Latest Rumours SUFC up for sale

[shrimperjon]

last night i was searching constantly for updates and taking in everything people were posting and saying. This morning i feel so much hope and relief that finally we can see a light at the end of a very long tunnel. As someone who suffers from mental health, largely due to working from home (and for a compnay who doesnt pay on time) , football has always been my second love behind my family. It remains that way, but as someone who uses football, saturdays/tuesdays as a release from the daily pressures of life the past number of years have been tough. those that know me (and Ben) will know we travel home and away like so many of you and despite the shambles the club has been in have remained loyal and committed to supporting the team on the field. Im 50 (42 years a Shrimper) now, but confess that this morning reading more on here and listening to Matt Slater i actually got emotional. im not ashamed to admit that but know that there are many out there that will feel the same. of course you have to get the balance right between life and football but when it plays such an important part of your life as well as your sons, nephew and parents then its often hard to separate the two. I lost my dad in November (72 years a Shrimper) and the thought of losing him and our club in the same year would have been horrendous but for very different reasons. I hope and pray that this takeover happens and happens quickly to give Kev and Co the chance to build what they need for next season. lets face it we are only probably 4 or 5 players short of getting this right.

 

[fredheim_holm]

There is certainly enough content and real life stuff to warrant a series. Just need someone who knows what they are doing to make it happen. Not a Hollywood feel to it, but a dark gritty warts an all feel.

Film the mushrooms in the toilets, the **** on the floor, the collapsing ceilings, fox **** etc. The protests, the unpaid bills and staff, the court appearances. It will give it a proper feel that would resonate with the average fan.

Would it be as big as the Wrexham documentary, probably not as we don't have that American fanbase. But, I am sure it would be a hit on UK shores. I mean what other club has a story anything like ours?

Totally agree with that. English football is unique because of the depth of support at lower levels, as Pep was waxing lyrical about recently. I haven’t looked into it but I’m not aware of a docuseries that really captures that underdog, passionate, beaten down English club rising from the ashes.

With the stadium build, training ground etc there really could be a lot to get into. Exciting times if Ron doesn’t mess this up.

 

[RHB]

Always tricky for the ITK crew. I have socialised/know lots of previous players for example and I have been told tons and tons of stuff. However I would never share that info on socials because that would be a betrayal of trust etc. Had a long discussion with Tom Lawrence a few weeks ago...again wouldn't share that discussion out of common courtesy. Just my 2 penny's worth.

Name dropper. Peter Taylor once did my left knee when we playing against each other in youth football at Fairview playing Fields, Rayleigh. Thought I'd just chuck that in as my contribution to current names in the frame.

 

[Napster]

It has been mentioned on here, but those genuinely "ITK", and who did not actually sign an NDA are free to write what they like here, especially when writing under the guise of an avatar.

Everyone knows everyone's real name or if they don't they know a mutual. It's a small world.

 

[Medway Blue]

last night i was searching constantly for updates and taking in everything people were posting and saying. This morning i feel so much hope and relief that finally we can see a light at the end of a very long tunnel. As someone who suffers from mental health, largely due to working from home (and for a compnay who doesnt pay on time) , football has always been my second love behind my family. It remains that way, but as someone who uses football, saturdays/tuesdays as a release from the daily pressures of life the past number of years have been tough. those that know me (and Ben) will know we travel home and away like so many of you and despite the shambles the club has been in have remained loyal and committed to supporting the team on the field. Im 53 (46 years a Shrimper) now, but confess that this morning reading more on here and listening to Matt Slater i actually got emotional. im not ashamed to admit that but know that there are many out there that will feel the same. of course you have to get the balance right between life and football but when it plays such an important part of your life as well as your sons, nephew and parents then its often hard to separate the two. I lost my dad in November (72 years a Shrimper) and the thought of losing him and our club in the same year would have been horrendous but for very different reasons. I hope and pray that this takeover happens and happens quickly to give Kev and Co the chance to build what they need for next season. lets face it we are only probably 4 or 5 players short of getting this right.

Heartfelt passion there mate. Love it, and can completely relate, as I'm sure can many others!

 

[fredheim_holm]

It isn't necessarily about whether we could get in and modify the plans at this stage.
There are two more important factors to consider.

Firstly, the methodology behind how and who will build the stadium and how this will be phased - give us the plans and we can build it as drawn currently. However, various Contractors will bring different potential alternative build solutions to the table - this could result in significant savings attributed to the capital cost of the building, but perhaps more importantly, enable phasing which sees the full stadium completed sooner than timetabled.

