. . The Rugby Football Union suspended the club from all rugby competition. Editors' Code of Practice. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. "Our understanding is that the process is now with the EFL and the Trust look forward to a diligent and decisive response in due course. In an update on the clubs website he intimated that 20-year-old entrepreneur Sarbjot Johal is in pole position to take control. While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. World heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury, who lives in the town, said he had been offered the chance to buy the club in October. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. On 31 May 2021, Morecambe beat Newport County 10 in the 2021 League Two play-off Final at Wembley Stadium after Carlos Mendes Gomes converted a penalty in the 107th minute, earning the Shrimps promotion to League One, the third tier of English football, for the first time in their history. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham jointly run Warriors and the League Two outfit with the same goal of making the two clubs sustainable. Read full article. Top 5 live events. We were introduced to the Warriors deal and we saw parallel opportunities. The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. 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. "Sarbjot told us of his ambitions for the club, subject to approval from the EFL, which are aspiring and would involve significant investment both on the pitch and off it. 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 In a statement on August 22, they said:"Our finances are independent, as are our budgets. Financier Whittingham and lawyer Goldring took over the Lancashire-based League Two side in June. Businessman Sarbjot Johal has all but completed his takeover of Morecambe, with the club confirming his purchase has been finalised subject to being approved by the EFL, For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter. Click here to sign up to receive our new South West business news TheBusinessDesk.com 2008 - 2023. After his first nine games in charge, Morecambe sat top of the league after winning six, drawing two and losing just once. As a child I was an Aston Villa supporter, my uncle was a Wolves supporter and my friends were West Brom fans. 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. "We were trying to sort out the mess (at . Morecambe's other local rivals include Barrow, Lancaster City, Fleetwood Town, Kendal Town and Southport. "As part of the due diligence process, we would expect the EFL to clarify the source of the investment funds given that this information is not publicly evident from the results of Sarb Capital, its group and associated companies. 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. It took ten years for the club to reach its ambition of promotion to the Football Conference after many further improvements, not only to the ground but also to the club's structure. A Morecambe supporters group said they have met with a businessman who wants to buy the club to raise their "concerns". The rest of the 1920s and the whole of the 1930s saw a constant struggle to keep football alive on the North West coast, with poor results on the field and little or no revenue off the field. They also owned rugby union side Worcester Warriors, which was wound up by HMRC last August. [7] McIlroy, who took over as manager from Jim Harvey, had left the club alongside assistant Mark Lillis. He began work as a construction worker, aged 13, alongside his father. Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. I was there for three years then moved over to Greece to set up a pawnbroking business which became the largest in Greece. A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner. Copyright 2023 Proper Community Media Lancaster Ltd T/A Beyond Radio & Aiir, Morecambe FC co-owners' rugby club woes will have "no impact" on Shrimps - Beyond Radio. So, who knows? We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Following a 32 aggregate win over Tranmere Rovers in the semi-final,[14] the club confirmed a spot in the League Two play-off Final for the first time in their history, where they faced Newport County. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Thats where I met Jason and we struck a chord very quickly. 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. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. The Shrimps slipped to a narrow defeat against Cambridge United at the Mazuma Stadium in Sky Bet League One. Whilst success was only just around the corner, the foundations for the future were being built. 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. The pair have owned Morecambe since May 2018 and also took control of Worcester Warriors in the West Midlands in the following year. The tiny brewery supplying Lancashire's top Michelin star restaurant with top range beer, Neptune Brewery's natural beers are stocked at Moor Hall and its sister restaurant, The Barn, Lancashire's 'Little Lake District' offering 'breathtaking' views and pub with open fire and real ales, The area is popular among workers and well worth the effort, Dad watched his own leg being cut off in bid to end 'suicide disease' that felt like torture, Andrew's life changed forever when his knee gave way underneath him whilst he was shopping for Valentine's day gifts, Beautiful cove walk with magical Harry Potter limestone pavement that's an hour from Lancashire, If you're a Harry Potter fan you'll definitely want to make the journey to Malham Cove, We ate at the top rated pub across Accrington and it blew us away, Truffle powder, lemon gel, parsley oil and micro herbs - not what you'd expect to find in a Thwaites pub, Tributes to popular Burnley butcher who 'lived everyday like it was Saturday night', Mick Clough owned M Clough butchers on Colne Road, until he moved to Spain and lived there for 18 years, The quirky garden centre on Lancashire border with its own 'fantasy land', The family-run business sells plants, but is also well known for its weird and wonderful art sculpture display, Lancashire estate residents fume at their '1990s kitchens' while rents keep going up, Residents of Clayton Brook's Places for People homes have expressed their fury over rent prices increasing as they feel they are not getting the service they pay for, Dad found dead at home after his worried mum didn't receive their usual phone call, Police were called after Gareth McKenna's mum became concerned when he didn't ring her. 