In the 2004 -- 05 season , Nicolau helped Southend reach a second consecutive Football League Trophy final .
In the 2004 -- 05 season , Nicolau win promotion from League Two via the playoffs he was offered a new one - year contract with the club .
In the 2004 -- 05 season , Nicolau helped Southend reach a second consecutive Football League Trophy final , and win promotion from League Two via the playoffs he was offered a new one - year contract with the club .