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Caretaker Duncan’s refusing to give up

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The LeaguePaper Team
31 March 2019

By Peter Thompson

A CHANGE of management failed to spark Southend United into life at Roots Hall as fellow strugglers Shrewsbury Town claimed a much-needed win.
The Shrimpers parted company with manager Chris Powell during the week, with Ricky Duncan named as caretaker boss.
However, Duncan – the Shrimpers’ head of academy – has urged the players to keep on giving their all as they bid to beat the drop.
“It’s been a tough season but you don’t throw the towel in,” said Duncan.
“We’re not relegated and we still have a fighting chance...

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