SOUTHEND United striker Slavi Spasov is pleased flat-mate Leon Parillon is feeding him on the pitch too!
The duo played alongside each other at both Oxford United and Slough Town before being reunited at Roots Hall.
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And Spasov is happy to again be linking up with Parillon who superbly set up the striker’s first of two goals in Saturday’s 4-1 win against Folkestone Invicta at Roots Hall.
“We’ve always had chemistry on the pitch,” said Spasov.
“I think it was Goody (Ben Goodliffe) who went for the pull back but I just stood still really and he’s picked me out to be fair so I could just tap it in.
“I always get on at him for not passing me the ball as much as he could in the final third but you could see his quality out there today.
“He skips past players and creates all the time.
“He’s a pleasure to play with.”
But Parillon also serves up treats for Spasov off the pitch too.
“He does quite a bit to be far to him and he’s got some skills in the kitchen,” said Spasov.
“I have no complaints there.”
Spasov has now scored three goals in his last two games for the Shrimpers.
And he was delighted to help Kevin Maher’s side make it back to back wins.
“Games like that it’s just important to get through and make sure you’re in the hat for the next round,” said Spasov.
“We’re pleased with the result and it was good for myself to get two goals.
“We’ve got so much quality in the team and we have players that create chances all the time.
“It’s just up to me to be in the right spot and get on the end of them.”
Spasov has also been set up for goals by Harry Boyes in his last two appearances.
And the striker revealed Boyes joked he should start paying him commission!
“He had a chat with me after the second goal and said I might have to start paying him for putting them on a plate for me,” laughed Spasov.
“It was a really good first half from us and our quality shone through.
“We probably started the second a bit sluggishly.
“But we ended up getting the job done and that’s the most important thing.”
Blues will now look to build on the victory when they head to bottom of the table Morecambe on Saturday.
And Spasov is keen to keep playing a part.
“I always aim high and aim for 20 goals a season,” said the forward who has scored four times so far.
“If I can stay in the team and get opportunities then it’s just up to me to take care of business.”
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