By Jason Creasey

SOUTHEND UTD 2
Bunker 40, Doidge 73

FOREST GREEN R 2
Ralph 64, Coker 77

SHRIMPER STARTER: Southend United celebrate Nathan Ralph’s goal
PICTURE: Focus Images

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher praised the spirit of his side after they twice fought back to hold high-flying Forest Green Rovers at Roots Hall.
Second-half equalisers from Nathan Ralph and Oli Coker secured the Shrimpers a deserved share of the spoils.
And Maher was happy with how Southend reacted to going behind just a week after their disappointing 2-0 defeat at Altrincham.
“The lads deser...