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

[NZamba Legend]

Johnny Marr's brother ? lol

Johnny Marr's surname is Maher

"Around the age of 14, he began spelling his name "Marr" to simplify the pronunciation for those who had difficulty with his birth name "Maher", and to avoid confusion with Buzzcocks drummer John Maher."

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

Johnny Marr's surname is Maher

"Around the age of 14, he began spelling his name "Marr" to simplify the pronunciation for those who had difficulty with his birth name "Maher", and to avoid confusion with Buzzcocks drummer John Maher."

Well I never ! Thanks for that

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Here's what Ron Martin told protesting Blues fans about club's future

SOUTHEND United chairman Ron Martin has spoken with Shrimpers supporters protesting outside his house.

www.echo-news.co.uk

Re :The Long Read .Plus ca change?

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

Johnny Marr's surname is Maher

"Around the age of 14, he began spelling his name "Marr" to simplify the pronunciation for those who had difficulty with his birth name "Maher", and to avoid confusion with Buzzcocks drummer John Maher."

Great fact!

 

[Shepshead]

"Give confidence to COSU" - so we are no where near having this deal ironed out and it will be months before the keys are handed over if at all.

 

[dusterman]

Johnny Marr's surname is Maher

"Around the age of 14, he began spelling his name "Marr" to simplify the pronunciation for those who had difficulty with his birth name "Maher", and to avoid confusion with Buzzcocks drummer John Maher."

Very cool fact. He plays at Electric Picnic in Republic of Ireland a fair bit as he has family nearby and Kev’s Southern Irish so maybe they are even related!

 

[Barling Magna]

Kev’s Southern Irish so maybe they are even related!

Ilford is in southern Ireland then....?

 

[Cricko]

Who gives a **** about Marr, back on topic please.

 

[Cricko]

Anna Firth​

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Please find below a short statement from myself on the current situation at Southend United:

Lots of you have been asking me on the doorstep about the current state of play regarding Southend United so I wanted to let you know that I have in no way stopped my work supporting the Club, particularly with yet another High Court winding-up hearing fast approaching. However, I am currently in the middle of a General Election campaign which means that I am restricted on what I can say and do formally as I am not at present, the Member of Parliament with the privilege of representing Southend United and their fans.

Most importantly, I remain in regular contact with all the major stakeholders and stand ready to help, just as I have over the last 2 years, in any way I can. Our football club is one of our City’s most precious assets and I am as determined as ever to see it not just survive, but thrive.

Indeed, my last official meeting as your Member of Parliament was with Daniel Cowan, the Leader of Southend City Council. A vast majority of that meeting was spent discussing the current situation at Southend United and I would like to thank him for his time.

As you will all know from the recent articles in the Echo, Justin and the consortium have reaffirmed their commitment to the club by offering to discharge the latest petition debt but understandably cannot simply continue to pay millions of pounds to support the Club without more certainty. This process is clearly taking far longer than anyone anticipated and I am sure that you would all agree with me that Justin and the whole consortium have been exceptional in their dealings with both the outgoing Chairman and the Council.

Whilst the term “DD” is becoming increasingly synonymous with delays for Southend United fans, it is a crucial that this aspect of the deal is not rushed as the Council does have a duty to all Southend tax-payers to ensure that the deal for Fossetts Farm is fiscally sound.

The fact that the Euros is probably of more interest to the nation then the General Election, underlines just how much our football club transcends the political divide in Southend. Consequently, irrespective of how frustrated we feel, I do believe we must show that we are united behind a common goal. This has been a tortuous process for all involved. I am grateful to the consortium for their understanding and urge all parties to see the compromise necessary to bring this to a successful conclusion for the club and, most importantly, the fans.

 

[RHB]

Anna Firth​

toesopdrnSlu51a1lc1itf1g4a3774mh0au1flc011650ct10flm0l78h6m1 ·

https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#
Please find below a short statement from myself on the current situation at Southend United:

Lots of you have been asking me on the doorstep about the current state of play regarding Southend United so I wanted to let you know that I have in no way stopped my work supporting the Club, particularly with yet another High Court winding-up hearing fast approaching. However, I am currently in the middle of a General Election campaign which means that I am restricted on what I can say and do formally as I am not at present, the Member of Parliament with the privilege of representing Southend United and their fans.

Most importantly, I remain in regular contact with all the major stakeholders and stand ready to help, just as I have over the last 2 years, in any way I can. Our football club is one of our City’s most precious assets and I am as determined as ever to see it not just survive, but thrive.

Indeed, my last official meeting as your Member of Parliament was with Daniel Cowan, the Leader of Southend City Council. A vast majority of that meeting was spent discussing the current situation at Southend United and I would like to thank him for his time.

As you will all know from the recent articles in the Echo, Justin and the consortium have reaffirmed their commitment to the club by offering to discharge the latest petition debt but understandably cannot simply continue to pay millions of pounds to support the Club without more certainty. This process is clearly taking far longer than anyone anticipated and I am sure that you would all agree with me that Justin and the whole consortium have been exceptional in their dealings with both the outgoing Chairman and the Council.

Whilst the term “DD” is becoming increasingly synonymous with delays for Southend United fans, it is a crucial that this aspect of the deal is not rushed as the Council does have a duty to all Southend tax-payers to ensure that the deal for Fossetts Farm is fiscally sound.

