A WINDING-UP petition against Southend United has been adjourned until September 16.
HM Revenue and Customs had issued the petition over an unspecified amount of tax owed by the Shrimpers, who were relegated back to League Two following the curtailment of the season in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
In April, a hearing at the Insolvency and Companies Court was previously adjourned after HMRC had been informed of a refinancing plan.
At the remote hearing on July 22, Judge Sebastian Prentis adjourned the petition until September 16 for settlement of the HMRC debt through refinancing, which potentially will involve planning permission from Southend Borough Council for property development.
Chairman Ron Martin had previously stated the outstanding tax bill meant the club were under a transfer embargo from the English Football League.
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