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Southend United 0-1 York City: Maher’s men feel the heat

Southend United slipped to within one point of the National League drop zone after defeat to York City at Roots Hall.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
11 February 2024

By Jason Creasy

SOUTHEND UTD 0

YORK CITY 1
John-Lewis 89

WE’VE NICKED IT! Lenell John-Lewis is mobbed after scoring York City’s late winner
PICTURE: Focus Images

SOUTHEND United slipped to within one point of the National League drop zone after defeat to York City at Roots Hall.
The Minstermen secured all three points with substitute Lenell John-Lewis scoring the only goal of a drab game in the last minute of normal time.
And Shrimpers boss Kevin Maher – whose side have now lost three games in succession – expressed his frustration at the final whistle.
“We’re bitterly disappointed,” ...

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