. 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. [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. 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. After his first nine games in charge, Morecambe sat top of the league after winning six, drawing two and losing just once. Basically, throw it at them and keep them going up. 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. We were trying to sort out the mess (at Morecambe) when Warriors was offered to us, Goldring said. The club also saw success in the league, qualifying for the League Two play-offs with 78 points, good enough for fourth in the league; they missed out on automatic promotion by a single point. Work did not commence on the proposed site until spring 2009, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2010.[4]. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. The ground at Morecambe FC is one of the more basic ground in league 1 this season. [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. Financier Whittingham and lawyer Goldring took over the Lancashire-based League Two side in June. Morecambe Football Club is a professional football club in Morecambe, Lancashire, England. Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. Therefore I believe that it is the right time for me to step down as chairman.". "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. [24], Table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[25], The Shrimps mascot is Christie the cat. 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). READ MORE: Tyson Fury's energy drink sales rise 300% after John Fury labels Prime 'grotesque'. Bond Group Investments have owned the club since 2018. They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the playoffs, where they lost 72 on aggregate to Dagenham & Redbridge. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to co-chairmen. [citation needed]. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. Sarbjot Johal. (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. Our history is in law, finance and commercial and as businessmen., READ MORE: WARRIORS OWNERS DETAIL THREE-YEAR PLAN TO BREAK EVEN. Warriors have been in the headlines recently over a winding up petition was filed by HMRC over an unpaid tax bill. 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. 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. Morecambe Football Club is a professional football club in Morecambe, Lancashire, . Morecambe put up for sale by owner Bond Group Investments We do not owe Worcester Warriors any monies and the only shared position is that we have owners in common. Morecambe 2023 - Player Wages Morecambe have a total of 42 players in their home squad. This caused a feud between long-time friends Harvey and McIlroy which has not been reconciled to this day. 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. Live & upcoming events League One (Match day 35) Mar 04 07:30 AM Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the club. 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. 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. 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. But we confirmed we wanted to buy Warriors before we even bought Morecambe. 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. 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. In October, WRFC Players Limited, the company that employed the players and staff, was wound up in court. They also owned rugby union side Worcester Warriors, which was wound up by HMRC last August. HP10 9TY. "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. Bond Group Investments Ltd will continue their support of the Board and the Club as the majority shareholder . The club has been valued at 20m. Morecambe chairman Peter McGuigan praised the pair for their efforts since taking over, describing McIlroy as the "best manager in his reign at the club. All information about Morecambe FC (League One) current squad with market values transfers rumours player stats fixtures news Morecambe FC owners have seen changes for the better We are businessmen who were offered Morecambe first. Sponsors @InvestecWin 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 200910 was Morecambe's last season at Christie Park. Port Vale @ Morecambe FC took place on Feb 21 at 02:45 PM. 20-year-old business tycoon at centre of new Morecambe FC buyout rumour So, who knows? 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. Me and Jason dont have that history. You can also find out if there are options to watch Morecambe FC online for free. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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 . The club quickly declared the appointment of a caretaker manager, Sammy McIlroy, a long-time friend of Harvey. 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. 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. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. I moved up to London about the age of 19 and did my law degree in Hertfordshire at 21. The following statement has been issued by the Clubs owners, Bond Group; We are today announcing that we will be stepping down from the Board of Directors at Morecambe Football Club. Bond Group will continue to own and support the board as the majority shareholder until the club is sold. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. The club contests rivalries with nearby Accrington Stanley and formerly with non-league neighbours Lancaster City, along with other Lancashire clubs. You might be looking at a football club owner.. I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.". England - Morecambe FC - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos Jason Whittingham talks to supporters as Colin Goldring watches on. 6 February 2023. The Shrimps host Port Vale at the Mazuma Stadium on Tuesday 21 February, 19:45 KO. "We have absolute trust in the current Board of Directors to run the Club, with Bond Group still supporting the Board as majority shareholder. "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. Birmingham-based Johal is the founder of non-alcoholic drinks brand Vitanic and also chairman of private equity firm Sarb Capital. "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. Morecambe CC is the oldest sporting club in the town, Founded in 1889, 6 time winners of the Northern PL Clubmark, Chance to Shine. Life Vice PresidentsMr Eddie Weldrake, Mrs Jenny Weldrake, Mr Peter Howard, Mr Neil Marsdin, Mr Peter Cross, Mr John Whittaker, MrDavid Barker, Mrs Cate Barker,Mr Graham Hodgson, Mrs Louise Hodgson, Mr Mark Mace, Mr Jim Harvey, Mr Les Taylor, Mr Peter McGuigan. The next 12 years were as barren as any previous period in the club's history. 