The fact that the Euros is probably of more interest to the nation then the General Election, underlines just how much our football club transcends the political divide in Southend. Consequently, irrespective of how frustrated we feel, I do believe we must show that we are united behind a common goal. This has been a tortuous process for all involved. I am grateful to the consortium for their understanding and urge all parties to see the compromise necessary to bring this to a successful conclusion for the club and, most importantly, the fans.

Me, me , me, we had a very good 20 minute chat on my doorstep and Southend Utd was the main and only conversation item from my point of view. We swerved anything else political, but I did ask that our current PM gets some longer trousers than his current ones.

 

[South Bank Hank]

That rat **** has just used us.

I was always happy for him to use us. If all boats were lifted at the same time, it was a beneficial marriage.

Sadly now, it’s more a story of abuse than use!

 

[Liam AAS]

I was always happy for him to use us. If all boats were lifted at the same time, it was a beneficial marriage.

Sadly now, it’s more a story of abuse than use!

Mustn't... make... political.... comment...

 

[Supershrimper]

Me, me , me, we had a very good 20 minute chat on my doorstep and Southend Utd was the main and only conversation item from my point of view. We swerved anything else political, but I did ask that our current PM gets some longer trousers than his current ones.

Rishi is just fine in childs clothing. Saves him a fortune in VAT. If he purchased trousers a 32S would have to be taken up.



He's very conscious of his height which is why the next photo of him with the famous Red Box had a bit of photo trickery within it.



However I digress. Great update from @Liam AAS via his twitter and good to see that even though an election has been called Anna Firth is still very much involved. I daresay she provably enjoys talking about the club as its probably slighter easier talk about than government policies or manifesto promises. Especially as the blame mostly lays at the feet of one man.

 

[Snowy]

Anna Firth​

toesopdrnSlu51a1lc1itf1g4a3774mh0au1flc011650ct10flm0l78h6m1 ·

https://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#
Please find below a short statement from myself on the current situation at Southend United:

Lots of you have been asking me on the doorstep about the current state of play regarding Southend United so I wanted to let you know that I have in no way stopped my work supporting the Club, particularly with yet another High Court winding-up hearing fast approaching. However, I am currently in the middle of a General Election campaign which means that I am restricted on what I can say and do formally as I am not at present, the Member of Parliament with the privilege of representing Southend United and their fans.

Most importantly, I remain in regular contact with all the major stakeholders and stand ready to help, just as I have over the last 2 years, in any way I can. Our football club is one of our City’s most precious assets and I am as determined as ever to see it not just survive, but thrive.

Indeed, my last official meeting as your Member of Parliament was with Daniel Cowan, the Leader of Southend City Council. A vast majority of that meeting was spent discussing the current situation at Southend United and I would like to thank him for his time.

As you will all know from the recent articles in the Echo, Justin and the consortium have reaffirmed their commitment to the club by offering to discharge the latest petition debt but understandably cannot simply continue to pay millions of pounds to support the Club without more certainty. This process is clearly taking far longer than anyone anticipated and I am sure that you would all agree with me that Justin and the whole consortium have been exceptional in their dealings with both the outgoing Chairman and the Council.

Whilst the term “DD” is becoming increasingly synonymous with delays for Southend United fans, it is a crucial that this aspect of the deal is not rushed as the Council does have a duty to all Southend tax-payers to ensure that the deal for Fossetts Farm is fiscally sound.

The fact that the Euros is probably of more interest to the nation then the General Election, underlines just how much our football club transcends the political divide in Southend. Consequently, irrespective of how frustrated we feel, I do believe we must show that we are united behind a common goal. This has been a tortuous process for all involved. I am grateful to the consortium for their understanding and urge all parties to see the compromise necessary to bring this to a successful conclusion for the club and, most importantly, the fans.

Blah blah blah, but when will she call out Martin and the Rat Family. Honestly makes me mad they never and will never make a statement that places the blame on him.
Single handedly destroying our club.

MP's are all the same, will never answer the question being asked or what everyone wants answered.

Anna, if you are on the Zone, please answer this - What do you really think of Ron Martin?

 

[Leeboy]

X (tweet) her mate - @Anna_Firth

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Why's he staring like that? Creepy.

 

[Supershrimper]

Why's he staring like that? Creepy.

Even more creepy is either John Glen MP (5th person down the stairs, blue tie) has incredible core strength or the treasury has invented invisible chair technology.

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

Getting back to Anna Firth's statement she seems worried that both parties might have boxed themselves in with their statements hence her feeling some compromise is needed. Of course usually these sort of negotiations are behind closed doors and the usual position taking does not lead to shareholder anxiety as they aren't party to the minutiae. Hopefully we don't have a stand off where neither party give an inch.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Anna, if you are on the Zone, please answer this - What do you really think of Ron Martin?

More chance of him paying his debts, than getting an answer to your question.

 

[Colblue]

I only come in here every couple of days so not up to date as you are. I’ve certainly missed the bit, as per Anna’s statement, that Justin has agreed to discharge the latest petition debt. That’s got to be great news for you guys as that will clear the WUP and presumably the embargo!! Fear is of course that other creditors want a bit of the same and raise their own WUP’s