OldPaShrimper visited Memorial Stadium on 27/08/2004
Game watched: Bristol Rovers 2-1 Southend United
Travelling from a temporary base in Devon, this defeat continued Southend's winless start to the season. Former Pirate, Adam Barrett, scored to give his home town team some hope, but a late goal for the Gas sent the Shrimpers home rooted to the foot of the Football League. Apart from two good nicknames, a trip to Bristol Rovers is memorable for the fans rendition of "Goodnight Irene". Haunting...