This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Now we have got several so it was a match made in heaven! Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. We were trying to sort out the mess (at Morecambe) when Warriors was offered to us, Goldring said. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. Its formation came around the time of a series of behind-the-scene crises surrounding the ownership of the club in 2016 and 2017. 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. Jason Whittingham talks to supporters as Colin Goldring watches on. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The club contests rivalries with nearby Accrington Stanley and formerly with non-league neighbours Lancaster City, along with other Lancashire clubs. Morecambe secured a 20 win, with Andy Fleming scoring the first two goals at the stadium. it was not until 7 May 1920 that Morecambe FC was formed after a meeting at the local West View Hotel. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. During the 201617 season, Bentley received a two-match touchline ban and was fined 1,000, though Morecambe fans paid the fine.[9]. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. Morecambe FC - Football Club Forums 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. The businessmen completed a takeover of Morecambe in May last year after paying off their debts. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. The Shrimps Trust was officially set up in 2017 as a voice for Morecambe supporters. 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. 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. In October, WRFC Players Limited, the company that employed the players and staff, was wound up in court. Advertisement Hide Ad "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. Read full article. Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. Starting in the early 1990s, Morecambe have been engaged in a bitter rivalry with Lancashire neighbours Accrington Stanley. PHOTO CREDIT: Handout - Entrepreneur India. 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). Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. Mr Johal has been a guest of the club at a number of the Shrimps' home games recently. Morecambe FC - Club profile | Transfermarkt He is the founder of Vitanic Holdings Limited, a non-alcoholic beverage company based in Birmingham. The decision was announced by Shrimps co-chairman Graham Howse in a statement posted to the club's official 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. ", Related Story:Morecambe FC co-owners' rugby club woes will have "no impact" on Shrimps - Beyond Radio. 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Now they've faced justice. Morecambe FC quiet on potential new owner - putting to bed claims that Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. We were introduced to the Warriors deal and we saw parallel opportunities. 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. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. "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. 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. This earned Morecambe a Lancashire Derby in the second round against another Championship side, Burnley, where they lost 31. Bond Group will continue to own and support the board as the majority shareholder until the club is sold. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. Birmingham-based Johal is the founder of non-alcoholic drinks brand Vitanic and also chairman of private equity firm Sarb Capital. It sounds more glamorous than it was as I was away from my wife and I wanted to be back home. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. In a statement on August 22, they said:"Our finances are independent, as are our budgets. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. Jim Bentley's second season began with a 30 win over Exeter City. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It is understood that Fury went ahead and engaged in talks with the club's directors with a view to buying his local club, however, he opted against doing so, with Johal - who already had an equity stake in the club - seizing the opportunity instead. Morecambe FC owners have seen changes for the better A member of the public came into the Globe and offered to sell Christie to the club, but a nice policeman explained to the member of the public that he would be going home empty handed, having been congratulated for his community spirit. World heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury, who lives in the town, said he had been offered the chance to buy the club in October. "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. Something went wrong, please try again later. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's 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 man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster. The teams total wage bill is: Latest Ticket News - Morecambe On 9 May 2011, Morecambe manager Sammy McIlroy left the club by mutual consent after five years at the helm. You can also find out if there are options to watch Morecambe FC online for free. "I agreed to stay on while the acquisition has taken place," said Bolsover. 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. 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. 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. [citation needed], In the absence of Harvey, Morecambe reached the Conference play-offs. Visit ESPN to view the latest Morecambe news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring took over the League . We complemented each other well and get on very well. We came into Warriors which was in September 28, 2018, and the rest is history.. Morecambe's current owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group . Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. 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. It wasnt like we were football guys coming into it whereas perhaps Jed was as he has a long history in football. Caretaker manager for his first six months. On both occasions the club faced Ipswich Town, losing 30 and 40 respectively. 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. "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. The team competes in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. its owners, Bond Group Investments, had put the club up for sale in September 2022, with directors Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring . 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. 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. Morecambe 2023 - Player Wages Morecambe have a total of 42 players in their home squad. Club Statement - News - Morecambe . 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. So, who knows? However, inconsistent performances once again resulted in them slipping into mid-table. 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. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. 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. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. "We were trying to sort out the mess (at . While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. We do not owe Worcester Warriors any monies and the only shared position is that we have owners in common. 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. Morecambe FC edging towards takeover deal with drinks tycoon In November 2005, Jim Harvey suffered a heart attack during a league game at Christie Park against Cambridge United. The Rugby Football Union suspended the club from all rugby competition. to be Morecambe's Golden Era. 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. 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. Financier Whittingham and lawyer Goldring took over the Lancashire-based League Two side in June. Morecambe FC fans meet with potential new owner to "raise concerns". [8] His first game as a professional manager was a 10 defeat at home to Barnet. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). After his first nine games in charge, Morecambe sat top of the league after winning six, drawing two and losing just once. "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. Live & upcoming events League One (Match day 35) Mar 04 07:30 AM The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. So I was thinking I invest X amount of millions in them. Morecambe fell to a 1-0 defeat against Fleetwood Town in a closely contested Lancashire derby at Highbury on Saturday afternoon. He established his first company in construction, aged 15. 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 WBC heavyweight champion - who lives in Morecambe Bay - revealed his eagernes 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. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. "The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. 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. Friday, September 2nd, 2022 2:22pm Morecambe Football Club has announced that its owners are preparing the club for sale. Seven months after taking control of Morecambe FC and the club's owners believe there has been considerable change for the better. ", Preston girl 'almost killed' as locals fear road problems will eventually take lives. The following month, the Government placed WRFC Trading Limited, the company that owned the rugby club, in administration. The 202021 season proved to be a banner year. 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. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. 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. Work did not commence on the proposed site until spring 2009, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2010.[4]. The Shrimps host Port Vale at the Mazuma Stadium on Tuesday 21 February, 19:45 KO. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. Two years later he developed Vitanic Grape Cocktail 0.0% Alc. 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. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. Bond Group Investments Ltd - the club's current owners - will continue their support of the club until a suitable buyer is found. Morecambe's would-be owner claims he will submit EFL application to Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who led a takeover of the Premiership club in October. [18] Their first game in League One was a 22 draw at Ipswich Town. Morecambe also defeated a few league clubs in the FA Cup, including Cambridge United in 200001 and Chesterfield in 200203. 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. Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment. I was the youngest at my firm at the time. TYSON FURY has been pipped to buying League One side Morecambe FC - by a 20-year-old businessman. 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. 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. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. [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. Advertisement Hide Ad [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. Morecambe News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More - ESPN Morecambe is valued in the region of 20million, but it is unclear what price Johal has agreed to pay. 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. 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. "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. All information about Morecambe FC (League One) current squad with market values transfers rumours player stats fixtures news 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.