Southend United signs forward Josh Popoola from Maidenhead United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:24 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Southend United has signed forward Josh Popoola as their first acquisition under head coach Kieron Dyer, announced on June 13, 2026. Popoola, 22, joins after scoring 10 goals in 44 appearances for Maidenhead United last season. Dyer expressed confidence in Popoola's abilities to excite the fans and highlighted that the player chose Southend amidst interest from other clubs. The club aims to continue building a competitive squad for the upcoming season.
- •Josh Popoola joins Southend United after leaving Maidenhead United.
- •Popoola scored 10 goals in the last season with Maidenhead.
- •Kieron Dyer is the new head coach at Southend.
- •Dyer believes Popoola will excite fans with his skill.
- •The club plans further signings to strengthen the squad.
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Southend make Popoola new boss Dyer's first signing
"Southend United make forward Josh Popoola their first signing since the appointment of Kieron Dyer as head coach.
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