Shrimpers deal is finally done for Christmas
By Neil Harvey

LONG-SUFFERING Southend United supporters have been given the perfect Christmas present after contracts were formally exchanged for the sale of the crisis club.
The Shrimpers announced just minutes before their game at Kidderminster Harriers that much-maligned owner Ron Martin had handed over the reins to Australian businessman Justin Rees and his consortium.
The news came after Martin had agreed terms with Southend City Council leader Tony Cox relating to the residential development of Fossetts Farm. The deal had been the last...