Breaking News Club Sold! (stc)

[loz]

Hi everyone this is really great and I'm happy

 

[Shrimper0116]

A Guinness has been cracked open by myself in honour of this moment. I'm immensely happy that the football club I have known for as long as I can remember has been saved from extinction.

Although I am far away from Southend-on-sea now it is still a part of my soul and until these recent times of uncertainty I don't think I fully understood that. My heart, as all of ours, beats blue blood and will do for a long time to come.

Enjoy this moment, Shrimpers. Never beaten.

Agree totally with this, apart from mine was an IPA. enjoy the game folks.

 

[LeedsSUFC]

Finally we can get back to the good old days of Discussing about the players and management again.

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Did you see that ludicrous display last night?

What was Maher thinking sending Mooney on that early?

The thing about Southend is, they always try to walk it in!

 

[Colchester and proud!]

Congratulations folks, this club should explode into positivity over the next few months, hang on tight!

 

[nick12]

Must admit to shading a few tears of relief and sheer happiness

 

[Kenny]

This from Tom Lawrence

 

[czabby]

Wanted to say thanks to Stan…he was the catalyst to get in Tom and then the three amigos and I think we can see that BBC Essex rant as a turning point of sorts…it created a focal point mainly for good but even those who didn’t see his worth were invested probably more so than before his arrival

 

[Floval Flyer]

We’re only trending on Twitter (X) !!

 

[Shrimpet steve]

Well it's about time!!

 

[CornishShrimper]

We’re only trending on Twitter (X) !!

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Not sure that being talked about less than Nigel Farage is a great achievement, but kudos I suppose.

 

[Kestrel]

Agree totally with this, apart from mine was an IPA. enjoy the game folks.

I concur. I shall celebrate with a large shot of fine (and local) Glenfiddich Malt

 

[rootshall rambler]

Wanted to say thanks to Stan…he was the catalyst to get in Tom and then the three amigos and I think we can see that BBC Essex rant as a turning point of sorts…it created a focal point mainly for good but even those who didn’t see his worth were invested probably more so than before his arrival

Well said that man. !! THANKS STAN…..you gave us hope when it all felt lost.

 

[fbm]

This from Tom Lawrence

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It's been an unbelievably stressful time for fans as well and it's worth mentioning that the club was incredibly fortunate (IMO) that over the worst 5 years in our history the fanbase actually doubled down in their efforts to support the club. Phenomenal attendances for the bottom of L1 and the NL. In the mid 80's when the club was so nearly killed off before, we had crowds that were just over 1000 and over 2000 was a decent showing.

I've said before, the club did not deserve the support it got, and it's not just down to this incredible management team we have; it was evident as far back as Bond.

So well done all concerned.

One thing I am curious about however (and apologies if this has been covered), but we are told that all the debt has been paid, yes? So what happens if the deal doesn't go through? Because it ain't been paid by Ron.

 

[Fairport]

"I wish the outgoing chairman well in recognition of 25 years financial support of the club” Tony Cox.

Anyone else…? Nope didn’t think so!

And also support of the Tory party

 

[Tony Allen]

There is a Beach Boys song called Heroes and Villains - well we know who the main villain was but we probably don't know about all the heroes that have got us to this point

 

[The Original Tribal Chief]

And also support of the Tory party

Oh give it a rest. Can your politics take a backseat for five ****ing seconds?

 

[Holy Joe]

It's been an unbelievably stressful time for fans as well and it's worth mentioning that the club was incredibly fortunate (IMO) that over the worst 5 years in our history the fanbase actually doubled down in their efforts to support the club. Phenomenal attendances for the bottom of L1 and the NL. In the mid 80's when the club was so nearly killed off before, we had crowds that were just over 1000 and over 2000 was a decent showing.

I've said before, the club did not deserve the support it got, and it's not just down to this incredible management team we have; it was evident as far back as Bond.

So well done all concerned.

One thing I am curious about however (and apologies if this has been covered), but we are told that all the debt has been paid, yes? So what happens if the deal doesn't go through? Because it ain't been paid by Ron.

Isn't it just the HMRC debt that has been paid? 275k ish allegedly split 5050 between the Martins and the consortium - so they're in for call it 150k at the moment

 

[Ipswhrimp]

We’re also still none the wiser as who is in the consortium, how they’ll be funding it or what their plans are for the club.

Arnold Martin, Roald N. Martin and R. Dolan Martin.

 

[Whispering Bob]

My phone hasn’t stopped pinging since the great news was confirmed. It should be quite a party at the Hall tonight. Strangely I do not feel elated, simply drained and relieved. I am still angry, embarrassed and resentful that we had all been put through this in the first place. Being a cynic, and extremely wary of The Rat, I am also cautious that something could emerge before the 1st of November. I am delighted for my son, I look forward to celebrating with him this weekend, and hope that he goes on to enjoy as many Blues matches as I have. Utmost respect to the Gaffer (who looked a broken man after the York defeat) and his staff, but I am especially pleased for this heroic, committed, and seemingly unphased band of players. They will go down in folklore.

 

[SUBBlue]

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel a little sad to see Ron go?

Yes I think it’s just you Mrs Martin