Morecambes current owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group Investments, put the club up for sale in September 2022. 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. "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. Morecambe FC edging towards takeover deal with drinks tycoon 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. Whilst success was only just around the corner, the foundations for the future were being built. The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. 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. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the club. This caused a feud between long-time friends Harvey and McIlroy which has not been reconciled to this day. I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. During the 201617 season, Bentley received a two-match touchline ban and was fined 1,000, though Morecambe fans paid the fine.[9]. "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. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. We are businessmen who were offered Morecambe first. 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. I grew up in a small village near Wolverhampton. Morecambe FC owners 'prepare club for sale' and step down from board They add they will only settle for the right buyer "with the right ambition for the future of the Club.". 20-year-old 'beats Tyson Fury to buy football club' and will be England The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. Bond Group Investments have owned the club since 2018. 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. 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. 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Bond Group will continue to own and support the board as the majority shareholder until the club is sold. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. . "The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. 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. 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. 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These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Morecambe 2023 - Player Wages Morecambe have a total of 42 players in their home squad. I started off in litigation law and moved on to doing supercar contracts and working in Monaco and Switzerland. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. 6 February 2023. Morecambe FC - Club profile | Transfermarkt 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. SEE BOTTOM OF STORY TO FIND OUT DUO'S BACKGROUNDS. Editors' Code of Practice. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. World heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury, who lives in the town, said he had been offered the chance to buy the club in October. Jason Whittingham talks to supporters as Colin Goldring watches on. 200910 was Morecambe's last season at Christie Park. 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. Morecambe CC is the oldest sporting club in the town, Founded in 1889, 6 time winners of the Northern PL Clubmark, Chance to Shine. [citation needed]. [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. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. Morecambe FC fans meet with potential new owner to "raise concerns". 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. 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. Morecambe played their first game in the Football League against Barnet at Christie Park in August 2007, in which they played out a 00 draw to secure their first ever Football League point. Morecambe 2023 Wages | Player & Team totals - Salary Sport Ticket News. The Shrimps Trust met with Sarbjot Johal, who is aiming to take over the football club, on Monday. 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. The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. England - Morecambe FC - Results, fixtures, squad - Soccerway [3], On 17 July 2007, Morecambe announced plans to move to a new stadium in time for the start of the 200910 season. Who would you want as owner of your club? [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. He is the founder of Vitanic Holdings Limited, a non-alcoholic beverage company based in Birmingham. 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. 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. I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.". . A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the playoffs, where they lost 72 on aggregate to Dagenham & Redbridge. 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I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.. On both occasions the club faced Ipswich Town, losing 30 and 40 respectively. A Morecambe supporters group said they have met with a businessman who wants to buy the club to raise their "concerns". 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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