SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher felt the Shrimpers’ 1-1 draw with York City was a fair reflection of the game.
Blues took an early lead thanks to a well-taken header from Gus Scott-Morriss before Lenell John-Lewis equalised for the Minstermen five minutes from time.
And Maher thought a point was about right for both teams.
“A draw is probably a fair result,” said the Shrimpers head coach.
“It was a really good start from us.
“We had them under pressure and backed off into their box.
“We asked them a couple of questions and it was pleasing to then get the goal.
“We wanted to build on that but we got sloppy on the ball at times which allowed them a bit of momentum.”
That eventually allowed York to secure a share of the spoils.
And Maher feels the Shrimpers are still working towards where they need to be.
“We’re a couple of weeks away from where we want to be,” said Maher.
“The lads looked fit but it’s more about the numbers.
“Danny Waldron had a calf problem this week, Crowther has been injured too and we’re bringing them on.
“We’re a bit light on numbers.
“They’re bringing quality of the bench and can really affect games.”
York’s goalscorer John-Lewis came off the bench to work his way onto the score-sheet.
But Maher was frustrated by the manner of the equaliser.
“It’s disappointing to concede from a set piece but they’re a good team who will cause a lot of teams problems,” said Maher.
“They will be at the right end of the table.”
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