The following statement has been issued by the Clubs owners, Bond Group; We are today announcing that we will be stepping down from the Board of Directors at Morecambe Football Club. Friday, September 2nd, 2022 2:22pm Morecambe Football Club has announced that its owners are preparing the club for sale. On 10 August 2010, Morecambe played their first match at the Globe Arena against Championship side Coventry City in the League Cup First Round. I have always been someone that would try to break the mould and push myself. 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. Morecambe FC @MorecambeFC. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Financier Whittingham and lawyer Goldring took over the Lancashire-based League Two side in June. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. The decision on whether Johal will be approved as the new owner of Morecambe FC will be announced in due course, but for Tyson Fury, his sporting focus remains on his illustrious boxing career. The Shrimps Trust was officially set up in 2017 as a voice for Morecambe supporters. 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 . The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. We came into Warriors which was in September 28, 2018, and the rest is history.. Live & upcoming events League One (Match day 35) Mar 04 07:30 AM 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. 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. It wasnt like we were football guys coming into it whereas perhaps Jed was as he has a long history in football. Last updated on 21 December 201821 December 2018.From the section Rugby Union. You might be looking at a football club owner.. [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. Bond Group Investments have owned the club since 2018. They also owned rugby union side Worcester Warriors, which was wound up by HMRC last August. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. The EFL and Sarb Capital are yet to make any comment. 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. However, inconsistent performances once again resulted in them slipping into mid-table. Chief Executive Officer: Mr Ben Sadler Football Staff First-team Manager: Derek Adams First-team Assistant Manager: John McMahon Goalkeeper Coach: Barry Roche 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. Warriors have been in the headlines recently over a winding up petition was filed by HMRC over an unpaid tax bill. Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. Morecambe play in the Sky Bet League One, the fourth division of mens professional football in England and the lowest football league division. Read full article 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. 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. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. Bond Group say they 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. to be Morecambe's Golden Era. [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. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. "The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. Picture: GEOFF BERKELEY. [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. 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 Summer. A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. This earned Morecambe a Lancashire Derby in the second round against another Championship side, Burnley, where they lost 31. Therefore I believe that it is the right time for me to step down as chairman.". (124302954), Morecambe FC edging towards takeover deal with drinks tycoon, Warriors owners put football club up for sale. Morecambes current owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group Investments, put the club up for sale in September 2022. The club quickly declared the appointment of a caretaker manager, Sammy McIlroy, a long-time friend of Harvey. Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. There are also all Morecambe scheduled matches that they are going to play in the . Morecambe previous match was against Fleetwood Town in League One, the match ended with result 1 - 0 (Fleetwood Town won the match). A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. But we confirmed we wanted to buy Warriors before we even bought Morecambe. with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. Morecambe chairman Peter McGuigan praised the pair for their efforts since taking over, describing McIlroy as the "best manager in his reign at the club. [18] Their first game in League One was a 22 draw at Ipswich Town. This included an FA Cup third round appearance in 196162, a 10 defeat to Weymouth; a Lancashire Senior Cup Final victory in 1968, a 21 win over Burnley;[2] and an FA Trophy success at Wembley in 1974, a 21 win over Dartford in the final. 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. 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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. Bond Group Investments Ltd - the club's current owners - will continue their support of the club until a suitable buyer is found. Theyre in League One at the moment. 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. As a child I was an Aston Villa supporter, my uncle was a Wolves supporter and my friends were West Brom fans. 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. [19] Among the season's highlights, the club once again reached the third round of the FA Cup, and again faced a London-based Premier League side, this time Tottenham Hotspur; after scoring the first goal, Morecambe were ultimately undone in the last 15 minutes by goals from Harry Kane, Lucas Moura, and Harry Winks and fell 31 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. I grew up in a small village near Wolverhampton. 6 February 2023. Our history is in law, finance and commercial and as businessmen., READ MORE: WARRIORS OWNERS DETAIL THREE-YEAR PLAN TO BREAK EVEN. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. "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. Current owners say they are no rush to sell and will only settle for the right buyer "with the right ambition", Don't miss out - sign up for our free daily newsletter today, The owners of Morecambe FC have confirmed the club is being prepared for sale. "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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. However, the club would not confirm, nor deny, whether it is to be sold to Johal. 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I came back to the UK, started my own high-end lending business which was based in Mayfair and that was the business that brought Colin and I together.. World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has dealt a knockout blow on shocked litter louts in Morecambe. We did that in 18 months. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Bond Group will continue to own and support the board as the majority shareholder until the club is sold. Something went wrong, please try again later. READ MORE: Tyson Fury's energy drink sales rise 300% after John Fury labels Prime 'grotesque'. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". Advertisement Hide Ad The main away end stand does not have any seat neither does the home end or the north stand in the ground. But Companies House, the government's official companies register, lists Mr Lemos as having resigned as a director on January 11. "We would like to thank Bill for his contribution since he first joined the Board six years ago," said Whittingham. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The club also saw success in the league, qualifying for the League Two play-offs with 78 points, good enough for fourth in the league; they missed out on automatic promotion by a single point. 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. They came in, steadied the ship and helped the club to progress from afar so . "Sarbjot is keen to maintain a close relationship with supporters if his application is successful, and build on our community foundations. 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 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. We do not owe Worcester Warriors any monies and the only shared position is that we have owners in common. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. There have been calls for a U-turn on a controversial bid to raise 1million from local taxpayers to safeguard the future of the Frontierland site. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. 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. You might be looking at a football club owner.. So, who knows? A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner. [10] In November 2019, Morecambe appointed Derek Adams as manager, signing him to a two-and-a-half year contract.