The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. [3], On 17 July 2007, Morecambe announced plans to move to a new stadium in time for the start of the 200910 season. The 202021 season proved to be a banner year. They came in, steadied the ship and helped the club to progress from afar so . 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 . "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. "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. World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has dealt a knockout blow on shocked litter louts in Morecambe. I then went to London in 1996 and got into a retail career. 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. 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. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Therefore I believe that it is the right time for me to step down as chairman.". 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. 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. Editors' Code of Practice. 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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Who would you want as owner of your club? Financier Whittingham and lawyer Goldring took over the Lancashire-based League Two side in June. As a child I was an Aston Villa supporter, my uncle was a Wolves supporter and my friends were West Brom fans. He said you guys have done a good job at Morecambe so have a look at Worcester Warriors? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Bond Group Investments Ltd will continue their support of the Board and the Club as the majority shareholder . 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The Shrimps Trust was officially set up in 2017 as a voice for Morecambe supporters. Morecambe fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. Morecambe FC is actively seeking a new HR Manager to lead, manage, develop and improve both our day-to-day and long-term people agenda. Theyre in League One at the moment. Morecambe currently find themselves one point from safety down in 21st in League One after losing 5-0 away to Derby County on Saturday. 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. Also during this time, the club also equalled its best appearance in the FA Cup in both 200001 and 200203. There are also all Morecambe scheduled matches that they are going to play in the . You can use JustWatch to find which streaming services are showing highlights, full replays and interviews for this event. [30] The cat was named after Morecambe's old Stadium, Christie Park. Last month the Morecambe FC board said the issues at Worcester Warriors would have "no impact" on the Shrimps. Man Utd takeover bids expected next week - but Glazer family still won't be happy, Journalist who Jurgen Klopp snapped at clarifies why Liverpool boss was unhappy, Gabby Agbonlahor wants Casemiro 'arrested' and disciplined by Man Utd for red card, Sarbjot Johal has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally. "I now feel that the club is in a good place and I shall let the new team get on with it. Morecambe previous match. "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. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. [7] McIlroy, who took over as manager from Jim Harvey, had left the club alongside assistant Mark Lillis. The businessmen completed a takeover of Morecambe in May last year after paying off their debts. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. This caused a feud between long-time friends Harvey and McIlroy which has not been reconciled to this day. They were then appointed onto Warriors board in October before being confirmed as co-owners when Jed McCrory departed in June. Everyone thinks that we owned Morecambe for a while, that we are football guys and then bought into a rugby club. 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. Advertisement Hide Ad 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. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster. Picture: GEOFF BERKELEY. I went to the University of Manchester, studied business, maths and physics. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. 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. 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 sponsors the club and owns the training pitches next to the stadium. "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. 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. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. [8] His first game as a professional manager was a 10 defeat at home to Barnet. "The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. 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 . Jim Bentley's second season began with a 30 win over Exeter City. 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Last updated on 21 December 201821 December 2018.From the section Rugby Union. The club quickly declared the appointment of a caretaker manager, Sammy McIlroy, a long-time friend of Harvey. . Morecambe Football Club has announced that its owners are preparing the club for sale. It wasnt like we were football guys coming into it whereas perhaps Jed was as he has a long history in football. Read full article 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. "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. 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. [citation needed], In the absence of Harvey, Morecambe reached the Conference play-offs. "We understand Sarb Capital have already invested an amount of equity into the club and their intention would be to invest further equity through share issue. Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. 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. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. TYSON FURY has been pipped to buying League One side Morecambe FC - by a 20-year-old businessman. Bill will always be a welcome visitor to Sixways," he added in a statement. [5] On 14 August 2007, Morecambe played their first fixture in the League Cup and recorded a 21 win against near neighbours Preston North End at Deepdale with Jim Bentley and David Artell scoring for Morecambe. 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. 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. 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. The fourteen years from 1960 could justifiably be said[by whom?] Peterborough United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 18 February, 15:00 KO. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. By The Newsroom. The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. Mr Goldring and Mr Whittingham also own the Premiership rugby union club Worcester Warriors, which has been hit by a winding-up petition by the HMRC and has been at the centre of a row over unpaid wages. 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. Morecambe secured a 20 win, with Andy Fleming scoring the first two goals at the stadium. In October, WRFC Players Limited, the company that employed the players and staff, was wound up in court. Morecambe's defence at this time was crucial, conceding just five goals in nine games. I grew up in a small village near Wolverhampton. I started off in litigation law and moved on to doing supercar contracts and working in Monaco and Switzerland. 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. The club contests rivalries with nearby Accrington Stanley and formerly with non-league neighbours Lancaster City, along with other Lancashire clubs. 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.". 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. "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. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the Board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the Club. A medical student from Lancaster University has won a major accolade from the Royal Society of Medicine. 