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.". Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. ", Preston girl 'almost killed' as locals fear road problems will eventually take lives. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. 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. However, Johal will now become the new owner, having already purchased equity in the club, with his takeover to be finalised once he has passed the EFL's owners and directors test. WORCESTER Warriors' co-owners are "in no rush to sell" Morecambe FC but "would consider the right offer from the right buyer". To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. The post-war era saw an upturn in the Shrimps' fortunes with steady progress throughout the late 1940s and nearly all the 1950s, with a visible marked improvement when in 1956 Ken Horton was appointed player-manager. 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. He said you guys have done a good job at Morecambe so have a look at Worcester Warriors? World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has dealt a knockout blow on shocked litter louts in Morecambe. 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 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. "His help over the last two months has been invaluable and has ensured a smooth handover. Morecambe secured a 20 win, with Andy Fleming scoring the first two goals at the stadium. A Morecambe supporters group said they have met with a businessman who wants to buy the club to raise their "concerns". A Gannett Company. Birmingham-based Johal is the founder of non-alcoholic drinks brand Vitanic and also chairman of private equity firm Sarb Capital. Jason Whittingham talks to supporters as Colin Goldring watches on. With only two turnstiles for the travelling fans to enter via there is a big crowd waiting to get through. A medical student from Lancaster University has won a major accolade from the Royal Society of Medicine. 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. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). Warriors have been in the headlines recently over a winding up petition was filed by HMRC over an unpaid tax bill. Seven months after taking control of Morecambe FC and the club's owners believe there has been considerable change for the better. You can also find out if there are options to watch Morecambe FC online for free. Bill will always be a welcome visitor to Sixways," he added in a statement. 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. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the Board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the Club. [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. 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. I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. 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. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? 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 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. [SST Investing] Morecambe FC's potential new owners appear to run a highly illegal crypto-based investment platform offering 35% weekly ROI. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A medical student from Lancaster University has won a major accolade from the Royal Society of Medicine. Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. [7] McIlroy, who took over as manager from Jim Harvey, had left the club alongside assistant Mark Lillis. In October, WRFC Players Limited, the company that employed the players and staff, was wound up in court. Bond Group Investments have owned the club since 2018. Morecambe previous match. 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. with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. [19] Among the season's highlights, the club once again reached the third round of the FA Cup, and again faced a London-based Premier League side, this time Tottenham Hotspur; after scoring the first goal, Morecambe were ultimately undone in the last 15 minutes by goals from Harry Kane, Lucas Moura, and Harry Winks and fell 31 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 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. 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. Starting in the early 1990s, Morecambe have been engaged in a bitter rivalry with Lancashire neighbours Accrington Stanley. Morecambe currently find themselves one point from safety down in 21st in League One after losing 5-0 away to Derby County on Saturday. it was not until 7 May 1920 that Morecambe FC was formed after a meeting at the local West View Hotel. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the club. Advertisement Hide Ad The team competes in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner. Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. . The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Ticket News. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. The Shrimps then went on a run of four wins in all competitions, including a 20 victory over Barnsley in the League Cup. He is the founder of Vitanic Holdings Limited, a non-alcoholic beverage company based in Birmingham. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. The Shrimps host Port Vale at the Mazuma Stadium on Tuesday 21 February, 19:45 KO. Click here to sign up to receive our new South West business news TheBusinessDesk.com 2008 - 2023. 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. 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., MORECAMBE FOOTBALL CLUB badge - Link to home. Tyson Fury has previously invested in Morecambe, Sarbjot Johal will become England's youngest football club owner. 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. 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. In November 2005, Jim Harvey suffered a heart attack during a league game at Christie Park against Cambridge United. He began work as a construction worker, aged 13, alongside his father. Top 5 live events. 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. The seated area is in the south stand. Runners-up spot was claimed on one occasion and the play-offs places were narrowly missed twice. Morecambe's defence at this time was crucial, conceding just five goals in nine games. 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. 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. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. "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 highest earning player in the squad is Liam Shaw earning 4,000 per week. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out.