Finally!

It has taken weeks in coming.

In that time we've seen numerous deadlines missed and then extended and then missed again.

It has been a very anxious time for those concerned about the future - and indeed whether there was actually going to be a future has been repeatedly questioned as deadline after deadline has slipped past.

I also know that the silence over the subject has unnerved many readers. The lack of meaningful communication will have caused many to doubt the long term intentions - and indeed the trustworthiness - of those involved with the project. Apologies will no doubt be forthcoming to those who fretted, and the question will undoubtedly be raised: should they have shown more faith? Who were they to doubt? But those recriminations can wait for another day because....

drum roll please.........


Yes, finally, it looks as if I've gotten around to updating the Phil Christophers' Southend Afternoon Echo Sportsdesk blog.