Ryman North side Great Wakering Rovers have signed three Southend United players on season long loans.
Defender George Artemi, midfielder James Stevens were available for a friendly against a West Ham X1 Wednesday evening, while striker George Smith is on international duties for the Republic of Ireland Under-19's.
All three can be selected for the opening league game against Chesnut away on Saturday, August 20th.
The official website http://greatwakeringroversfc.co.uk has hailed the Rovers boss Ryan Wilkinson as pulling off a 'massive coup' by taking on a hat-trick of Ricky Duncan's successful youth side.
2010/11 Under-18 Appearances: www.shrimperstrust.co.uk
A nap hand for the Shrimpers: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk