Southend United's Early Nineties Striker!

Brett Angell was a great Southend striker who was in the Dave Webb Managed side of the 1990/1991 season when the Shrimpers made it to the next division after finishing second behind Cambridge United. I saw many of the games that season. There were so many exciting games and Southend United were spectacular during this promotion campaign.

Brett Angell was the star striker. Often Southend played on a Friday night when at home. It used to set the weekend off very nicely. These were great days and Southend football was very exciting in the early to mid-nineties.

Eventually the higher teams noticed Brett Angell and he was bought by Everton. He was a little out of his league in the premiership table and did not make the grade. He was passed around a little among the clubs. He eventually enjoyed another great spell at Stockport County.

I will always remember him as one of Southend's finest as he always seemed to shine for the Blues.

Dynamic Dutch Go Supersonic

Van Persie scored a wonder goal, diving header, from a wonderful Arjen Robben pass. It was towards the end of the first half and World Champions, Spain were leading 1 - 0 after a penalty from Alonso. At half time the team talk panel were raving about Van Persie's equalising goal and the dynamic cross that made it. However, most thought the World Champions had just had their feathers ruffled by a good Dutch side. None realised or believed just how good this Dutch side really is. That is until the second half when the Dutch side went absolutely ballistic. These guys were firing on all cylinders and the world champions, Spain had no answer and could not contain them. Anyone that loves the beautiful game was in for a feast as the super Dutch went turbo. At the end of the game, I honestly think Spain were lucky to lose by just 5 - 1. The Dutch could have been finishing on 7 or 8. They were an awesome sight.

Van Persie demands Dutch focus after Spain romp