Chris Phillips

England, Western Australia

Chief Sports Reporter at Echo (Essex)

Chief sports reporter at the Echo covering @sufcrootshall. Marathon runner, fundraiser, co-owner of @runfreeofficial & best in non-league editorial @The_FCAs

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Fit-again Southend United striker Charley Kendall keen to keep firing

1 day ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Back on the score-sheet - Southend United striker Charley Kendall (right) celebrates his goal (Image: Ben Peters) SOUTHEND United striker Charley Kendall says games like Saturday’s crunch clash with Wealdstone are why he plays football. Blues head into this weekend’s match at Roots Hall sitting one place and two points outside the play-off positions. READ MORE: Tickets now on sale for Maher's testimonial And Kendall is already counting down the hours until kick-off.
'They ran all over us' - Ebbsfleet boss Wright reacts to defeat against Blues

1 day ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Honest assessment - from Ebbsfleet United boss Josh Wright (Image: Ben Peters) EBBSFLEET United boss Josh Wright admitted his side were second best against Southend United. The Shrimpers secured a 4-0 win against their already relegated hosts. And Wright offered an honest assessment of the match. READ MORE: Coker determined to help Blues take their chance “They ran all over us,” Wright told the club’s YouTube channel.
Southend United supporters praised after outnumbering home fans

1 day ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Great support - for Southend United at Ebbsfleet (Image: FOCUS IMAGES) SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher sensed the Shrimpers supporters sucking the ball into the net at Ebbsfleet! Blues were roared on by 1,640 travelling fans during Monday’s clash which saw them having more supporters than the home side. READ MORE: Coker determined to help Shrimpers take their chance And Maher was again incredibly grateful for the support.
Snooker star Zak Surety holds head high after World Championship exit

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Holding his head high - snooker star Zak Surety (Image: PA) BASILDON’S Zak Surety is leaving the World Snooker Championships with his head held high - despite suffering a first round defeat to Ding Junhui. Surety set a new record for the most centuries by a Crucible debutant after scoring four breaks of more than 100. And Surety was pleased with how he recovered from a slow start.
Shrimpers boss Maher praises Bridge's display against Ebbsfleet

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Back in action - Southend United wing-back Jack Bridge (Image: David Greaves) SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher was pleased to see Jack Bridge back to his best against Ebbsfleet. Bridge has endured an inconsistent season for the Shrimpers. READ MORE: Coker eager to make sure Blues take their chance But Maher was happy with how the wing-back performed on his return to the starting line-up on Monday. “It’s been a bit stop-start for Jack," said Maher.
Coker determined to help the Shrimpers take their chance

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Fired up - Southend United midfielder Oli Coker is determined to make the play-offs this season (Image: Ben Peters) OLI Coker wants Southend United to make the most of an opportunity they have worked tirelessly to create. The eighth placed Shrimpers head into Saturday’s clash with Wealdstone just two points behind the play-offs. READ MORE: Blues boss Maher provides injury update And Coker wants Blues to maintain their momentum following Monday’s 4-0 win at Ebbsfleet United.
Southend Diving stars shine at GB Aquatics Elite Junior Championships

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

In fine-form - divers Connor Lano (left) and Todd Geggus with coach Shan Veasey (Image: SOUTHEND DIVING) SOUTHEND Diving Stars produced a number of fine performances at the GB Aquatics Elite Junior Championships in Plymouth. Leading the way was Todd Geggus,18, in his last year as a Junior. The stand-out event of the Championships was the three metre Springboard with a strong field of divers that included guest divers from Australia, New Zealand, and Greece.
Billericay Town top ahead of exciting final day of season

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Top of the table - Billericay Town (Image: NICKY HAYES) BILLERICAY Town are part of a three-way final day shoot-out to decide who wins the Isthmian Premier Division. Table-topping Town go into Saturday’s clash with Cheshunt at New Lodge level on 84 points with second placed Horsham and Dartford in third. However, Billericay’s goal difference is one higher than Horsham and eight better than Dartford - making this weekend’s action incredibly exciting.
Southend United boss Kevin Maher provides injury update on duo

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Injury updates - for Charley Kendall and James Morton (Image: FOCUS IMAGES) SOUTHEND United midfielder James Morton missed Blues’ win at Ebbsfleet due to an ankle issue. Morton had started the previous 18 games for the Shrimpers. READ MORE: Maher reacts to win at Ebbsfleet But Blues head coach Kevin Maher was unable to call upon the midfielder for Monday’s clash. "It's his ankle,” confirmed Maher.
'He's a huge player for us' - Blues boss Maher praises Coker's impact

2 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Chris Phillips

Pleased - Southend United midfielder Oli Coker celebrates his goal (Image: Ben Peters) SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher stressed Oli Coker’s importance to the Shrimpers after seeing the midfielder get back among the goal at Ebbsfleet. Coker’s effort was his first since scoring against the Kent club at Roots Hall on Boxing Day.