He's ready, he's fit, he may get sent off again! You never know with Bilel Mohsni
Blues boss Paul Sturrock will have the luxury of having to drop someone from the starting back four in the 4-0 win over Bradford City for the Good Friday League Two clash with Stevenage, kick-off 15.00.
That is if he decides to bring back star centre-half Bilel Mohsni, who has completed his two-match man for being sent off in the 3-1 defeat at Accrington Stanley.
Tough to change a winning team, but the option would seem to be Luke Prosser to drop down to the bench, or maybe give veteran Graham Coughlan a day off keeping Chris Barker in the centre.
Then again, as a warning to behave, Luggy might make Bilel start as a sub?
Whatever the Southend manager decides, it's good to have the unassuming French Tunisian back, it always adds to the Roots Hall entertainment!
A surprise return for Lee Sawyer
However, the real shock is the announcement that midfielder Lee Sawyer, fresh from his one-year extention to his contract and not expected to be seen until next season, is also available for selection for Stevenage after recovering early from his ankle problem.
He and Bilel both have been training with the rest of the squad this week, but here the best I think Lee can expect is a subs spot, on abench where the average age might rise above fifteen for the first time in weeks!
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