THE Shrimpers Trust are urging Southend United to reveal how they will pay off their HMRC debt.
Blues - who have until the start of March to pay off their large tax bill - have stayed silent since appearing in the High Court last Wednesday.
The lack of clarity has annoyed supporters and led to the Trust releasing a statement
It read: "We have managed to communicate with the club's hierarchy and we remain frustrated by the apparent lack of understanding about supporters' worries at a critical time.
"We understand the club intend to release a statement but, given the importance of the current situation to the future of the club, we believe this is already overdue and implore the owner to address our concerns.
"Members of the Shrimpers Trust Board intend to meet with supporters' groups imminently and, whilst we monitor message boards and social media regularly, we welcome the direct input of all fans via email or our website."
Blues chairman Ron Martin has not responded to the Echo's request for a comment.
Chris, disappointingly this comes as no surprise. Martin has nothing but utter contempt and disrespect for all stakeholders who are invested in this club, suppliers, staff & loyal fee paying supporters. The sooner FF is developed and he’s made his money and goes the better!
— Peter Hawkins (@299Peter) January 19, 2023
Exactly. The only thing getting ‘wound up’ is the fan base and the lack of communication from the top is an insult.
— Simon Harris - Man Behaving Dadly (THAT’S DADLY) (@simonharris_mbd) January 19, 2023
The communication is shocking and it just feels like the fans are treated with utter disdain and contempt, doesn't it? We're too stupid/don't need to know about these things 🙄
— James Schooley (@jmpschooley) January 19, 2023
I can imagine they think that putting out a statement will incur all sorts of complaints and anger but it’s no excuse. Genuinely can’t believe there has been no comment from the club at this critical time of the club’s existence. Shambolic.
— Bedford Shrimper (Terry) 🦐 (@tee19810) January 19, 2023
The fact there hasn't even been a statement to update the fans shows you the contempt he has for fans
— Peter Goodwin 🦐 (@petergoodwin92) January 19, 2023
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