World heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury, who lives in the town, said he had been offered the chance to buy the club in October. Earlier this week, administrators Begbies Traynor announced that Jim OToole and James Sandfords Atlas consortium had been appointed as Worcester Warriors new owners. Morecambe Football Club is a professional football club in Morecambe, Lancashire, England. He said you guys have done a good job at Morecambe so have a look at Worcester Warriors? "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. He sponsors the club and owns the training pitches next to the stadium. I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.". 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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. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. We did that in 18 months. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. 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 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. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. A Gannett Company. 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. So, who knows? Morecambe currently find themselves one point from safety down in 21st in League One after losing 5-0 away to Derby County on Saturday. He established his first company in construction, aged 15. HP10 9TY. Bond Group will continue to own and support the board as the majority shareholder until the club is sold. 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 were introduced to the Warriors deal and we saw parallel opportunities. [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. Jason Whittingham talks to supporters as Colin Goldring watches on. 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. So I was thinking I invest X amount of millions in them. Please report any comments that break our rules. 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 WBC heavyweight champion - who lives in Morecambe Bay - revealed his eagernes (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. Morecambe beat Barnsley 1-0, only their second win of the season last month, but are the odds-on favourites for relegation back to League Two after a battling 1-1 draw with Derby County on Tuesday . Now they've faced justice. "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. 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. 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. After his first nine games in charge, Morecambe sat top of the league after winning six, drawing two and losing just once. "Our understanding is that the process is now with the EFL and the Trust look forward to a diligent and decisive response in due course. 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. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. On both occasions the club faced Ipswich Town, losing 30 and 40 respectively. 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. But the latest update indicates that drinks tycoon Johal is likely to emerge as the new owner. The team competes in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. Let us know in the comments section below. Bill will always be a welcome visitor to Sixways," he added in a statement. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who led a takeover of the Premiership club in October. The teams total wage bill is: 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. Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster. 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. 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. 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. [7] McIlroy, who took over as manager from Jim Harvey, had left the club alongside assistant Mark Lillis. I am from Surrey originally and grew up on the Isle of Wight as my family moved down there. 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. 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"The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. Theyre in League One at the moment. They literally don't care about their members and will happily . "Sarbjot is keen to maintain a close relationship with supporters if his application is successful, and build on our community foundations. 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 is probably going to break even now and will be one of four clubs. 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. This earned Morecambe a Lancashire Derby in the second round against another Championship side, Burnley, where they lost 31. We have absolute trust in the current board of directors to run the club, with Bond Group still supporting the board as majority shareholder. 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. They stole from those that trusted them the most. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. Businessman Sarbjot Johal has all but completed his takeover of Morecambe, with the club confirming his purchase has been finalised subject to being approved by the EFL, For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. 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. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. Morecambe fell to a 1-0 defeat against Fleetwood Town in a closely contested Lancashire derby at Highbury on Saturday afternoon. Starting in the early 1990s, Morecambe have been engaged in a bitter rivalry with Lancashire neighbours Accrington Stanley. Attendances fell from a creditable 2,000 plus to a miserable 200 minus, with a visible decline in the club fortunes during that period. 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Morecambe FC fans meet with potential new owner to "raise concerns". Founded 1920 Address Lancaster Road LA4 5TJ Morecambe, Lancashire Country England Phone +44 (1524) 411 797 Fax +44 (1524) 832 230 E-mail [email protected] 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 . They also owned rugby union side Worcester Warriors, which was wound up by HMRC last August. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. 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. "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 Shrimps host Port Vale at the Mazuma Stadium on Tuesday 21 February, 19:45 KO. Owner: BOND GROUP INVESTMENTS LTD Board of Directors Co-Chairmen: Mr Graham Howse and Mr Rod Taylor Directors: Mr Mick Horton, Mr Charlie Appleyard and Mr James Wakefield. 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. Read full article Interviews Adams: We Look Forward To Playing Against Fleetwood 25 February 2023 Derek Adams says the Shrimps are eagerly anticipating Saturday afternoon's Lancashire derby. Also during this time, the club also equalled its best appearance in the FA Cup in both 200001 and 200203. [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. 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. They finished their first season in League Two in 11th place with 60 points. PHOTO CREDIT: Handout - Entrepreneur India. However, speaking in front of more than 300 fans at a welcome evening at Sixways, Goldring, 35, recalled how he and Whittingham came to buy Warriors. In April Worcester reported a pre-tax loss of 8.1m 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 . They came in, steadied the ship and helped the club to progress from afar so . 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. The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. "We were trying to sort out the mess (at . 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. Tickets are now on sale for our rearranged Sky Bet League One home clash against Port Vale on Tuesday 21 February, 19:45 KO. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. 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. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? Morecambe play in the Sky Bet League One, the fourth division of mens professional football in England and the lowest football league division. I grew up in a small village near Wolverhampton. [15], Adams resigned three days later, with the club stating that he had left "to pursue an opportunity elsewhere,"[16] which proved to be the managerial job at Bradford City. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. Birmingham-based Johal is the founder of non-alcoholic drinks brand Vitanic and also chairman of private equity firm Sarb Capital. Advertisement Hide Ad He is set to buy Morecambe through his investment firm Sarb Capital after making his money in the drinks industry. Alternatively, please email [email protected] - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. They were then appointed onto Warriors board in October before being confirmed as co-owners when Jed McCrory departed in June. A Morecambe supporters group said they have met with a businessman who wants to buy the club to raise their "concerns". Morecambe FC @MorecambeFC. Something went wrong, please try again later. You can also find out if there are options to watch Morecambe FC online for free. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies.
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