Before, during & after Southend
Goalkeeper John Tennant had previously played for Darlington before joining Chelsea. He made four senior Southend appearances, divided between league and cup, beginning against Tranmere Rovers in September 1960.
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Goalkeeper · 1959–1962
Goalkeeper John Tennant had previously played for Darlington before joining Chelsea. He made four senior Southend appearances, divided between league and cup, beginning against Tranmere Rovers in September 1960.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other cups | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All competitions | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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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