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Whilst success was only just around the corner, the foundations for the future were being built. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the club. Jason Whittingham talks to supporters as Colin Goldring watches on. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. 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. . Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. Seven months after taking control of Morecambe FC and the club's owners believe there has been considerable change for the better. 14th Dec 2018, 6:17pm - 2 min read. 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 "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. 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. I started off in litigation law and moved on to doing supercar contracts and working in Monaco and Switzerland. 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. 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. 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. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally. They lost to Hereford 43 on aggregate, but McIlroy was appointed on a permanent basis in May 2006. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "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. 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. [3], On 17 July 2007, Morecambe announced plans to move to a new stadium in time for the start of the 200910 season. 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. Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. The club contests rivalries with nearby Accrington Stanley and formerly with non-league neighbours Lancaster City, along with other Lancashire clubs. I then went to London in 1996 and got into a retail career. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. 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. [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. That was the whole point. 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. "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. 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.. In November 2005, Jim Harvey suffered a heart attack during a league game at Christie Park against Cambridge United. During the 201617 season, Bentley received a two-match touchline ban and was fined 1,000, though Morecambe fans paid the fine.[9]. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Therefore I believe that it is the right time for me to step down as chairman.". I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. The fourteen years from 1960 could justifiably be said[by whom?] If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can He previously told talkSPORT: "Im thinking about buying Morecambe Football Club. Now we have got several so it was a match made in heaven! The following month, the Government placed WRFC Trading Limited, the company that owned the rugby club, in administration. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). Attendances fell from a creditable 2,000 plus to a miserable 200 minus, with a visible decline in the club fortunes during that period. 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). 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. Morecambe 2023 - Player Wages Morecambe have a total of 42 players in their home squad. [SST Investing] Morecambe FC's potential new owners appear to run a highly illegal crypto-based investment platform offering 35% weekly ROI. Bond Group will continue to own and support the board as the majority shareholder until the club is sold. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. 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. "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. You can also find out if there are options to watch Morecambe FC online for free. He began work as a construction worker, aged 13, alongside his father. It is understood that Fury went ahead and engaged in talks with the club's directors with a view to buying his local club, however, he opted against doing so, with Johal - who already had an equity stake in the club - seizing the opportunity instead. 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 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. "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. Morecambe fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. You might be looking at a football club owner.. 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). 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. 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. When we decided to get into business together, we actually had no idea what businesses we would go into. Morecambe FC fans meet with potential new owner to "raise concerns". 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. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. "We were trying to sort out the mess (at . 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. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. It took ten years for the club to reach its ambition of promotion to the Football Conference after many further improvements, not only to the ground but also to the club's structure. 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. World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has dealt a knockout blow on shocked litter louts in Morecambe. "Sarbjot is keen to maintain a close relationship with supporters if his application is successful, and build on our community foundations. 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. I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.". [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. This caused a feud between long-time friends Harvey and McIlroy which has not been reconciled to this day. We came into Warriors which was in September 28, 2018, and the rest is history.. He sponsors the club and owns the training pitches next to the stadium. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. We complemented each other well and get on very well. I am from Surrey originally and grew up on the Isle of Wight as my family moved down there. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. "His help over the last two months has been invaluable and has ensured a smooth handover. 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. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. Read full article I played union at school and then league up north.. 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. Since elevation to the Conference in season 199596, the Shrimps achieved status as one of the leading teams in the league. Chief Executive Officer: Mr Ben Sadler Football Staff First-team Manager: Derek Adams First-team Assistant Manager: John McMahon Goalkeeper Coach: Barry Roche Morecambe Football Club has announced that its owners are preparing the club for sale. Morecambe CC is the oldest sporting club in the town, Founded in 1889, 6 time winners of the Northern PL Clubmark, Chance to Shine. The pair have owned Morecambe since May 2018 and also took control of Worcester Warriors in the West Midlands in the following year. PHOTO CREDIT: Handout - Entrepreneur India. Our history is in law, finance and commercial and as businessmen., READ MORE: WARRIORS OWNERS DETAIL THREE-YEAR PLAN TO BREAK EVEN. On 31 May 2021, Morecambe beat Newport County 10 in the 2021 League Two play-off Final at Wembley Stadium after Carlos Mendes Gomes converted a penalty in the 107th minute, earning the Shrimps promotion to League One, the third tier of English football, for the first time in their history. 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.