A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. 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. PHOTO CREDIT: Handout - Entrepreneur India. In an update on the clubs website he intimated that 20-year-old entrepreneur Sarbjot Johal is in pole position to take control. I then went to London in 1996 and got into a retail career. Please report any comments that break our rules. Mr Johal has already bought equity in the club, which has been up for sale since autumn 2022. 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. 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. [24], Table of kit suppliers and shirt sponsors appear below:[25], The Shrimps mascot is Christie the cat. A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. Premiership Rugby agreed a 200m investment. I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.". 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. All information about Morecambe FC (League One) current squad with market values transfers rumours player stats fixtures news 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. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham jointly run Warriors and the League Two outfit with the same goal of making the two clubs sustainable. Morecambe are currently 22nd in Sky Bet League One and have been up for sale since last Summer. 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. World heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury, who lives in the town, said he had been offered the chance to buy the club in October. [6] The Shrimps compounded this result with another upset win over a Championship side, a 31 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on 28 August to advance into the third round of the League Cup, in which they faced a third consecutive Championship side, Sheffield United. He once had an infamous friendly altercation with Dagenham & Redbridge goalkeeper Tony Roberts for which Christie was sent off, even though the dispute had been started by Roberts. "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. Ive been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club. He said you guys have done a good job at Morecambe so have a look at Worcester Warriors? A major change to the Morecambe to Preston and Lancaster to Blackpool bus services has been announced. Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. The club then took its place in the Lancashire Combination League for the 192021 season. Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally.
We are businessmen who were offered Morecambe first. Bond Group Investments Ltd - the club's current owners - will continue their support of the club until a suitable buyer is found. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Warriors have been in the headlines recently over a winding up petition was filed by HMRC over an unpaid tax bill. The Rugby Football Union suspended the club from all rugby competition. Last updated on 21 December 201821 December 2018.From the section Rugby Union. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. They were then appointed onto Warriors board in October before being confirmed as co-owners when Jed McCrory departed in June. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. Alternatively, please email
[email protected] - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. 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. The owner of a popular local Mexican food chain says the closure of their Morecambe restaurant is likely but not definite. 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. 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 . I have always been someone that would try to break the mould and push myself. A medical student from Lancaster University has won a major accolade from the Royal Society of Medicine. 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 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 is probably going to break even now and will be one of four clubs. Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold.
Morecambe News, Scores, Stats, Rumors & More - ESPN Theyre in League One at the moment. Morecambe currently find themselves one point from safety down in 21st in League One after losing 5-0 away to Derby County on Saturday. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It wasnt like we were football guys coming into it whereas perhaps Jed was as he has a long history in football. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring took over the League . "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. I played rugby right through school and absolutely loved it. 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.. Founded 1920 Address Lancaster Road LA4 5TJ Morecambe, Lancashire Country England Phone +44 (1524) 411 797 Fax +44 (1524) 832 230 E-mail
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This followed concerns raised by other sources over the financial viability of the drinks entrepreneur's possible buy-out of the League One club. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. You might be looking at a football club owner.. Who would you want as owner of your club? 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. [10] In November 2019, Morecambe appointed Derek Adams as manager, signing him to a two-and-a-half year contract. 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. Morecambes current owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group Investments, put the club up for sale in September 2022. They add they will only settle for the right buyer "with the right ambition for the future of the Club.". 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 . 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. Tickets are now on sale for our Sky Bet League One home fixture against Ipswich Town on Saturday 8 October, 15:00 KO. 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. Alternatively, please email
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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. Basically, throw it at them and keep them going up. "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. "The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. Bond Group will continue to own and support the board as the majority shareholder until the club is sold. "Whilst no further evidence was provided in the meeting, in our discussions it was mutually understood that the evidence to support the financial viability of the takeover will be provided to the EFL, who will perform the appropriate due diligence through the EFL Owners and Directors Test. Read full article. 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. to be Morecambe's Golden Era. He began work as a construction worker, aged 13, alongside his father. We came into Warriors which was in September 28, 2018, and the rest is history.. . Worcester Warriors chairman Bill Bolsover has stepped down after the owners of Morecambe joined the board. He is currently awaiting the result of checks by the English Football League (EFL) before he looks to complete his takeover of the Shrimps. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. [30] The cat was named after Morecambe's old Stadium, Christie Park. The club has been valued at 20m. 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. 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. However, inconsistent performances once again resulted in them slipping into mid-table. After his first nine games in charge, Morecambe sat top of the league after winning six, drawing two and losing just once. Bond Group Investments have owned the club since 2018. On both occasions the club faced Ipswich Town, losing 30 and 40 respectively. However, Morecambe lost 5 goals to 0. As a child I was an Aston Villa supporter, my uncle was a Wolves supporter and my friends were West Brom fans. ", On 13 May 2011, Bentley was appointed manager on a two-year contract, signing a two-year deal as player-manager. 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. "His help over the last two months has been invaluable and has ensured a smooth handover. I played union at school and then league up north.. 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. "Weve made some amazing memories along the way, from banging the drums with the fans away at Crawley, to getting promoted at Wembley, with everything in between, not forgetting the draw against Coventry that secured our EFL status and started this journey. Morecambe fell to a 1-0 defeat against Fleetwood Town in a closely contested Lancashire derby at Highbury on Saturday afternoon. The MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. We were introduced to the Warriors deal and we saw parallel opportunities. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. [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. A Morecambe supporters group said they have met with a businessman who wants to buy the club to raise their "concerns". 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. The businessmen completed a takeover of Morecambe in May last year after paying off their debts. Players have voiced their concerns about not being paid and the club were forced to cancel a pre-season friendly in Scotland. Everyone thinks that we owned Morecambe for a while, that we are football guys and then bought into a rugby club. 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. You can use JustWatch to find which streaming services are showing highlights, full replays and interviews for this event.
