League One

BROWN: RED WAS WHAT WE NEEDED

by
The LeaguePaper Team
2 April 2017

By Chris Phillips

ALL SMILES: Theo Robinson celebrates scoring the Shrimpers’ second goal
PICTURES: Southern News & Pics

STAR MAN
THEO ROBINSON
Southend
SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown felt a red card to midfielder Ryan Leonard strangely helped his side beat Oldham at Roots Hall.
The sixth-placed Shrimpers were below par before Leonard was dismissed in the 70th minute for a late challenge on Ousmane Fane.
But the dismissal sparked Southend into life and goals from Nile Ranger, Theo Robinson and Anthony Wordsworth in the final 15 minutes saw Brown’s side record their...

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