Source: FOOTYMAD
Luggy backs Bilel after dramatic win over Gillingham: 'The second booking was unbelievable'
Southend United manager Paul Sturrock felt sent off makeshift striker Bilel Mohsni was unlucky to receive his second yellow but was obviously well pleased after such a great result. Sturrock: 'Lads rolled sleeves up and it shows what's possible if you do' Blues boss Paul Sturrock was obviously a happy man after the late win against Gillingham which saw his side move up to ninth place in the table. but was still caught out by Echoman Chris Phillips after the game who tweeted a couple of quotes almost immediatly after the final whistle. Luggy was also prepared to defend Bilel Mohsni who saw red for the third time wearing a Shrimpers shirt, maybe this time more unluckily than before, but still added a warning about the Frenchman's behaviour on a football pitch. Sturrock: 'The red card was harsh. The second booking was unbelievable. But Bilel doesn't help himself with his dramatics.' Even so, after the disappointment of Swindon at the weekend this was a real boost, ten men, a late winner; a testament to the spirit of the team luggy built! Sturrock: "I'm exasperated after watching that. Lads rolled sleeves up and it shows what's possible if you do. It was so different to Saturday" And the final word to centre-back Mark Phillips, whose close range header led to mass celebrations at the Hall, and made him become the club's joint top scorer! Phillips: "Goal and clean sheet made it a nice night for me. We defended well as a team and got the reward for that." You did indeed lads, well done.