By Jason Creasey

SOUTHEND UTD 4
Ferguson 14, Murphy 33, Ralph 74, Walsh 85

CHERTSEY TN 1
Maclaren 5

PUMPED UP: Southend’s Rhys Murphy celebrates making it 2-1 and, inset, Casey Maclaren savours giving Chertsey an early lead
PICTURE: Holly Allison

SOUTHEND United’s interim head coach Jason Demetriou survived an early scare to begin his caretaker reign with a batting win over plucky Chertsey Town at Roots Hall.
Demetriou stepped up from being a player to take control of the Shrimpers following Phil Brown’s departure last Saturday night.
And the 33-year-old was delighted to see his si...