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Forward · 1972–1975
Centre-forward Chris Guthrie joined Southend from Newcastle United in November 1972 and helped ease the scoring burden after Bill Garner's departure. He scored 40 times in 118 matches before moving to Sheffield United in 1975.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 107 | 1 | 108 | 35 |
| FA Cup | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Other cups | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All competitions | 117 | 1 | 118 | 40 |
This is the archived career snapshot, not an automatically combined lifetime total. Some earlier seasons and cup records are incomplete; current-season matches are shown separately until each historical season has been reconciled. No unverified figures are presented as definitive club records.
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Football League Third Division · 2000/01
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