Bond Group Investments Ltd - the club's current owners - will continue their support of the club until a suitable buyer is found. Sarbjot Johal. 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. to be Morecambe's Golden Era. 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. I had quite a fun, diverse career in law that I would say was successful and I did well for my age. The club has been valued at 20m. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. 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. Let us know in the comments section below. A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Peterborough United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 18 February, 15:00 KO. [8] His first game as a professional manager was a 10 defeat at home to Barnet. 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. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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 . Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham jointly run Warriors and the League Two outfit with the same goal of making the two clubs sustainable. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. 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. 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. Friends of a man who went missing from Lancaster more than two months ago will gather in the area where he disappeared to help with the search for him. [3], On 17 July 2007, Morecambe announced plans to move to a new stadium in time for the start of the 200910 season. [citation needed], In the absence of Harvey, Morecambe reached the Conference play-offs. 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. Morecambe previous match was against Fleetwood Town in League One, the match ended with result 1 - 0 (Fleetwood Town won the match). 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. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. 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. [7] McIlroy, who took over as manager from Jim Harvey, had left the club alongside assistant Mark Lillis. The EFL and Sarb Capital are yet to make any comment. Two years later he developed Vitanic Grape Cocktail 0.0% Alc. They also owned rugby union side Worcester Warriors, which was wound up by HMRC last August. "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. Lima Major: Bracket - Lower Bracket; MLB Spring Training: Boston . A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. 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. 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. They finished in the top ten of League Two twice, reaching the play-off semi-finals after fourth-place finishes in 200910 and 202021; in the latter season they reached the 2021 League Two play-off Final and achieved a first promotion to League One. 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 Johal has been a guest of the club at a number of the Shrimps' home games recently. Copyright 2023 Proper Community Media Lancaster Ltd T/A Beyond Radio & Aiir. Sharing grounds with Morecambe Cricket Club at Woodhill Lane during the first season, football proved popular, with crowds in excess of 3,000 for derby fixtures with Lancaster City and Fleetwood Town. I grew up in a small village near Wolverhampton. . Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. 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. 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. A Gannett Company. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. 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 takeover comes in the same week as Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). 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. Jim Bentley's second season began with a 30 win over Exeter City. This included an FA Cup third round appearance in 196162, a 10 defeat to Weymouth; a Lancashire Senior Cup Final victory in 1968, a 21 win over Burnley;[2] and an FA Trophy success at Wembley in 1974, a 21 win over Dartford in the final. Morecambe Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Dale Pryde-MacDonald as our new Head of Media & Communications. . 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. 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. 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. The businessmen completed a takeover of Morecambe in May last year after paying off their debts. 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. 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 FOOTBALL CLUB badge - Link to home. Morecambe Football Club is a professional football club in Morecambe, Lancashire, . The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.". 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. SEE BOTTOM OF STORY TO FIND OUT DUO'S BACKGROUNDS. 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. Whilst success was only just around the corner, the foundations for the future were being built. Players have voiced their concerns about not being paid and the club were forced to cancel a pre-season friendly in Scotland. 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. 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. 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. 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. "We would like to thank Bill for his contribution since he first joined the Board six years ago," said Whittingham. "Sarbjot is keen to maintain a close relationship with supporters if his application is successful, and build on our community foundations. After his first nine games in charge, Morecambe sat top of the league after winning six, drawing two and losing just once. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster. 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 In fact, only Woking had a longer unbroken membership of the league at this time. The WBC heavyweight champion - who lives in Morecambe Bay - revealed his eagernes 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. Sarbjot Johal. I have always been someone that would try to break the mould and push myself. I was the youngest at my firm at the time. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. [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. Johal was born in Gravesend, Kent, to an immigrant Sikh family in 2002. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. We complemented each other well and get on very well. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Please report any comments that break our rules. Its formation came around the time of a series of behind-the-scene crises surrounding the ownership of the club in 2016 and 2017. However, inconsistent performances once again resulted in them slipping into mid-table. Basically, throw it at them and keep them going up. Also during this time, the club also equalled its best appearance in the FA Cup in both 200001 and 200203. Morecambe secured a 20 win, with Andy Fleming scoring the first two goals at the stadium. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Click here to sign up to receive our new South West business news TheBusinessDesk.com 2008 - 2023. Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring took over the League . 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. [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. 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. Our history is in law, finance and commercial and as businessmen., READ MORE: WARRIORS OWNERS DETAIL THREE-YEAR PLAN TO BREAK EVEN. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. Who would you want as owner of your club? Port Vale @ Morecambe FC took place on Feb 21 at 02:45 PM. But we confirmed we wanted to buy Warriors before we even bought Morecambe. WORCESTER Warriors' co-owners are "in no rush to sell" Morecambe FC but "would consider the right offer from the right buyer". However, the club would not confirm, nor deny, whether it is to be sold to Johal. But Companies House, the government's official companies register, lists Mr Lemos as having resigned as a director on January 11. The fourteen years from 1960 could justifiably be said[by whom?] [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. The main away end stand does not have any seat neither does the home end or the north stand in the ground. Morecambe fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. [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. There are also all Morecambe scheduled matches that they are going to play in the . The Rugby Football Union suspended the club from all rugby competition. I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. "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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. 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. Morecambe's other local rivals include Barrow, Lancaster City, Fleetwood Town, Kendal Town and Southport. 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