Source: FOOTYMAD
Southend United 1, Cheltenham Town 2
Southend United 1 Cheltenham Town 2: A fine comeback by the Shrimpers just fell short as the Robins gained revenge for their home defeat by the Essex boys practically three weeks to the day, helped by two goals in the first five minutes! After the first game played at Roots Hall since November 16th, and a fifth defeat after two back-to-back 2-0 away wins, one against to-day's opponents, you can forgive the Shrimpers faithful for having another period away from south-east Essex, sadly the next game is at home again on Saturday, to leaders Chesterfield! There was the before-the-game news that Anthony Grant was declared fit, new signing Miguel Cummings had received international clearance, and Peter Gilbert back from his ban, but all are on the subs bench along with keeper Glen Morris as Luggy stuck with the team that did so well at the Kassam Stadium.However, we did warn that playing veteran Graham Coughlan and youngster Kane Ferdinand twice in three days, especially when we had those players mentioned above ready and waiting to do their stuff, might be pushing it a bit against 8th placed opponents, and our luck run out.Brian Smirkle had already sent a shot over the bar for the Robins aIn the fourth minute Marlon Pack gave the Robins a sh
