Dan Harding has now completed his five month loan spell from Ipswich Town after making 20 appearances, including scoring the winner against Leeds, a red card and a couple of one match suspensions!
However, the 25 year old left back believes Southend are starting to move in the right direction despite yesterday's 2-0 defeat at MK Dons and he wants to play a further part in helping the Blues back up the League One table.
Speaking to the Southend Evening Echo Harding said: "I've absolutely loved my time here at Southend and would like to stay. It's out of my hands really what happens now but I would like to return and, although we've lost to MK Dons, I thought we've again shown what we can do. We shouldn't have lost and a performance like this coming on the back of beating Northampton on Boxing Day shows we are moving in the right direction."
Easily the most consistant defender at the club since he joined it would be a huge blow if we lose him for the rest of the season, let alone permanently.
Blues boss Steve Tilson did add: "He's a good player, a good left-back and we're trying to sort out something with Ipswich."
While we await news of Pompey Christophe, I thought that was tied up weeks ago, and Chelsea Sawyer, Dan should be a priority for Uncle Ron.
As for the other two, some you win.....
Rob Milsom has returned to Fulham after completing his month-long loan spell with Blues.
The midfielder, who made six appearances while at Roots Hall, did not feature in yesterday's loss at stadium:mk.
Tilly again: "Rob has returned to Fulham. He made a few appearances here and we wish him well for the future."
Winger Liam Feeney has also ended his loan spell at Southend and has returned to Salisbury City after making just one substitute appearance for the Shrimpers.