BLUES manager Steve Tilson is looking forward to welcoming back striker Gary Hooper today.

The 20-year-old former Grays Athletic player has been in fine form while on loan at League Two Hereford United, scoring 11 goals in 19 games to fire the Bulls to promotion.

And Tilson is hoping Hooper can carry on his fine form.

"Gary has done superbly while with Hereford and I'm sure it's done him the world of good going there," said the Shrimpers chief.

"His confidence will be sky high and it's going to be good having another striker in form with us.

"He will be back training today and it will be good to see him."