In March 1996, he was transferred to Southend United for a fee of £25,000. His first season at the club was affected by a long lay-off due to injury, meaning that he did not play between August and November, but he ultimately made over 50 Football League appearances for the club.
In March 1996, he transferred to Southend United for £25,000. His first year at the club was hindered by a prolonged period of inactivity due to an injury, which prevented him from playing between August and November, but he eventually made over 50 Football League appearances.