WE WILL DRAG YOU WITH US!

SUPPORTERS groups of crisis club Southend United have warned Shrimpers owner Ron Martin they will take coordinated public action to hamper the family businesses if he doesn’t sell up soon.

- Neil Harvey

It comes following a statement from prospective buyers of the beleaguered National League club revealing they’ve had two takeover bids rejected. Justin Rees, on behalf of the group of investors, believes Martin will ensure the club isn’t liquidated at their next court hearing on October 4, but says the “threat of administration remains”.

The Essex outfit, who have been under a transfer embargo since last September, were deducted ten points by the National League in August for failing to fully discharge their HMRC debt at a court hearing that was adjourned to a final hearing next month.

Tuesday night’s 2-0 win over Maidenhead United – which lifted Kevin Maher’s side off the bottom of the table – was halted for four minutes when fans threw toy rats onto the pitch. A protest march was held yesterday ahead of their game with AFC Fylde and the combined supporters’ groups have reiterated their call for owner Martin to relinquish control.