Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. However, Morecambe lost 5 goals to 0. 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. They lost to Hereford 43 on aggregate, but McIlroy was appointed on a permanent basis in May 2006. [citation needed], In the absence of Harvey, Morecambe reached the Conference play-offs. its owners, Bond Group Investments, had put the club up for sale in September 2022, with directors Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring . 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Morecambes current owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group Investments, put the club up for sale in September 2022. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. A medical student from Lancaster University has won a major accolade from the Royal Society of Medicine. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. They finished in the top ten of League Two twice, reaching the play-off semi-finals after fourth-place finishes in 200910 and 202021; in the latter season they reached the 2021 League Two play-off Final and achieved a first promotion to League One. On both occasions the club faced Ipswich Town, losing 30 and 40 respectively. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. I played union at school and then league up north.. They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the playoffs, where they lost 72 on aggregate to Dagenham & Redbridge. The club then took its place in the Lancashire Combination League for the 192021 season. Morecambe fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. Peterborough United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 18 February, 15:00 KO. 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. Sponsors @InvestecWin He said you guys have done a good job at Morecambe so have a look at Worcester Warriors? We did that in 18 months. The club contests rivalries with nearby Accrington Stanley and formerly with non-league neighbours Lancaster City, along with other Lancashire clubs. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. [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. Please report any comments that break our rules. 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. Morecambe's other local rivals include Barrow, Lancaster City, Fleetwood Town, Kendal Town and Southport. 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. . Click here to sign up to receive our new South West business news TheBusinessDesk.com 2008 - 2023. "We were trying to sort out the mess (at . 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 club's future in the EFL uncertain. Morecambe's owner Bond Group Investments put the League One club up for sale, with Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring stepping down from the board. ", Related Story:Morecambe FC co-owners' rugby club woes will have "no impact" on Shrimps - Beyond Radio. 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. 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 This followed concerns raised by other sources over the financial viability of the drinks entrepreneur's possible buy-out of the League One club. Morecambe Football Club has announced that its owners are preparing the club for sale. 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. 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. Cambridge United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 24 September in Sky Bet League One. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Top 5 live events. "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. 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. So I was thinking I invest X amount of millions in them. 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. Theyre in League One at the moment. 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. 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. The takeover comes in the same week as Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. A spokesperson for the Bond Group said they now "look back with pride at what the Club" under their stewardship - highlighting the club's spot in spot in League One as a particular success. A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. 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. We were trying to sort out the mess (at Morecambe) when Warriors was offered to us, Goldring said. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. 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. You can use JustWatch to find which streaming services are showing highlights, full replays and interviews for this event. [7] McIlroy, who took over as manager from Jim Harvey, had left the club alongside assistant Mark Lillis. Attendances fell from a creditable 2,000 plus to a miserable 200 minus, with a visible decline in the club fortunes during that period. Copyright 2023 Proper Community Media Lancaster Ltd T/A Beyond Radio & Aiir. 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. Picture: GEOFF BERKELEY. Morecambe fell to a 1-0 defeat against Fleetwood Town in a closely contested Lancashire derby at Highbury on Saturday afternoon. 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 It is alleged that as per Companies House documents, Vitantic's latest accounts have just 74,882 worth of capital, with Lovely Drink's showing just 80,925 worth of shareholder's funds. However, the club would not confirm, nor deny, whether it is to be sold to Johal. However, speaking in front of more than 300 fans at a welcome evening at Sixways, Goldring, 35, recalled how he and Whittingham came to buy Warriors. A call to have Worcester placed into administration so a takeover deal can be reached has so far been rejected by the owners. Morecambe CC is the oldest sporting club in the town, Founded in 1889, 6 time winners of the Northern PL Clubmark, Chance to Shine. He began work as a construction worker, aged 13, alongside his father. 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 . to be Morecambe's Golden Era. Birmingham-based Johal is the founder of non-alcoholic drinks brand Vitanic and also chairman of private equity firm Sarb Capital. "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. 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. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the Board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the Club. 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. Me and Jason dont have that history. 200910 was Morecambe's last season at Christie Park. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. 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. Worcester Warriors chairman Bill Bolsover has stepped down after the owners of Morecambe joined the board. Advertisement Hide Ad I have always been someone that would try to break the mould and push myself. 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. 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. We came into Warriors which was in September 28, 2018, and the rest is history.. Now they've faced justice. . Mr Johal has already bought equity in the club, which has been up for sale since autumn 2022. "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. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham jointly run Warriors and the League Two outfit with the same goal of making the two clubs sustainable. [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. Warriors have been in the headlines recently over a winding up petition was filed by HMRC over an unpaid tax bill. 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). Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last Summer. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to The seated area is in the south stand. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Let us know in the comments section below. Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. 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. Friday, September 2nd, 2022 2:22pm 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. HP10 9TY. 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. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. They literally don't care about their members and will happily . They were then appointed onto Warriors board in October before being confirmed as co-owners when Jed McCrory departed in June. SEE BOTTOM OF STORY TO FIND OUT DUO'S BACKGROUNDS. 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. The teams total wage bill is: Relying on them to look after your club is sadly not an option. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. All information about Morecambe FC (League One) current squad with market values transfers rumours player stats fixtures news You might be looking at a football club owner.. 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. Tyson Fury has previously invested in Morecambe, Sarbjot Johal will become England's youngest football club owner. Representatives of the supporters' trust also met with Saidi Kawooya, also from Mr Johal's investment company Sarb Capital, and current Shrimps owner Jason Whittingham. Work did not commence on the proposed site until spring 2009, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2010.[4]. Thats where I met Jason and we struck a chord very quickly. This earned Morecambe a Lancashire Derby in the second round against another Championship side, Burnley, where they lost 31. Read about our approach to external linking. The highest earning player in the squad is Liam Shaw earning 4,000 per week. It sounds more glamorous than it was as I was away from my wife and I wanted to be back home. Visit ESPN to view the latest Morecambe news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Morecambe currently find themselves one point from safety down in 21st in League One after losing 5-0 away to Derby County on Saturday. "Sarbjot is keen to maintain a close relationship with supporters if his application is successful, and build on our community foundations. TYSON FURY has been pipped to buying League One side Morecambe FC - by a 20-year-old businessman. 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 . 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. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. I am from Surrey originally and grew up on the Isle of Wight as my family moved down there. A Morecambe supporters group said they have met with a businessman who wants to buy the club to raise their "concerns". 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. Mr Howse wrote on the club 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. Everyone thinks that we owned Morecambe for a while, that we are football guys and then bought into a rugby club. They finished their first season in League Two in 11th place with 60 points. 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. We are businessmen who were offered Morecambe first. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. 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. I worked in a head office doing corporate retail, mainly working with the planning of clothing ranges and accessories. 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. (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. I went to the University of Manchester, studied business, maths and physics. 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