Southend Matchday Programme by ForestGreenRovers

FOREST GREEN V SOUTHEND

10 Minutes with Guise

From first footballing memory to something the team

doesn’t know about you, get to know

Forest Green Rovers

Women versatile fullback, Jemima Guise.

First footballing memory?

I would have to say probably the first training session that I ever did. Also, scoring a hat-trick in my first games playing down at my local park.

Favourite memory at Forest Green?

That would definitely be scoring on my first hat-trick on my full debut for the club.

Favourite pre-match song?

I really like to listen to ‘Forbidden Feelings’ by The Archives.

Something your teammates don’t know about you?

That’s a good question. I would probably say that I have a pet Labrador. They don’t know that.

How long have you played football?

I have been playing football since I was five years old. That must be, let me think, about 12 years I think.

Dream job outside of football?

It would probably have to be, I’d love to work in something like A&E. Be like I’m in an episode of ’24 hours in A&E’.

Favourite teammate?

I get on well with Martha Campbell.

Favourite place you’ve been?

I’ve been to Vancouver in Canada. It would have to be there.

Guise

WeAre FGR

Opposition The

Forest Green Rovers welcome Southend United to The New Lawn ahead of our National League clash.

When the two sides met back on a rather stormy day in November and after goals from Harvey Bunker and Christian Doidge, we shared the points in a 2-2 with the Shrimpers

It’s the fourth ever meeting between the two sides and it’s the Shrimpers first visit to Nailsworth since 2021 when Rovers were defeated 3-1.

They have a enjoyed a battling season up towards the top and currently sit ninth in the National League, three points off the playoffs.

An impressive run of seven games without defeat has greeted the Essex side with victories over Altrincham, Aldershot Town and FC Halifax Town.

Away form has been strong having only suffered just one defeat in their last five on the road.

Manager, Kevin Maher, still enjoying his first managerial role, has been with the club since 2021.

The 48-year-old has managed over 160 games for the Shrimpers seeing almost 70 victories in that time.

Since taking over the helm the club, Maher has guided the Shrimpers to a 13th, eighth and ninth place finish in his first three seasons.

The Shrimpers have fired home 46 goals in the league with a large proportion of them being scored by right back, Gus ScottMorriss.

The full-back is the club’s top scorer and the league’s joint fourth top scorer with 15 goals in 35 appearances.

The 27-year-old is in fine form heading into Saturday’s clash having netted five times in his last 10 games.

Following their trip to Nailsworth, Southend are on the road for successive trips to face Eastleigh on the south coast before travelling to Lincolnshire to face Boston United.

Established

Following a meeting held in the Blue Boar Public House on May 19th, 1906, It is well documented that Southend United were formed at this meeting convened by landlord Oliver Trigg and a band of fellow enthusiasts.

Crest

The crest is a ship’s mast in a mural crown for the historic port of Leigh-on-Sea and the mural crown represents a city wall. The supporters are medieval fishermen and a Cluniac monk. These together with the motto are suggesting the original growth of the town.

Stadium

Opened in 1955, Roots Hall is an all-seated ground with a maximum capacity of 12,392. Upon the outbreak of the First World War, Southend were forced out of the original site of the stadium as it was designated for storage purposes.

FOOTBALL IS A GAME FOR ALL

ABOUT US

Her Game Too is a voluntary non-profit organisation, led by passionate female football fans, aiming to promote gender inclusivity in football and eradicate sexism. We strongly believe football is a game for all, and are working closely with football clubs to ensure women are safe and welcome in the game.

Our survey results found that 92.3% of women had experienced sexism online targeted towards a woman in football. 58% said they had experienced sexism in person at a game or in a pub. We want women and girls of all ages to feel confident playing, supporting and working in football without fear of discrimination.

OUR AIMS TO REPORT

RAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE PEOPLE TO THE SEXISM WHICH IS PREVALENT IN FOOTBALL.

PROMOTE VISIBILITY OF WOMEN IN THE GAME (PLAYERS, STAFF, FANS, COACHES AND OFFICIALS).

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WORK WITH OUR PARTNERS TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST GENDER DISCRIMINATION, BOTH IN PERSON AND ONLINE.

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We are against discrimination in all its forms.

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