Source: FOOTYMAD
Harris: 'I think Rotherham United will be our hardest game of the season so far'
Southend United striker Neil Harris is glad to be back and should continue his partnership with top scorer Liam Dickinson when the Essex boys travel uo north this weekend. Shrimpers striker Neil Harris came off the subs bench Saturday after injury to reboot his partnership with Liam Dickinson that certainly helped turn the game around in the home side's favour as they dismissed struggling Plymouth Argyle 2-0. Harris told www.echo-news.co.uk: “I was delighted to get back out there again after my injury and I was pleased to make an impact when I came on to help the lads win the game. I suffered no reaction to playing and hopefully I can train well this week and then be even sharper for the Rotherham game on Saturday.” The Millers have certianly started the season well under the former Brentford boss Andy Scott, and with the Millers sitting second League Two probable starter Bomber will be looking for his first League goal in a Shrimpers shirt, though, of course, the tempremental Bilel Mohsni will be available again after his one-match ban. Harris said: “I think this will be our hardest game of the season so far. They’ve invested heavily in their team during the summer and have had good results, so we know we’re in for a tough test.” A repeat of last season's 2-1 scoreline would see the Shrimpers leapfrog the South Yorkshire side in the table, with Rotherham having a slightly worse defense at the moment but having scored three more goals. Play-off zone 1 Morecambe 9 2 1 1 9 2 4 1 0 10 3 6 2 1 19 5 20 +14 2 Rotherham United 9 3 1 0 9 3 2 2 1 12 9 5 3 1 21 12 18 +9 3 Shrewsbury Town 9 3 1 0 8 3 2 1 2 5 6 5 2 2 13 9 17 +4 4 Burton Albion 9 3 2 0 7 3 1 2 1 6 6 4 4 1 13 9 16 +4 5 Crawley Town 9 4 0 1 12 5 1 1 2 6 12 5 1 3 18 17 16 +1 6 Southend United 9 3 1 1 6 3 2 0 2 5 8 5 1 3 11 11 16 0 7 Oxford United 9 1 3 0 6 4 3 0 2 6 5 4 3 2 12 9 15 +3 The Harris Files A mural of Harris in Banksy style outside The Den Personal information Full name Neil Harris Date of birth 12 July 1977 (1977-07-12) (age 34) Place of birth Orsett, England Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Playing position Striker Club information Current club Southend United Number 9 Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 1997–1998 Cambridge City 64 (43) 1998–2004 Millwall 233 (93) 2004 → Cardiff City (loan) 3 (1) 2004–2007 Nottingham Forest 33 (1) 2005–2006 → Gillingham (loan) 36 (6) 2007–2011 Millwall 147 (32) 2011– Southend United 6 (0) * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 May 2011.† Appearances (Goals). (Player info supplied by Wikipedia, for the full article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Harris_(footballer_born_1977)
