I was thinking of asking this question recently, given this thread has appeared I'll throw this out there.. The 'new stadium' was designed probably 7 years ago now. From what I remember it was well received, but given 7 years have passed, do you still like the design ? Is it still modern?
I'd like to think it's been designed for a longer period
Yes it was sold to one of Ron's companies (Roots Hall Limited IIRC) although we haven't been charged rent for years.
My understanding is that rent has been charged, it just hasn't been collected or enforced.
Other than the paper debts to Ron that will never be paid anywhere near in full, I actually think the club would be in a reasonable financial position if the new ground is ever built - mainly because our credit rating is so bad no-one in the right mind would lend us money so we can't be that burdened with debt!
The bit I don't understand is why people think southend will get any portion of the non football related revenue. Has this been promised at any time? The new stadium will be owned by one of Ron's companies so southend will just be tenants won't they?
As tenants we would have exclusive possession.