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. Morecambe CC is the oldest sporting club in the town, Founded in 1889, 6 time winners of the Northern PL Clubmark, Chance to Shine. I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.. We came in and said we think we can actually do the same trick that we are doing at Morecambe which is to make it sustainable. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who led a takeover of the Premiership club in October. You might be looking at a football club owner.. 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. [18] Their first game in League One was a 22 draw at Ipswich Town. Read about our approach to external linking. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the Board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the Club. 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. We do not owe Worcester Warriors any monies and the only shared position is that we have owners in common. 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. He is currently awaiting the result of checks by the English Football League (EFL) before he looks to complete his takeover of the Shrimps. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. 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). They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the playoffs, where they lost 72 on aggregate to Dagenham & Redbridge. . A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the club's co-chairman, Graham Howse. 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. . ", Preston girl 'almost killed' as locals fear road problems will eventually take lives. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. twitter. I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. The club then took its place in the Lancashire Combination League for the 192021 season. 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. 200910 was Morecambe's last season at Christie Park. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". Comments have been closed on this article. Alternatively, please email [email protected] - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. READ MORE: Tyson Fury's energy drink sales rise 300% after John Fury labels Prime 'grotesque'. Its formation came around the time of a series of behind-the-scene crises surrounding the ownership of the club in 2016 and 2017. 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 . Morecambe previous match was against Fleetwood Town in League One, the match ended with result 1 - 0 (Fleetwood Town won the match). "We have absolute trust in the current Board of Directors to run the Club, with Bond Group still supporting the Board as majority shareholder. 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! When we decided to get into business together, we actually had no idea what businesses we would go into. Having been beaten in the 2003 and 2006 play-off semi-finals, Sammy McIlroy led the club to promotion into the Football League with victory in the 2007 play-off Final. Tickets are now on sale for our Sky Bet League One home fixture against Ipswich Town on Saturday 8 October, 15:00 KO. The takeover comes in the same week as Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. "Sarbjot is keen to maintain a close relationship with supporters if his application is successful, and build on our community foundations. 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. 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. Port Vale @ Morecambe FC took place on Feb 21 at 02:45 PM. 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. HP10 9TY. The highest earning player in the squad is Liam Shaw earning 4,000 per week. Cambridge United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 24 September in Sky Bet League One. Nicknamed "The Shrimps due to the coastal town's local speciality food, the club have played home games at the Mazuma Stadium since moving from their original home at Christie Park in 2010. 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. 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. 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. We were trying to sort out the mess (at Morecambe) when Warriors was offered to us, Goldring said. Players have voiced their concerns about not being paid and the club were forced to cancel a pre-season friendly in Scotland. Tickets are now on sale for our rearranged Sky Bet League One home clash against Port Vale on Tuesday 21 February, 19:45 KO. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. Jason Whittingham talks to supporters as Colin Goldring watches on. 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. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 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 major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. I played union at school and then league up north.. its owners, Bond Group Investments, had put the club up for sale in September 2022, with directors Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring . Please report any comments that break our rules. Morecambe 2023 - Player Wages Morecambe have a total of 42 players in their home squad. 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. 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. Morecambes current owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group Investments, put the club up for sale in September 2022. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last Summer. They finished their first season in League Two in 11th place with 60 points. However, the club would not confirm, nor deny, whether it is to be sold to Johal. I had quite a fun, diverse career in law that I would say was successful and I did well for my age. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. 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. Caretaker manager for his first six months. A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner. This followed concerns raised by other sources over the financial viability of the drinks entrepreneur's possible buy-out of the League One club. 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. Tyson Fury has previously invested in Morecambe, Sarbjot Johal will become England's youngest football club owner. to be Morecambe's Golden Era. [SST Investing] Morecambe FC's potential new owners appear to run a highly illegal crypto-based investment platform offering 35% weekly ROI. 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. Ive been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club. (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. We have absolute trust in the current board of directors to run the club, with Bond Group still supporting the board as majority shareholder. However, Johal will now become the new owner, having already purchased equity in the club, with his takeover to be finalised once he has passed the EFL's owners and directors test. 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. But Companies House, the government's official companies register, lists Mr Lemos as having resigned as a director on January 11. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. A Gannett Company. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. With only two turnstiles for the travelling fans to enter via there is a big crowd waiting to get through. A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. He previously told talkSPORT: "Im thinking about buying Morecambe Football Club. Bond Group will continue to own and support the board as the majority shareholder until the club is sold. 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. Click here to sign up to receive our new South West business news TheBusinessDesk.com 2008 - 2023.