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Back in October when the takeover deal was announced, we were told that it would be completed in 4 weeks. We as a fanbase looked forward to the promised completion date of 1st November full of optimism about what our new stewardship would bring, rid finally of the Martin family and able to once again get back to simply supporting the club we love.
Tomorrow marks 6 months since that announcement.
With false dawn after empty promises, the council now enter purdah, as the never ending 8 weeks seems to extend for, well, 8 weeks. But despite this, it is abundantly clear that any Lease Agreement struck between the Martin’s and the Council will be subject to CBRE approval.
As the narcissist Ron Martin and his son Jack refuse to instruct their financiers to sign off on the deal much to the ongoing frustration of the new consortium, the club remains in limbo.
Today has seen the issue of yet another winding up petition. This time a law firm, pursuing another legacy Ron Martin debt, which was ironically incurred defending the club against previous petitions. Some say you couldn’t make it up, but Jack and Ron don’t care at whose feet they leave the latest pile of steaming excrement, as long as they don’t have to pay it
The Martins would have you believe that the only delay is with the council. This is false. Until they instruct their financiers to sign off on the deal, it cannot be completed.
With CBRE holding charges at companies house over all the land involved in this takeover, it is critical for everyone to have confidence in their consent. Conclusion of the Lease Agreement with the council should mean the club sale completes. If there is any delay subject to charges, we will be resolute in our intent to return to protest.
The new consortium’s good will can only be stretched so far. If we need to get back on the pavements, dust down our banners and return to action in order to ensure the Martins do the right thing for the club, we will gladly oblige.
We will be monitoring the situation with great interest over the coming days. We rule nothing out, and urge all Shrimpers fans to keep an eye on our socials in case of any call to action.