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Struggling Shrimpers settle debt

09 Nov 2009 - 16:07:09

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Southend United have confirmed that they have staved off administration by settling a £2.1million tax debt.

The Roots Hall-based outfit were given a stay of execution by the High Court last Wednesday and the debt was paid by one of chairman Ron Martin's group companies.

A ten-point penalty has been avoided which would have seen Steve Tilson's outfit take a place in the League One relegation zone.

Meanwhile, defender Johnny Herd will be sidelined for up to a month after injuring his hamstring in Saturday's FA Cup defeat against Gillingham.

Speaking to the club's official website, he said: "It happened in the first half when I overstretched and I felt my left hamstring go.

"I'm seeing the doctor on Tuesday so I will know for definite how bad it is then."