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And at least 9 midweek games 🤢

Just a bit of background for people unaware of the situation. Statements from the last couple of days 4 days ago: Bond Group Investments Limited, despite agreeing a sale with Panjab Warriors, giving the Board assurances for more than a year that they intend to sell to Panjab Warriors, and working with Panjab Warriors to enable them to gain EFL clearance for the acquisition to proceed on 6th June 2025, now appear to be considering reneging on the deal and attempting to engage with alternative buyers, on the same day that they have failed to provide the funds required to meet the Club’s June payroll, despite understanding exactly what that requirement is. They have also, at the last minute, informed the Board of Directors and Panjab Warriors that they are not actually in a position to transfer their shares to a buyer without consent from an unspecified third party. 1 day ago: The Board of Directors of Morecambe Football Club wish to make the following statement. Following multiple meetings with Bond Group throughout the weekend and yesterday, in several of which Jason Whittingham stated once again his desire and intention to sell his shares in the Club to Panjab Warriors, in line with the sale agreement reached and announced weeks ago, the Board of Directors met at 9am this morning to discuss the fact that, despite all parties apart from Bond Group doing everything possible to complete the sale yesterday, as of last night Jason Whittingham was again refusing to sell his shares in the club to Panjab Warriors. Because Bond Group do not have the required funds to meet the club's full payroll commitment, despite being entirely responsible for paying wages until a sale completes and aware of that responsibility and the requirement, this means that wages cannot be paid until the sale completes. Panjab Warriors do have the funds available to pay all wages, and are ready to transfer these immediately, but they are not able to do so unless the sale completes and they are the owners. As a result, we have had no choice but to issue an ultimatum to Jason Whittingham at 9:52am this morning, Tuesday 1st July 2025, that unless Bond Group's shares are sold to Panjab Warriors by 4pm today, the Board of Directors will be left with no option but to begin the process of putting the Club into administration. Last night: The Board of Directors of Morecambe Football Club wish to share the following update regarding today’s statements. Following further discussions with Jason Whittingham this afternoon and evening, it is apparent to the Board of Directors that he is, for some reason, stalling for time and attempting to drag out what is a truly horrible situation and decision for as long as possible. We must emphasise that this is without providing the Board with any substantive or convincing reasons for us to responsibly delay triggering the administration process. The Board of Directors have, this evening, informed Jason that administrators will be called, at the earliest opportunity, tomorrow morning. Jason still has the chance to do the right thing, agree to sell his shares tomorrow morning, but that opportunity expires once and for all after that. today: Public Statement on behalf of Bond Group Investments & Jason Whittingham. There is no doubt that the Club is in a precarious position and is at a crisis point. We also appreciate the stress this is causing for all connected with Morecambe FC. As majority shareholder we are making every effort to resolve any issues that have arisen and are working to protect the best interests of the Club. Bond Group Investments has started the process to dismiss the Board of Directors with immediate effect in order that we can take control over the situation giving us the required additional time to ensure that the Club has the best chance to avoid Administration. We hope the The Board of Directors put the interest of the club before any personal grievances and during this delicate time of negotiation to save the club, refrain from their propensity of issuing negative statements. The notion that Bond Group Investments is stalling is not true. Bond Group Investments need to ensure that any transfer of shares, in a sale, is done in a way that holds no recourse for either the Club or Bond Group. The safety of the Club’s future is paramount. Our focus today is to work to find solutions to resolve the matter of staff salary and the Sale of the Club to avoid Administration at all costs. The staff, players and management team at the club have all been notified as have the National League. We will be communicating with the Supporters Trust. We are deeply sorry for the distress and uncertainty this is causing. Our next communication will be tomorrow morning to confirm the outcome. Thank you.

It’s crazy that they have a buyer who has passed the EFl “fit & proper” test and the current owner despite saying repeatedly he will sell won’t sign the agreement and also refusing to spend any more money on the club, the deal was supposed to happen on the 6th of June after the current owner dragged out the buying process for 2 & half years

Not anymore big signs outside saying they are closing down

They can although it’s certainly far from ideal, they did it last season that’s why we had the small squares where something had happened to the water sprinklers

I’m sure I seen that it already had a disease last season as questions was asked about the pitch, so it’s been relaid and still got the disease?

I thought he retired due to injury although he never made a single appearance for us in the 2 years he was here

That’s not correct surely? Under the current system I thought you always kept your points, obviously wouldn’t get membership points for the upcoming season but could still add to them for attending games for next season

Strange to see Man Utd not mentioned as I thought they had already stated they was using Facial Recognition Technology next season

Seems everyone has been on holiday and they are now just working though the stack of papers on the desk

For the 2025/26 season, the broadcast selections for the opening round of fixtures have now been made, with selections for Championship matches played before the end of September to be made by Thursday 3 July. In addition to this, all broadcast selections for Championship matches played before the end of the Third Round of the Emirates FA Cup in January 2026 will be made by Thursday 31 July.

No business gets as big as King Power was without doing something shady along the way

That’s fine in theory but are Prem level players going to sign for a Championship club?

I’ve noticed that all press coverage has excluded that it’s the GK responsibility to comply and not to rely on the Refs countdown From IFAB: “The referee will decide when the goalkeeper has control of the ball with their hand(s)/arms) and the eight seconds begin, and will visually count down the last five seconds with a raised hand. However, the main responsibility is for the goalkeeper to comply with the Law. The referee's signal is intended to 'assist' the goalkeeper in doing so, but the absence of a signal does not mean the goalkeeper is exempt from following the Law. If the goalkeeper is releasing the ball as the countdown reaches 'zero' the referee should allow play to continue as the goalkeeper is complying with the 'spirit' and 'intention' of the Law.”

His kids are grown adults and apparently have little to no interest in his job

Depends on how you interpret this for the home friendly, I interpret it as not everyone will have theirs before that game Please note that 2025/26 Season Ticket Holders who have a physical card can choose to have a physical ticket for this fixture until 5pm on Monday 16 June. This option won’t be available to Digital Season Ticket holders and non-Season Ticket holders.

CATEGORY SEASON TICKET HOLDERS GENERAL SALE Adults £15 £20 Over-65s / Under-22s £10 £15 Under-18s £8 £10 Under-16s £5 £8 Under-12s £3 £5

Wonder if this will be the King power or will they rent out a stadium elsewhere like they did the other season

If those figures are right then it is an high turnover compared to last season, 98% renewal last season and 500 new season tickets made available Following a 98 per cent renewal rate among 2023/24 Season Ticket Holders, this summer saw 5,337 Fox Members apply for any Season Tickets that would become available after the renewal period closed. Based on the volume of applications and number of available Season Tickets, the qualification threshold was set at a minimum of 55 Home Priority Points, with 500 applicant Fox Members given the opportunity to become Season Ticket Holders for 2024/25.

Will free up a room at the hotel then….

90% of Spurs fans think their season went well? I get they won an European Trophy for the first time in forever but 90% are satisfied with the season

I did mine for Liverpool and it took 25 days for the refund to appear

Quick to release the information A spokesperson for the force said: "We would ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding tonight's incident on Water Street in Liverpool city centre. "We can confirm the man arrested is a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area.

That’s part of the new deal, they will have at least 215 live games next season, all the 2pm sundays will be allowable extras on top of that

So a possible 9 teams in Europe next season? bet Sky are laughing as they are allowed to show all 2pm kick offs on a Sunday as part of the new deal next season