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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Crisis club Morecambe SUSPENDED from matches as National League release damning statement
Morecambe are stuck within the grips of a major crisis following their relegation from the Football League last summer and they will now be banned from taking to the pitch at all The National League have confirmed that they have suspended Morecambe amid the grips of a financial crisis. The organising committee of the division confirmed the decision in a statement on Monday amid growing issues for the Lancashire outfit. 'The National League's Compliance and Licensing Committee reconvened this afternoon to debate the on-going concerns surrounding Morecambe Football Club and its compliance with National League rules,' the statement read. 'Discussions regarding the Club's ability to meet its financial obligations for the 2025/2026 season have again taken place. 'It was decided further sanctions must be imposed, with the Club's membership to be suspended with immediate effect. The Club will also remain under embargo ahead of the new season. Morecambe Football Club will also be removed from the National League Cup for the forthcoming season. 'The Committee will meet again on Wednesday August 20 to determine if outstanding items have been satisfied, and to decide the Club's ability to retain Membership in the Competition.' The suspension means that Morecambe will now be prevented from playing until the next meeting of the committee which includes fixtures against Boston United, Brackley Town, Scunthorpe, Altrincham and Aldershot Town. The issues revolve around ongoing financial issues, as well as multiple failed takeover attempts. Panjab Warriors and Jonny Cato were thought to be close to a deal, only for current owner Jason Whittingham to pen a statement suggesting that they have gone silent. A club statement read: 'Bond Group Investments has continued to work with the Consortium led by Jonny Cato in their efforts to acquire the majority shareholding in Morecambe Football Club. 'Whilst talks are ongoing, it is clear that continual negative press statements impacting on the club, have given them cause for concern and pause. Alongside this, Bond Group had agreed to an offer, made by a Sikh representative of, and on behalf of, the Panjab Warriors, and are ready to sell on that basis. 'Despite numerous attempts over the past week to contact Panjab Warriors regarding their offer, and our willingness to complete, we have not heard from them. We now urge the Panjab Warriors to make contact in an effort to complete on the sale.' Morecambe have been up for sale for nearly three years. Players and staff were only paid a third of their most recent wages, while their upcoming pre-season friendly clash with Barrow has been cancelled. Morecambe were relegated from League Two last season.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish manager in limbo as English club suspended by league over financial issues
Future of former SPFL boss plunged into doubt Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A Scottish football manager has been left in limbo after his club were suspended by the National League. Morecambe have had their licence to play in England's fifth tier revoked with immediate effect ahead of the new season over their ongoing financial issues. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The league's compliance and licensing committee held further discussions on Monday regarding the Shrimps' ability to meet their financial commitments for the season ahead, and opted to impose the suspension. The committee will meet again on August 20 to determine if outstanding issues have been satisfied and to decide whether Morecambe, who are managed by ex-Ross County boss Derek Adams, can retain membership of the competition. Morecambe manager Derek Adams. Photo:The club, who were relegated from League Two at the end of last season, have also been removed from this season's National League Cup. A statement from the National League read: "It was decided further sanctions must be imposed, with the club's membership to be suspended with immediate effect. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "The club will also remain under embargo ahead of the new season. "Morecambe Football Club will also be removed from the National League Cup for the forthcoming season. "The committee will meet again on Wednesday, August 20 to determine if outstanding items have been satisfied and to decide the club's ability to retain membership in the competition." The National League season gets under way on August 9.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Scottish manager left in limbo as his club is SUSPENDED from English league
