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. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. By The Newsroom. Morecambe fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Last month the Morecambe FC board said the issues at Worcester Warriors would have "no impact" on the Shrimps. 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. 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. 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. 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. Visit ESPN to view the latest Morecambe news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the playoffs, where they lost 72 on aggregate to Dagenham & Redbridge. 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. Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. [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. Morecambe's would-be owner claims he will submit EFL application to 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. 2 September 2022 Morecambe Morecambe have reached League One under Bond Group's ownership, the highest level in their history Morecambe owner Bond Group Investments has put the League One. A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. Two years later he developed Vitanic Grape Cocktail 0.0% Alc. 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. 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. They came in, steadied the ship and helped the club to progress from afar so . Morecambe FC on Twitter: "Morecambe Football Club can confirm that the [8] His first game as a professional manager was a 10 defeat at home to Barnet. (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. . Jim Bentley's second season began with a 30 win over Exeter City. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. [SST Investing] Morecambe FC's potential new owners appear to run a highly illegal crypto-based investment platform offering 35% weekly ROI. Morecambe CC is the oldest sporting club in the town, Founded in 1889, 6 time winners of the Northern PL Clubmark, Chance to Shine. Morecambe FC quiet on potential new owner - putting to bed claims that 14th Dec 2018, 6:17pm - 2 min read. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. I went to the University of Manchester, studied business, maths and physics. I was the youngest at my firm at the time. They were then appointed onto Warriors board in October before being confirmed as co-owners when Jed McCrory departed in June. Morecambe's other local rivals include Barrow, Lancaster City, Fleetwood Town, Kendal Town and Southport. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. So, who knows? In fact, only Woking had a longer unbroken membership of the league at this time. 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. Bill will always be a welcome visitor to Sixways," he added in a statement. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. 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. Who's Who - Morecambe 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. 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! We were introduced to the Warriors deal and we saw parallel opportunities. Starting in the early 1990s, Morecambe have been engaged in a bitter rivalry with Lancashire neighbours Accrington Stanley. But we confirmed we wanted to buy Warriors before we even bought Morecambe. That was the whole point. Club Statement - News - Morecambe Warriors have been in the headlines recently over a winding up petition was filed by HMRC over an unpaid tax bill. Morecambe secured a 20 win, with Andy Fleming scoring the first two goals at the stadium. [24], Table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[25], The Shrimps mascot is Christie the cat. Tickets are now on sale for our Sky Bet League One home fixture against Ipswich Town on Saturday 8 October, 15:00 KO. Sarbjot Johal. NewsNow: Morecambe FC News, Transfer News & Rumours They literally don't care about their members and will happily . Morecambe FC - Port Vale: Live Stream & on TV today Mr Johal has been a guest of the club at a number of the Shrimps' home games recently. You might be looking at a football club owner.. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. There are also all Morecambe scheduled matches that they are going to play in the . 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. World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has dealt a knockout blow on shocked litter louts in Morecambe. While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". 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. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "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. TYSON FURY has been pipped to buying League One side Morecambe FC - by a 20-year-old businessman. [10] In November 2019, Morecambe appointed Derek Adams as manager, signing him to a two-and-a-half year contract. Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. We were trying to sort out the mess (at Morecambe) when Warriors was offered to us, Goldring said. "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. 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 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 Shrimps Trust was officially set up in 2017 as a voice for Morecambe supporters. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. Champions (5): 192425, 196162, 196263, 196667, Winners (11): 192526, 192627, 196162, 196263, 196869, 198586, 19867, 199394, 199596, 199899, 200304, Winners (5): 192627, 194546, 196465, 196667, 196768, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 10:11. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Work did not commence on the proposed site until spring 2009, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2010.[4]. 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. 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. "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. Bond Group Investments Ltd will continue their support of the Board and the Club as the majority shareholder . The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. We complemented each other well and get on very well. 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. They add they will only settle for the right buyer "with the right ambition for the future of the Club.". Thats where I met Jason and we struck a chord very quickly. Port Vale @ Morecambe FC took place on Feb 21 at 02:45 PM. Last updated on 21 December 201821 December 2018.From the section Rugby Union. 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. 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. 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. Please report any comments that break our rules. Bentley left the club in October 2019 to take the manager's role at AFC Fylde, having spent 16 months as the longest serving manager in the top four tiers of English football. 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. 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. Morecambe played their first game in the Football League against Barnet at Christie Park in August 2007, in which they played out a 00 draw to secure their first ever Football League 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. 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. Football in the town dates back to the turn of the 20th century; however, it was not until 7 May 1920 that Morecambe FC was formed after a meeting at the local West View Hotel. Cambridge United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 24 September in Sky Bet League One. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. MorecambeCC (@MorecambeCC) / Twitter 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. Morecambe also defeated a few league clubs in the FA Cup, including Cambridge United in 200001 and Chesterfield in 200203. England - Morecambe FC - Results, fixtures, squad - Soccerway Friday, September 2nd, 2022 2:22pm Morecambe Football Club has announced that its owners are preparing the club for sale. ", Preston girl 'almost killed' as locals fear road problems will eventually take lives. 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. I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.". 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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Morecambe Football Club is a professional football club in Morecambe, Lancashire, England. "Sarbjot was keen to impress upon us that the financial position and performance of the trading entities within the Sarb Capital group are vastly changed from the financial statements currently on public record at Companies House. The club contests rivalries with nearby Accrington Stanley and formerly with non-league neighbours Lancaster City, along with other Lancashire clubs. [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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The club has been valued at 20m. Read full article Let us know in the comments section below. contact the editor here. Morecambe FC edging towards takeover deal with drinks tycoon In an update on the clubs website he intimated that 20-year-old entrepreneur Sarbjot Johal is in pole position to take control. 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. Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring took over the League . The businessmen completed a takeover of Morecambe in May last year after paying off their debts. 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. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. 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. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. (124302954), Morecambe FC edging towards takeover deal with drinks tycoon, Warriors owners put football club up for sale. The Shrimps then went on a run of four wins in all competitions, including a 20 victory over Barnsley in the League Cup. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "His help over the last two months has been invaluable and has ensured a smooth handover. Morecambe FC owners in "no rush to sell" club | Worcester News You can also find out if there are options to watch Morecambe FC online for free. Morecambe put up for sale by owner Bond Group Investments Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). 20-year-old business tycoon at centre of new Morecambe FC buyout rumour Basically, throw it at them and keep them going up. So I was thinking I invest X amount of millions in them. "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. "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. 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. Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last Summer. We came into Warriors which was in September 28, 2018, and the rest is history.. "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. Advertisement Hide Ad 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. 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. Theyre in League One at the moment. 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).
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