FM24 - Saving Southend

Welcome to episode 1 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 1, we meet the few players and staff that remain at the club and plot a route to avoid relegation to the lowest playable level in non-league.

Welcome to episode 2 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 2, we play our first National League games in charge of Southend United against Oldham Athletic + Dagenham & Redbridge. We also talk board takeover news, as we try to make up some of our 10 point deficit!

Welcome to episode 3 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 3, we head to Halifax Town in a dramatic game after some huge board takeover news!

Welcome to episode 4 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 4, we face Woking and Slough Town as we fight against the sack. John Still has worked some transfer window magic but we've now lost the dressing room due to one bad egg!

Welcome to episode 5 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 5, we face Cambridge United in the FA Cup and Gateshead in a tough National League trip. Can we make it to the third round? There's also more quick fix transfers!

Welcome to episode 6 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 6, we're back with lots of headline transfer window news, including a couple of big departures. We also face Chesterfield and Gateshead in two tough non-league games!

Welcome to episode 7 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 7, we're back with transfer window news as we try to bolster our squad on deadline day. We're also two games from Wembley in the FA Trophy, as we face Dorking Wanderers in the Quarter Final.

Welcome to episode 8 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 8, we're back to finish our first season with a trip to Wembley, as we face Chesterfield in the FA Trophy Final. We've also got some big early summer transfer window news after a comfortable finish to the league season.

Welcome to episode 9 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 9, we're back to begin season 2 with a tough game at home to Boreham Wood. We also reflect on a summer transfer window, with a few good additions and a late blow of a departure!

Welcome to episode 10 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 10, we're back after a couple of crucial wins following a difficult start. We're still trying to add transfers to the squad, as we face Dagenham & Redbridge and the side we almost ended up managing in this save, Scunthorpe United!

Welcome to episode 11 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 11, we're back in an unbeaten run with some super signings from the transfer window. We face Yeovil Town in a tough National League game, before renewing our rivalry with Chesterfield in the FA Cup!

Welcome to episode 12 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 12, we're back after 3 unbeaten months with a settled squad and an FA Cup run. We face Salford City in the second round before a tough trip to Oldham Athletic!

Welcome to episode 13 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 13, we're back for the FA Cup Third Round tie against QPR and a tough trip to Eastleigh in the league. We also reflect on an eventful festive period, including a surprise returning hero on emergency loan!

Welcome to episode 14 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 14, we're back having reached the summit of the National League table ahead of games against Gateshead and Halifax. Chesterfield are chasing us down though, so will we succumb to the pressure?

Welcome to episode 15 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 15, we're back for our final two games of the National League season, with an epic title race between us and Chesterfield. They've got two bankers, whilst we face playoff hopefuls AFC Fylde and Hartlepool United. Can we hold on? There's also a youth intake and one new loan signing to meet.

Welcome to episode 16 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 16, we're back for a summer transfer window special ahead of our EFL return. We then face Swindon Town on the opening day!

Welcome to episode 17 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 17, we're back for an end of summer transfer window special as a busy deadline day begins. We also continue our EFL return at home to Walsall, managed by Jonathan Woodgate!

Welcome to episode 18 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 18, we're back to try and get revenge on Walsall and Jonathan Woodgate in the FA Cup. We've also big transfer news, staff retirement news, been close to the sack and now find ourselves in a promotion race! 

Welcome to episode 19 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 19, we're back for a triple header of top of the table EFL League Two clashes. We face Doncaster Rovers, Bradford City and Forest Green Rovers, with five points separating the four of us.

Welcome to episode 20 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 20, we're back to face Premier League opposition as Everton visit us in the FA Cup Third Round. We also discuss the transfer window, face Crewe Alexandra and talk about Neymar.

Welcome to episode 21 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 21, we're back for transfer deadline day with some potential big sales on the cards. We also face Colchester United in the Essex Derby, as we try to continue our promotion push!

Welcome to episode 22 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 22, we're back to reflect on both a poor run and defining moment in our EFL League Two promotion push. We also face Tranmere Rovers and Ebbsfleet United in two crucial away matches.

Welcome to episode 23 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 23, we're back after securing promotion from EFL League Two. We face Cambridge United and Forest Green Rovers as we try to secure the title. Doncaster Rovers are level on points with us, but will Grant McCann be our nemesis again?

Welcome to episode 24 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 24, we're back to reflect on a very promising summer transfer window, before making our debut in EFL League One. We head to the lion's den to face Millwall with our new look side but can we spring a surprise? 

Welcome to episode 25 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 25, we're back after an unbeaten league start to face Carlisle United. We've also got transfer deadline day, including a bonus clause and some new additions to the squad.

Welcome to episode 26 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 26, we're back fighting at the top end of the table against as we host leaders Portsmouth before travelling to Barnsley.

Welcome to episode 27 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 27, we're back to face Ange Postecoglou's leaders Birmingham City, in addition to a trip to Rotherham United.

Welcome to episode 28 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 28, we're back with third round FA Cup action against Championship side Watford, before hosting Sheffield Wednesday in League One as the EFL transfer window opens.

Welcome to episode 29 of my FM24 Saving Southend story. We begin our one club story with Southend United in non-league. We have a points deduction, transfer embargo and a threadbare squad, but can we stay up in our first season before heading on a road to glory? In episode 29, we're back for deadline day with some big loan decisions to make before the transfer window closes. We also face Cardiff City, now flying under new manager Rob Edwards!