Southend manager Steve Tilson was pleased with the manner in which his side claimed all three points against 10-man Hartlepool.Goals from Alan McCormack and Nick Bailey were enough for the Shrimpers to claim victory over Pools, who went ahead through Anthony Sweeney before having defender Sam Collins sent off.

"We did not play so well in the second half but took both our chances," said Tilson. "Alan and Nicky have done well and to get 16 goals between them so far this season is great."

He added: "I was a bit disappointed with the crowd booing us off at half-time as we had created some chances but not taken them. Hartlepool took the one chance they got."

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