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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

Southend United 'hold talks with Rangers' over pre-season friendly

Southend United are reportedly in talks with Rangers over a pre-season friendly match.

The National (Scotland)

‘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

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Sol Campbell ‘happy in different space’ as he turns back on football management

The former Arsenal and Tottenham defender had spells at crisis clubs Macclesfield and Southend between 2018 and 2020.

The Independent UK

Daniel Kanu scores four in five-star Southend display against Solihull

Kevin Maher’s struggling Blues claimed a fine victory in front of prospective new owner Justin Rees.

The Independent UK

Winding-up petition against Southend United dismissed after club clears tax debt

HM Revenue and Customs told a High Court hearing the petition had been ‘paid in full’.

The Independent UK

‘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

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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

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

Chris Powell leaves role at Tottenham before new season

Spurs’ head of academy coaching departs after three years with his boyhood club

Evening Standard

League One 2023-24 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers

Derby and Bolton are well equipped to challenge for automatic promotion but Port Vale and Cambridge could find it tough

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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.

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Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

Southend United given time to clear £275,000 tax debt

Judge Mark Mullen made his decision after considering arguments from lawyers at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London.

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

Premier League reject who downed Man Utd gave up football career to become a builder

Former striker Freddy Eastwood had a successful Football League career after failing to make the grade at West Ham, but hung up his boots in his early thirties to try a different path

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