Southend United manager Paul Sturrock: We didn't deserve defeat to Accrington Stanley

4:57pm Monday 20th August 2012 in Sport By Chris Phillips

Blues boss Paul Sturrock - felt his side were unlucky to lose Blues boss Paul Sturrock - felt his side were unlucky to lose

SOUTHEND United manager Paul Sturrock felt his side did not deserve to start their League Two season with a 1-0 defeat to Accrington Stanley on Saturday.

Karl Sheppard’s second half header earned Accrington their first ever victory at Roots Hall .

But Sturrock felt Blues should have picked up at least a point.

“If you look at the number of chances we created and how many crosses we put in to the box then we shouldn’t have lost,” said Sturrock.

“Football can be a cruel game and we saw that here.

“Accrington scored with the only opportunity they created and full credit to them.

“It meant we ended up chasing the game and I’m just gutted that we lost.

“At the same time though there were some positives out there for us and on another day we would definitely have won.

“But we’re all a bit down now and we need a win to get some confidence back in to the players.”

Blues were unable to find a way past Accrington goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin who was in fine form between the sticks.

The former Shrewsbury Town shot-stopper did well to deny Ryan Hall, Mark Phillips and the fit again Michael Timlin.

However, Britt Asssombalonga, who made his debut in attack after signing on loan from Watford just before the game, is confident Southend will bounce back from their disappointing start.

“We were all frustrated to lose but I’m sure we can bounce back from this,” said Assombalonga. 19.

“There are some good players in the team and hopefully I can play a part in us all doing well too.

“Playing here is the best thing for me to do at this moment in time and I’m enjoying my first taste of league football.”

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Comments (7)

6:41pm Mon 20 Aug 12

westcliffeblue says...

Were you at the game Mr Sturrock? We were poor all over the pitch. You need to get it sorted.
Were you at the game Mr Sturrock? We were poor all over the pitch. You need to get it sorted. westcliffeblue

7:06pm Mon 20 Aug 12

gary 51 says...

You don't get points for moaning about we didn't deserve to lose, you get points by scoring more goals than your opponents alas we didn't do this Saturday and looking at this present team you wonder where the goals are going to come from
You don't get points for moaning about we didn't deserve to lose, you get points by scoring more goals than your opponents alas we didn't do this Saturday and looking at this present team you wonder where the goals are going to come from gary 51

11:06pm Mon 20 Aug 12

Barnet Shrimper says...

Same old Sturrock, either amazed, shocked, or other excuses
I said last season I thought he had gone as far as he could go at Roots Hall, and looking at this seasons squad, the proof of the saying was for all to see so far...correct,
But ENJOY the Blues, anything can happen, but don't get carried away, "mid table it will be again this season.Place your bets on it ! Cheers.
Same old Sturrock, either amazed, shocked, or other excuses I said last season I thought he had gone as far as he could go at Roots Hall, and looking at this seasons squad, the proof of the saying was for all to see so far...correct, But ENJOY the Blues, anything can happen, but don't get carried away, "mid table it will be again this season.Place your bets on it ! Cheers. Barnet Shrimper

8:47am Tue 21 Aug 12

Seasider90 says...

Now Moshni has gone Southend look very very ordinary. Hopefully the team will gel in the next few weeks or its mid table obscurity for us. And please why o why do we lump the ball into the channels with average height forward. Dicko and Moshni gone yet we're still using the same boring tactic as last season.
Now Moshni has gone Southend look very very ordinary. Hopefully the team will gel in the next few weeks or its mid table obscurity for us. And please why o why do we lump the ball into the channels with average height forward. Dicko and Moshni gone yet we're still using the same boring tactic as last season. Seasider90

9:56am Tue 21 Aug 12

OldFairfaxian says...

I am amazed Sturrock is still in his job at Roots Hall. One could draw a comparison between him and Harry Rednap. Both got their teams into good positons at one stage last season. Both blew it. Rednap got the sack. Paul Sturrock survives.
I am amazed Sturrock is still in his job at Roots Hall. One could draw a comparison between him and Harry Rednap. Both got their teams into good positons at one stage last season. Both blew it. Rednap got the sack. Paul Sturrock survives. OldFairfaxian

11:34am Tue 21 Aug 12

SUFC1906 says...

One difference between Redknapp & Sturrock. Spurs could afford to pay Redknapp off, Southend won't be able to afford a pay off to get Sturrock out earlier so he will see out his contract to either the end of the season or maybe a few months before.
One difference between Redknapp & Sturrock. Spurs could afford to pay Redknapp off, Southend won't be able to afford a pay off to get Sturrock out earlier so he will see out his contract to either the end of the season or maybe a few months before. SUFC1906

1:25pm Tue 21 Aug 12

OldFairfaxian says...

Point taken SUFC1906, but the counter-arguement is that we cannot afford to KEEP him. If we eep going as we are, gates will tumble, possibly to around the two thousand mark or lower. I don't think Sturrock will actually get us relegated, but with his eccentric buying and seling of players and team selections, you never know.
Point taken SUFC1906, but the counter-arguement is that we cannot afford to KEEP him. If we eep going as we are, gates will tumble, possibly to around the two thousand mark or lower. I don't think Sturrock will actually get us relegated, but with his eccentric buying and seling of players and team selections, you never know. OldFairfaxian
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