That payment never arrived, and the deal has been in dispute ever since, A hearing was due for today, however Shrimpers Chairman Ron Martin rang a sickie in.
Todays move will be a kick in the nad's for Southend fans who are fighting for promotion against thier Essex rivals. The deal was done before todays 5pm loan deadline and JCR will spend the rest of the season at Layer Rd.
The clubs official site states that the move does not affect the deal with Southend and the Millers are still pursueing that case.