‘Club is officially shut.. there's £0 in bank' – Iconic ex-EFL team set to fold after 105yrs as shock statement released
As it stands, the National League club will cease to operate as of Monday.
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Morecambe are set to go out of business
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A joint-statement from the club's minority shareholders and prospective buyers Panjab Warriors has lifted the lid on the extent of the club's crisis.
The club's academy ceased operations today.
And as it currently stands, the 105-year-old outfit will follow suit on Monday.
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