"I now feel that the club is in a good place and I shall let the new team get on with it. 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. 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. Its formation came around the time of a series of behind-the-scene crises surrounding the ownership of the club in 2016 and 2017. 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. [5] On 14 August 2007, Morecambe played their first fixture in the League Cup and recorded a 21 win against near neighbours Preston North End at Deepdale with Jim Bentley and David Artell scoring for Morecambe. Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. "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. The seated area is in the south stand. Financier Whittingham and lawyer Goldring took over the Lancashire-based League Two side in June. By The Newsroom. Morecambe CC is the oldest sporting club in the town, Founded in 1889, 6 time winners of the Northern PL Clubmark, Chance to Shine. 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. ", Preston girl 'almost killed' as locals fear road problems will eventually take lives. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Cambridge United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 24 September in Sky Bet League One. The main away end stand does not have any seat neither does the home end or the north stand in the ground. 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. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. contact the editor here. 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 . But the latest update indicates that drinks tycoon Johal is likely to emerge as the new owner. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. We do not owe Worcester Warriors any monies and the only shared position is that we have owners in common. A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. MORECAMBE FOOTBALL CLUB badge - Link to home. Warriors have been in the headlines recently over a winding up petition was filed by HMRC over an unpaid tax bill. 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. Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. He is the founder of Vitanic Holdings Limited, a non-alcoholic beverage company based in Birmingham. "Sarbjot told us of his ambitions for the club, subject to approval from the EFL, which are aspiring and would involve significant investment both on the pitch and off it. 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. 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 medical student from Lancaster University has won a major accolade from the Royal Society of Medicine. Although success on the field was hard to come by, with the club languishing near the bottom of the table, at the end of the first season the club moved grounds to Roseberry Park. 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. We were trying to sort out the mess (at Morecambe) when Warriors was offered to us, Goldring said. Players have voiced their concerns about not being paid and the club were forced to cancel a pre-season friendly in Scotland. 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. Whilst success was only just around the corner, the foundations for the future were being built. [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. We have absolute trust in the current board of directors to run the club, with Bond Group still supporting the board as majority shareholder. The board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to co-chairmen. Port Vale @ Morecambe FC took place on Feb 21 at 02:45 PM. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. I played union at school and then league up north.. We are not. I have always been someone that would try to break the mould and push myself. The fourteen years from 1960 could justifiably be said[by whom?] Christie bequeathed the ground to the club in 1927 and also helped incorporate the club into a Limited Company with a then share capital of 1,000. 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. 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. It sounds more glamorous than it was as I was away from my wife and I wanted to be back home. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Rod Taylor & Graham Howse announced as Co-Chairmen", "Morecambe supporters pay manager Jim Bentley's 1,000 FA fine", "Paul Tisdale leaves Exeter City after 12 years in charge of Devon club", "DEREK ADAMS NAMED AS NEW SHRIMPS MANAGER", "Stephen Robinson Announced as New Shrimps Boss", "Morecambe boss Derek Adams 'worried' about the future of the club amid possible sale", "Mazuma announced as front of shirt sponsor", "Morecambe | You can now follow Christie the Cat on Facebook", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Morecambe_F.C.&oldid=1142433728, Bond Group Investments Limited (80% maj. shareholder), Joint caretaker player managers (two matches). [7] McIlroy, who took over as manager from Jim Harvey, had left the club alongside assistant Mark Lillis. After his first nine games in charge, Morecambe sat top of the league after winning six, drawing two and losing just once. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. its owners, Bond Group Investments, had put the club up for sale in September 2022, with directors Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring . This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's The club was founded in 1920 and entered into the Lancashire Combination, where they would remain for the next 48 years, winning the league title on five occasions: 192425, 196162, 196263, 196667 and 196768. Therefore I believe that it is the right time for me to step down as chairman.". Morecambe previous match. The Rugby Football Union suspended the club from all rugby competition. 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 (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. During the 201617 season, Bentley received a two-match touchline ban and was fined 1,000, though Morecambe fans paid the fine.[9]. However, Morecambe lost 5 goals to 0. 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. Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. 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. "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. Current owners say they are no rush to sell and will only settle for the right buyer "with the right ambition", Don't miss out - sign up for our free daily newsletter today, The owners of Morecambe FC have confirmed the club is being prepared for sale. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. Copyright 2023 Proper Community Media Lancaster Ltd T/A Beyond Radio & Aiir. Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last. 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. 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. Jim Bentley's second season began with a 30 win over Exeter City. 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. Tickets are now on sale for our Sky Bet League One home fixture against Ipswich Town on Saturday 8 October, 15:00 KO. I grew up in a small village near Wolverhampton. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). The pair have owned Morecambe since May 2018 and also took control of Worcester Warriors in the West Midlands in the following year. "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. Sarbjot Johal. