Phil Brown: 'Southend United still waiting on Noel Hunt'

Southend United boss Phil Brown has revealed that the Shrimpers are still waiting on Noel Hunt to decide his future.

The Republic of Ireland international joined Southend on a free transfer last summer after leaving Ipswich Town, but an injury-hit campaign saw him manage just four league goals in 14 starts.

Hunt has already rejected a new offer from the League One side this summer and Brown has admitted that he is still waiting on the 33-year-old to make a decision.

"I haven't heard back from Noel since we made him a second offer so I'm not too sure what's happening with him. I've heard rumours linking him with other teams but we haven't heard anything concrete so I can't really say too much about it at the moment," Brown told the Southend Evening Echo.

Former Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger is currently on trial with the Shrimpers.