"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. The EFL and Sarb Capital are yet to make any comment. SEE BOTTOM OF STORY TO FIND OUT DUO'S BACKGROUNDS. 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). A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. 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. I started off in litigation law and moved on to doing supercar contracts and working in Monaco and Switzerland. On 9 May 2011, Morecambe manager Sammy McIlroy left the club by mutual consent after five years at the helm. The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. Morecambe FC announce club is being prepared for sale 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Warriors have been in the headlines recently over a winding up petition was filed by HMRC over an unpaid tax bill. 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 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. He said you guys have done a good job at Morecambe so have a look at Worcester Warriors? But we confirmed we wanted to buy Warriors before we even bought Morecambe. Me and Jason dont have that history. Morecambe FC - Port Vale: Live Stream & on TV today Morecambe's defence at this time was crucial, conceding just five goals in nine games. Tickets are now on sale for our Sky Bet League One home fixture against Ipswich Town on Saturday 8 October, 15:00 KO. "I now feel that the club is in a good place and I shall let the new team get on with it. Morecambe's would-be owner claims he will submit EFL application to 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. Morecambes current owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group Investments, put the club up for sale in September 2022. [21] Goalkeeping coach Barry Roche served a game as caretaker manager before Adams returned as manager on a deal lasting until June 2023. PHOTO CREDIT: Handout - Entrepreneur India. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. There are also all Morecambe scheduled matches that they are going to play in the . The following month, the Government placed WRFC Trading Limited, the company that owned the rugby club, in administration. Read full article 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. Picture: GEOFF BERKELEY. Port Vale @ Morecambe FC took place on Feb 21 at 02:45 PM. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. Copyright 2023 Proper Community Media Lancaster Ltd T/A Beyond Radio & Aiir. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. 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. New river terminal announced as part of regions burgeoning Games developer and publisher adds to its stable with latest City round-up: HSS Hire; Victorian Plumbing; Eddisons; Immotion Group, Liverpool City Council unveils its new chief executive. "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. 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 (124302954), Morecambe FC edging towards takeover deal with drinks tycoon, Warriors owners put football club up for sale. They stole from those that trusted them the most. 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. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. 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. Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. Morecambe Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Dale Pryde-MacDonald as our new Head of Media & Communications. The club contests rivalries with nearby Accrington Stanley and formerly with non-league neighbours Lancaster City, along with other Lancashire clubs. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The next 12 years were as barren as any previous period in the club's history. 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. 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. We have absolute trust in the current Board of Directors to run the Club, with Bond Group still supporting the Board as majority shareholder. All information about Morecambe FC (League One) current squad with market values transfers rumours player stats fixtures news HP10 9TY. 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. 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. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. 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. 14th Dec 2018, 6:17pm - 2 min read. With only two turnstiles for the travelling fans to enter via there is a big crowd waiting to get through. . In October, WRFC Players Limited, the company that employed the players and staff, was wound up in court. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. 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. Comments have been closed on this article. The takeover comes in the same week as Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. Morecambe News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More - ESPN Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "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. The WBC heavyweight champion - who lives in Morecambe Bay - revealed his eagernes Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. The 202021 season proved to be a banner year. 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, who lives in the town, said he had been offered the chance to buy the club in October. Jim Bentley's second season began with a 30 win over Exeter City. During the 201617 season, Bentley received a two-match touchline ban and was fined 1,000, though Morecambe fans paid the fine.[9]. 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. Morecambe FC edging towards takeover deal with drinks tycoon Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. "We were trying to sort out the mess (at .

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