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Southend United 1-1 York City: A new era at United if off and running with a point

Southend United started life under their new owners by securing a share of the spoils with York City at Roots Hall.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
11 August 2024

Lenell has role of party pooper
By Jason Creasey

SOUTHEND UNITED 1
Scott-Morriss 16

YORK CITY 1
John-Lewis 85

BREAKTHROUGH: Gus Scott-Morriss celebrates giving Southend the lead
PICTURE: Focus Images

SOUTHEND United started life under their new owners by securing a share of the spoils with York City at Roots Hall.
An early header from Gus Scott-Morriss put the Shrimpers ahead in the first game since the consortium headed up by Justin Rees officially gained control of the club.
But an equaliser from Minstermen substitute Lenell John-Lewis meant Blues had to settle for a point in front ...

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