Midfielder Ian Selley has signed on loan for the rest of the season ahead of Southend United's Third Division trip to Lincoln City.

The 27-year-old returned to First Division Wimbledon following Tuesday night's 2-1 derby defeat at Leyton Orient, but has committed himself to the Shrimpers for another temporary spell.

"I was happy to come back as I've enjoyed myself with Southend," said the former Arsenal star.

"After all the injuries I've suffered it has just been refreshing to play first team football again in front of real crowds, rather than slugging it out in the reserves at Wimbledon.

"This is the longest spell of consecutive first team football I have played for years and after getting through the aches and pains of my first few games I'm feeling good.

"Now I would like that to continue and help Southend to win some matches. The results have been pretty up and down since I came here and it would be nice to take three points away from Lincoln tomorrow."

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Published Friday, March 15, 2002