You are here: Home > News > Ladapo makes Shrimpers switch
August 30 2025 6.47am

Ladapo makes Shrimpers switch

January 31 2018

Freddie Ladapo

Freddie Ladapo

Crystal Palace striker Freddie Ladapo has signed for Southend United for an undisclosed fee.

Ladapo was out of contract in the summer and joins the League One club on a six-month deal with the option of extending it for an extra year.

The 24-year-old arrived from non-league side Margate in March 2016 after impressing Eagles boss Alan Pardew on trial.

He only made two appearances for Palace and spent time on loan at Oldham Athletic and Shrewsbury Town.

The Romford-born player now makes a return to Essex, having started his senior playing career at East Thurrock and Colchester United.

"I’m back at a club where I started off as a kid and I want to do really well and make my mark," said Ladapo.

"I was at Oldham for the first part of last season and then Shrewsbury in the second half and I enjoyed my time with both clubs, but now I want to do well at Southend too.

"I’m hoping to get into the team on Saturday because it’s a huge game and I just want to hit the ground running. If I’m involved in the game this weekend then I hope it’s a good debut for me."

Latest Headlines

Palace Talk Forum Latest

Best Palace team since promotion in 2013
at 2.49am by crvenaeagle

Marc Guéhi
at 12.20am by dreamwaverider

selhurst stadium speakers
at 11.59pm by andyeagles

Uefa Conference League
at 11.52pm by Linford

Dublin....Palace
at 11.06pm by PalazioVecchio

Fredrikstad vs. Crystal Palace Match Thread
at 9.55pm by Daddyorc

Glasner is a Glazier ?
at 9.36pm by Jacey

Ahamada & Rak-Sakyi
at 9.18pm by Teddy Eagle

Yeremy Pino
at 8.35pm by Team of the (20)80s

Time to start doing Business Steve..!!
at 7.45pm by Plaistow Eagle

You are here: Home > News > Ladapo makes Shrimpers switch