Junior joy - Southend United boss Alvin Martin, centre, and coach Mick Gooding, right, with some of the youngsters attending the club's first Junior Blues training evening. The sessions are being held on Thursdays at Southend Tennis and Leisure Centre. Next week Roots Hall trio Simon Coleman, Rob Newman and Alex Burns will be passing on their skills to the young fans.
Picture: MAXINE CLARKE
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