Never said he left them in the lurch, I said he left, Not wanting to keep funding it, Which is true, I wasn't sure who he left it to but obviously the £2m? soon got used up and those in charge had difficulties running the club. Him leaving did eventually do for the club but the stadium was never the problem.
I agree, the plans for a new stadium have been dragging on for years, without any progress, and In the current financial climate it would seem less likely than ever.
Similar to Torquay's plans then? Big fanfare then nothing.
Exactly, a classic case of promising the fans "jam tomorrow" !
Ron Martin also seemed to spend a fair bit of time promising HMRC "payment tomorrow". Just a handful of Google searches relating to different instances undertaken in around 60 seconds.
The old thing about ignoring paying a bill until the red letter comes through the letterbox?Ron Martin also seemed to spend a fair bit of time promising HMRC "payment tomorrow". Just a handful of Google searches relating to different instances undertaken in around 60 seconds.
Other than that, he seems legit.
Southend United: HMRC winding-up petition dismissed in insolvency court
Southend United have a winding-up bid from HMRC relating to unpaid tax dismissed at the Insolvency and Companies Court.www.bbc.co.uk
Southend United handed winding-up order from HM Revenue and Customs
Southend United have received a fresh winding-up order from HM Revenue and Customs over financial difficulties stretching back a decade.www.telegraph.co.uk
Southend United avoid winding-up order after HMRC petition
League One club Southend United avoid a winding-up order after paying an undisclosed tax debt "in full".www.bbc.co.uk
stainestownfootballclub.co.uk
Bleddy hell.....Quite a statement from Staines Town, can't quite believe what I've read!
Club Statement/June 2022 - Staines Town Football Club
Further to the Staines Town Football Club (STFC) statement that was made towards the end of March 2022 in regard of Downing LLP, the UK based investment fund that controls and funds the operation of STFC’s landlord, The Thames Club, STFC have had to make several difficult decisions in regard of...
