Non-League Paper

HUMBLES GIVES BOSS MAHER THE GRUMBLES

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 March 2026

By Alex Thrower

A LOW TEMPO and a lack of intensity were identified by Southend boss Kevin Maher as to why his side fell to defeat at the hands of a resurgent Altrincham.
Having re-entered the play-off spots on Tuesday after a fantastic win over league-leaders Rochdale, the Shrimpers couldn’t carry over the momentum as a strong Liam Humbles finish gave the Robins their fourth consecutive home win.
“I’m really disappointed,” Maher said. “The first half in particular we were very poor, giving away a poor goal at a set-piece.
“I think we po...

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