SUFC: The Future The Takeover - Very very close.

[kentblues]

Can’t help but get a tad excited with The ‘ held very positive talks ‘ in CP recent tweet

Me too but its been positive talks, corners turned, close for weeks noe so until it done...

 

[Smiffy]

99% Wallop.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

MP Anna Firth is confident the takeover of Southend United is close to being completed.

Echosport understands current chairman Ron Martin held positive talks with Tony Cox, the leader of Southend Council, on Monday.
And, in a statement published on Facebook, Firth - the MP for Southend West - confirmed the deal is edging closer to being done.
Firth said: "Given the events of the weekend, I wanted to take the time to update fans today on the work I am doing to support our fantastic football team, Southend United, both on the pitch and behind the scenes.

"I completely understand the frustration felt from fans at the lack of updates and I want to reassure you all that work is ongoing behind the scenes and that all parties remain 100 per cent committed to completing the deal as soon as practical.
"I have been in contact with Cllr. Tony Cox, the Leader of Southend Council constantly since Thursday and have absolutely no doubt that the Council are doing everything within their power to progress the deal.

"Cllr. Cox and I remain in contact with Mr. Rees and Mr. Martin and I am confident that the deal is close."

 

[Medway Blue]

an Aussie Santa is due to empty his sack down the chimney......oo er

He won't be the only one emptying his sack if this deal gets over the line before Christmas.

 

[dusterman]

 

[shrimperjon]

 

[Uncle_Rons_Teapot]

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He must be drunk

 

[Jack_23]

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Definitely on the gear

 

[Cricko]

Definitely on the gear

Who @shrimperjon or the rat?

 

[geoffmundo]

Of course absolutely correct as most of us have been saying throughout. I doubt it will make a difference. I hope the new regulatory environment promised and that may come into force (most promises are never delivered on as a norm) effectively oversees the league bodies. Often they are more of a problem than the clubs themselves.

So AF was not MIA after all!

 

[Jack_23]

Who @shrimperjon or the rat?

Probably both tbf

 

[shrimperjon]

Who @shrimperjon or the rat?

ha, ha. no i confirm i am neither drunk or high. Least he responded to me with such a kind message. Makes a change to some of the other replies ive received from him

 

[Cricko]

He won't be the only one emptying his sack if this deal gets over the line before Christmas.

Probably could of done without that info ta James.

 

[londonblue]

Of course absolutely correct as most of us have been saying throughout. I doubt it will make a difference. I hope the new regulatory environment promised and that may come into force (most promises are never delivered on as a norm) effectively oversees the league bodies. Often they are more of a problem than the clubs themselves.

Indeed. As well-intentioned as it is I'd be surprised (and happy) if it has any effect.

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

So it's close. But how close is close?

 

[Smiffy]

So it's close. But how close is close?

See post #2,202

You're welcome.

 

[Medway Blue]

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Chris says he'll have a story up soon so will leave details to him, but before yesterday I'd still have said it was a question "if", whereas now I'd say it's a question of "when".

 

[TrueBlue]

To be honest I’m more shocked at somebody talking to Ron like a friend?! Short memories indeed

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[Cricko]

99% Wallop.

Have you put the perfume in the fridge to chill?

 

[JAL]

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I don’t know if this annoys me or makes me happy