The date has been set for Southend United's 2009 Meet the Blues Day event.

Supporters will get the chance to meet their favourite Blues stars on Sunday, July 26.

This year's event will run alongside the final day of the Toomey Trophy and for the first time will be held here at Roots Hall stadium.

Steve Tilson's first team will be in attendance and it will be an ideal opportunity for fans and their families to collect autographs and photos of their favourite Blues idols.

As well as that a number of family activities in the Roots Hall car park are planned including refreshment stalls.

Blues players will also be unveiling the new away kit for the 2009/10 season whilst supporters can visit the Club Shop and Blues Box Office to purchase merchandise and tickets.

There will also be a chance to have a tour of Roots Hall, take part in competitions and much more.

Meet the Blues Day will coincide with the Toomey Trophy, a two day under 18's tournament including youth teams of Premier League outfits Arsenal, Everton and Fulham along with Ricky Duncan's Blues youngsters.

The Toomey Trophy takes place over the weekend of 25/26 July with Fulham facing Everton (11.30am) and Southend taking on Arsenal (3.30pm) on the Saturday, with the finals set to take place on the Sunday.

Tickets for the Toomey Trophy are now on sale from the Blues Box Office by calling 08444 77 00 77. Both one day and two day passes are available priced at £10 and £15 respectively for adults, £5 and £8 for concessions and £1 per day for children.

Toomey Trophy tickets will enable supporters' re-entry into Roots Hall so that you can enjoy the Meet the Blues Day fun outside the ground in-between matches ensuring a whole day of activity.

Supporters wishing to just attend Meet the Blues Day can do so for free from 9.30am.

A full running order, together with details regarding car parking for the day will be confirmed at a later date.