Morecambe FC - Port Vale: Live Stream & on TV today Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. As part of the process, Shrimps owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group Investments Ltd will be stepping back from their positions on the board of directors.
Latest Ticket News - Morecambe The following statement has been issued by the Clubs owners, Bond Group; We are today announcing that we will be stepping down from the Board of Directors at Morecambe Football Club. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. The Shrimps Trust was officially set up in 2017 as a voice for Morecambe supporters. 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. "I agreed to stay on while the acquisition has taken place," said Bolsover. 6 February 2023. 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. TYSON FURY has been pipped to buying League One side Morecambe FC - by a 20-year-old businessman. it was not until 7 May 1920 that Morecambe FC was formed after a meeting at the local West View Hotel. Visit ESPN to view the latest Morecambe news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more By The Newsroom. 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. I went to the University of Manchester, studied business, maths and physics. "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. He is the founder of Vitanic Holdings Limited, a non-alcoholic beverage company based in Birmingham. 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. 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 fixtures tab is showing the last 100 football matches with statistics and win/draw/lose icons. As part of the process, Shrimps owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group Investments Ltd will be stepping back from their positions on the board of directors. 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. 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. I worked in a head office doing corporate retail, mainly working with the planning of clothing ranges and accessories. Bentley left the club in October 2019 to take the manager's role at AFC Fylde, having spent 16 months as the longest serving manager in the top four tiers of English football.
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. It sounds more glamorous than it was as I was away from my wife and I wanted to be back home. Morecambe FC is actively seeking a new HR Manager to lead, manage, develop and improve both our day-to-day and long-term people agenda. Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. Morecambe insist the two clubs have no connections, beyond the owners. 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. A man has died after a road traffic collision in Bolton-le-Sands. So, who knows? You can also find out if there are options to watch Morecambe FC online for free. 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. 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. 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). Picture: GEOFF BERKELEY. 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. 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. its owners, Bond Group Investments, had put the club up for sale in September 2022, with directors Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring . "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. Also during this time, the club also equalled its best appearance in the FA Cup in both 200001 and 200203.
Morecambe put up for sale by owner Bond Group Investments Johal was born in Gravesend, Kent, to an immigrant Sikh family in 2002. Read about our approach to external linking. We have absolute trust in the current board of directors to run the club, with Bond Group still supporting the board as majority shareholder. But the latest update indicates that drinks tycoon Johal is likely to emerge as the new owner. Advertisement Hide Ad 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. During the 201617 season, Bentley received a two-match touchline ban and was fined 1,000, though Morecambe fans paid the fine.[9]. 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.
England - Morecambe FC - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Copyright 2023 Proper Community Media Lancaster Ltd T/A Beyond Radio & Aiir. The Board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to Co-Chairmen. 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. 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. They came in, steadied the ship and helped the club to progress from afar so .
Morecambe FC on Twitter: "Morecambe Football Club can confirm that the We have absolute trust in the current Board of Directors to run the Club, with Bond Group still supporting the Board as majority shareholder. 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. So I was thinking I invest X amount of millions in them. Our history is in law, finance and commercial and as businessmen., READ MORE: WARRIORS OWNERS DETAIL THREE-YEAR PLAN TO BREAK EVEN. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. 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. Bill will always be a welcome visitor to Sixways," he added in a statement. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the club's co-chairman, Graham Howse. Morecambe previous match. They lost to Hereford 43 on aggregate, but McIlroy was appointed on a permanent basis in May 2006. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who led a takeover of the Premiership club in October. We did that in 18 months. Morecambe's defence at this time was crucial, conceding just five goals in nine games. The EFLs owner vetting process is absolutely non existent. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Tyson Fury suffers blow in Morecambe takeover bid as League One side SEE BOTTOM OF STORY TO FIND OUT DUO'S BACKGROUNDS. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Two Muslim gravestones have been vandalised in a cemetery in Lancaster. HP10 9TY. They literally don't care about their members and will happily . [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. Lima Major: Bracket - Lower Bracket; MLB Spring Training: Boston . Morecambe play in the Sky Bet League One, the fourth division of mens professional football in England and the lowest football league division. The Shrimps host Port Vale at the Mazuma Stadium on Tuesday 21 February, 19:45 KO. A public meeting to discuss the future of Morecambe and how the town can prepare for the Eden Project has already sold out. 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. 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. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the Board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the Club. Birmingham-based Johal is the founder of non-alcoholic drinks brand Vitanic and also chairman of private equity firm Sarb Capital. 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. While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people together, Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who. World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has dealt a knockout blow on shocked litter louts in Morecambe. Two years later he developed Vitanic Grape Cocktail 0.0% Alc.
Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. 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. Morecambe FC @MorecambeFC. [20], However, with 32 games played in the season, Robinson left to take over at Scottish club St Mirren. [8] His first game as a professional manager was a 10 defeat at home to Barnet. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. 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. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. 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. [23], In October 2022, Adams voiced worries about the future of the club; its owners, Bond Group Investments, had put the club up for sale in September 2022, with directors Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring (both associated with the collapse of Worcester Warriors rugby union club) stepping down from the Shrimps' board.