Southend's unbeaten start continued in the Printwize league, but they were helped by a no-show from Fords.

The first XI were awarded a default 3-0 win but skipper Rob Saunders was disappointed to miss the chance for revenge against a squad which beat them last season.

The seconds did see some action and had to work hard before beating Havering 4-0.

But after Steve Lockwood won a penalty for Andre Jenkins to convert within seconds of the second half the Seasiders took control.

Chris Crowhurst forced home a second after two good blocks from the keeper, then Keith Arnold and Micky Walsh completed the scoring.

Lora Sharples was the star for the ladies, scoring twice in a 2-2 draw with Harlow and extending her goal rush to four weeks.

Published Thursday October 17, 2002

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