All information about Morecambe FC (League One) current squad with market values transfers rumours player stats fixtures news The 202021 season proved to be a banner year. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? As part of the process, Shrimps owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group Investments Ltd will be stepping back from their positions on the board of directors. So, who knows? We arent in a rush to sell and will make sure we take the time to find the right buyer with the right ambition for the future of the Club. Everyone said we were mad for buying before that decider match, but wed already bought into the Clubs culture and could see the passion that everyone in Morecambe had for the Club. Advertisement Hide Ad They finished their first season in League Two in 11th place with 60 points. Morecambe Football Club can confirm that the Clubs' owners, Bond Group, are now preparing the Club for sale, part of which involves Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring stepping back from their positions on the Board of Directors. Morecambe CC is the oldest sporting club in the town, Founded in 1889, 6 time winners of the Northern PL Clubmark, Chance to Shine. World heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury, who lives in the town, said he had been offered the chance to buy the club in October. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. 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Visit ESPN to view the latest Morecambe news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more However, this didn't last, as a poor end to the season led to Morecambe finishing 15th in League Two, still an improvement on the previous season. It's a decision that is likely to raise eyebrows across the divisions, with Johal set to become the youngest football club owner in the country in the process. [11] The remainder of the season, shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, saw the Shrimps finish 22nd after 37 games played, still enough to avoid relegation. Whittingham, 48, said Morecambe were in a financial mess when they first got involved in October 2017 but now expected the club to break even. This followed concerns raised by other sources over the financial viability of the drinks entrepreneur's possible buy-out of the League One club. This caused a feud between long-time friends Harvey and McIlroy which has not been reconciled to this day. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. its owners, Bond Group Investments, had put the club up for sale in September 2022, with directors Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring . Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. Friends of a man who went missing from Lancaster more than two months ago will gather in the area where he disappeared to help with the search for him. Worcester Warriors chairman Bill Bolsover has stepped down after the owners of Morecambe joined the board. Football Morecambe's would-be owner claims he will submit EFL application to complete takeover Sarbjot Johal has reportedly insisted he is ready to press on with a planned takeover of. World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has dealt a knockout blow on shocked litter louts in Morecambe. They, along with the rest of the board of directors weve appointed, have worked better than we could have hoped for, including the valuable, dedicated and ongoing efforts of Mick Horton, Charlie Appleyard, James Wakefield and more recently Ben Sadler. A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner. Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. Morecambe is valued in the region of 20million, but it is unclear what price Johal has agreed to pay. The board functions exceptionally well, almost independently of Bond Group as owner of the club after the Covid-19 lockdown, and they have our absolute trust. It is now the right time for us to move on and hand over the club to the next owner, that we know can take the club to the next level. There are also all Morecambe scheduled matches that they are going to play in the . After McIlroy's initial three-month stint as caretaker expired, he was given the job for the remainder of the season with Harvey expected to return on its closure. I grew up in a small village near Wolverhampton. The Club is self-funding and is well managed thanks to the great work by the staff and the exceptional support of the fans, who are the lifeblood and beating heart of any club. "His help over the last two months has been invaluable and has ensured a smooth handover. Morecambe's other local rivals include Barrow, Lancaster City, Fleetwood Town, Kendal Town and Southport. Seven months after taking control of Morecambe FC and the club's owners believe there has been considerable change for the better. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the club's co-chairman, Graham Howse. Runners-up spot was claimed on one occasion and the play-offs places were narrowly missed twice. You might be looking at a football club owner.. SEE BOTTOM OF STORY TO FIND OUT DUO'S BACKGROUNDS. Life Vice PresidentsMr Eddie Weldrake, Mrs Jenny Weldrake, Mr Peter Howard, Mr Neil Marsdin, Mr Peter Cross, Mr John Whittaker, MrDavid Barker, Mrs Cate Barker,Mr Graham Hodgson, Mrs Louise Hodgson, Mr Mark Mace, Mr Jim Harvey, Mr Les Taylor, Mr Peter McGuigan. PHOTO CREDIT: Handout - Entrepreneur India. The highest earning player in the squad is Liam Shaw earning 4,000 per week. