contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. 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. Everyone thinks that we owned Morecambe for a while, that we are football guys and then bought into a rugby club. The team competes in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. He began work as a construction worker, aged 13, alongside his father. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. (124302954), Morecambe FC edging towards takeover deal with drinks tycoon, Warriors owners put football club up for sale. So, who knows? It wasnt like we were football guys coming into it whereas perhaps Jed was as he has a long history in football. contact the editor here. to be Morecambe's Golden Era. Read full article Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. 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. The board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to co-chairmen. The ground at Morecambe FC is one of the more basic ground in league 1 this season. 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. Work did not commence on the proposed site until spring 2009, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2010.[4]. Birmingham-based Johal is the founder of non-alcoholic drinks brand Vitanic and also chairman of private equity firm Sarb Capital. They lost to Hereford 43 on aggregate, but McIlroy was appointed on a permanent basis in May 2006. The club has been valued at 20m. The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner. It sounds more glamorous than it was as I was away from my wife and I wanted to be back home. [30] The cat was named after Morecambe's old Stadium, Christie Park. "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. In an update on the clubs website he intimated that 20-year-old entrepreneur Sarbjot Johal is in pole position to take control. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 is currently awaiting the result of checks by the English Football League (EFL) before he looks to complete his takeover of the Shrimps. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's [21] Goalkeeping coach Barry Roche served a game as caretaker manager before Adams returned as manager on a deal lasting until June 2023. 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 Morecambe supporters group said they have met with a businessman who wants to buy the club to raise their "concerns". I played union at school and then league up north.. 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. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. [10] In November 2019, Morecambe appointed Derek Adams as manager, signing him to a two-and-a-half year contract. Also during this time, the club also equalled its best appearance in the FA Cup in both 200001 and 200203. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. Morecambe's current owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group . 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. A call to have Worcester placed into administration so a takeover deal can be reached has so far been rejected by the owners. Players have voiced their concerns about not being paid and the club were forced to cancel a pre-season friendly in Scotland. He is the founder of Vitanic Holdings Limited, a non-alcoholic beverage company based in Birmingham. 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. I was the youngest at my firm at the time. Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. Jim Bentley's second season began with a 30 win over Exeter City. I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. [8] His first game as a professional manager was a 10 defeat at home to Barnet. You can use JustWatch to find which streaming services are showing highlights, full replays and interviews for this event. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We complemented each other well and get on very well. 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 . 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. 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. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). 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. Visit ESPN to view the latest Morecambe news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Read full article. 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. Morecambe previous match. There are also all Morecambe scheduled matches that they are going to play in the . We do not owe Worcester Warriors any monies and the only shared position is that we have owners in common. They also finished the 200809 season in 11th, this time with 63 points. Morecambe Football Club is a professional football club in Morecambe, Lancashire, . . [17], In June 2021, the club announced that former Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson would take over as manager for the club's first season in League One. "His help over the last two months has been invaluable and has ensured a smooth handover. Last month the Morecambe FC board said the issues at Worcester Warriors would have "no impact" on the Shrimps. Morecambe's defence at this time was crucial, conceding just five goals in nine games. With only two turnstiles for the travelling fans to enter via there is a big crowd waiting to get through. 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. 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. They finished their first season in League Two in 11th place with 60 points. Morecambe fell to a 1-0 defeat against Fleetwood Town in a closely contested Lancashire derby at Highbury on Saturday afternoon. HP10 9TY. He had been in competition with Fury to buy Morecambe, with the heavyweight world champion boxer offered the chance to buy the club last year. 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. They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the playoffs, where they lost 72 on aggregate to Dagenham & Redbridge. Owner: BOND GROUP INVESTMENTS LTD Board of Directors Co-Chairmen: Mr Graham Howse and Mr Rod Taylor Directors: Mr Mick Horton, Mr Charlie Appleyard and Mr James Wakefield. 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. You might be looking at a football club owner.. "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. Top 5 live events. Morecambe also defeated a few league clubs in the FA Cup, including Cambridge United in 200001 and Chesterfield in 200203. However, inconsistent performances once again resulted in them slipping into mid-table. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. 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. [3], On 17 July 2007, Morecambe announced plans to move to a new stadium in time for the start of the 200910 season. Peterborough United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 18 February, 15:00 KO. How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people together, Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. "We would like to thank Bill for his contribution since he first joined the Board six years ago," said Whittingham. ", Related Story:Morecambe FC co-owners' rugby club woes will have "no impact" on Shrimps - Beyond Radio. On 9 May 2011, Morecambe manager Sammy McIlroy left the club by mutual consent after five years at the helm. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. "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. However, this didn't last, as a poor end to the season led to Morecambe finishing 15th in League Two, still an improvement on the previous season. Therefore I believe that it is the right time for me to step down as chairman.". Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Starting in the early 1990s, Morecambe have been engaged in a bitter rivalry with Lancashire neighbours Accrington Stanley. 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. 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. SEE BOTTOM OF STORY TO FIND OUT DUO'S BACKGROUNDS. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. 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The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. 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. Warriors have been in the headlines recently over a winding up petition was filed by HMRC over an unpaid tax bill. 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. [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. However, the club would not confirm, nor deny, whether it is to be sold to Johal. Copyright 2023 Proper Community Media Lancaster Ltd T/A Beyond Radio & Aiir. Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. 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. They stole from those that trusted them the most. We were trying to sort out the mess (at Morecambe) when Warriors was offered to us, Goldring said. Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham jointly run Warriors and the League Two outfit with the same goal of making the two clubs sustainable. Bill will always be a welcome visitor to Sixways," he added in a statement. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who led a takeover of the Premiership club in October. 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. 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. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the club, injecting more than useful income into us., He added: I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.. The Rugby Football Union suspended the club from all rugby competition. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. it was not until 7 May 1920 that Morecambe FC was formed after a meeting at the local West View Hotel. Mr Johal has already bought equity in the club, which has been up for sale since autumn 2022. [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. In a statement on August 22, they said:"Our finances are independent, as are our budgets. 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. 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. 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. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please 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. 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. The main away end stand does not have any seat neither does the home end or the north stand in the ground. The WBC heavyweight champion - who lives in Morecambe Bay - revealed his eagernes I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.. World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has dealt a knockout blow on shocked litter louts in Morecambe. The EFL and Sarb Capital are yet to make any comment. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. 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. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the club's co-chairman, Graham Howse. A medical student from Lancaster University has won a major accolade from the Royal Society of Medicine. 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. 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 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. Whilst success was only just around the corner, the foundations for the future were being built. 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. 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. While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". 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. The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? Sarbjot Johal. The teams total wage bill is: 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. I then went to London in 1996 and got into a retail career. 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Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. He previously told talkSPORT: "Im thinking about buying Morecambe Football Club. 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 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. 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. 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. 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 FC is actively seeking a new HR Manager to lead, manage, develop and improve both our day-to-day and long-term people agenda. 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. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. The following month, the Government placed WRFC Trading Limited, the company that owned the rugby club, in administration. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. In fact, only Woking had a longer unbroken membership of the league at this time. [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. "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. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. I had quite a fun, diverse career in law that I would say was successful and I did well for my age. We have absolute trust in the current Board of Directors to run the Club, with Bond Group still supporting the Board as majority shareholder.