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. 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. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. 14th Dec 2018, 6:17pm - 2 min read. 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. Morecambe FC - Football Club Forums 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.". The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. [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. 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Let us know in the comments section below. 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. Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. Please report any comments that break our rules. 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. Confusion over who owns Morecambe Football Club The Shrimps then went on a run of four wins in all competitions, including a 20 victory over Barnsley in the League Cup. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. [18] Their first game in League One was a 22 draw at Ipswich Town. "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. Picture: GEOFF BERKELEY. MORECAMBE FOOTBALL CLUB badge - Link to home. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. 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. Now we have got several so it was a match made in heaven! [SST Investing] Morecambe FC's potential new owners appear to run a 2 September 2022 Morecambe Morecambe have reached League One under Bond Group's ownership, the highest level in their history Morecambe owner Bond Group Investments has put the League One. They add they will only settle for the right buyer "with the right ambition for the future of the Club.". 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. Morecambe FC quiet on potential new owner - putting to bed claims that Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Something went wrong, please try again later. I started off in litigation law and moved on to doing supercar contracts and working in Monaco and Switzerland. They also finished the 200809 season in 11th, this time with 63 points. 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. Morecambe FC - Club profile | Transfermarkt 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. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? "We were trying to sort out the mess (at . "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. This followed concerns raised by other sources over the financial viability of the drinks entrepreneur's possible buy-out of the League One club. The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. "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. ", On 13 May 2011, Bentley was appointed manager on a two-year contract, signing a two-year deal as player-manager. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. The decision to allow Johal to take charge of the club has come under scrutiny, with the Lancaster Guardian reporting that Johal's businesses - Vitanic Limited and Lovely Drinks - do not have adequate funding for such a deal. 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). Ive been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club. Since elevation to the Conference in season 199596, the Shrimps achieved status as one of the leading teams in the league. Tickets are now on sale for our Sky Bet League One home fixture against Ipswich Town on Saturday 8 October, 15:00 KO. Earlier this week, administrators Begbies Traynor announced that Jim OToole and James Sandfords Atlas consortium had been appointed as Worcester Warriors new owners. The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. Click here to sign up to receive our new South West business news TheBusinessDesk.com 2008 - 2023. 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. In November 2005, Jim Harvey suffered a heart attack during a league game at Christie Park against Cambridge United. It's a decision that is likely to raise eyebrows across the divisions, with Johal set to become the youngest football club owner in the country in the process. Morecambe FC announce club is being prepared for sale 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. Morecambe Football Club have confirmed 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. But Companies House, the government's official companies register, lists Mr Lemos as having resigned as a director on January 11. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 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. Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner. A medical student from Lancaster University has won a major accolade from the Royal Society of Medicine. Advertisement Hide Ad He sponsors the club and owns the training pitches next to the stadium. 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. He began work as a construction worker, aged 13, alongside his father. The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. 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. Morecambe Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Dale Pryde-MacDonald as our new Head of Media & Communications. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally. 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We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the club, injecting more than useful income into us., He added: I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Morecambe fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. I was the youngest at my firm at the time. [10] In November 2019, Morecambe appointed Derek Adams as manager, signing him to a two-and-a-half year contract. Cambridge United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 24 September in Sky Bet League One. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Morecambe's owner Bond Group Investments put the League One club up for sale, with Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring stepping down from the board. Morecambe FC - Port Vale: Live Stream & on TV today 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. Its formation came around the time of a series of behind-the-scene crises surrounding the ownership of the club in 2016 and 2017. Read full article Seven months after taking control of Morecambe FC and the club's owners believe there has been considerable change for the better. 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