Stories for 18 January 2003

Essex,Basildon,Southend,Thurrock Sport

Southend United 1-0 Rochdale

TOP-scorer Tes Bramble blasted home his ninth goal of the season to give the Shrimpers their second 1-0 win of the week. The Blues striker left it late to grab the points, firing home Barrington Belgrave's right-wing cross in the 89th minute from 20 yards. Southend's victory came after Jay Smith's strike gave Rob Newman's team a 1-0 away win at Shrewsbury on Tuesday night. But the seasiders remain 15th in the Division Three table tonight with 35 points. Full match report, pictures and reaction in Monday's Evening Echo.   more...