The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who led a takeover of the Premiership club in October. So, who knows? 14th Dec 2018, 6:17pm - 2 min read. A call to have Worcester placed into administration so a takeover deal can be reached has so far been rejected by the owners. But Companies House, the government's official companies register, lists Mr Lemos as having resigned as a director on January 11. Therefore I believe that it is the right time for me to step down as chairman.". 200910 was Morecambe's last season at Christie Park. 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. But the latest update indicates that drinks tycoon Johal is likely to emerge as the new owner. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. 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. Worcester Warriors chairman Bill Bolsover has stepped down after the owners of Morecambe joined the board. The WBC heavyweight champion - who lives in Morecambe Bay - revealed his eagernes A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. Comments have been closed on this article. During the 201617 season, Bentley received a two-match touchline ban and was fined 1,000, though Morecambe fans paid the fine.[9]. 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. [30] The cat was named after Morecambe's old Stadium, Christie Park. While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". The takeover comes in the same week as Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. He said you guys have done a good job at Morecambe so have a look at Worcester Warriors? 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 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 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 . [7] McIlroy, who took over as manager from Jim Harvey, had left the club alongside assistant Mark Lillis. 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. Two years later he developed Vitanic Grape Cocktail 0.0% Alc. 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 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. 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. Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. Man Utd takeover bids expected next week - but Glazer family still won't be happy, Journalist who Jurgen Klopp snapped at clarifies why Liverpool boss was unhappy, Gabby Agbonlahor wants Casemiro 'arrested' and disciplined by Man Utd for red card, Sarbjot Johal has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe. 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. 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. 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. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the club's co-chairman, Graham Howse. 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. 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. It wasnt like we were football guys coming into it whereas perhaps Jed was as he has a long history in football. The ground at Morecambe FC is one of the more basic ground in league 1 this season. 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. its owners, Bond Group Investments, had put the club up for sale in September 2022, with directors Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring . The teams total wage bill is: Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. The club then took its place in the Lancashire Combination League for the 192021 season. Morecambe is probably going to break even now and will be one of four clubs. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. [21] Goalkeeping coach Barry Roche served a game as caretaker manager before Adams returned as manager on a deal lasting until June 2023. 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. The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. [SST Investing] Morecambe FC's potential new owners appear to run a highly illegal crypto-based investment platform offering 35% weekly ROI. Since elevation to the Conference in season 199596, the Shrimps achieved status as one of the leading teams in the league. [citation needed], In the absence of Harvey, Morecambe reached the Conference play-offs. 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. Those early seasons proved difficult, and it was not until 192425 that the club began to enjoy some success, claiming the league title for the first time; this was later followed by success in the Lancashire Junior Cup, beating old rivals Chorley after two replays, and in front of over 30,000 spectators. 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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. (124302954), Morecambe FC edging towards takeover deal with drinks tycoon, Warriors owners put football club up for sale. The highest earning player in the squad is Liam Shaw earning 4,000 per week. I grew up in a small village near Wolverhampton. 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. [24], Table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[25], The Shrimps mascot is Christie the cat. 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. I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. 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 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. The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. The businessmen completed a takeover of Morecambe in May last year after paying off their debts. HP10 9TY. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the Board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the Club. [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. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. 6 February 2023. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. After his first nine games in charge, Morecambe sat top of the league after winning six, drawing two and losing just once. A medical student from Lancaster University has won a major accolade from the Royal Society of Medicine. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. In November 2005, Jim Harvey suffered a heart attack during a league game at Christie Park against Cambridge United. "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. 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. 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). 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. Mr Goldring and Mr Whittingham also own the Premiership rugby union club Worcester Warriors, which has been hit by a winding-up petition by the HMRC and has been at the centre of a row over unpaid wages. 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 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.. 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. Last month the Morecambe FC board said the issues at Worcester Warriors would have "no impact" on the Shrimps. They also finished the 200809 season in 11th, this time with 63 points. [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. The pair have owned Morecambe since May 2018 and also took control of Worcester Warriors in the West Midlands in the following year. Bond Group Investments have owned the club since 2018. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. However, Johal will now become the new owner, having already purchased equity in the club, with his takeover to be finalised once he has passed the EFL's owners and directors test. Ive been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club. 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. Thats where I met Jason and we struck a chord very quickly. 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. Picture: GEOFF BERKELEY. 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 seated area is in the south stand. 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. TheBusinessDesk.com is a trading name of Regional Media Services Ltd. (07111349) VAT Number. Advertisement Hide Ad They also owned rugby union side Worcester Warriors, which was wound up by HMRC last August. He is set to buy Morecambe through his investment firm Sarb Capital after making his money in the drinks industry. But we confirmed we wanted to buy Warriors before we even bought Morecambe. The club was founded in 1920 and entered into the Lancashire Combination, where they would remain for the next 48 years, winning the league title on five occasions: 192425, 196162, 196263, 196667 and 196768. The next 12 years were as barren as any previous period in the club's history. PHOTO CREDIT: Handout - Entrepreneur India. "We would like to thank Bill for his contribution since he first joined the Board six years ago," said Whittingham. with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. Morecambe fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the playoffs, where they lost 72 on aggregate to Dagenham & Redbridge. Editors' Code of Practice. We do not owe Worcester Warriors any monies and the only shared position is that we have owners in common. Now they've faced justice. 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. 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. As a child I was an Aston Villa supporter, my uncle was a Wolves supporter and my friends were West Brom fans. A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. 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. 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! Mr Johal has already bought equity in the club, which has been up for sale since autumn 2022. 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. SEE BOTTOM OF STORY TO FIND OUT DUO'S BACKGROUNDS. 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. Birmingham-based Johal is the founder of non-alcoholic drinks brand Vitanic and also chairman of private equity firm Sarb Capital. . Howse confirmed the news to the club's website, explaining: It is fair to say the sale process hasn't 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. Lima Major: Bracket - Lower Bracket; MLB Spring Training: Boston . You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? The club quickly declared the appointment of a caretaker manager, Sammy McIlroy, a long-time friend of Harvey. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. We were trying to sort out the mess (at Morecambe) when Warriors was offered to us, Goldring said. The team competes in League One, the third tier of the English football league system. New river terminal announced as part of regions burgeoning Games developer and publisher adds to its stable with latest City round-up: HSS Hire; Victorian Plumbing; Eddisons; Immotion Group, Liverpool City Council unveils its new chief executive. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. We are businessmen who were offered Morecambe first. 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[10] In November 2019, Morecambe appointed Derek Adams as manager, signing him to a two-and-a-half year contract. 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. We are not. to be Morecambe's Golden Era. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "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. Now we have got several so it was a match made in heaven! I started off in litigation law and moved on to doing supercar contracts and working in Monaco and Switzerland. 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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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [20], However, with 32 games played in the season, Robinson left to take over at Scottish club St Mirren. 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. 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