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‘Beyond the 11th hour’: Southend United avoid winding-up order

After the Southend chairman agreed a deal with a former club sponsor, the Custodians of Southend United is set to take over National League club

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024

‘Ryan Reynolds never had to deal with this’: the slow death and (possible) rebirth of Southend United

The long read: In 20 years, this Essex club has tumbled down the leagues and seen its ground fall apart. Is a revival finally coming – or will hopes be dashed again?

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024

‘We’ve got our club back’: Southend fans celebrate win and takeover deal

Tuesday’s victory over Oxford City came after a sale, led by Australian investor Justin Rees, had been agreed at the last minute

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

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Australian buying English fifth tier club Southend

Struggling English soccer club Southend United, whose town is more famous for its pier than its sport, has been rescued by Australian businessman Justin Rees.

AAP · Oct 3, 2023

Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning

Judge Sebastian Prentis considered the National League club’s case at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Southend United given more time to clear tax debt

Chairman Ron Martin told a judge on Wednesday that more time was needed to complete a sale of the club.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

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Southend secure court order over player payments to help ensure survival

A lawyer for the club told a judge they would ‘simply cease to exist’ if payments to playing staff and for the filing of accounts were not made.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Southend United secure court order over player payments to help ensure survival

A lawyer for the club told a judge they would ‘simply cease to exist’ if payments to playing staff and for the filing of accounts were not made.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

The Rock set to follow Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham lead amid non-league takeover plot

Hollywood megastar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson could be involved in a documentary project at non-league Southend United - if a potential takeover of the club goes through

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2023

As Southend face 18th winding-up petition, is there hope for the future?

National League club is back in court under divisive chairman Ron Martin amid protests from fans – but all is not lost

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

English Soccer Club to Change Stand Name Due to Association With Serial Killer

Rose West and her husband murdered an unknown amount of people during a 20-year stretch in the 1960s.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4, 2022

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