Source: FOOTYMAD
Sturrock praises 'unbelivable' support: 'Enjoying watching their team play, long may it last'
Barnet FC: Nearly half of the crowd at Underhill Tuesday evening were Southend United supporters who never stopped singing, and manager Paul Sturrock can only salute them. Sturrock: 'It felt like we were playing at home' With 1,216 of last night's crowd of 2,744 supporting Southend, (that's 44% folks), it's not surprising the players looked generally pleased when the came over to give generous applause to the travelling faithful at the end of their 3-0 beating of Barnet, they received a fair amount back as well! Blues boss Paul Sturrock speaking to the local media after the match didn't hold back in his praise. Sturrock told BBC Essex: 'It's unbelievable. They're enjoying watching their team play, that's pleasing for me and long may it last.' He also told the Echo: 'It felt like we were playing at home. The fans were great and we appreciate their support.' Defender Mark Phillips also tweeted that the players were overwhelmed by the number that turned out to back them, fantastic stuff, certainly good to be a Shrimper at the moment! The S24 Report: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk Gallery from the game: www.southendunited.co.uk
