Scott Spencer: 'I have really enjoyed being with Southend'
It started as gossip from a conversation at the Shrimpers Trust Awards evening but the Blues boss himself has confirmed that young Screech will stay a Shrimper for a further year.
Scott has scored a healthy four goals in five starts for United last season after joining during the January transfer window from Rochdale.
We still await news that Damien Scannell will be staying, and though many of the senior players seem to be off, this is some good news leaving Roots Hall.
Then again, being faced with signing on where else could young Scott go really, but, cynicism aside, we could at least have a half decent forward line next season.
Spencer told www.southendunited.co.uk back in May: "I will be staying here next season. It's a year extension so it's just a formality really and it's all close to being done, which is good news because I have really enjoyed being with Southend and I'm happy to be here."
His all-action style could be well suited to League Two where defenders will certainly be slower, and we should see the 20-year-old in time for the July friendlies as his ankle injury picked up at Gillingham at the end of last season would have cleared up by then.
Tilly told www.echo-news.co.uk: "We're obviously pleased that Scott will still be with us for next season.
And we hope a few other will be joining him Tills, including your good self!