The Custard Splat

Forget the magic of the FA Cup… finding a fit striker at Roots Hall would be the real miracleThis week on The Custard Splat, we're talking absolute screamers, bizarre football connections and somehow linking Southend United cult hero Bilel Mohsni to the legendary Zinedine ZidaneWe also look ahead to the FA Cup, discussing the upcoming action, the potential for a bit of cup magic and the small matter of Southend's disappearing strike force🎙️ The Custard Splat: Southend United chat with absolutely no guarantees of staying on topic

This week we’re talking rotation.Should you ever change a winning team? And what message does constant rotation send to a player who performs well on Saturday, only to find themselves back on the bench for the next game?We look at the balance between keeping a squad fresh and keeping players happy, whether competition for places actually works when players know changes are coming regardless of performance, and whether you can maintain squad morale across a full season when nobody is quite sure where they stand.Is rotation good squad management or can too much of it eventually become a problem?

After a short break during September, THE SPLAT IS BACK! 🎙️This one is very much our catch-up episode as we look back over the season so far, cover everything we’ve missed and get ourselves properly back up to speed.And from here, we’re back to our regular weekly episodes.

We’ve spoken plenty about COSU. This time, we wanted to get to know one of the men behind it.Shivaas Gulati joins The Custard Splat for an extended sit-down about his journey into football ownership and becoming part of the group rebuilding Southend United.COSU completed its takeover of the club in June 2024. Five months later, in November, Shivaas invested and became part of the ownership group.So why Southend United? How did the opportunity come about? What convinced him to invest in a football club and what has he learned since?Following on from our ownership conversation at the Season Launch, this episode takes things in a much more personal direction as we get to know Shivaas the person, the businessman and the Southend United co-owner.We discuss his background before football, his first conversations with Justin Rees, the decision to invest, his relationship with the supporters and his experience of life behind the scenes at Roots Hall.We also look at where Southend United finds itself today, the balance between stability and ambition, and what Shivaas believes comes next for the club.

Three games. Three wins. Nine points from nine.Scott Wallace and Scott Barber sit down for the first proper match-review episode of the season, looking back at wins over Altrincham, Scunthorpe United and Solihull Moors.Rather than simply running through the games, we dig into why Southend are winning... the early signs of Kieron Dyer’s identity, the players making an impact, the strength of the squad and the different ways this side has already shown it can get results.We also ask the question nobody wants to get carried away with in August…Should Southend United already be part of the promotion conversation?Plus, we look ahead to tonight under the lights at Roots Hall as Kidderminster Harriers come to town

Part Two of the Southend United Official Season Launch, hosted by The Custard Splat.We’re joined by Kieron Dyer, Oliver Gage and Catherine Honey to bring the conversation right back to the football and look ahead to the season in front of us.We talk about the summer, recruitment, building the squad, the work that’s gone on behind the scenes and the expectations heading into the new campaign.With a new season underway, it’s about where Southend United are now, what this group can achieve and just how far they can go.

Part One of the Southend United Official Season Launch, hosted by The Custard Splat.We’re joined by COSU members Justin Rees, Shivaas Gulati and David Kreyling to talk about their first two years as custodians of the Club and, more importantly, what comes next.The survival chapter is closed. Now it’s about what Southend United can become.We talk ambition, managing expectations, the fine line between confidence and arrogance when you’re the biggest club in the league, and making sure the lessons of the past aren’t forgotten as the Club moves forward.

The Big National League Prediction Show | 2026/27 Season PreviewThe wait is finally over... the new National League season is here.With not a ball kicked yet, Scott and OG sit down to make their predictions for the season ahead. Who's lifting the title? Who's making the play-offs? Who's heading for the drop? And, of course, where do we think Southend United will finish?As always, there are a few bold shouts, a few disagreements, and probably a couple of predictions we'll end up regretting by Christmas.Give it a listen and let us know where you think we've got it completely wrong.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts.

The football season is almost upon us once again and there's plenty for us to get stuck into.Scott, Scotty & OG look at Southend United's pre-season campaign, discuss the performances that have caught the eye, the players who have impressed most, and whether the Shrimpers are ready for the new season.We also debate who should wear the captain's armband, why the search for a proven striker remains the biggest priority, and the daunting task of replacing the 50 goals that walked out of the door this summer through player departures.Plus, we give our thoughts on the current state of the Roots Hall pitch ahead of the opening game of the campaign and what needs to improve before the season gets underway.