Before, during & after Southend
Arrived fromReading
Southend UnitedFebruary 1999–June 2000
Next club / destinationEastern Pride (Australia)
Separate Southend spells
26 February–3 March 1999From Reading · Next: Southend United · Loan
March 1999–June 2000From Reading · Next: Eastern Pride (Australia) · Permanent
Striker Neville Roach first joined on loan from Reading in February 1999 before the deal became permanent in March. He scored on his home debut in a 2–0 victory over Swansea City, ultimately finishing with two goals from 19 first-team appearances.
After leaving Southend in summer 2000 he moved to Australia's Eastern Pride before returning to English football.