Championship

WE CAN STILL GET IT WRIGHT

by
The LeaguePaper Team
22 October 2017

LEAGUE ONE
JOSH Wright is adamant it’s still too early to be doing the mathematics but believes Southend are capable of a top-six finish.
Though determined not to peer too closely at the standings just yet, the 27- year-old midfielder is confident about what the Shrimpers can achieve.
“It’s important we stay as close as we can to the play-offs, but it’s still too early to be looking at the table”, said Wright.
“I don’t really tend to pay much attention to the table until at least Christmas- time.
“With the players we have, along with our manag...

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