JUSTIN Rees watched Southend United's match at Bromley this afternoon, Echosport can reveal.

The Australian, who is heading up a consortium of local businessmen wanting to buy the club, was at Hayes Lane with Blues chief executive Tom Lawrence.

Rees is also believed to have held talks with chairman Ron Martin before heading to the game the Shrimpers lost 2-1.

Some Blues fans also showed support for the potential new owner by wearing Australian themed clothing in the away end.

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