CHRIS NAMED AS SOUTHEND UNITED BOSS
Chris Powell has been named as the new manager of League 1 side, Southend United.
Chris made 290 appearances for The Shrimpers between 1990 and 1996, and joins with the club in 20th position in League 1, just above the relegation zone with 18 games remaining.
He will begin his reign this Saturday at home to fourth-placed Scunthorpe United.