This contract was signed on 7 August, once the club's transfer embargo had been lifted.

He arrived as one of five new signings after a transfer embargo was lifted from the club.

Endless unpaid bills have meant a transfer embargo and an uncertain season ahead.

He was then ineligible to play for a further two weeks due to the club's transfer embargo.

Due to Southend being under a transfer embargo both players could only sign pre contract agreements.

However, the club were hit with a transfer embargo by the Football League before any contract was signed.

After a season with his new club he was forced to move on once again, as Ilkeston were hit with a transfer embargo.

In mid December the club was placed under a transfer embargo due to falling into financial difficulty as a result of poor attendance figures.

However, due to the club's financial position and having been placed under a transfer embargo, nothing came of the initial trial.

A transfer embargo was placed on the club until the debts to the players were paid.