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 . They add they will only settle for the right buyer "with the right ambition for the future of the Club.". Bond Group Investments Ltd - the club's current owners - will continue their support of the club until a suitable buyer is found. The owners of Morecambe FC have confirmed the club is being prepared for sale 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. Those early seasons proved difficult, and it was not until 192425 that the club began to enjoy some success, claiming the league title for the first time; this was later followed by success in the Lancashire Junior Cup, beating old rivals Chorley after two replays, and in front of over 30,000 spectators. When we decided to get into business together, we actually had no idea what businesses we would go into. Our history is in law, finance and commercial and as businessmen., READ MORE: WARRIORS OWNERS DETAIL THREE-YEAR PLAN TO BREAK EVEN. The Shrimps failed to beat Accrington in 16 attempts after their 2007 promotion to the Football League before Aaron Wildig's goal gave them a 10 win over their rivals in August 2015. 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. 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. 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 A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the Board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the Club. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. [citation needed], In the absence of Harvey, Morecambe reached the Conference play-offs. Attendances fell from a creditable 2,000 plus to a miserable 200 minus, with a visible decline in the club fortunes during that period. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. The club contests rivalries with nearby Accrington Stanley and formerly with non-league neighbours Lancaster City, along with other Lancashire clubs. [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. 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. 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. 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. Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last. (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. We came into Warriors which was in September 28, 2018, and the rest is history.. MORECAMBE FOOTBALL CLUB badge - Link to home. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Read full article The EFLs owner vetting process is absolutely non existent. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. They came in, steadied the ship and helped the club to progress from afar so . TYSON FURY has been pipped to buying League One side Morecambe FC - by a 20-year-old businessman. You can use JustWatch to find which streaming services are showing highlights, full replays and interviews for this event. This guide shows where to watch Morecambe FC live - including livestreams happening right now, where to stream upcoming events and when Morecambe FC will be available to watch on TV. 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. However, on his first day back as manager of Morecambe, Harvey was sacked by the club and McIlroy was appointed as permanent manager with Mark Lillis as his assistant. 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. The club then took its place in the Lancashire Combination League for the 192021 season. 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 fell to a 1-0 defeat against Fleetwood Town in a closely contested Lancashire derby at Highbury on Saturday afternoon. I had quite a fun, diverse career in law that I would say was successful and I did well for my age. 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. Birmingham-based Johal is the founder of non-alcoholic drinks brand Vitanic and also chairman of private equity firm Sarb Capital. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. Morecambe previous match. Part of the way through that (process) the lawyer that was acting for us was also acting for someone who was trying to buy this club. READ MORE: Tyson Fury's energy drink sales rise 300% after John Fury labels Prime 'grotesque'. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. Owner: BOND GROUP INVESTMENTS LTD Board of Directors Co-Chairmen: Mr Graham Howse and Mr Rod Taylor Directors: Mr Mick Horton, Mr Charlie Appleyard and Mr James Wakefield. 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. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. The EFL and Sarb Capital are yet to make any comment. The takeover comes in the same week as Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. The WBC heavyweight champion - who lives in Morecambe Bay - revealed his eagernes He sponsors the club and owns the training pitches next to the stadium. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. In September, Morecambe FC announced that Jason Whittingham of Bond Group Investments and Colin Goldring were stepping back from their positions on the board of directors, as the club was being prepared to be sold. Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. "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. However, in 198586, signs of improvement appeared; the club's league position improved, and success in cups came as well over the next few years. Morecambe Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Dale Pryde-MacDonald as our new Head of Media & Communications. [22] Despite the club flirting with relegation, Adams once again managed to lead them out of the drop zone, with the Shrimps finishing 19th and securing League One status for a second consecutive season. The decision to allow Johal to take charge of the club has come under scrutiny, with the Lancaster Guardian reporting that Johal's businesses - Vitanic Limited and Lovely Drinks - do not have adequate funding for such a deal. [10] In November 2019, Morecambe appointed Derek Adams as manager, signing him to a two-and-a-half year contract. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. Jaguar Land Rover seeks 500m from government for new Fifth acquisition for Place Capital Group adds video dimension, New leadership team at KPMG corporate finance, People: Eureka! The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. During the 201617 season, Bentley received a two-match touchline ban and was fined 1,000, though Morecambe fans paid the fine.[9]. 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.