SOUTHEND United have gone back to basics in a bid to beat National League leaders Forest Green Rovers.

The Shrimpers host the in-form table-toppers at Roots Hall tomorrow looking to bounce back from last weekend’s 2-0 defeat at Altrincham.

And Blues boss Kevin Maher has left no stone unturned in his efforts to ensure Blues avoid a fourth loss in succession.

“We’ve got to get the basics right so we’ve looked at them and we’ll be prepared,” said Maher.

“We’ve watched Saturday’s game back and looked at the stats too.

“There are actually a lot of things we did well.

“We started well but then a moment goes against us and it’s about being able to clear your heads after that.

“We’ve got to get these things right and there’s organisation on a few bits and starting points we’ve got to a look.

“But a few weeks ago we were a very good side so you’re never too high and never too low.

“Usually somewhere in the middle is about right.”

The Shrimpers head into tomorrow’s clash sitting 16th in the standings.

And Maher admitted it had been a difficult season so far.

“Where we are, we’ve had the takeover and everyone thinks right lets go and win the league but it’s difficult,” said Maher.

“We’ve lost players, there’s been a lot of turnover and there’s a lot to sort around the club which COSU are doing a brilliant job on.

“There are games we’ve been brilliant in, like Charlton but then against Yeovil we had the red card which has been rescinded and that’s a huge moment in the game.

“Altrincham away is a difficult place to go but we can’t be too reactive on everything we do.

“We’ve got to keep doing what we know is right and what we know the players need to be ready to go.”