Harris: 'Di Canio has had plenty to say about how Swindon are the best team in the league'
Shrimpers striker Neil Harris is a man on a mission, to see his side finally beat Di Canio's rampant Robins next Tuesday evening at Roots Hall in the League Two clash of the season so far.
Harris told www.echo-news.co.uk: "We're without a game this weekend but we’ll still be working hard as we prepare for a huge game against Swindon Town on Tuesday. We have suffered two painful defeats against them already this season and we do feel like we have a score to settle against them. Their manager (Paulo Di Canio) has had plenty to say about how Swindon are the best team in the league and will end up as champions this year. But we’re a good team too and we don’t take things like that lightly."
And the former Millwall scoring legend confirmed that the league leaders will be going all out in their attempt to make the points margin between the sides a more healthy seven, noy just one!
Harris said: "When Swindon beat us at Roots Hall in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy in December they made a lot of noise in the dressing room after the game so we’re definitely out for revenge. We spoke at the time about getting our own back and that’s what we will be trying to do. At the same time we respect that it’s going to be hard because Swindon are an extremely tough side to play against. They have a good side and a winning mentality but this is a huge game with them pushing hard to make it in to the automatic promotion places. They’re only three points behind now and we will also be looking to bounce back from losing at Shrewsbury Town last weekend."
Bomber also wrote about missing the Shrews match as he was expecting the birth of his third child, which was originally expected last Tuesday, but a week later is still refusing to make an appearance!
For the full article, including Captain Chris Barkers shock go-kart success, go here: www.echo-news.co.uk
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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 | 17 | (5) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:31, 31 December 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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(For full info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Harris_(footballer_born_1977)
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