In an update on the clubs website he intimated that 20-year-old entrepreneur Sarbjot Johal is in pole position to take control. 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 main away end stand does not have any seat neither does the home end or the north stand in the ground. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. 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. Morecambe's other local rivals include Barrow, Lancaster City, Fleetwood Town, Kendal Town and Southport. This followed concerns raised by other sources over the financial viability of the drinks entrepreneur's possible buy-out of the League One club. 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. Morecambe fell to a 1-0 defeat against Fleetwood Town in a closely contested Lancashire derby at Highbury on Saturday afternoon. Tickets are now on sale for our Sky Bet League One home fixture against Ipswich Town on Saturday 8 October, 15:00 KO. Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last. World heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury, who lives in the town, said he had been offered the chance to buy the club in October. READ MORE: Kompany has delivered transfer window for the ages as buoyant Burnley aim to deliver on potential, Despite acknowledging the need for a new owner, current bosses say they are in no rush to make a final decision at this stage. However, the club would not confirm, nor deny, whether it is to be sold to Johal. MORECAMBE FOOTBALL CLUB badge - Link to home. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's WORCESTER Warriors' co-owners are "in no rush to sell" Morecambe FC but "would consider the right offer from the right buyer". Morecambe currently find themselves one point from safety down in 21st in League One after losing 5-0 away to Derby County on Saturday. I am from Surrey originally and grew up on the Isle of Wight as my family moved down there. Runners-up spot was claimed on one occasion and the play-offs places were narrowly missed twice. Morecambe fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. 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. Last month the Morecambe FC board said the issues at Worcester Warriors would have "no impact" on the Shrimps. 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. The pair have owned Morecambe since May 2018 and also took control of Worcester Warriors in the West Midlands in the following year. Editors' Code of Practice. With only two turnstiles for the travelling fans to enter via there is a big crowd waiting to get through. We were introduced to the Warriors deal and we saw parallel opportunities. When we decided to get into business together, we actually had no idea what businesses we would go into. "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. Last updated on 21 December 201821 December 2018.From the section Rugby Union. Live & upcoming events League One (Match day 35) Mar 04 07:30 AM The full statement is as follows: "We are today announcing that we will be stepping down from the Board of Directors at Morecambe Football Club. The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. 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. Financier Whittingham and lawyer Goldring took over the Lancashire-based League Two side in June. We have absolute trust in the current board of directors to run the club, with Bond Group still supporting the board as majority shareholder. Bond Group Investments have owned the club since 2018. 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. They came in, steadied the ship and helped the club to progress from afar so . 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. 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Ticket News. 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. 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). 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. 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 10 August 2010, Morecambe played their first match at the Globe Arena against Championship side Coventry City in the League Cup First Round. We complemented each other well and get on very well. Sarbjot Johal. Seven months after taking control of Morecambe FC and the club's owners believe there has been considerable change for the better. The takeover comes in the same week as Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. Mr Johal has already bought equity in the club, which has been up for sale since autumn 2022. Please report any comments that break our rules. 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. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published11:20,07 February 2023 GMT@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-jirzs7{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated11:20,07 February 2023 GMT. 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. I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. They were then appointed onto Warriors board in October before being confirmed as co-owners when Jed McCrory departed in June. "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. He previously told talkSPORT: "Im thinking about buying Morecambe Football Club. Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last Summer. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. Tyson Fury has previously invested in Morecambe, Sarbjot Johal will become England's youngest football club owner. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. 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. 14th Dec 2018, 6:17pm - 2 min read. 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. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. Read about our approach to external linking. [30] The cat was named after Morecambe's old Stadium, Christie Park. "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. 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. ", On 13 May 2011, Bentley was appointed manager on a two-year contract, signing a two-year deal as player-manager. 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. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. He is set to buy Morecambe through his investment firm Sarb Capital after making his money in the drinks industry. We did that in 18 months. 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. Worcester Warriors chairman Bill Bolsover has stepped down after the owners of Morecambe joined the board. Port Vale @ Morecambe FC took place on Feb 21 at 02:45 PM. "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. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. 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. They lost to Hereford 43 on aggregate, but McIlroy was appointed on a permanent basis in May 2006. He is currently awaiting the result of checks by the English Football League (EFL) before he looks to complete his takeover of the Shrimps. [24], Table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[25], The Shrimps mascot is Christie the cat. Jason Whittingham talks to supporters as Colin Goldring watches on. Top 5 live events. The Shrimps Trust was officially set up in 2017 as a voice for Morecambe supporters. 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 . "We would like to thank Bill for his contribution since he first joined the Board six years ago," said Whittingham. 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. 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. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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.
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