During the 2005–06 English football season,

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competed in the

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Season summary

In the 2005–06 season, Southend had another successful campaign and on 29 April 2006, the Shrimpers were promoted to the

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after a 2–2 draw with

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at the Welsh club's new

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. Southend was crowned League One champions on 6 May 2006 after beating

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1–0 at Roots Hall in front of over 11,000 fans. This was the last professional appearance of

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; fans from his former club

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came to give him a special send-off at the end of a long and distinguished career. For Southend United, the title was the club's first in 25 years. On 6 May 2006, Tilson was named as the League Manager Association's Manager-of-the-Season for League One.

Season summary

Final league table

Results

Legend

Football League One

FA Cup

League Cup

LDV Vans Trophy

Squad

Left club during season

References