World heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury, who lives in the town, said he had been offered the chance to buy the club in October. Morecambe secured a 20 win, with Andy Fleming scoring the first two goals at the stadium. However, in 198586, signs of improvement appeared; the club's league position improved, and success in cups came as well over the next few years. it was not until 7 May 1920 that Morecambe FC was formed after a meeting at the local West View Hotel. 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. But we confirmed we wanted to buy Warriors before we even bought Morecambe. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I am from Surrey originally and grew up on the Isle of Wight as my family moved down there. That was the whole point. READ MORE: Tyson Fury's energy drink sales rise 300% after John Fury labels Prime 'grotesque'. But the latest update indicates that drinks tycoon Johal is likely to emerge as the new owner. 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. 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). [SST Investing] Morecambe FC's potential new owners appear to run a highly illegal crypto-based investment platform offering 35% weekly ROI. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 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. Therefore I believe that it is the right time for me to step down as chairman.". Work did not commence on the proposed site until spring 2009, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2010.[4]. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. It was never about making fortunes out of the football club, it was about making the club sustainable so it is there in 50 years time. 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. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. Football in the town dates back to the turn of the 20th century; however, it was not until 7 May 1920 that Morecambe FC was formed after a meeting at the local West View Hotel. Sponsors @InvestecWin 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. We have absolute trust in the current Board of Directors to run the Club, with Bond Group still supporting the Board as majority shareholder. 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. 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. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. "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. Bond Group Investments Ltd 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. 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. Advertisement Hide Ad In fact, only Woking had a longer unbroken membership of the league at this time. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Morecambe Football Club is a professional football club in Morecambe, Lancashire, England. Earlier this week, administrators Begbies Traynor announced that Jim OToole and James Sandfords Atlas consortium had been appointed as Worcester Warriors new owners. Visit ESPN to view the latest Morecambe news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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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 owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. 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. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. It sounds more glamorous than it was as I was away from my wife and I wanted to be back home. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. We have absolute trust in the current board of directors to run the club, with Bond Group still supporting the board as majority shareholder. 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The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. 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. In October, WRFC Players Limited, the company that employed the players and staff, was wound up in court. Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. "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. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. On 10 August 2010, Morecambe played their first match at the Globe Arena against Championship side Coventry City in the League Cup First Round. [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. Jason Whittingham talks to supporters as Colin Goldring watches on. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. 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. We are not. The full statement is as follows: "We are today announcing that we will be stepping down from the Board of Directors at Morecambe Football Club. . I have always been someone that would try to break the mould and push myself. Who would you want as owner of your club? Attendances fell from a creditable 2,000 plus to a miserable 200 minus, with a visible decline in the club fortunes during that period. "I now feel that the club is in a good place and I shall let the new team get on with it. He is set to buy Morecambe through his investment firm Sarb Capital after making his money in the drinks industry. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6.
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