EVEN by Southend United’s own unique standards it is has been quite some week for the football club.

The Shrimpers regularly produce more drama than most soap operas put together.

But for the first time in a long time the events unfolding have all been of a positive persuasion.

And, after what has seemed like months of never-ever misery, I am not really sure how to react.

There can be no denying just how difficult things have been at Blues.

Everyone connected to the club would have been hurt, disappointed, depressed and exceptionally concerned for quite some time now.

Things had actually become so bad for so long that you kind of became blasé’ about the next piece of bad news and everything almost rolled into one.

Perhaps it was the only way to deal with what was happening at Roots Hall.

Because I genuinely do not know how the Shrimpers have been able to survive.

Supporting and reporting on a football club you expect the toughest times to come in the stands, not a court room.

But I will never forget the day I genuinely thought Blues were about to die right in front of my eyes as the judged mulled over what should happen next.

Everything seemed to unfold in slow motion but it should never be forgotten the judge referenced the supporters when deciding to keep the club alive.

And the fans have very much been the heartbeat for Blues for quite some time now.

In the toughest of times, they have rallied together in incredible fashion and have backed Kevin Maher’s side in big numbers both at Roots Hall and on the road.

It has undoubtedly pushed the players on to reach a high level of performance and I have no doubt whatsoever it is one of the main things which would have attracted prospective buyers.

On paper, from a business perspective, I don’t think too many people would want to touch the Shrimpers with the proverbial bargepole right now.

But the potential of what the club could and should be is arguably what has kept it alive.

Justin Rees and his consortium are the ones to thank where that’s concerned.

And I’ve been incredibly impressed by my correspondence with all of those involved.

After such torrid times, it would be easy to adopt an anyone but Ron Martin attitude to the future.

But it’s important to get the right people and the early signs are definitely encouraging.

Of course, due diligence is still to be completed and having been associated with Blues for so long it’s only natural to always assume the worst.

However, I have constantly been reassured by those involved that the situation will soon be sorted and Justin Rees is currently planning to be at the next home game.

It all sounds rather promising, as was Blues’ performance at Woking.

The 2-0 victory was very well deserved and unusually straightforward.

Harry Cardwell continued his stunning start to the season by heading the Shrimpers in front with his 11th goal of the campaign.

And not since Micky Beesley back in 1962 have Blues had someone kick off a campaign in such prolific fashion.

Gus Scott-Morriss sealed the win with another header in the second half and both goals came from the Shrimpers looking at the finer details of the game.

It was once again testament to the detailed work being done on the training pitch and, in truth, Blues should probably have won by more given their level of dominance.

Much of that came from the midfield where Oli Coker produced his best performance in the first team so far.

The youngster has long been highly rated by coaches at Roots Hall and is now starting to show just why.

His range and accuracy of passing was simply sensational at times on Saturday and enabled Blues to pose problems out wide.

Of course, there does still need to be some kind of worry when it comes to the Shrimpers and that centred around the goalkeeping position on Saturday.

Blues boss Kevin Maher feared he might have to play an outfield player between the sticks following an injury sustained by David Martin.

But Nick Hayes came to the rescue, producing a composed performance just hours after signing on loan from Ipswich Town.

And it was perhaps somewhat fitting that this, of all of weeks, ended with Blues in safe hands after Martin was outed!