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. He once had an infamous friendly altercation with Dagenham & Redbridge goalkeeper Tony Roberts for which Christie was sent off, even though the dispute had been started by Roberts. Howse confirmed the news to the club's website, explaining: It is fair to say the sale process hasn't progressed as quickly as we all would have liked - that said, my understanding is that exciting times are ahead both on and off the pitch. A Morecambe supporters group said they have met with a businessman who wants to buy the club to raise their "concerns". The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. The ground at Morecambe FC is one of the more basic ground in league 1 this season. The plan was to buy it and from a business point of view turn it around because only three clubs in League Two break even and Morecambe was losing half a million a year, Whittingham said. However, Morecambe lost 5 goals to 0. . Peterborough United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 18 February, 15:00 KO. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. They also finished the 200809 season in 11th, this time with 63 points. TheBusinessDesk.com is a trading name of Regional Media Services Ltd. (07111349) VAT Number. The club was founded in 1920 and entered into the Lancashire Combination, where they would remain for the next 48 years, winning the league title on five occasions: 192425, 196162, 196263, 196667 and 196768. . [8] His first game as a professional manager was a 10 defeat at home to Barnet. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. PHOTO CREDIT: Handout - Entrepreneur India. "During the meeting, we were able to raise some of the concerns that have arisen over the last few weeks," said a statement from the Shrimps Trust. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. Under the stewardship of Jim Harvey, a second-place finish in the 199495 Northern Premier League Premier Division season saw them promoted into the Conference. The takeover comes in the same week as Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. [15], Adams resigned three days later, with the club stating that he had left "to pursue an opportunity elsewhere,"[16] which proved to be the managerial job at Bradford City. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. During the 201617 season, Bentley received a two-match touchline ban and was fined 1,000, though Morecambe fans paid the fine.[9]. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. "Whilst no further evidence was provided in the meeting, in our discussions it was mutually understood that the evidence to support the financial viability of the takeover will be provided to the EFL, who will perform the appropriate due diligence through the EFL Owners and Directors Test. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. The WBC heavyweight champion - who lives in Morecambe Bay - revealed his eagernes Morecambe beat Barnsley 1-0, only their second win of the season last month, but are the odds-on favourites for relegation back to League Two after a battling 1-1 draw with Derby County on Tuesday . Mr Howse wrote on the club website: It is fair to say the sale process hasnt progressed as quickly as we all would have liked that said, my understanding is that exciting times are ahead both on and off the pitch. They literally don't care about their members and will happily . Also during this time, the club also equalled its best appearance in the FA Cup in both 200001 and 200203. Sarbjot Johal's takeover of the League One side remains subject to Football League approval but has been confirmed by the club's chairman Graham Howse, as per the Daily Mail. [23], In October 2022, Adams voiced worries about the future of the club; its owners, Bond Group Investments, had put the club up for sale in September 2022, with directors Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring (both associated with the collapse of Worcester Warriors rugby union club) stepping down from the Shrimps' board. (124302954), Morecambe FC edging towards takeover deal with drinks tycoon, Warriors owners put football club up for sale. Click here to sign up to receive our new South West business news TheBusinessDesk.com 2008 - 2023. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). Among other events, the season saw the club face two Premier League sides in various cup competitions, falling to Newcastle United[12] in the third round of the EFL Cup and to Chelsea in the third round of the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge;[13] the latter equaled their furthest run in the FA Cup since the early 2000s. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. A few years later after the purchase of the ground by the then-President, J.B. Christie, the ground's name was changed to Christie Park in his honour. Founded 1920 Address Lancaster Road LA4 5TJ Morecambe, Lancashire Country England Phone +44 (1524) 411 797 Fax +44 (1524) 832 230 E-mail shrimps@morecambefc.com Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. We were introduced to the Warriors deal and we saw parallel opportunities. contact the editor here. Morecambe previous match was against Fleetwood Town in League One, the match ended with result 1 - 0 (Fleetwood Town won the match). "The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. Morecambe previous match. Representatives of the supporters' trust also met with Saidi Kawooya, also from Mr Johal's investment company Sarb Capital, and current Shrimps owner Jason Whittingham. We arent in a rush to sell and will make sure we take the time to find the right buyer with the right ambition for the future of the Club., MORECAMBE FOOTBALL CLUB badge - Link to home. