The situation at Morecambe is the definition of desperate.
The club’s minority shareholders say it faces “total collapse” if a sale isn’t agreed within 72 hours and the Shrimps Trust, who have been working manfully to try and broker a deal to save it, have begun work on setting up a phoenix club in case the worst happens.
Morecambe have been owned by Bond Group since 2018 (Photo: Getty)
By simply signing off the deal agreed with Panjab Warriors, who have already pledged to pay staff wages and pay off debts in addition to the seven figure sum they have invested in the club, the collapse could be avoided and the club would be able to continue the long, painful road back to oblivion.
“I have just avoided any formal statements at this time whilst I continue to work toward a successful sale of the club,” he said.
The i Paper reached out to Panjab Warriors on Friday but – as yet – have had no response.
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After so many broken promises, Morecambe fans will be understandably sceptical about listening to Whittingham’s reassurances.
That was nearly a week ago and there is bemusement in the town at why Whittingham hasn’t acted to prevent his asset from toppling out of business.
As well as the threat of a shutdown of club operations next week, it will be expelled from the National League if Morecambe isn’t sold by 20 August.
“I’m devastated that this crisis is still dragging on, with the damage being done worsening every day,” she told The i Paper.
“I am urging Jason Whittingham once again to just sign the damn paperwork.”
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“I’m obviously frustrated that this won’t be in place in time to make a difference to the current situation.
“But I know it will stop towns like Morecambe suffering in the future by preventing rogue ownership and strengthening financial governance.”
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