I was the youngest at my firm at the time. 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. In November 2005, Jim Harvey suffered a heart attack during a league game at Christie Park against Cambridge United. The Shrimps Trust was officially set up in 2017 as a voice for Morecambe supporters. Read full article. Financier Whittingham and lawyer Goldring took over the Lancashire-based League Two side in June. Ticket News. [8] His first game as a professional manager was a 10 defeat at home to Barnet. 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. They came in, steadied the ship and helped the club to progress from afar so . The following month, the Government placed WRFC Trading Limited, the company that owned the rugby club, in administration. However, Morecambe lost 5 goals to 0. A public consultation has been launched on plans to build a link road between South Lancaster and the M6. 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. The Shrimps then went on a run of four wins in all competitions, including a 20 victory over Barnsley in the League Cup. [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. 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. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. We are businessmen who were offered Morecambe first. 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They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the playoffs, where they lost 72 on aggregate to Dagenham & Redbridge. Bond Group Investments Ltd will continue their support of the Board and the Club as the majority shareholder . [20], However, with 32 games played in the season, Robinson left to take over at Scottish club St Mirren. By The Newsroom. 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. With only two turnstiles for the travelling fans to enter via there is a big crowd waiting to get through. The club has been valued at 20m. Morecambe FC announce club is being prepared for sale 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.. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. Morecambe F.C. - Wikipedia As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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.". In a public statement this afternoon (September 2), it was announced Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring will be stepping back from their positions on the Board of Directors. But we confirmed we wanted to buy Warriors before we even bought Morecambe. World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has dealt a knockout blow on shocked litter louts in Morecambe. 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. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. PHOTO CREDIT: Handout - Entrepreneur India. Port Vale @ Morecambe FC took place on Feb 21 at 02:45 PM. Runners-up spot was claimed on one occasion and the play-offs places were narrowly missed twice. Birmingham-based Johal is the founder of non-alcoholic drinks brand Vitanic and also chairman of private equity firm Sarb Capital. 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. A 20-year-old businessman has beaten Tyson Fury to buy Morecambe and will become England's youngest football club owner. They were then appointed onto Warriors board in October before being confirmed as co-owners when Jed McCrory departed in June. 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. [30] The cat was named after Morecambe's old Stadium, Christie Park. He said you guys have done a good job at Morecambe so have a look at Worcester Warriors? WORCESTER Warriors co-owners revealed they expressed their interest in purchasing the Gallagher Premiership club prior to taking over Morecambe. [21] Goalkeeping coach Barry Roche served a game as caretaker manager before Adams returned as manager on a deal lasting until June 2023. 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 club's future in the EFL uncertain. 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. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last Summer. You might be looking at a football club owner.. Although success on the field was hard to come by, with the club languishing near the bottom of the table, at the end of the first season the club moved grounds to Roseberry Park. You might be looking at a football club owner.. 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. Editors' Code of Practice. Chief Executive Officer: Mr Ben Sadler Football Staff First-team Manager: Derek Adams First-team Assistant Manager: John McMahon Goalkeeper Coach: Barry Roche Tyson Fury has previously invested in Morecambe, Sarbjot Johal will become England's youngest football club owner. Bond Group will continue to own and support the board as the majority shareholder until the club is sold. 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. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. 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. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's "His help over the last two months has been invaluable and has ensured a smooth handover. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. 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. [7] McIlroy, who took over as manager from Jim Harvey, had left the club alongside assistant Mark Lillis. 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. A Gannett Company. Morecambe Football Club is a professional football club in Morecambe, Lancashire, England. 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 . "Sarbjot is keen to maintain a close relationship with supporters if his application is successful, and build on our community foundations. Sarbjot, through his company Sarb Capital, has recently purchased equity in the Club, injecting more than useful income into us. 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. They also owned rugby union side Worcester Warriors, which was wound up by HMRC last August. Following a 32 aggregate win over Tranmere Rovers in the semi-final,[14] the club confirmed a spot in the League Two play-off Final for the first time in their history, where they faced Newport County. 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. It sounds more glamorous than it was as I was away from my wife and I wanted to be back home. However, inconsistent performances once again resulted in them slipping into mid-table. The fourteen years from 1960 could justifiably be said[by whom?] . I am from Surrey originally and grew up on the Isle of Wight as my family moved down there. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. 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. [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. 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. "I now feel that the club is in a good place and I shall let the new team get on with it. I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. to be Morecambe's Golden Era. "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. But Companies House, the government's official companies register, lists Mr Lemos as having resigned as a director on January 11. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. I grew up in a small village near Wolverhampton. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. 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. The seated area is in the south stand. 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. "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. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the Board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the Club. I was there for three years then moved over to Greece to set up a pawnbroking business which became the largest in Greece. Morecambes current owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group Investments, put the club up for sale in September 2022. Fury, who lives in the town and has previously invested in Morecambe, did enter talks with regards to a purchase in late 2022 before opting against buying the club. Confusion over who owns Morecambe Football Club "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. 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. 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. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? Morecambe fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. [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. 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. Caretaker manager for his first six months. The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. He sponsors the club and owns the training pitches next to the stadium. An agreement between Johal and current majority shareholders Bond Investments Ltd - owned by businessmen duo Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham - is in place with the deal now just awaiting EFL approval. it was not until 7 May 1920 that Morecambe FC was formed after a meeting at the local West View Hotel. Now we have got several so it was a match made in heaven! 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. A Morecambe supporters group said they have met with a businessman who wants to buy the club to raise their "concerns". The pair have owned Morecambe since May 2018 and also took control of Worcester Warriors in the West Midlands in the following year. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. 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. 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. 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. Morecambe FC owners 'prepare club for sale' and step down from board Read full article 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. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who led a takeover of the Premiership club in October. Click here to sign up to receive our new South West business news TheBusinessDesk.com 2008 - 2023. Club Statement - News - Morecambe 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. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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. 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. twitter. Morecambe's other local rivals include Barrow, Lancaster City, Fleetwood Town, Kendal Town and Southport. Morecambe's defence at this time was crucial, conceding just five goals in nine games. Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment. 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. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. 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. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. I played union at school and then league up north.. 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. Latest Ticket News - Morecambe Something went wrong, please try again later. Bond Group Investments have owned the club since 2018. He began work as a construction worker, aged 13, alongside his father. 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. When we decided to get into business together, we actually had no idea what businesses we would go into. I had quite a fun, diverse career in law that I would say was successful and I did well for my age. Comments have been closed on this article. HP10 9TY. Morecambe's would-be owner claims he will submit EFL application to Ive been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. 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.