Morecambe fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. But the latest update indicates that drinks tycoon Johal is likely to emerge as the new owner. Top 5 live events. Its formation came around the time of a series of behind-the-scene crises surrounding the ownership of the club in 2016 and 2017. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. 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. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. Sponsors @InvestecWin Birmingham-based Johal is the founder of non-alcoholic drinks brand Vitanic and also chairman of private equity firm Sarb Capital. He sponsors the club and owns the training pitches next to the stadium. "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. [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. Morecambe Football Club is a professional football club in Morecambe, Lancashire, . 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. 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. Jim Bentley's second season began with a 30 win over Exeter City. I am from Surrey originally and grew up on the Isle of Wight as my family moved down there. The EFLs owner vetting process is absolutely non existent. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. 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. 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. 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. Mr Johal has been a guest of the club at a number of the Shrimps' home games recently. Morecambe's defence at this time was crucial, conceding just five goals in nine games. They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the playoffs, where they lost 72 on aggregate to Dagenham & Redbridge. [citation needed], In the absence of Harvey, Morecambe reached the Conference play-offs. The following month, the Government placed WRFC Trading Limited, the company that owned the rugby club, in administration. 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. We complemented each other well and get on very well. 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. Morecambe also defeated a few league clubs in the FA Cup, including Cambridge United in 200001 and Chesterfield in 200203. Morecambe CC is the oldest sporting club in the town, Founded in 1889, 6 time winners of the Northern PL Clubmark, Chance to Shine. 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. I grew up in a small village near Wolverhampton. The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. [21] Goalkeeping coach Barry Roche served a game as caretaker manager before Adams returned as manager on a deal lasting until June 2023. "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. We are not. Work did not commence on the proposed site until spring 2009, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2010.[4]. "We were trying to sort out the mess (at . I was there for three years then moved over to Greece to set up a pawnbroking business which became the largest in Greece. [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. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. 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. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). This followed concerns raised by other sources over the financial viability of the drinks entrepreneur's possible buy-out of the League One club. 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 The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. [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. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. The businessmen completed a takeover of Morecambe in May last year after paying off their debts. READ MORE: Kompany has delivered transfer window for the ages as buoyant Burnley aim to deliver on potential, Despite acknowledging the need for a new owner, current bosses say they are in no rush to make a final decision at this stage. "I now feel that the club is in a good place and I shall let the new team get on with it. Last month the Morecambe FC board said the issues at Worcester Warriors would have "no impact" on the Shrimps. 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. Let us know in the comments section below. 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. (124302954), Morecambe FC edging towards takeover deal with drinks tycoon, Warriors owners put football club up for sale. Earlier this week, administrators Begbies Traynor announced that Jim OToole and James Sandfords Atlas consortium had been appointed as Worcester Warriors new owners. On both occasions the club faced Ipswich Town, losing 30 and 40 respectively. "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 were then appointed onto Warriors board in October before being confirmed as co-owners when Jed McCrory departed in June. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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 medical student from Lancaster University has won a major accolade from the Royal Society of Medicine. After his first nine games in charge, Morecambe sat top of the league after winning six, drawing two and losing just once. Morecambe previous match. He began work as a construction worker, aged 13, alongside his father. The next 12 years were as barren as any previous period in the club's history. A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner. But we confirmed we wanted to buy Warriors before we even bought Morecambe. 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. Chief Executive Officer: Mr Ben Sadler Football Staff First-team Manager: Derek Adams First-team Assistant Manager: John McMahon Goalkeeper Coach: Barry Roche 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). 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. The seated area is in the south stand. "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. It sounds more glamorous than it was as I was away from my wife and I wanted to be back home. [8] His first game as a professional manager was a 10 defeat at home to Barnet. He said you guys have done a good job at Morecambe so have a look at Worcester Warriors? Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who led a takeover of the Premiership club in October. We were introduced to the Warriors deal and we saw parallel opportunities. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. 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. 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. In an update on the clubs website he intimated that 20-year-old entrepreneur Sarbjot Johal is in pole position to take control. Morecambe's other local rivals include Barrow, Lancaster City, Fleetwood Town, Kendal Town and Southport. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. A Gannett Company. I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.. They lost to Hereford 43 on aggregate, but McIlroy was appointed on a permanent basis in May 2006. Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. "Whilst no further evidence was provided in the meeting, in our discussions it was mutually understood that the evidence to support the financial viability of the takeover will be provided to the EFL, who will perform the appropriate due diligence through the EFL Owners and Directors Test. [18] Their first game in League One was a 22 draw at Ipswich Town. 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. The main away end stand does not have any seat neither does the home end or the north stand in the ground. (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last Summer. 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. In a statement on August 22, they said:"Our finances are independent, as are our budgets. Starting in the early 1990s, Morecambe have been engaged in a bitter rivalry with Lancashire neighbours Accrington Stanley. Bond Group will continue to own and support the board as the majority shareholder until the club is sold. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. "We understand Sarb Capital have already invested an amount of equity into the club and their intention would be to invest further equity through share issue. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. A medical student from Lancaster University has won a major accolade from the Royal Society of Medicine. I went to the University of Manchester, studied business, maths and physics. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. "I agreed to stay on while the acquisition has taken place," said Bolsover. Theyre in League One at the moment. Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring took over the League . Worcester Warriors chairman Bill Bolsover has stepped down after the owners of Morecambe joined the board. 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. 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. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. Everyone thinks that we owned Morecambe for a while, that we are football guys and then bought into a rugby club. ", On 13 May 2011, Bentley was appointed manager on a two-year contract, signing a two-year deal as player-manager. [20], However, with 32 games played in the season, Robinson left to take over at Scottish club St Mirren. . This caused a feud between long-time friends Harvey and McIlroy which has not been reconciled to this day. Thats where I met Jason and we struck a chord very quickly. A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. "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. 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. 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. 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. [10] In November 2019, Morecambe appointed Derek Adams as manager, signing him to a two-and-a-half year contract. The fourteen years from 1960 could justifiably be said[by whom?] Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. 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.. Advertisement Hide Ad Science + Discovery; Gunnercooke; Synapse 360; FW Capital; Broadway Insurance; Butcher + Barlow, People: VM Family Law; Autism Together; JLL; Together; Pannone Corporate; Crimson Panda, People: Barings; Redrow; Curtins; Arcadis; Sync; JM Glendinning Insurance Brokers, Rocketing growth at innovative software business, Growth at Manchester tech firm shows no sign of slowing down, IT expert SysGroup targeting retail for further growth, New river terminal announced as part of regions burgeoning hydrogen industry, New housebuilder launches focused on single-family market in North and Midlands, International insurance group swoops in deal for Salford broker, RSK acquires Scottish technical FM and energy solutions business, Digital bank chooses Landmark as base for its 1,000-strong Manchester workforce. By The Newsroom. Last updated on 21 December 201821 December 2018.From the section Rugby Union. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. We have absolute trust in the current board of directors to run the club, with Bond Group still supporting the board as majority shareholder. 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 club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. 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. 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 Shrimps then went on a run of four wins in all competitions, including a 20 victory over Barnsley in the League Cup. Caretaker manager for his first six months. In fact, only Woking had a longer unbroken membership of the league at this time. 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. This earned Morecambe a Lancashire Derby in the second round against another Championship side, Burnley, where they lost 31. 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. 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. However, the club would not confirm, nor deny, whether it is to be sold to Johal. TYSON FURY has been pipped to buying League One side Morecambe FC - by a 20-year-old businessman. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. 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 decision on whether Johal will be approved as the new owner of Morecambe FC will be announced in due course, but for Tyson Fury, his sporting focus remains on his illustrious boxing career.

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