I was just in the middle of a real Zen like article about the new season when this flashed up, it can't be, not two days before the season starts? Indeed it was, www.southendunited.co.uk , suddenly Ron's statement doesn't seem so important any more.
It's set the forums alight. How much was turned down? Will they be back with another offer before Saturday? Will Nicky's mind be on the job, er, if he's still here? Why did the official site get the wrong club first time around? (Thank God for the edit button, saviour of website editors everywhere.) Shame though, having a go at Neil Warnock is much more fun!
One thing, being on the transfer list or not, it doesn't matter, any team can bid for any player at anytime.
As I was writing about the midfield for the Posh match I think I'll have a lie down, it might need editing!