There are also all Morecambe scheduled matches that they are going to play in the . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham have been confirmed as co-owners with Jed McCrory, who led a takeover of the Premiership club in October. "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. "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. The board has evolved significantly during our period of ownership, particularly the appointment of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse to co-chairmen. 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. 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Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. A takeover of League One side Morecambe FC could be near, according to the clubs co-chairman, Graham Howse. Theres an appeal for volunteers to help repair a popular Lancaster green space after it was vandalised. Bond Group will continue to own and support the Board as the majority shareholder until the Club is sold. "Sarbjot is keen to maintain a close relationship with supporters if his application is successful, and build on our community foundations. He sponsors the club and owns the training pitches next to the stadium. A hospital cafe in Morecambe which was due to permanently close has been given a reprieve and will now be reopening. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can The Shrimps slipped to a narrow defeat against Cambridge United at the Mazuma Stadium in Sky Bet League One. 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. 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. [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. Me and Jason dont have that history. Everyone thinks that we owned Morecambe for a while, that we are football guys and then bought into a rugby club. Financier Whittingham and lawyer Goldring took over the Lancashire-based League Two side in June. 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"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. "I now feel that the club is in a good place and I shall let the new team get on with it. 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. You can also find out if there are options to watch Morecambe FC online for free. Owner: BOND GROUP INVESTMENTS LTD Board of Directors Co-Chairmen: Mr Graham Howse and Mr Rod Taylor Directors: Mr Mick Horton, Mr Charlie Appleyard and Mr James Wakefield. During the 201617 season, Bentley received a two-match touchline ban and was fined 1,000, though Morecambe fans paid the fine.[9]. 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. 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. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. I moved up to London about the age of 19 and did my law degree in Hertfordshire at 21. The following month, the Government placed WRFC Trading Limited, the company that owned the rugby club, in administration. 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. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. Bond Group will continue to own and support the board as the majority shareholder until the club is sold. 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. Morecambe secured a 20 win, with Andy Fleming scoring the first two goals at the stadium. Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). So, who knows? Living On The Edge Of The Night (new single). Bond Group Investments Ltd - the club's current owners - will continue their support of the club until a suitable buyer is found. The businessmen completed a takeover of Morecambe in May last year after paying off their debts. [citation needed]. 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. Police are appealing for witnesses after a hate crime in Lancaster city centre. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Last updated on 21 December 201821 December 2018.From the section Rugby Union. I had quite a fun, diverse career in law that I would say was successful and I did well for my age. The ground at Morecambe FC is one of the more basic ground in league 1 this season. Advertisement Hide Ad Icons from Lancaster radio station The Bay were reunited at a special event to mark 30 years since its launch. In November 2005, Jim Harvey suffered a heart attack during a league game at Christie Park against Cambridge United. They finished the season in fourth place, qualifying for the playoffs, where they lost 72 on aggregate to Dagenham & Redbridge. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. 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. 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. 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. 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. Our attentions have been elsewhere, and the Board have more than proven their ability and dedication to the Club. 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. 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. 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. In September, Morecambe FC announced that Jason Whittingham of Bond Group Investments and Colin Goldring were stepping back from their positions on the board of directors, as the club was being prepared to be sold. 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. 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[20], However, with 32 games played in the season, Robinson left to take over at Scottish club St Mirren. We are not. They also owned rugby union side Worcester Warriors, which was wound up by HMRC last August. Free heritage skills training courses will be held in Lancaster this month as part of the Lancaster High Streets Heritage Action Zone. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. They joined the newly formed Northern Premier League in 1968 and went on to win the FA Trophy in 1974 and the Northern Premier League President's Cup in 1992. Something went wrong, please try again later. He previously told talkSPORT: "Im thinking about buying Morecambe Football Club. . 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. Arnside Sailing Club has won a new safety boat in competition, beating 180 other sailing clubs to first prize. 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. 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. Morecambe Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Dale Pryde-MacDonald as our new Head of Media & Communications. 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. 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. They add they will only settle for the right buyer "with the right ambition for the future of the Club.". "I agreed to stay on while the acquisition has taken place," said Bolsover. Our history is in law, finance and commercial and as businessmen., READ MORE: WARRIORS OWNERS DETAIL THREE-YEAR PLAN TO BREAK EVEN. The club, nicknamed the Shrimps, is currently owned by businessman Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham. I was the youngest at my firm at the time. Read full article. Peterborough United are the visitors to the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday 18 February, 15:00 KO.