"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. twitter. 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. [24], Table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[25], The Shrimps mascot is Christie the cat. 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. [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. 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. 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. Morecambe play in the Sky Bet League One, the fourth division of mens professional football in England and the lowest football league division. I had quite a fun, diverse career in law that I would say was successful and I did well for my age. 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. But Companies House, the government's official companies register, lists Mr Lemos as having resigned as a director on January 11. 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. It's a decision that is likely to raise eyebrows across the divisions, with Johal set to become the youngest football club owner in the country in the process. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? 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. Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring took over the League . 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. Players have voiced their concerns about not being paid and the club were forced to cancel a pre-season friendly in Scotland. I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.. Christie is now a regular at The Globe Arena, having reappeared after being stolen following the last game at Christie Park. In fact, only Woking had a longer unbroken membership of the league at this time. Tickets are now on sale for our rearranged Sky Bet League One home clash against Port Vale on Tuesday 21 February, 19:45 KO. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally. 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 highest earning player in the squad is Liam Shaw earning 4,000 per week. 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. It sounds more glamorous than it was as I was away from my wife and I wanted to be back home. contact the editor here. Read about our approach to external linking. I am from Surrey originally and grew up on the Isle of Wight as my family moved down there. I went to the University of Manchester, studied business, maths and physics. On both occasions the club faced Ipswich Town, losing 30 and 40 respectively. They add they will only settle for the right buyer "with the right ambition for the future of the Club.". 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. World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has dealt a knockout blow on shocked litter louts in Morecambe. 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. "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. I was the youngest at my firm at the time. Sponsors @InvestecWin 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. Morecambes current owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group Investments, put the club up for sale in September 2022. 6 February 2023. 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. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. 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. 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 had been in competition with Fury to buy Morecambe, with the heavyweight world champion boxer offered the chance to buy the club last year. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please In October, WRFC Players Limited, the company that employed the players and staff, was wound up in court. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the club's co-chairman, Graham Howse. 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. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. They were then appointed onto Warriors board in October before being confirmed as co-owners when Jed McCrory departed in June. Ticket News. 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. A few years later after the purchase of the ground by the then-President, J.B. Christie, the ground's name was changed to Christie Park in his honour. 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. Runners-up spot was claimed on one occasion and the play-offs places were narrowly missed twice. We have absolute trust in the current Board of Directors to run the Club, with Bond Group still supporting the Board as majority shareholder. 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. 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. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. But the latest update indicates that drinks tycoon Johal is likely to emerge as the new owner. HP10 9TY. Speaking to talkSPORT in October 2022, Fury - who owns all of the training facilities at the League One club - revealed that he had been offered the chance to buy the club: "Ive been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club. The 202021 season proved to be a banner year. 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 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. Last updated on 21 December 201821 December 2018.From the section Rugby Union. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. Whilst success was only just around the corner, the foundations for the future were being built. Comments have been closed on this article. Lima Major: Bracket - Lower Bracket; MLB Spring Training: Boston . Also during this time, the club also equalled its best appearance in the FA Cup in both 200001 and 200203. Morecambe also defeated a few league clubs in the FA Cup, including Cambridge United in 200001 and Chesterfield in 200203. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. 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. Cambridge United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 24 September in Sky Bet League One. Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last. 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. 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. Morecambe Football Club has announced that its owners are preparing the club for sale. 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. 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Morecambe FC @MorecambeFC. They finished their first season in League Two in 11th place with 60 points. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the Board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the Club. You can use JustWatch to find which streaming services are showing highlights, full replays and interviews for this event. WORCESTER Warriors co-owners revealed they expressed their interest in purchasing the Gallagher Premiership club prior to taking over Morecambe. Read full article A Morecambe supporters group said they have met with a businessman who wants to buy the club to raise their "concerns". 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. to be Morecambe's Golden Era. 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. 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. We were introduced to the Warriors deal and we saw parallel opportunities. [SST Investing] Morecambe FC's potential new owners appear to run a highly illegal crypto-based investment platform offering 35% weekly ROI. While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". The Shrimps then went on a run of four wins in all competitions, including a 20 victory over Barnsley in the League Cup. I moved up to London about the age of 19 and did my law degree in Hertfordshire at 21. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. 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. 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. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who led a takeover of the Premiership club in October. Basically, throw it at them and keep them going up. "I agreed to stay on while the acquisition has taken place," said Bolsover. "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. Jason Whittingham talks to supporters as Colin Goldring watches on. I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. [citation needed]. Me and Jason dont have that history. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. 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. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. 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.