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SOUTHEND UNITED FC
ROOTS HALL FAN GUIDE

www.southendunited.co.uk
SOUTHEND UNITED FC ROOTS HALL FAN GUIDE - www.southendunited.co.uk
WELCOME...                                                                        PURCHASING TICKETS...
             Should you have already booked your          HOW TO BUY TICKETS TO ROOTS HALL:
             tickets, or are looking for information
                                                          There are three ways to purchase
             on how to book tickets, this guide will
                                                          tickets for our home matches: in
             help.                                        person, online or over the telephone.

             Whether you’re just visiting the town        TICKET OFFICE:
             and taking in a game, or this is the first
             of many visits you’ll be making to the       Purchasing your tickets with us couldn’t be
                                                          easier. Our friendly staff in the Blues Box Of-
             Hall, our guide will help you make the
                                                          fice will be able to field any questions you
             most of your time with us.                   may have as well as all your ticket enquir-
                                                          ies.
             Included     in    this    pack      is
             information on parking you car, food         The Box Office is situated at the main en-
             and drink before the match, details          trance to Roots Hall, along with the Club
                                                          Shop. You will be asked a couple of details,
             on the easiest route to Roots hall via
                                                          just so we can pull up your information,
             public transport, where to get official      or find out if you’re purchasing for the first
             merchandise, and more.                       time.

             There is also information for away           OPENING HOURS:
             supporters on how to get to Roots Hall.
                                                          Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm                         ONLINE:                                      PHONE:
                                                          Saturday: 10am-3pm                                Tickets can also be purchased online via     If you wish to order your tickets via the
             If there’s anything else that hasn’t         Sunday: Closed                                    https://ticketing.southend-united.co.uk.     telephone, just call 08444 770077. You
             been covered, do not hesitate to get
                                                                                                            Unfortunately, only home league matches      can arrange a collection or delivery –
             in touch with us on 01702 304050.            The Box Office is open right up                   are available to purchase via this system.   whichever suits you best. For full
             More contact information is at the           until kick-off on matchday, as well as            Just register, purchase your tickets, and    terms and conditions please check
                                                          after, for you to buy future tickets.
             back of this pack.                                                                             choose either delivered/collect. Simple.     www.southendunited.co.uk/tickets.
SOUTHEND UNITED FC ROOTS HALL FAN GUIDE - www.southendunited.co.uk
MATCH TICKET & MAP...                                                                           COLLECTING TICKETS...
                                                                                                                                      If you’ve decided to collect your pre-paid
                                                                                                                                      tickets you can do so either before the
                                                                                     GROUND PLAN                                      day of the game, or on the day of the
                                                                                                                                      game.
                                                                                     You will find a ground plan on the
                                                                                     back of your match ticket which                  If you’re collecting your tickets before the
                                                                                     explains where the stands are as                 day of the game, you will be able to
                                                                                     well as the blocks in each stand.
                                                                                                                                      collect them directly from the Blues Box
                                                                                     The map of the stadium below is                  Office (at the top of the main car park).
                                                                                     similar to the one printed on your
                                                                                     match ticket.                                    Should you be wishing to pick your tickets
                                                                                                                                      up on matchday, you will need to head
                                                                                                                                      to the north-east corner of the stadium
                                                                                                                                      where a Collection Point Ticket Office is
                                                                                                                                      situated. (The photos on the left show
                                                                                                                                      where this Ticket Office is situated).

                                                                                                                                      Please make sure that when you are col-
                                                                                                                                      lecting tickets you have your booking
EXPLAINING YOUR MATCH TICKET                                                                                                          reference number with you.

On your match ticket you’ll find all the info you need to find your seat for the                                                      Remember, you can also have your tickets
game. The Block, Row and Seat are all listed as well as the turnstile. You’ll need                                                    delivered ahead of the game, but please
to go through one of the turnstiles listed on your ticket to gain access to the                                                       make sure you leave plenty of time when
part of the stadium where you’ll be sat.
                                                                                                                                      booking them to make sure they arrive.
SOUTHEND UNITED FC ROOTS HALL FAN GUIDE - www.southendunited.co.uk
BUYING A PROGRAMME...                                     CLUB MERCHANDISE...
           If you’ve got some spare time before the              The Club Shop is open on a matchday for you to kit yourself
           game, or want something to keep you en-               out in Southend United merchandise.
           tertained at half-time, make sure you pick
           up a copy of our matchday programme.                  Situated next to the Blues Box Office at the main entrance to
           Included in the programme, available for              Roots Hall, you’ll find everything from scarves to alarm clocks
           just £3 is:                                           inside.

