JACK Bridge will not be coming back to Southend United.

The midfielder, who started his career with the Shrimpers, had been back with his home-town club for pre-season.

But Blues boss Mark Molesley has now confirmed Bridge will not be staying at Roots Hall.

"Without the club being able to commit to him at the moment I think it was only fair to him that he sought other avenues until something might change here," said Molesley.