When Ryan Battrum joined on a short-term loan from West Ham United, he expressed immense excitement about the move. He stated that he was "buzzing" when he heard about the club's interest. He said playing for Southend had actually been a personal goal of his, revealing that playing for the club was something he had hoped for since the start of the season, making both him and his family very happy. He went on to play the second half of the 6-1 away win at Barrow, but left despite the Shrimpers' wish to keep him because he felt Vontae Daley-Campbell had the right back position sewn up. Dyer was said to be very sad to see him leave.