Ben Coker's first goal in 18 months secured Southend a 2-1 win against Scunthorpe at Roots Hall. The left-back capped an impressive display by blasting home a powerful effort in the 75th minute to make it back-to-back wins for Phil Brown's side. However, the Shrimpers were forced to come from behind after the Iron took the lead in the eighth minute. Gary McSheffrey brilliantly teed himself up ...Full Story »

Ten-man Southend United surged into the automatic promotion places with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Luton Town at Roots Hall. Shrimpers went down to 10 after left back Ben Coker was dismissed in the 67th minute of the match for a foul on Hatters substitute Shaun Whalley. But Southend dug deep and secured all three points with Michael Timlin bagging a bizarre winner nine minutes from time. T...Full Story »

Southend will run the rule over both Ben Coker and Adam Thompson ahead of Accrington's visit. The Shrimpers, unbeaten in 10 Sky Bet League Two games, are assessing Coker's hip problem and Thompson's thigh strain before determining if they can retain their places in the starting line-up. Boss Phil Brown did have more positive news to report on a now fully-fit Kevan Hurst after he was only used ...Full Story »

Southend suffered a major blow ahead of their League Two clash against Portsmouth with the news that Ben Coker will be out for up to four months with an elbow injury. United already had Michael Timlin on the sidelines with a similar injury suffered in a pre-season friendly. However, Conor Clifford is fit and raring to go against his former club after recovering from a knock he picked up toward...Full Story »