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

[Holy Joe]

Interesting how we interpret things differently. To me, the below very much implies that this cannot go on much longer.

From BBC:

"We have demonstrated pretty strongly we would not walk away from this deal very lightly, but everyone has their limits," Rees told BBC Essex. "We are optimistic that it will go through, but we're always cognisant that it's not in our control."

"We can't give carte blanche whether we will or won't walk away. Others will decide whether this deal goes through," he continued.

"We can't be expected to keep funding a club for another X months with a disrupted pre-season, so we really do need this process to close. It is time for this to be done one way or the other."

The key quotes to me are ....

but we're always cognisant that it's not in our control

Others will decide whether this deal goes through

 

[tommy tucker]

Maybe its time for ronald to let the concortium take control of the club And do battle with the council without holding the club to ransom Now before you all say it .I know this is never going to happen But it would be nice to think he has a nice side we have never seen 0k you can all laugh now .

 

[Goodwin]

And how will a general election impact this?

 

[united we stand]

That’s strange I’ve also heard from a couple of people some of the consortium are not two happy at the moment , but could just be rumours . as you say who could blame them

I would fully expect ALL of the consortium to be ‘ not too happy at the moment’.
I would be amazed if any are happy with the current situation. How that impacts their involvement is another matter. I would also suggest that some are more important than others. Realistically there is likely to be change over time in the make up of the consortium.

 

[south247]

And how will a general election impact this?

Actually a good question. The purdah period in run up to election has a huge impact on national and regional Government and what they can and can't do.

 

[Smiffy]

Actually a good question. The purdah period in run up to election has a huge impact on national and regional Government and what they can and can't do.

Well Rishi has just called 4th July for a GE. So if there is any concern purdah will delay (not sure it will) they better get it done very sharpish.

 

[tommy tucker]

Actually a good question. The purdah period in run up to election has a huge impact on national and regional Government and what they can and can't do.

AS the general election is not ment to be called untill later in the year .It wont cange a thing if we dont have a club by then unless an agreement is reached before june the 25th

 

[annie1954]

wonder what will happen first a new prime minister or a new owner at southend united ?

 

[Barling Magna]

wonder what will happen first a new prime minister or a new owner at southend united ?

July 5th....... well, the new prime minister looks to be more of a shoo in than a new owner for the Shrimpers.

 

[south247]

Well Rishi has just called 4th July for a GE. So if there is any concern purdah will delay (not sure it will) they better get it done very sharpish.

Smiffy, better be in the next few days then. Will be interesting to hear what Council say about purdah

 

[danbowen]

Any updates from the council yet? Understand they met the officers working on it and also the Shrimpers Trust but havent seen anything mentioned since.

 

[Barling Magna]

Actually a good question. The purdah period in run up to election has a huge impact on national and regional Government and what they can and can't do.

This from the internet:

There is no equivalent guidance on the purdah period for local authorities and no legal restrictions on councils' decision making during the pre-election period; however, most councils take heed of the Cabinet Office advice and operate on the basis that decisions will not be taken nor policies announced that may be significant in their effects and politically contentious.

 

[Supershrimper]

AS the general election is not ment to be called untill later in the year .It wont cange a thing if we dont have a club by then unless an agreement is reached before june the 25th

I think you'll find that a general election can be called at any time. It was expected to be called in the autumn but with a couple of recent good news announcements (interest rates reduced, possible Bank of England rate cut)

It should also be noted that the election has been called before England get knocked out of the Euros.

 

[Holy Joe]

This from the internet:

There is no equivalent guidance on the purdah period for local authorities and no legal restrictions on councils' decision making during the pre-election period; however, most councils take heed of the Cabinet Office advice and operate on the basis that decisions will not be taken nor policies announced that may be significant in their effects and politically contentious.

Remember the council has already voted on this and made a decision.

I can't see purdah having an impact.

 

[Barling Magna]

Remember the council has already voted on this and made a decision.

I can't see purdah having an impact.

Yes, and it isn't a politically contentious decision, I think.

 

[bazzashrimper]

I think you'll find that a general election can be called at any time. It was expected to be called in the autumn but with a couple of recent good news announcements (interest rates reduced, possible Bank of England rate cut)

It should also be noted that the election has been called before England get knocked out of the Euros.

They can’t be expecting to win many votes in Scotland then

 

[The Original Tribal Chief]

They can’t be expecting to win many votes in Scotland then

I doubt they're expecting many votes anywhere.

 

[stewart]

wonder what will happen first a new prime minister or a new owner at southend united ?

or no SUFC.

 

[Tinks]

I just want to add that I went to a local councillor surgery recently and spoke to a councillor that has currently been elected onto the council “board” and when I spoke about SUFC he was not very positive in his replies

 

[Holy Joe]

I just want to add that I went to a local councillor surgery recently and spoke to a councillor that has currently been elected onto the council “board” and when I spoke about SUFC he was not very positive in his replies

What did you ask/say and what did he say?