All set for the last part of the journey to AFC Fylde; my final away commentary trip with Southend United. Blues’ National League commentary with me and Glenn Pennyfather on BBC Sport Essex 95.3FM, digital radio and BBC Sport website and app later 📻📻⚽️⚽️

Arrived safely at Mill Farm; home of AFC Fylde. Commentary on Southend United’s final away match of the regular season with me and Glenn Pennyfather on BBC Sport Essex 95.3FM, digital radio and BBC Sport website and app at 3pm 📻📻⚽️⚽️

Southend United players are warming up ahead of their final away game of the season. Commentary on Blues’ match at AFC Fylde with me and Glenn Pennyfather on BBC Sport Essex 95.3FM, digital radio and BBC Sport website and app 📻📻⚽️⚽️

Again, great noise from the Southend United travelling fans at AFC Fylde 👏👏👏

Plenty chances for Southend United in that first half, but still goalless at the break at AFC Fylde. Commentary with me and Glenn Pennyfather on BBC Sport Essex 95.3FM, digital radio and BBC Sport website and app 📻📻⚽️⚽️

Southend United deservedly stretch their unbeaten run to FIFTEEN matches with a 2-0 win at AFC Fylde; the Blues’ final away match of the regular season. Reaction BBC Sport Essex 📻📻⚽️⚽️

ICYMI ⚽ The #Southend head coach, Kevin Maher, on a 2-0 win at AFC Fylde, and the Blues this season.

What an achievement by Gt Wakering Rovers 👏👏👏

Preparing for one final time in the regular National League season. Commentary on Southend United vs Rochdale with me and Paul Clark is on BBC Sport Essex FM, digital radio and BBC Sport website and app. Our show with Victoria Polley starts at midday 📻📻⚽️⚽️

And for one last time, arriving at Roots Hall for a Southend United commentary match. Blues vs Rochdale with me and Paul Clark is on BBC Sport Essex FM, digital radio and BBC Sport website and app at 12.15pm 📻📻⚽️⚽️

The players have just finished their pre-match warmup. Commentary on Southend United vs Rochdale with me and Paul Clark is on the way with me and Paul Clark on BBC Sport Essex FM, digital radio and BBC Sport website and app 📻📻⚽️⚽️

A great start for Southend United here at Roots Hall, but level at the break against Rochdale. Commentary continues with me and Paul Clark on BBC Sport Essex FM, digital radio and BBC Sport website and app 📻📻⚽️⚽️

Just a step too far for Southend United in the end, missing out on a playoff place … but only just. Reaction to the 2-1 defeat against Rochdale on BBC Sport Essex 📻📻⚽️⚽️

LISTEN ⚽⚽ The #Southend head coach Kevin Maher reflects on his side's season on the final day. The #Blues narrowly missed out on the play-offs, finishing in ninth on 65 points.

LISTEN ⚽⚽ #Southend defender Gus Scott-Morriss, whose goal couldn't prevent a defeat to Rochdale. He also discusses how proud he is of his side's efforts this season.

Leaving the Southend United commentary box for one last time …. It’s been a privilege 📻📻⚽️⚽️

First match in ‘football retirement’ is being spent at White Ensign FC vs Gt Wakering Rovers ⚽️⚽️

A richly deserved accolade for such an outstanding achievement by a Southend United legend; a season like no other 👏👏👏

Such pleasing news for everyone associated with Southend United Football Club ⚽️⚽️