JOE'S GOT ROBINS IN THE ZONE!

FREE-SCORING Altrincham made it five matches unbeaten as they comfortably beat struggling Southend United to close in on the playoff spots.

- Andy Marshall

Joe Nuttall's first goal for the Robins early on was added to by an Alex Newby strike just before half-time as Phil Parkinson's side made it ten goals in their last three games, and look to be back to their best.

"I'm delighted", said assistant boss Neil Sorvel, "Our form's been good at home, and I thought the lads were great again. We should've been four-up in the first half! to "And we decided change it late on - get the extra defender on to get the clean sheet. And that worked effectively, as we've not seen out as many results as we should've this year.

"It's all going great at the minute. We're being clinical in front of goal, taking our chances, and we look a real threat on the counter.