Fisher Athletic have joined the chase to sign Southend United's out of contract centre back Mark Warren.

The experienced defender is believed to have already met both Canvey Island and Hornchurch for transfer talks and is now rumoured to be interesting the Southern League Eastern Division outfit.

And Blues boss Steve Tilson confirmed he had yet to hear back from the former Leyton Orient defender who appeared 39 times for the Shrimpers last season.

"We offered Mark a one-year deal but he wanted a two-year contract," said the Seasiders chief.

"He hasn't got back to us since then and I would guess he's talking to other clubs."

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Published Friday June 18, 2004

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