By David Richardson

KING KEV: Kev Maher has turned fortunes around at Southend United, inset below
PICTURE: Alamy

KEVIN Maher believes Southend United are further ahead than even he expected – and puts it down to the management team around him.
The Shrimpers have lost just once in their last 11 National League matches to move clear of relegation danger.
Their form has lifted spirits with the hope now that the club has turned a corner following back-to-back relegations out of the Football League.
Maher, the former midfielder who made almost 400 appearances for Southend, was appointed head ...