An energy company has issued a statement today confirming it is taking action against Southend Uniter over "unpaid energy debts".
Southend United was hauled back to court on Tuesday (September 19) in a dispute with the club’s energy supplier.
A civil hearing was listed at Basildon Magistrates’ Court in a bid to gain access to the stadium, clubhouse and kitchen at Roots Hall.
Southend United chairman Ron Martin attended court for the brief hearing where an “application for warrant of entry” was due to be heard. However, the hearing never started.
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Today, a spokesman for npower Business Solutions, part of E.ON Group, said: “We can confirm we are taking action against Southend United Football Club for unpaid energy debts but we cannot comment further while legal proceedings are under way.”
The next listing for the civil case will be at Chelmsford High Court on October 3.
Serious concern surround the future of the club who have until the start of October to pay off their debts to HMRC or be wound up.
Blues fans will be holding a protest march against the club's chairman on Saturday. A number of supporters will be walking from Pier Hill at 1.30pm on Saturday before making their way to Roots Hall for the match with AFC Fylde.
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