Southend signs midfielders Darren Oldaker and Anthony Hartigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Southend United has completed the signings of midfielders Darren Oldaker and Anthony Hartigan as they prepare for the upcoming season. Oldaker, formerly of Swindon Town, captained Chesterfield to the National League title in the 2023-2024 season, while Hartigan joins after his contract with Barnet expired. Southend finished sixth in the National League last season and lost in the playoff eliminator. They will be managed by Kieron Dyer, who was appointed earlier this month.
- •Darren Oldaker joins Southend from Swindon Town.
- •Anthony Hartigan signs on a free transfer from Barnet.
- •Both players have previous National League title experience.
- •Southend finished sixth in the National League last season.
- •Kieron Dyer is the new head coach for Southend.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Southend sign midfielders Oldaker and Hartigan
"National league Southend United bring in former National League-winning midfielders Darren Oldaker and Anthony Hartigan.
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