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. But the latest update indicates that drinks tycoon Johal is likely to emerge as the new owner. I moved up to London about the age of 19 and did my law degree in Hertfordshire at 21. Weve made some amazing memories along the way, from banging the drums with the fans away at Crawley, to getting promoted at Wembley, with everything in between, not forgetting the draw against Coventry that secured our EFL status and started this journey. We came into Warriors which was in September 28, 2018, and the rest is history.. Sharing grounds with Morecambe Cricket Club at Woodhill Lane during the first season, football proved popular, with crowds in excess of 3,000 for derby fixtures with Lancaster City and Fleetwood Town. He said you guys have done a good job at Morecambe so have a look at Worcester Warriors? [SST Investing] Morecambe FC's potential new owners appear to run a highly illegal crypto-based investment platform offering 35% weekly ROI. He previously told talkSPORT: "Im thinking about buying Morecambe Football Club. In a public statement this afternoon (September 2), it was announced Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring will be stepping back from their positions on the Board of Directors. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. [6] The Shrimps compounded this result with another upset win over a Championship side, a 31 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on 28 August to advance into the third round of the League Cup, in which they faced a third consecutive Championship side, Sheffield United. 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Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring took over the League . Two years later he developed Vitanic Grape Cocktail 0.0% Alc. The following statement has been issued by the club's owners: "We are today announcing that we will be stepping down from the board of directors at Morecambe Football Club. Work did not commence on the proposed site until spring 2009, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2010.[4]. Theyre in League One at the moment. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". The pair have owned Morecambe since May 2018 and also took control of Worcester Warriors in the West Midlands in the following year. Fury, who lives in the town and has previously invested in Morecambe, did enter talks with regards to a purchase in late 2022 before opting against buying the club. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Cambridge United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 24 September in Sky Bet League One. Ticket Details | Bolton Wanderers (H) Morecambe FC - Official Site 18:40 17-Feb-23 EFL ask for meeting with potential Morecambe owner BBC 16:45 17-Feb-23 EFL Statement: Morecambe EFL - Official Site 16:12 17-Feb-23 A famous fan fight at Morecambe v Peterborough United would be fun and the lowdown on the Peterborough Telegraph 16:02 17-Feb-23 The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. An agreement between Johal and current majority shareholders Bond Investments Ltd - owned by businessmen duo Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham - is in place with the deal now just awaiting EFL approval. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's They joined the newly formed Northern Premier League in 1968 and went on to win the FA Trophy in 1974 and the Northern Premier League President's Cup in 1992. Now, the Club is sustainable in League One, having done a great job of staying up last season with Derek Adams back at the helm. It is now the right time for us to move on and hand over the Club to the next owner, that we know can take the Club to the next level. It was never about making fortunes out of the football club, it was about making the club sustainable so it is there in 50 years time. He is set to buy Morecambe through his investment firm Sarb Capital after making his money in the drinks industry. Now they've faced justice. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Morecambe secured a 20 win, with Andy Fleming scoring the first two goals at the stadium. [citation needed], In the absence of Harvey, Morecambe reached the Conference play-offs. The club has been valued at 20m. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. Morecambe Football Club has announced that its owners are preparing the club for sale. Morecambe's defence at this time was crucial, conceding just five goals in nine games. Morecambe is probably going to break even now and will be one of four clubs. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. The club then took its place in the Lancashire Combination League for the 192021 season. Morecambe Football Club have confirmed that the Clubs' owners, Bond Group, are now preparing the Club for sale, part of which involves Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring stepping back from their positions on the Board of Directors. The Auxiliary Supporters club had been formed and with their help many ground improvements were undertaken, so that the on-field success dovetailed neatly with the off-field enterprise. We look back with pride at what the Club has become in the years of our ownership it doesnt feel like four-and-a-half years since when we took over with one game left of the season and the Clubs future in the EFL uncertain. