SUFC: The Future SUFC up for sale

[stewart]

The club can only move forward without that parasite ,leech of a man and son ,who ave sucked the life blood out of our great club, Gone to never return. Only then can we move on.

 

[Holy Joe]

I know 2 players (well my son does) one in League 2 nd another at Boreham Wood and was out with them 2 weeks ago, they said they wouldn't sign for us even on loan. They added that most agents avoid clubs in these situations unless there was no other options or unless it was well known that the team was getting investment / taken over.

Doesn't the last sentence apply, or will apply?

 

[Floval Flyer]

So, the day has cometh, again…

Surely, if Ron has any brain cells left he will pay the £250k (or whatever the current bill is). This would enable him to sell the club as a sustainable asset. Anything else would cause considerable harm to the club, ie: players and staff walk, embargo continues, points deduction or even relegation to tier 7 or lower. Any of the latter would either kill the club or make it effectively worthless.

Sadly pragmatism doesn’t count when dealing with RM.

46 years a supporter, please let today not be the last.

 

[Smiffy]

I think you're probably closer with your number 1.

I think he'll seek a 40-day adjournment.

It will be interesting to see whether the judge agrees to 40 days or instead stipulate something like 28 days. If they agree at all.

If it's to be 40 days, I can't see the National League mirroring it in full. They're main aim is for this to be sorted either way before the first round of fixtures kicks off, as they don't want to be pulling any club's licence once games have started. They'll give us every chance up until shortly before the first match of the season to sort this out. If it looks at that point like there are still serious concerns over whether the club will complete all of its fixtures then I think they'll pull the plug.

I think the adjournment will be sought today with evidence of a 2nd consortium.

Medway is spot on. This is likely how it will pan out this morning.

 

[Westcliff DGS]

Doesn't the last sentence apply, or will apply?

it could or does, just relaying what they said. I say could apply but that would mean someone has done the investing or taking over and as yet that hasn't happened

 

[fredheim_holm]

Medway is spot on. This is likely how it will pan out this morning.

I really hope the judge doesn’t agree to this. Give him 7 days and clearly mark it “final”.

 

[Mad Cyril]

so long as we survive as a club and there is significant improvement and investment going forward I doubt any fans will care where the money comes from. Man City and Chelsea fans don’t give a toss , and if RM suddenly came up with untold billions neither would we I suspect

Chelsea fans prevented the club accepting a gambling firm as kit sponsor so maybe they do care

 

[Smiffy]

I really hope the judge doesn’t agree to this. Give him 7 days and clearly mark it “final”.

I agree. The judge agrees to a 40+ day adjournment request, the knock on's will be catastrophic.

 

[Prawn]

PG Site Services to pay todays bills and discharge debts and become the new owners of Southend United. Can’t wait for the ****ed up social posts!

Well at least we'll have some communication from the club!

Not like now, sweet FA.

 

[Booma]

Well at least we'll have some communication from the club!

Not like now, sweet FA.

Only once the pub shuts though

 

[CMRandall92]

Medway is spot on. This is likely how it will pan out this morning.

He's seeking a 42 day adjournment yes - will he get it who knows?

I'd think it's unlikely.

 

[Medway Blue]

I really hope the judge doesn’t agree to this. Give him 7 days and clearly mark it “final”.

Same here, but the judge's aim is to get thr petitioners their money. If he sees compelling evidence that they can get that money then he'll give an adjournment as long as he sees fitm

 

[Jmayhew32]

This feels like when we’re playing football as kids in the playground, it’s 11-0 but it’s 2 mins until the bell goes so it becomes next goal wins.

Can Southend score yet another goal against HMRC and put the game to bed or will HMRC deal a killer blow against the run of play?

2 hours or so to go :(

 

[Smiffy]

PG Site Services to pay todays bills and discharge debts and become the new owners of Southend United. Can’t wait for the ****ed up social posts!

 

[WestStandBlue]

I for one hope Ron has royally ****ed up somehow and they can sue him for every penny he’s worth.

Sue him for what lol?

It’s pretty common in business deals to use one bid to track what could be possible while still talking and considering others.

Anyone but Ron was what 99% of this forum said originally

 

[fredheim_holm]

If he gets away with an adjournment how can we as Southend fans make it utterly clear that vast numbers will be boycotting SUFC whilst Ron has anything to do with it? Could the Trust help organise a quick poll of its members and then us somehow look to get as much media attention on it as possible? Force his investment partners to realise what they’re investing in (SUFC with a couple thousand through the gate) and hopefully cause them to pull out?

 

[fredheim_holm]

Sue him for what lol?

It’s pretty common in business deals to use one bid to track what could be possible while still talking and considering others.

Anyone but Ron was what 99% of this forum said originally

I don’t know, hence the “I hope Ron has royally ****ed up somehow”

 

[Andy_S]

It only helps if Ron doesn't take the full 40 days to sort his **** out. It's possible that he gets his 40 days, club is sold this week, embargo lifted and we can go full steam ahead next week. No idea if it will happen, I don't understand if there is a bidder B why they're taking so long to get their bid together.

I’d imagine that if he’s asking for 40 days rather than 7/10/14 then there’s zero chance of him accepting a takeover bid anytime soon.

 

[Target man]

If he gets away with an adjournment how can we as Southend fans make it utterly clear that vast numbers will be boycotting SUFC whilst Ron has anything to do with it? Could the Trust help organise a quick poll of its members and then us somehow look to get as much media attention on it as possible? Force his investment partners to realise what they’re investing in (SUFC with a couple thousand through the gate) and hopefully cause them to pull out?

Sadly, as long as we exist, they'll be people that will continue to follow the circus with Ron involved. Even if it means being relegated again and starting in the Essex senior league with no players or manager.

 

[Hampshire Shrimp]

If the can is kicked down the road again, who in their right mind is going to stay and work for him, knowing further down the line, the whole cycle will happen again?

This scenario will affect the club massively!? We are so far behind the curve as it is.