Blues chairman Ron Martin
SOUTHEND United have avoided administration after its £378,000 tax debt was paid by supermarket giant Sainsbury's.
The club were given seven days to clear the Inland Revenue bill last week, but on Wednesday the High Court heard the full debt and undisclosed costs were paid in full before the hearing.
More in Thursday's Echo.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel