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Essex,07 Nov 2026,14 mins

Dreamworld: When Blues beat United - The Fans

Southend United

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BBC Essex marks 20 years since Southend United toppled footballing giants Manchester United in the League Cup at Roots Hall. Narrated by Warren Muggleton, the fourth and final episode tells the stories from the terraces. From the fans who got up a three in the morning for tickets, to the supporter who 'spanked Cristiano Ronaldo round the head'. Click subscribe to keep up to date with all things Southend United on BBC Sounds. (Image credit: Jamie McDonald/Getty)

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