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. We have also had the pleasure of the FA Cup games against Premier League clubs, and seeing our young players come through the Academy and develop into quality footballers and people. Bond Group Investments Ltd will continue their support of the Board and the Club as the majority shareholder, until such a time as a new owner is found and can take the Club forwards. . In April Worcester reported a pre-tax loss of 8.1m for the 2016-17 season - the losses came after the club reported a pre-tax profit of 14.3m a year before after the club's owners wrote off loans worth 20.4m. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. The seated area is in the south stand. Morecambe Football Club is a professional football club in Morecambe, Lancashire, England. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. Therefore I believe that it is the right time for me to step down as chairman.". The post-war era saw an upturn in the Shrimps' fortunes with steady progress throughout the late 1940s and nearly all the 1950s, with a visible marked improvement when in 1956 Ken Horton was appointed player-manager. Our history is in law, finance and commercial and as businessmen., READ MORE: WARRIORS OWNERS DETAIL THREE-YEAR PLAN TO BREAK EVEN. The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. Jim Bentley's second season began with a 30 win over Exeter City. Then after the retail crash in 2008 I was made redundant, became a consultant and ended up getting a job for the UKs largest pawnbroker which is where I met Peter Kelly (Warriors operations director). We are not. The Shrimps slipped to a narrow defeat against Cambridge United at the Mazuma Stadium in Sky Bet League One. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published11:20,07 February 2023 GMT@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-jirzs7{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated11:20,07 February 2023 GMT. TYSON FURY has been pipped to buying League One side Morecambe FC - by a 20-year-old businessman. 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WORCESTER Warriors' co-owners are "in no rush to sell" Morecambe FC but "would consider the right offer from the right buyer". A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner.. Sarbjot Johal's takeover of the League One side remains subject to Football League approval but has been confirmed by the club's chairman Graham Howse, as per the Daily Mail.He had been in competition with Fury to buy Morecambe, with the heavyweight world champion boxer . Diego Lemos, the football agent from Brazil who was unveiled as Morecambe FC's new owner at the time, was then director of G50 Holdings. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally. 14th Dec 2018, 6:17pm - 2 min read. Sarbjot Johal is eager to start the project to take the Club on to a new level, subject to satisfactorily navigating the EFL Owners and Directors' test. The following season, Morecambe were promoted to the Football League for the first time in their history after winning the Conference Playoff Final, beating Exeter City 21 at Wembley on 20 May 2007, in front of over 40,000 fans which followed their semi-final victory over York City. Whilst success was only just around the corner, the foundations for the future were being built. it was not until 7 May 1920 that Morecambe FC was formed after a meeting at the local West View Hotel. In an update on the clubs website he intimated that 20-year-old entrepreneur Sarbjot Johal is in pole position to take control. We complemented each other well and get on very well. Read full article ", On 13 May 2011, Bentley was appointed manager on a two-year contract, signing a two-year deal as player-manager. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally selected as the new owner of the League One club, subject to approval from the Football League. He began work as a construction worker, aged 13, alongside his father. On 10 August 2010, Morecambe played their first match at the Globe Arena against Championship side Coventry City in the League Cup First Round. This is being done while we prepare the Club for sale and want to ensure that the Club is ready for the transition from our time as owners. Basically, throw it at them and keep them going up. They add they will only settle for the right buyer "with the right ambition for the future of the Club.". Morecambe Football Club can confirm that the Clubs owners, Bond Group, are now preparing the Club for sale, part of which involves Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring stepping back from their positions on the Board of Directors. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham jointly run Warriors and the League Two outfit with the same goal of making the two clubs sustainable. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. The club quickly declared the appointment of a caretaker manager, Sammy McIlroy, a long-time friend of Harvey. . The teams total wage bill is: Tickets are now on sale for our Sky Bet League One home fixture against Ipswich Town on Saturday 8 October, 15:00 KO. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Sarbjot Johal. Morecambe FC @MorecambeFC. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster.