SUFC: The Future The Takeover - Very very close.

[dusterman]

Probably allow the above. He is indecisive, impulsive, untrustworthy and has a scattergun approach to near enough everything. "Treat with kid gloves".

Good’oh as I thought. Strap in for the coming fortnight then.

 

[tommy tucker]

So basicly the rat at the helm is doing his damdest to do as much damage as he can before he leaves the club .That is what he does best destory what he beleves he put together .Or as was said by matt slater he is the hardest person he has ever met .

 

[BoyWonder2]

So basicly the rat at the helm is doing his damdest to do as much damage as he can before he leaves the club .That is what he does best destory what he beleves he put together .Or as was said by matt slater he is the hardest person he has ever met .

Where has that come from?

I don’t believe that to be the case. He certainly isn’t the easiest person to deal with, he isn’t the quickest to get information from and so forth, but I don’t think he is doing anything actively to cause any damage on his way out.

 

[Strykr]

Whallop

Wallo

 

[Smiffy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1724491307349917896

 

[Evening Echo]

TWO members of the consortium close to buying Southend United have expressed their excitement for the future of the club.

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Help with Echo links

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

I can no longer read the echo articles, even on incognito mode. Can someone please copy and paste the article?

 

[tommy tucker]

Where has that come from?

I don’t believe that to be the case. He certainly isn’t the easiest person to deal with, he isn’t the quickest to get information from and so forth, but I don’t think he is doing anything actively to cause any damage on his way out.

Maybe I just don't trust the man But I will react what I said And just hope goes soon

 

[Smiffy]

I can no longer read the echo articles, even on incognito mode. Can someone please copy and paste the article?

TWO members of the consortium close to buying Southend United have expressed their excitement for the future of the club.

Gary Lockett and John Watson were both speaking at a well-attended Blues’ business club.

And Lockett is hopeful the transaction can be completed by the end of the month.

“The plans are exciting,” Lockett told those gathered at the Launchpad Southend.

“It won’t be happening this week but hopefully this month.

“It’s exciting and we’re optimistic.”

Lockett is also part of the current board at Blues but will be staying on in the group headed up by Justin Rees.

And Watson, who like Lockett is a lifelong Shrimpers fan, is proud to be playing a part.

“It’s a privilege to involved,” said Watson.

“It’s virtually there and it will happen.

“We see ourselves as custodians of the club and sustainability is the most important thing moving forward.

“The consortium’s strength is its diverse set of skills.

“It’s not a dictatorship and we won’t all agree on everything.

“But we will make decisions collectively for the good of the club.”

The Shrimpers have been hit by huge financial issues in recent seasons and came extremely close to being wound up in the summer following another winding up petition from HMRC.

But the consortium are eager to secure a bright future for Blues and that will include developing Roots Hall.

“The development of Roots Hall has to happen,” said Watson.

“It will take one to three years and only then can we become sustainable.

“Up until then it’s a labour of love and damage limitation really.

“It’s vital and a game changer for the future and legacy of the club.”

The consortium are expected to make another key step towards purchasing the club at Friday’s EGM.

Echosport confirmed earlier this week what else must happen for the deal to be completed.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Consortium duo provide update on deal to buy Southend United

TWO members of the consortium close to buying Southend United have expressed their excitement for the future of the club.

www.echo-news.co.uk

Good news oredicted for later this month (if not this week)!

 

[Tommy2holes]

I'm really excited to see what a redeveloped roots hall is going to look like.

The last few seasons have been hell but I genuinely think the next 5 seasons could be some of the best we have seen for a long time. On and off the pitch.

 

[Westcliff Shrimper]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1724491307349917896

Loving the fact that the word "custodian" is being used by the consortium members. Seems to me that decisions will be made with both the short and long term in mind. A refreshing change!

 

[dusterman]

Just an FYI. Kieran Maguire on POF podcast has been messaged by a ‘secret shrimper’ who is part of consortium saying deal close ‘sooner rather than later’ and very positive. From the latest pod circa 37mins in. Not a lot more to it than that, but worthy of note. Praised the fans and CP too. Nice touch.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Pretty sure Ron will want it done before the end of the month otherwise he's liable for salaries!

 

[E for B and Billy Best]

Pretty sure Ron will want it done before the end of the month otherwise he's liable for salaries!

You could be right. Without warning a lot of staff wage arrears have been paid in full within the last 48hrs.

 

[tommy tucker]

This news will give every shrimper hope that we will have new owners very soon .And our club will be dragged out of the gutter.

 

[Sammy Shrimper]

You could be right. Without warning a lot of staff wage arrears have been paid in full within the last 48hrs.

Probably an advance from the consortium rather than Ron Martin?

 

[tommy tucker]

Probably an advance from the consortium rather than Ron Martin?

Did the consortium not say the debts have to be cleared by Ron .They did not want to be saddled with debts owed by him .

 

[tommy tucker]

Also read more good news that the concortium are in talks wih kevin about a new contract .

 

[E for B and Billy Best]

Did the consortium not say the debts have to be cleared by Ron .They did not want to be saddled with debts owed by him .

That is what I was told, as well.