Former Portsmouth assistant manager Kevin Bond appointed Southend boss
The 61-year-old replaces Chris Powell, who was sacked by the Shrimpers last month.
Bond has enjoyed three spells at Fratton Park, including assistant manager to Harry Redknapp twice.
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Hide AdHis most recent Pompey stint came last season when he was working in a scouting and match reporting capacity for Kenny Jackett.
Bond’s appointment at Roots Hall will be his sixth role as a manager, having previously managed Bournemouth, Stafford Rangers, QPR – as caretaker – and Hong Kong Pegasus (2) earlier in his career.
His last coaching role was working with Redknapp at Birmingham in 2018.
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