Secondly - the plans may be set in stone, but the use of internal spaces can potentially be changed with little to no impact. This is where I know there are experts amongst us who could make sure that the functionality of the stadium is planned in such a way that it will be able to be genuinely self-sustaining. This is an issue I know many fans are knowledgeable enough to be concerned about - how does the venue generate revenue on non-matchdays, which is 90% of the battle.

Thanks Sherif. Here’s hoping there’s a way to get you involved in some capacity, I know who I’d trust much sooner between you and Ronald.

 

[kentblues]

There is certainly enough content and real life stuff to warrant a series. Just need someone who knows what they are doing to make it happen. Not a Hollywood feel to it, but a dark gritty warts an all feel.

Say with a couple of pool balls in a sock and a trip to the toilets in the East Stand..

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[Napster]

• Kimura group may be the only group currently talking to Ron

That's what Ron was telling interested parties.

 

[kentblues]

That's what Ron was telling interested parties.

Didn't someone say that was due to a period of exclusivity?

 

[Smiffy]

Say with a couple of pool balls in a sock and a trip to the toilets in the East Stand..

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I can see it now. Tom Lawrence in the East toilets trying to fix a leak with a bit of chewing gum. In strolls Ray...

Ray: "Where's ya tool"

Tom: "What ****ing tool"

Ray: "This ****ing toooool" and out he pulls his wrench.

Going straight to the top of the Netflix charts, I'm telling you.

 

[Medway Blue]

Didn't someone say that was due to a period of exclusivity?

I think the reason they're the only ones around the table now is due to the period of exclusivity, but I think what Napster is referring to is the fact that RM seems to have told at least one other interested party that they were "the only ones interested", for whatever reason, despite knowing it to not technically be true.

 

[Westcliff DGS]

Ron owns circa 70% I think.

From what Ron has said he's selling the lot - if that is actually the case who knows?? TBH the shares are worth close to zero so the price probably won't change much if buying 51% or the full 70%

If he is selling in full great bt when he made the announcement didnt he say in full or looking for investment? I fear he could keep a chunk and still be involved

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I think the reason they're the only ones around the table now is due to the period of exclusivity, but I think what Napster is referring to is the fact that RM seems to have told at least one other interested party that they were "the only ones interested", for whatever reason, despite knowing it to not technically be true.

Just the latest example of sheer incompetence from Ron

 

[Smiffy]

If he is selling in full great bt when he made the announcement didnt he say in full or looking for investment? I fear he could keep a chunk and still be involved

If the Kimura Group are looking to take on the club, training ground and new stadium as majority owners. Then Ron will be out of the picture.

Totally understand your concerns though, we need him gone, completely. But I'd imagine (Hope) that Kimura see it that way also...

The only way this club moves forward, is with Ron gone. Not as a minority shareholder, landlord etc. Gone, with zero ties.

 

[shrimperjon]

Heartfelt passion there mate. Love it, and can completely relate, as I'm sure can many others!

thanks mate and of course there are so many likewise out there. One thing that has given me pride as a Southend fan has not only been the size of our support these past two seasons in particular, but the level of that support. i honestly believe home and away we are the best supported in terms of the noise generated and the constant support through out a game win or lose. That day at Scunny summed it up a few weeks ago and having spoken to Kev and Co i know they get us as much as we get them. We also musnt forget how that support would also be an attraction to joining the club etc. We are a family, a big family but as a fan base pulling in the same direction. Cant wait now for the takeover and be completed and just watch us fly

 

[Userorange]

I can see it now. Tom Lawrence in the East toilets trying to fix a leak with a bit of chewing gum. In strolls Ray...

Ray: "Where's ya tool"

Tom: "What ****ing tool"

Ray: "This ****ing toooool" and out he pulls his wrench.

Going straight to the top of the Netflix charts, I'm telling you.

Ron walks in. One eye closed and blackened.

Tom: “Jeez! What happened to you, Ron?”

Ron spots Ray, wrench in hand.

“Nothing, Tom. Just slipped on a bar of soap.”

 

[Leeboy]

Just the latest example of sheer incompetence from Ron

i’d read that as sheer arrogance

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

That doesn't fill me with much confidence. I don't have much faith Ron will be able to see it through.

Ron’s issue has always been he hasn’t had the money.

If he has an agreement from someone to buy the stadium he’ll be able to raise the money to build it.

Everyone knows everyone's real name or if they don't they know a mutual. It's a small world.

Exactly, Ian.

 

[Napster]

Exactly, Ian.

Thanks Dave

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

I'd suggest it's sometimes worse knowing info you cannot share (normally because you've been asked not to, to protect people) than not knowing anything at all.

I don't know why some get the arse ache about it. If it wasn't for the limited info that some ITK members can share, we would literally know **** all about what is really going on at the club.

Simple.

Jealousy!