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Nice bit of history.
Martin Dawn plc take over
13th - 28th May
Southend have been taken over by Martin Dawn plc after talks with Vic Jobson according to BBC Essex. John Main is our new chairman. Adams is the new Director of Football Development.
Mr. Main grew up in the East End of London and is a West Ham supporter. He says he is a "football person" and the company have invested in SUFC to make a profit which is expected to come from the redevelopment of Roots Hall. Mr. Main says that the club will not move from Roots Hall until a new stadium is completed and no new planning application has been filed but the site at Boots & Laces is big enough for a new stadium which could be expanded to 25 thousand seats from an initial 12 to 15 thousand. He recognises that the team must do well for them to get into a profitable situation.
John Main has said that he is aware of a certain amount of friction between SUFC and the fans, SUFC and the council, SUFC and everyone really... Mr. Main intends to do something about this.
Mr. Main has said that anyone can ring him at the club and he will get back to them. This sounds very positive but obviously shouldn't be seen as an opportunity to let off steam every time we lose.
The company is based at:
Crescent House,
51, High Street,
BILLERICAY,
Essex
CM12 9AX
Tel: 01277 633888
Fax: 01277 630044
According to their last accounts, posted on 31st March 1997, they made both pre- and post-tax profits of just over £500 000 which suggests that they either have smart accountants or "retained losses of £750 000 from the previous year". (No, I don't understand that last bit myself, I'm just quoting.)
That previous year gave a trading loss of £731 000 but it would appear that it was an exceptionally bad one and that otherwise the company has been doing alright for itself.
It should be noted that Vic Jobson lives next door to the major shareholder in Martin Dawn plc. (Ron Martin, 90% shares). This could just mean that Vic speaks to his neighbours (which is a good thing).
Martin Dawn plc take over
13th - 28th May
Southend have been taken over by Martin Dawn plc after talks with Vic Jobson according to BBC Essex. John Main is our new chairman. Adams is the new Director of Football Development.
Mr. Main grew up in the East End of London and is a West Ham supporter. He says he is a "football person" and the company have invested in SUFC to make a profit which is expected to come from the redevelopment of Roots Hall. Mr. Main says that the club will not move from Roots Hall until a new stadium is completed and no new planning application has been filed but the site at Boots & Laces is big enough for a new stadium which could be expanded to 25 thousand seats from an initial 12 to 15 thousand. He recognises that the team must do well for them to get into a profitable situation.
John Main has said that he is aware of a certain amount of friction between SUFC and the fans, SUFC and the council, SUFC and everyone really... Mr. Main intends to do something about this.
Mr. Main has said that anyone can ring him at the club and he will get back to them. This sounds very positive but obviously shouldn't be seen as an opportunity to let off steam every time we lose.
The company is based at:
Crescent House,
51, High Street,
BILLERICAY,
Essex
CM12 9AX
Tel: 01277 633888
Fax: 01277 630044
According to their last accounts, posted on 31st March 1997, they made both pre- and post-tax profits of just over £500 000 which suggests that they either have smart accountants or "retained losses of £750 000 from the previous year". (No, I don't understand that last bit myself, I'm just quoting.)
That previous year gave a trading loss of £731 000 but it would appear that it was an exceptionally bad one and that otherwise the company has been doing alright for itself.
It should be noted that Vic Jobson lives next door to the major shareholder in Martin Dawn plc. (Ron Martin, 90% shares). This could just mean that Vic speaks to his neighbours (which is a good thing).