           -    Exclusive views of the manager                   If you’re looking to help paint Roots Hall blue with the official
           -    In-depth interviews with the players             replica shirt or just pick up some Southend United gloves
           -    The latest Community, Commercial                 to keep you warm during the winter months at Roots Hall,
                & Hospitality news                               then this is the place to find it. You can also purchase your
           -    Dedicated section for our Junior                 Southend            United          merchandise          online:
                Blues club                                       www.shrimpers-clubshop.co.uk.
           -    The latest on the youth team
           -    A Blues quiz testing your knowledge              Opening Times: Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm; Saturday:
                                                                 10am-3pm; Sunday: Closed
           The matchday magazine is the
           perfect way to keep up-to-date with
           everything going on at the Club,with lots of
           exclusive content.

           We have a programme hut situated
           in the north-east corner next to the
           Ticket Office Collection but there are also
           sellers around the ground making it easy
           for you to pick up a copy.
SOUTHEND UNITED FC ROOTS HALL FAN GUIDE - www.southendunited.co.uk
GRAB SOME FOOD...                                                   ...AND A DRINK
          Where can you get some food at Roots Hall?                           Where can you get a drink at Roots Hall?

          South-east corner: There is food bar in the south-                   The SHRIMPERS BAR is located in the East
          east corner which can only be reached by people                      Stand. To access, head down the steps from
          who are sat in the South Stand.                                      the top car park and there’ll be a big sign
                                                                               directing you to the bar. Open to away fans.
          The Tunnel: Situated in the tunnel (reached via the
          Far Post Bar).                                                       The FAR POST BAR is directly above Shrimpers
                                                                               Bar and can be accessed via the tunnel at
          East Stand Food Bar: You can access this via the                     the back left of the top car park.
          north-east turnstiles. It’s above the Groundsman’s Bar.

                                                                               The GROUNDSMAN’S ARMS is located next to
          West Bar Burger Unit: This is situated right next to
                                                                               turnstiles 8,9,10,11, 12 and 12A (north-east).
          the West Stand Bar.
                                                                               You will see the bar on your right as you go
                                                                               through the turnstiles.
          Sammy’s Snack Shack: This is opposite the
          Family Room/Wine Bar in the left hand side of the
                                                                               The WEST STAND BAR is in the West Stand and
          South Stand.
                                                                               can be accessed via Shakespeare Avenue.
                                                                               You must go through turnstiles 21,22,23,24,25
                                                                               and 26 for this bar.
          We also have a range of hospitality
          packages available to allow you to watch
                                                                               The FAMILY BAR is on the right hand side as
          Southend United in style. If you’re interested
                                                                               you go through turnstiles 27,28,28A from the
          in our hospitality, please contact one of the
                                                                               West Stand and 1,2,3,4 from the South Stand.
          Commercial team on 01702 304147 or email
          commercial@southend-united.co.uk.
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VISITING SUPPORTERS...                                                                                         HOW TO GET HERE...
                                                             Away Supporters Guide:                          Here is a detailed guide on how to get
                                                                                                             to Roots Hall either by car, or by train.
                                                             Should you be an away supporter visiting
                                                             Roots Hall you can access the stadium via the   By Car: From M25 take Junction 29 and
                                                             Fairfax Drive entrance.                         follow the A127 to Southend. Continue
                                                                                                             towards the town centre, through the
                                                             Away supporters will be able to access the      lights. At the next roundabout turn right
                                                             ground through turnstiles 13,14,15 and 16 on    (3rd turning), continuing on the A127.
                                                                                                             The ground is on the right just past the                                       Southend United Football Club
                                                             matchdays.
                                                                                                             next traffic lights.

                                                                                                             By Train: The closest station to the ground
                                                                                                             is Prittlewell, about a five minute walk
                                                                                                             away. It is served by trains from London
                                                                                                             Liverpool Street. As you exit the station
                                                                                                             turn right, you will then come to a cross-
                                                                                                             roads with traffic lights. On your right is
                                                                                                             the ‘Fish House’, fish and chip shop. Pass
                                                                                                             this and turn right. Walk about 100 yards
                                                                                                             and the ground is tucked away on your
The Away ticket sales on matchay is cash only.                                                               left.

For instructions on how to get to Roots Hall via train and                                                   Car Parking: You are able to park for
car, please see the next page. There are also details on                                                     five pound in the Roots Hall car park.
car parking at the stadium on the next page.                                                                 This needs to be done in advance as ADDRESS: Southend United Football Club, Roots         Hall   Stadium,
                                                                                                             numbers are limited.                   Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6NQ
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CONTACT US...
GET IN TOUCH...                                 BE PART OF SOUTHEND UNITED
If you’d like to get in touch about anything,
please don’t hesitate to. Here’s the contact
numbers you’ll need:

TICKET OFFICE: 08444 770077
MAIN RECEPTION: 01702 304050
PRESS OFFICE: 01702 304119
COMMERCIAL: 01702 304147 or 01702 304132

You can also get in touch with us via social
media:

TWITTER: @SUFCRootsHall
FACEBOOK: SouthendUnitedFC

Alternatively, you can send us an email:

                                                #backtheblues
info@southend-united.co.uk
commercial@southend-united.co.uk
media@southend-united.co.uk
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