side and East London near neighbours West Ham will face the Shrimpers at Roots Hall on Tuesday, August 3rd at 19.45 in a late scheduled pre-season friendly. In a newly scheduled friendly that should cheer the heart of chairman Ron Martin, as well as his wallet, Avrin Grant's Premiership side, and always popular opponents for the Shrimpers, West Ham United will be paying a visit to Roots Hall on Tuesday, August 3rd with a 19.45 kick-off.Of course, it's also the day after the club's High Court appearance in London, so hopefully the game will be a reason to celebrate the future of league football in Southend.
