KEVIN Maher insists Southend United will come through their “blip” in form stronger than before.

Blues head to Maidenhead United on Tuesday night sitting above the relegation zone on goal difference having gone four games without a win.

But Maher remains right behind his squad and knows they still have time to work their way back up the standings.

“We have 15 games left which is almost a third of the season,” said the Shrimpers chief.

“I don’t want to harp on about the 10 points but we would be just outside the play-offs with them with a couple of games in hand.

“I do understand exactly where we are in the league but give the players credit because these were the same players who have been unbelievable for the football club.

“Just because we’ve had a little blip it doesn’t mean I don’t believe in them.

“They’ve been brilliant and they will recover.

“What they need is support and they’ll get that from me.

“We’ll come out the other side stronger.”

The Shrimpers have also failed to score in their last four games.

And Maher insists Blues are doing all they can to get back on the score-sheet.

“It’s not for the want of trying,” stressed Maher.

“We look to tweak things but if we weren’t getting shots or chances it would be even more of a problem.

“We’re still getting in the right areas, we’re still getting balls in the box and still getting in the box too.

“We’ve hit the woodwork three times in four games so you’ve got to keep the belief and keep the negativity out.

“We'll make sure we’ll all stick together and keep fighting for the right cause.”

Harry Cardwell, Danny Waldron, Marcus Dackers and Henry Sandat will again be vying for selection in attack tomorrow night.

And Maher has urged his forwards to keep being positive in front of goal.

“We keep practising but we just need something to fall,” said Maher.

“We have to believe and keep being brave in the forward areas and hopefully it will change.”

But Maher is fully aware a lack of confidence could now also be playing a part.

“You can’t just whack someone over the head and give them confidence, it doesn’t work like that,” said Maher.

“I’ve seen loads of stuff these last few days about overcoming doubts and fears but what you do is prepare properly and go into the game ready.

“We believe in how we work and we believe in the players too.”