The story of Southend United’s demise bears many familiar hallmarks. Unpaid bills. Late wages. Transfer embargoes. Winding-up petitions. Protesting fans. A spiral through the leagues.
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.
Southend United served up a win against Eastleigh – in a match halted by fans throwing tennis balls on to the pitch as fuming Shrimpers supporters stopped the game for four minutes at Roots Hall as they protested against the club’s controversial chairman Ron Martin.