BOOTED OUT Scottish manager left in limbo as his club is SUSPENDED from English league A SCOTTISH football manager's future is now up in the air as his club have been SUSPENDED from their league. Crisis-hit Morecambe have been booted out by the National League pending another meeting with the league's Club Compliance and Licensing committee on August 20. 1 It leaves Derek Adams in limbo Credit: Kenny Ramsay But until then, Morecambe - managed by Derek Adams - will not be allowed to play in the division. The Lancashire club were given a deadline of midday on Monday by league chiefs surrounding their compliance with its rules and were warned they would face "possible further sanctions". A statement from the National League read: "It was decided further sanctions must be imposed, with the club's membership to be suspended with immediate effect. "The club will also remain under embargo ahead of the new season. "Morecambe Football Club will also be removed from the National League Cup for the forthcoming season. "The committee will meet again on Wednesday, August 20 to determine if outstanding items have been satisfied, and to decide the club's ability to retain membership in the competition." More to follow. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Former EFL side SUSPENDED by National League over serious financial issues and KICKED OUT of cup competition
MORECAMBE have been SUSPENDED by the National League and KICKED OUT of cup competition amid their financial woes. The Shrimps were relegated from League Two last season and fell out the EFL for the first time since 2007. Advertisement 2 Morecambe have been suspended by the National League Credit: Getty Despite bids to buy the club, a sale has still not gone through and has left the club suspended from National League competition. A statement read: "The National League's Compliance and Licensing Committee reconvened this afternoon to debate the on-going concerns surrounding Morecambe Football Club and its compliance with National League rules. "Discussions regarding the Club's ability to meet its financial obligations for the 2025/2026 season have again taken place. Advertisement READ MORE IN football "It was decided further sanctions must be imposed, with the Club's membership to be suspended with immediate effect. "The Club will also remain under embargo ahead of the new season. "Morecambe Football Club will also be removed from the National League Cup for the forthcoming season. "The Committee will meet again on Wednesday August 20 to determine if outstanding items have been satisfied, and to decide the Club's ability to retain Membership in the Competition." Advertisement Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A group named the Panjab Warriors had a takeover bid approved by the EFL in June. The board 'This is the most chaotic and ridiculous tournament we have played' says Sarina Wiegman But Whittingham responded by Advertisement Then just a few days later they resigned when control was still not relinquished by Whittingham. The owner then said a last-gasp bid was made by a group led by investor Jonny Cato. Fans are still waiting for a sale and legal action is being threatened by a group of minority shareholders. Rugby club Worcester Warriors were expelled from the Premiership under Whittingham's management in 2022. Advertisement 2 Morecambe owner Jason Whittingham Credit: MORECAMBE FC
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Former EFL side SUSPENDED by National League over serious financial issues and KICKED OUT of cup competition
Owner had a club expelled from the league in a different sport CAMBE AND WENT Former EFL side SUSPENDED by National League over serious financial issues and KICKED OUT of cup competition Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORECAMBE have been SUSPENDED by the National League and KICKED OUT of cup competition amid their financial woes. The Shrimps were relegated from League Two last season and fell out the EFL for the first time since 2007. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Morecambe have been suspended by the National League Credit: Getty Morecambe owner Jason Whittingham took over in 2018 but has been looking to sell for the last three years. Despite bids to buy the club, a sale has still not gone through and has left the club suspended from National League competition. A statement read: "The National League's Compliance and Licensing Committee reconvened this afternoon to debate the on-going concerns surrounding Morecambe Football Club and its compliance with National League rules. "Discussions regarding the Club's ability to meet its financial obligations for the 2025/2026 season have again taken place. "It was decided further sanctions must be imposed, with the Club's membership to be suspended with immediate effect. "The Club will also remain under embargo ahead of the new season. "Morecambe Football Club will also be removed from the National League Cup for the forthcoming season. "The Committee will meet again on Wednesday August 20 to determine if outstanding items have been satisfied, and to decide the Club's ability to retain Membership in the Competition." CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A group named the Panjab Warriors had a takeover bid approved by the EFL in June. The board threatened to put Morecambe into administration to force through the sale. 'This is the most chaotic and ridiculous tournament we have played' says Sarina Wiegman But Whittingham responded by sacking the entire board before later inviting them back to oversee the final stages of the takeover. Then just a few days later they resigned when control was still not relinquished by Whittingham. The owner then said a last-gasp bid was made by a group led by investor Jonny Cato. Fans are still waiting for a sale and legal action is being threatened by a group of minority shareholders. Rugby club Worcester Warriors were expelled from the Premiership under Whittingham's management in 2022.
