Southend United have confirmed their tax bill of close to 2 million pounds has now been settled. The Shrimpers were due back in the high court on Wednesday due to a winding-up petition issued by the HMRC but a club statement has revealed the outstanding money has now been paid. The statement said: "Ahead of the HMRC hearing on March 1, the club can confirm the monies owed to HMRC, under the petition, have been paid in full. The statement added: "Funds as working capital have

Tomorrow (March 1st) Southend United the Essex club founded in 1906 faces one of the biggest days in its 117-year existence. The club who owes £1.4 million to HMRC will be in court to face the winding-up petition. Under the ownership of Ron Martin, the club has suffered various winding-up orders for unpaid tax bills, numerous transfer embargos and staff and players going unpaid. The Shrimpers players have now been paid their January salaries albeit 28 days late and remarkably