Southend fail in bid to make Henrik Larsson new boss

Football
15 Oct 2019 • 10:25 PM MYT
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Former Celtic and Sweden striker Henrik Larsson will not be the new manager of League One strugglers Southend United.

The 48 year old had been in talks with the Shrimpers to take charge with former Celtic team-mates Johan Mjallby and Tommy Johnson as assistants.

But Johnson, who would have been head of recruitment, has accepted an alternative offer and discussions with all three have ended.

Chairman Ron Martin said all three were set to sign contracts at Roots Hall on Wednesday before Johnson pulled out.