Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment. 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. 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. Editors' Code of Practice. Something went wrong, please try again later. TheBusinessDesk.com is a trading name of Regional Media Services Ltd. (07111349) VAT Number. Top 5 live events. 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 Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. 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 To do this click on the cookie settings button below. However, the club would not confirm, nor deny, whether it is to be sold to Johal. Advertisement Hide Ad Bond Group Investments Ltd will continue their support of the Board and the Club as the majority shareholder . Having been beaten in the 2003 and 2006 play-off semi-finals, Sammy McIlroy led the club to promotion into the Football League with victory in the 2007 play-off Final. 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. Thats where I met Jason and we struck a chord very quickly. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. 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 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. "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. "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. 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. I had quite a fun, diverse career in law that I would say was successful and I did well for my age. "We have absolute trust in the current Board of Directors to run the Club, with Bond Group still supporting the Board as majority shareholder. Morecambe previous match was against Fleetwood Town in League One, the match ended with result 1 - 0 (Fleetwood Town won the match). 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. In a statement on August 22, they said:"Our finances are independent, as are our budgets. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. [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. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally. 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. The Shrimps then went on a run of four wins in all competitions, including a 20 victory over Barnsley in the League Cup. "I now feel that the club is in a good place and I shall let the new team get on with it. The ground at Morecambe FC is one of the more basic ground in league 1 this season. You can use JustWatch to find which streaming services are showing highlights, full replays and interviews for this event. A Gannett Company. 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. 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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 loans worth 20.4m. . 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.". PHOTO CREDIT: Handout - Entrepreneur India. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. The Shrimps Trust was officially set up in 2017 as a voice for Morecambe supporters. 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. The EFLs owner vetting process is absolutely non existent. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. 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. (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. [20], However, with 32 games played in the season, Robinson left to take over at Scottish club St Mirren. The pair have owned Morecambe since May 2018 and also took control of Worcester Warriors in the West Midlands in the following year. 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. Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. [7] McIlroy, who took over as manager from Jim Harvey, had left the club alongside assistant Mark Lillis. They add they will only settle for the right buyer "with the right ambition for the future of the Club.". So, who knows? 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. [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. I worked in a head office doing corporate retail, mainly working with the planning of clothing ranges and accessories. [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. "We would like to thank Bill for his contribution since he first joined the Board six years ago," said Whittingham. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally selected as the new owner of the League One club, subject to approval from the Football League. The EFL and Sarb Capital are yet to make any comment. 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. 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. The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. 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. They lost to Hereford 43 on aggregate, but McIlroy was appointed on a permanent basis in May 2006. Read full article Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last Summer. Morecambe play in the Sky Bet League One, the fourth division of mens professional football in England and the lowest football league division. We complemented each other well and get on very well. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. A member of the public came into the Globe and offered to sell Christie to the club, but a nice policeman explained to the member of the public that he would be going home empty handed, having been congratulated for his community spirit. We are businessmen who were offered Morecambe first. He is set to buy Morecambe through his investment firm Sarb Capital after making his money in the drinks industry. [citation needed]. We are not. Jaguar Land Rover seeks 500m from government for new Fifth acquisition for Place Capital Group adds video dimension, New leadership team at KPMG corporate finance, People: Eureka! 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. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. The rest of the 1920s and the whole of the 1930s saw a constant struggle to keep football alive on the North West coast, with poor results on the field and little or no revenue off the field. The businessmen completed a takeover of Morecambe in May last year after paying off their debts. . Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the Board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the Club. Morecambe fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. Earlier this week, administrators Begbies Traynor announced that Jim OToole and James Sandfords Atlas consortium had been appointed as Worcester Warriors new owners. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham jointly run Warriors and the League Two outfit with the same goal of making the two clubs sustainable. Morecambe is valued in the region of 20million, but it is unclear what price Johal has agreed to pay. This earned Morecambe a Lancashire Derby in the second round against another Championship side, Burnley, where they lost 31. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the club. 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. I am from Surrey originally and grew up on the Isle of Wight as my family moved down there. They joined the newly formed Northern Premier League in 1968 and went on to win the FA Trophy in 1974 and the Northern Premier League President's Cup in 1992. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. However, inconsistent performances once again resulted in them slipping into mid-table. Visit ESPN to view the latest Morecambe news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. A call to have Worcester placed into administration so a takeover deal can be reached has so far been rejected by the owners. He once had an infamous friendly altercation with Dagenham & Redbridge goalkeeper Tony Roberts for which Christie was sent off, even though the dispute had been started by Roberts. 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. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring took over the League . [24], Table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[25], The Shrimps mascot is Christie the cat. Champions (5): 192425, 196162, 196263, 196667, Winners (11): 192526, 192627, 196162, 196263, 196869, 198586, 19867, 199394, 199596, 199899, 200304, Winners (5): 192627, 194546, 196465, 196667, 196768, This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 10:11. Christie is now a regular at The Globe Arena, having reappeared after being stolen following the last game at Christie Park. "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 club contests rivalries with nearby Accrington Stanley and formerly with non-league neighbours Lancaster City, along with other Lancashire clubs. "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. 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. They literally don't care about their members and will happily . Friday, September 2nd, 2022 2:22pm Morecambe Football Club has announced that its owners are preparing the club for sale. 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. [11] The remainder of the season, shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, saw the Shrimps finish 22nd after 37 games played, still enough to avoid relegation. 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. [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. 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). Copyright 2023 Proper Community Media Lancaster Ltd T/A Beyond Radio & Aiir. 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. 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. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. 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. 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.
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