A SOUTH Essex MP is "anxiously waiting" for the outcome on the future of Southend United today. 

Anna Firth, MP for Southend West, has marked the situation of Southend United "truly devastating". 

Southend United are in the High Court this morning for a winding up petition issued by HMRC that was initially adjourned back in May.

Under-fire chairman Ron Martin is expected to seek another adjournment.

Ahead of the decision, Anna Firth, MP for Southend West, has said she is "anxiously waiting". 

She said: "Today is a big day for all Southend fans, I fully appreciate the emotion of today and the concern you are feeling.

"Southend United Football Club has 117 years of proud history and to see it in this current situation is truly devastating for so many.

"Like everyone, I am anxiously waiting for today's outcome and remain in constant contact with the Shrimpers Trust and Southend United Football Club, ready to assist however I can.

2Blues fans are truly remarkable and as I have said before, you deserve so much better. Fingers crossed for today and I hope we can start to see some improvements in the near future."