Southampton roll into town this week for yet another Friday night game. Southend have struggled of late with only a 2-0 win at Stockport last week to show for their efforts in the last four matches. The Oldham game at home was poor, I heard Brentford away equalled it and then Steve Tilson actually apologised to supporters following the midweek Paint Pot Trophy exit at MK Dons where we didn’t register a single shot on target. I’ve been speaking to Southampton fan Christopher Ward on his views on his team, life in league one and what he predicts for Fridays game. Personally I can see yet another home draw, 1-1 with Barney scoring again assuming he can shrug off his hip injury! Lets see what the Southampton fan reckons.

Southend United put the recent two defeats behind them to record a 2-0 away win at Stockport County over the weekend to edge us back up the table a little. Despite strong winds being forecast, nearly 300 shrimpers made the journey and the ever popular Watermill Wino  sums up the day with a “Wino Wanders”.

It's been a long time since the last Techy's Travels and today's musings will follow a very familiar theme for those who have had the privilege before. Today's excursion was the relatively short trip to the South Coast and Brighton & Hove Albion, who have struggled to find any kind of form early in the season, but were unbeaten in three before hosting Southend United. My chauffeur for the day was Dave, accompanied as ever in the left hand seat by his mum Sheila. Mr.T was our navigator and his quips (with mild aggression) were the order of the day. They arrived at my gaff at 11:30 and I became the rear gunner as we set off...

Last season, we had a special guest travelling to away games with SOL Travel, and he became a regular face with us as he and Southend Radio (105.1fm) established themselves in our local community. He is our roving radio journalist Martin Harris, whose writing is at least as good as his work in front of the microphone.

Martin took time out from his training regime in preparation for his 10km run in two weeks time (if you wish to sponsor Martin... www.run10ksponsorme.org/martinhaz), to travel with us and witness our football match at the Withdean Stadium against Brighton & Hove Albion this afternoon. Here is his perspective of proceedings! enjoy...