By Jason Creasey

SOUTHEND UTD 1
Scott-Morriss 32

GATESHEAD 3
Butterfield 12, Hannant 52, Radcliffe 70

BRIDGING THE GAP: Southend United’s Jack Bridge runs at the Gateshead defence
PICTURE: Focus Images

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher slammed his side’s ‘scandalous’ defending after this defeat to Gateshead at Roots Hall.
Maher had been hoping to celebrate being awarded a testimonial by the Shrimpers with a positive result at Roots Hall.
But Gateshead had other ideas and Maher was fuming with the goals his team gave away.
“It’s real...