Harris: 'I suffered no reaction to playing'
Shrimpers striker Neil Harris came off the subs bench Saturday after injury to reboot his partnership with Liam Dickinson that certainly helped turn the game around in the home side's favour as they dismissed struggling Plymouth Argyle 2-0.
Harris told www.echo-news.co.uk: “I was delighted to get back out there again after my injury and I was pleased to make an impact when I came on to help the lads win the game. I suffered no reaction to playing and hopefully I can train well this week and then be even sharper for the Rotherham game on Saturday.”
The Millers have certianly started the season well under the former Brentford boss Andy Scott, and with the Millers sitting second League Two probable starter Bomber will be looking for his first League goal in a Shrimpers shirt, though, of course, the tempremental Bilel Mohsni will be available again after his one-match ban.
Harris said: “I think this will be our hardest game of the season so far. They’ve invested heavily in their team during the summer and have had good results, so we know we’re in for a tough test.”
A repeat of last season's 2-1 scoreline would see the Shrimpers leapfrog the South Yorkshire side in the table, with Rotherham having a slightly worse defense at the moment but having scored three more goals.
Play-off zone
| 1 | Morecambe | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 20 | +14 | ||||
| 2 | Rotherham United | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 18 | +9 | ||||
| 3 | Shrewsbury Town | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 17 | +4 | ||||
| 4 | Burton Albion | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 16 | +4 | ||||
| 5 | Crawley Town | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 16 | +1 | ||||
| 6 | Southend United | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 0 | ||||
| 7 | Oxford United | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 15 | +3 | ||||
Travel to the game: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk (Coach info here which is your best bet, but other options, ticket info, and staying overnight, go to Shrimpers Travel on the front page.)
The Harris Files
 A mural of Harris in Banksy style outside The Den |
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Neil Harris | ||
| Date of birth | 12 July 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Orsett, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Southend United | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1997–1998 | Cambridge City | 64 | (43) |
| 1998–2004 | Millwall | 233 | (93) |
| 2004 | → Cardiff City (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| 2004–2007 | Nottingham Forest | 33 | (1) |
| 2005–2006 | → Gillingham (loan) | 36 | (6) |
| 2007–2011 | Millwall | 147 | (32) |
| 2011– | Southend United | 6 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 May 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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(Player info supplied by Wikipedia, for the full article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Harris_(footballer_born_1977)