MORECAMBE have been SUSPENDED by the National League and KICKED OUT of a cup competition due to their financial woes.
The Shrimps were relegated from League Two last season and fell out the EFL for the first time since 2007.
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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.
As a result, the club has been suspended from the National League.
A National League 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.
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“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.”
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.
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.
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