Blues Boss Steve Tilson today revealed he had failed in another swoop for a striker.
"We need to get somebody in who can get us a guaranteed 20-goals a season," said Tilson.
"I know that and we are always looking for someone, but they don't grow on trees and it's been hard but we did make a bid the other day for a player."
"But the move proved to be unsuccessful, despite Southend offering cash for the forward."
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