SOUTHEND UNITED - TUESDAY 08/04/08

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Following Saturdays defeat against Port Vale, three points against Southend was Brightons only really hope of making the play offs. Unfortunately, the Albion hadn't won at Roots Hall for what seemed like hundreds of years. This didn't deter the Crocs though, as they handed a debut to Ali Jenkins and McCarthy undertook a round trip of 500 miles to view what would be the last throw of the play off dice

This police car was pulled up in roadworks. We wondered why Perhaps this green container was where Maddie had been hiding
Rumble chuckles at the thought - perhaps because he has her Jenkins complete with beer and man magazine on his Crocs on Tour debut

And a very stylish hat as well Witham was wearing McCarthy's hi-visibility vest

Potter looking like a typical flid The Dartford Tunnel is entered
The passengers are soon demanding a urine break And there really is no subtlety about it
A healthy lunch for once is taken, with Rumble having a baguette Jenkins is on a packet of Hula Hoops (brown)
Fanta is also there to dilute the beer being taken in Rumble was pissing like a greyhound, as we pull over in deepest darkest Essex to allow for another piss break

The Fish House is one of Southends most profitable businesses The streets were typically-Essex and filled with furniture
As well as random drunkards urinating We finally arrive at Roots Hall
The main stand The double decker offering that housed home fans behind the goal
The opposite side Potter, who for some reason was wearing his incredibly gay scarf in April

Witham once again attempts to hide from the camera But is soon inspired to appear once McCarthy pops his head over
Despite what this picture would suggest, Witham was not eating the remains of a small child McCarthy looks forward to the game
This mascot could only be described as a Ku Klux Klan member This steward was stewarding effectively, even taking fashion advice off of Witham
Michel Kuipers prepares for the game Withams hair adds an interesting effect to this photo depicting Brighton being 1-0 down
The main stand is looking forward to what is appearing to be an easy three points Kuipers orders the troops
This speaker was hit by a wayward shot, and as such was dangling precariously over the fans below it Half time and it is 2-0 Southend
Roots Hall knows that the three points are secure Jenkins pie is supplied with a plate
The delightfully Essex-esque cheerleaders on offer Daryl Flahavan in all green - a sight for sore eyes
The Albion attack with a corner This tv gantry was paying homage to todays celebrity guest in McCarthy with a banner reading "Mac"
Southend go looking for a third Dean Cox is injured after a rare attack

The exciting thing about Roots Hall is the front row is below pitch level We prepare to leave early to avoid the traffic
Not that it makes much difference, as McCarthy finally gets home to Cheltenham at 2.36am, after 14 hours And 498 miles completed