Shrimpers Trust is preparing for all outcomes with Southend United.

The Shrimpers Trust insists that they are preparing for every possibility for Southend United this week.

Blues face another crucial few days in their quest for survival. And, in an email addressed to all of its members this evening, the Trust stated that they are already working on plans to form a phoenix club if necessary and to submit a proposal to make Roots Hall a community asset.

The email, written ahead of Wednesday’s winding up petition, stated: “As difficult as it is, we must be prepared for all possibilities over the next few days.”

“Whilst we hope for the best, it could be the case that COSU walk away, collapsing the deal between the Council and the Martins, the deal could collapse of its own accord if the Martins move the goalposts again, the club could be placed in administration or it could be liquidated following the Winding-Up Petition served by Stewarts Law, which is set to be heard on Wednesday.

“We’ve worked hard to prepare for whatever comes our way.

“Our objective, as it has always been, is to preserve the current club and its historical significance in the community.

“If the club is placed into administration, we will work with the appointed administrator and attempt to plot a path out with interested parties as a matter of urgency.”

However, the Trust has also considered other options. “We have also established contact with the relevant authorities should Southend United FC be wound-up on Wednesday and are cognisant of the relevant regulations if we need to establish a phoenix club,” according to the email.

“This would be a last resort and would involve an intense period of work to ensure participation in the 2024/25 season, but the groundwork has been put in place.”

And work has also been done with regards to the future of Roots Hall.

“Finally, we have worked on a submission to list Roots Hall Stadium as an Asset of Community Value,” said the Trust.

“We believe the application is ready to submit although, to avoid any complications it could cause to ongoing negotiations, we have held off to this point.

“We will confirm the submission and provide further details in due course.