The former Swindon man Craig Easton, who was among five players to join the Shrimpers on Friday, signed a one-year contract at Roots Hall.
Manager Paul Sturrock felt the former Dundee captain was the ideal choice to skipper the club this season.
Sturrock told www.southendunited.co.uk: "Craig is someone I know very well and I have worked with previously. He is 31-years-old and has made nearly 400 career appearances so he is certainly experienced. Craig will show a terrific work ethic in matches and he is a natural leader in my opinion. He's not been captain before when we have worked together but I know he will grow into the role at Southend."
Source: PA
Source: PA