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally selected as the new owner of the League One club, subject to approval from the Football League. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the club. I came back to the UK, started my own high-end lending business which was based in Mayfair and that was the business that brought Colin and I together.. Theyre in League One at the moment. The club has been valued at 20m. HP10 9TY. Editors' Code of Practice. 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. 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. 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. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. Earlier this week, administrators Begbies Traynor announced that Jim OToole and James Sandfords Atlas consortium had been appointed as Worcester Warriors new owners. 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. 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. 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. "Sarbjot was keen to impress upon us that the financial position and performance of the trading entities within the Sarb Capital group are vastly changed from the financial statements currently on public record at Companies House. 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. 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. In October, WRFC Players Limited, the company that employed the players and staff, was wound up in court. Runners-up spot was claimed on one occasion and the play-offs places were narrowly missed twice. 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. While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. 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. Also during this time, the club also equalled its best appearance in the FA Cup in both 200001 and 200203. Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring took over the League . 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. "We were trying to sort out the mess (at . Worcester Warriors chairman Bill Bolsover has stepped down after the owners of Morecambe joined the board. 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However, the club would not confirm, nor deny, whether it is to be sold to Johal. Ticket News. "Sarbjot is keen to maintain a close relationship with supporters if his application is successful, and build on our community foundations. Peterborough United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 18 February, 15:00 KO. I worked in a head office doing corporate retail, mainly working with the planning of clothing ranges and accessories. "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 club contests rivalries with nearby Accrington Stanley and formerly with non-league neighbours Lancaster City, along with other Lancashire clubs. 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. The next 12 years were as barren as any previous period in the club's history. Among other events, the season saw the club face two Premier League sides in various cup competitions, falling to Newcastle United[12] in the third round of the EFL Cup and to Chelsea in the third round of the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge;[13] the latter equaled their furthest run in the FA Cup since the early 2000s. The teams total wage bill is: The EFLs owner vetting process is absolutely non existent. 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. 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. A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner. 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. . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He said you guys have done a good job at Morecambe so have a look at Worcester Warriors? We have absolute trust in the current Board of Directors to run the Club, with Bond Group still supporting the Board as majority shareholder. The ground at Morecambe FC is one of the more basic ground in league 1 this season. 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. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Morecambe's other local rivals include Barrow, Lancaster City, Fleetwood Town, Kendal Town and Southport. They literally don't care about their members and will happily . 200910 was Morecambe's last season at Christie Park. 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Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. 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. The Shrimps Trust was officially set up in 2017 as a voice for Morecambe supporters. 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. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. 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. The highest earning player in the squad is Liam Shaw earning 4,000 per week. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. That was the whole point. Mr Johal has been a guest of the club at a number of the Shrimps' home games recently. Who would you want as owner of your club? Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham jointly run Warriors and the League Two outfit with the same goal of making the two clubs sustainable. [24], Table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[25], The Shrimps mascot is Christie the cat. Something went wrong, please try again later. [citation needed], In the absence of Harvey, Morecambe reached the Conference play-offs. 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 had quite a fun, diverse career in law that I would say was successful and I did well for my age. Work did not commence on the proposed site until spring 2009, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2010.[4]. 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. We were introduced to the Warriors deal and we saw parallel opportunities. 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.". They stole from those that trusted them the most. 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. Top 5 live events. Jason Whittingham talks to supporters as Colin Goldring watches on. Johal was born in Gravesend, Kent, to an immigrant Sikh family in 2002. The rest of the 1920s and the whole of the 1930s saw a constant struggle to keep football alive on the North West coast, with poor results on the field and little or no revenue off the field. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Visit ESPN to view the latest Morecambe news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Morecambe also defeated a few league clubs in the FA Cup, including Cambridge United in 200001 and Chesterfield in 200203. We did that in 18 months. On both occasions the club faced Ipswich Town, losing 30 and 40 respectively. Morecambe 2023 - Player Wages Morecambe have a total of 42 players in their home squad. Live & upcoming events League One (Match day 35) Mar 04 07:30 AM The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. The club then took its place in the Lancashire Combination League for the 192021 season. [21] Goalkeeping coach Barry Roche served a game as caretaker manager before Adams returned as manager on a deal lasting until June 2023. [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. 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