Southend United have made a double signing ahead of their League One game on Monday night at the Ricoh Arena against Coventry City.
Phil Brown has taken Glen Rea on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion on loan until January 2nd and the 20 year defender who has appeared twice for Brighton's first team this season in the League Cup, could make his debut tomorrow night for the Shrimpers.
The news comes after Southend signed on Friday midfielder Stephen McLaughlin from Nottingham Forest on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
The former Derry City player was on loan last season at Roots Hall.