My parents splashed out for a box at the charming Roots Hall. It was the biggest surprise of my life. I don't know how I didn't guess. We were going to the game as we do most Boxing Days. My dad nonchalantly said "oh you might want to put something nice on we're going to the restaurant for a bite before the game." I obliged without question.
There were five of us that went, it wasn't suspicious as we'd arranged months ago. As I turned up I still didn't have a clue until I walked into the box (thinking it was strange the restaurant was in such a small room) and my mum was in there with five of my best friends.
It was a brilliant day and may I say Southend provide some of the best hospitality I've experienced. I should know I work in the hospitality suits at Stoke City's Britannia Stadium.
I recommend it to anyone wanting a good day out. It helps with the result as well, we lost 2-0 against local rivals Col U and we didn't even care.
