By Jason Creasey

SOUTHEND UTD 1

Scott-Morriss 8
ROCHDALE 2

Hayes 42, Rodney 90+1

JUST SHORT: Cavaghn Miley of Southend (centre) cuts between Devante Rodney of Rochdale (right) and George Nevetts
PICTURE: Focus Images

SOUTHEND United’s faint play-off hopes were ultimately taken out of their hands by FC Halifax Town but they failed to keep their side of the equation by going down to Rochdale at Roots Hall.
Despite a 10-point deduction and a whole host of financial issues, the Shrimpers rallied to finish ninth in the table.
And Shrimpers boss Kevin Maher stressed this...