When will the takeover go through? The Waiting Game...

[CllrDanielCowan]

Romeo Done time

Two multiplied by ten plus one.

 

[Medway Blue]

As long as they're talking and working to get it done ASAP, there is a chance that it could be today. That's all it is at the moment though - a chance.


I don't blame you. The Martins have plenty of very recent history of doing exactly what post #5,573 describes. That's why it's not worth getting too carried away by positive noises.

This post is very pertinent now!

There was a chance for completion today, had a certain someone not woken up on the prick side of bed this morning.

Unfortunately, we're not quite there yet. I won't celebrate until I have confirmation that SEL's shares in SUFC are in COSU's hands, and there's a story on the website.

What is it Kev says to the players? Don't get too high after the wins, or too low after the defeats. That's my motto in this too..

All of that being said, it can't be denied that it's a huge, huge step to have lawyers instructed. We are so nearly there.

My attention now turns to the National League. Hopefully they don't do anything stupid, and allow this sale the time it needs to be wrapped-up.

Enjoy your beers @CllrDanielCowan !

 

[tommy tucker]

Now im not a religous man But i pry to god that this is finaly over Pease lord dont let Ron ,artin his son be aloud to change there minds The club needs this the fans need this And the tree amigos need this to start the season on a level playing field

 

[CllrDanielCowan]

You mean Ron's not getting the round in?!

I’m not sure we’d have time before closing to negotiate new heads of terms to facilitate that.

 

[Jai]

If it is yet to go through legals, it is definitely not done.

 

[meerkat54]

I’ve had 8 cans of Hobgoblin on hold, they can’t wait any longer.
I’m thinking if the deal don’t go through pronto, I can always restock tomorrow or the next day or week. Or even through to infinity

 

[Hampshire Shrimp]

No COSU, no party,
No COSU, no party.

 

[tommy tucker]

SORRY FOR THE MISS SPELLING im just so excited

 

[overseas shrimper]

I really want to get excited and feel the elation I've been waiting since, what feels like, forever. However... the Martins.

I'll wait until the paperwork is signed, the ink dry and an official announcement that the club is in COSU's hands.

 

[SUFCJK]

If it is yet to go through legals, it is definitely not done.

Lawyers have been instructed so it’s very very close

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

If I didn’t have one, I suspect the last 6 weeks would have done me in. I am in great need of a pint but it’s just my luck that COSU want to drink in a swanky London bar so I’ll only be able to afford the one unless I sell the other kidney.

Thank gawd they've got money left over after dealing with Ron!

 

[Tribal Chief]

If it is yet to go through legals, it is definitely not done.

Technically no, but Ron and Jack's agreement to terms was the biggest hurdle and it's been cleared.

 

[Evening Echo]

THE consortium are another step nearer completing their takeover of Southend United after agreeing terms with chairman Ron Martin, the Echo understands

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[overseas shrimper]

SORRY FOR THE MISS SPELLING im just so excited

Do you live in a state of perpetual excitement?

 

[Jai]

Lawyers have been instructed so it’s very very close

Let's just hope they don't find anything that doesn't work.

Sorry to seem pessimistic but I just find it hard to have hope. Plus my brother is a corporate lawyer and, knowing very well how many deals collapse at this point (around 40%), he is not getting excited yet.

 

[Hampshire Shrimp]

How my F5 key has survived the last year is beyond me

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Do you live in a state of perpetual excitement?

As mods we normally say “play the post, not the poster” but this did just make me laugh out loud!

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Do you live in a state of perpetual excitement?

Thank you for the light heartened moment; made me smile thinking of tt as some kind of 8 week old spaniel puppy.

 

[Roger The Alien]

On my way to London to meet COSU. Can’t say it’s done until it’s done but today is a huge step forward.

Have a safe trip @CllrDanielCowan & hopefully it’s something to celebrates with COSU

You are right, it’s a big step forward …. I wait until it’s official first!

 

[Jay_SUFC]

If I didn’t have one, I suspect the last 6 weeks would have done me in. I am in great need of a pint but it’s just my luck that COSU want to drink in a swanky London bar so I’ll only be able to afford the one unless I sell the other kidney.

If this goes through, I'll happily buy you a pint, even at a swanky London bar