Top 5 live events. 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 . Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. While we await further information after a constructive meeting, the Trust is in continued close dialogue with the Football Supporters' Association.". I am, along with Sarbjot, keen that the process should now move on at pace to come to a positive conclusion.. Fire officers have tackled a car fire near a motorway junction in Lancaster. However, Morecambe lost 5 goals to 0. With only two turnstiles for the travelling fans to enter via there is a big crowd waiting to get through. I grew up in a small village near Wolverhampton. ", Related Story:Morecambe FC co-owners' rugby club woes will have "no impact" on Shrimps - Beyond Radio. Morecambe secured a 20 win, with Andy Fleming scoring the first two goals at the stadium. Friends of missing man Daniel Hives said "we need our boy home" as they gathered in Lancaster to help with the search for him. On 10 August 2010, Morecambe played their first match at the Globe Arena against Championship side Coventry City in the League Cup First Round. A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the club. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Let us know in the comments section below. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. 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. "I agreed to stay on while the acquisition has taken place," said Bolsover. 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. 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.". ", On 13 May 2011, Bentley was appointed manager on a two-year contract, signing a two-year deal as player-manager. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. with former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners. PHOTO CREDIT: Handout - Entrepreneur India. World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has dealt a knockout blow on shocked litter louts in Morecambe. Work did not commence on the proposed site until spring 2009, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2010.[4]. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. 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. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. Last month the Morecambe FC board said the issues at Worcester Warriors would have "no impact" on the Shrimps. 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. [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 MP for Lancaster and the children from TV's Radford family were among those who dressed up to mark World Book Day. The ground at Morecambe FC is one of the more basic ground in league 1 this season. "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. Our history is in law, finance and commercial and as businessmen., READ MORE: WARRIORS OWNERS DETAIL THREE-YEAR PLAN TO BREAK EVEN. 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. Sponsors @InvestecWin They literally don't care about their members and will happily . Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham jointly run Warriors and the League Two outfit with the same goal of making the two clubs sustainable. We did that in 18 months. Theyre in League One at the moment. A call to have Worcester placed into administration so a takeover deal can be reached has so far been rejected by the owners. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I am from Surrey originally and grew up on the Isle of Wight as my family moved down there. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Ticket News. Worcester Warriors chairman Bill Bolsover has stepped down after the owners of Morecambe joined the board. twitter. So, who knows? I then went to London in 1996 and got into a retail career. . Tyson Fury has previously invested in Morecambe, Sarbjot Johal will become England's youngest football club owner. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. 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. Advertisement Hide Ad 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. They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the playoffs, where they lost 72 on aggregate to Dagenham & Redbridge. Read about our approach to external linking. Comments have been closed on this article. Now they've faced justice. In November 2005, Jim Harvey suffered a heart attack during a league game at Christie Park against Cambridge United. 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. 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. 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. Live & upcoming events League One (Match day 35) Mar 04 07:30 AM We came into Warriors which was in September 28, 2018, and the rest is history.. [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. Cambridge United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 24 September in Sky Bet League One. Seven months after taking control of Morecambe FC and the club's owners believe there has been considerable change for the better. Visit ESPN to view the latest Morecambe news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Friday, September 2nd, 2022 2:22pm Morecambe Football Club has announced that its owners are preparing the club for sale. Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring took over the League . 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He is set to buy Morecambe through his investment firm Sarb Capital after making his money in the drinks industry. 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. . This earned Morecambe a Lancashire Derby in the second round against another Championship side, Burnley, where they lost 31. 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. Whilst success was only just around the corner, the foundations for the future were being built. 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. "We were trying to sort out the mess (at . The seated area is in the south stand. Now we have got several so it was a match made in heaven! They also finished the 200809 season in 11th, this time with 63 points. Christie is now a regular at The Globe Arena, having reappeared after being stolen following the last game at Christie Park. 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 have always been someone that would try to break the mould and push myself. 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. In October, WRFC Players Limited, the company that employed the players and staff, was wound up in court. (3.4.0) - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. "We would like to thank Bill for his contribution since he first joined the Board six years ago," said Whittingham. 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. The teams total wage bill is: Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). 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. Morecambe's current owners Jason Whittingham and Colin Goldring from Bond Group . Sarbjot Johal, a 20-year-old businessman, has been provisionally. [15], Adams resigned three days later, with the club stating that he had left "to pursue an opportunity elsewhere,"[16] which proved to be the managerial job at Bradford City. The plan was to buy it and from a business point of view turn it around because only three clubs in League Two break even and Morecambe was losing half a million a year, Whittingham said. "We have absolute trust in the current Board of Directors to run the Club, with Bond Group still supporting the Board as majority shareholder. 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. I was the youngest at my firm at the time. The Lancaster MP has raised concerns about hospital funding with the Prime Minister. 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. 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. Lima Major: Bracket - Lower Bracket; MLB Spring Training: Boston . 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. 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. Tyson Fury's dreams of owning a Football League club look to have been shattered after Morecambe FC announced their new owner. 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. 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. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. [7] McIlroy, who took over as manager from Jim Harvey, had left the club alongside assistant Mark Lillis. They stole from those that trusted them the most. 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. 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. We are not. 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 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. We were introduced to the Warriors deal and we saw parallel opportunities. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. "During the meeting, we were able to raise some of the concerns that have arisen over the last few weeks," said a statement from the Shrimps Trust. 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. "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. They also owned rugby union side Worcester Warriors, which was wound up by HMRC last August. 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