Morecambe
 

What a mess our friends on the coast are in - there were rumours earlier that neither players or staff have been paid & that some players were refusing to play tomorrow. There is now a statement on Morecambe's website confirming this & saying they will endeavour to put a team out at Swindon (possibly academy players?)
The consensus on their forum suggests they are heading for administration - we might have our troubles but it seems they are in a much worse state

Re: Morecambe
 

Can we pinch Ged, then?

:theband::theband::theband:

Re: Morecambe
 

Very strong rumours that we already have, should never have let him go!

Re: Morecambe
 

There's an interview in the Lancaster Times where they ask Ged about his future. He says they've got one player contracted for next season and an embargo on signing, that they could put out a youth team for next season but asks who will get sacked in they get thumped for the first few matches. He then says you've got to ask yourself what the best option is for a person in his position, adding that he's loved his time at Morecambe. I certainly don't think he's staying there.

Re: Morecambe
 

I feel sorry for the players and fans and Ged at Morecambe, it's a terrible way to end the season. Even after having a poor season at the Wham I am still looking forward to August and the start of the new season, unfortunately I don't think that will be the feeling for many at Morecambe.

Re: Morecambe
 

One thing that our lads never did.....



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Re: Morecambe
 

Hopefully "He's coming home, he's coming home" :dancedog:

Re: Morecambe
 

From their website, we have been there and it is not nice..... hope it gets sorted soon :)


https://www.morecambefc.com/news/202...lub-statement/

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Re: Morecambe
 

What a bloody shame for all the good guys there

:theband::theband::theband:

Re: Morecambe
 

This is what happens when a club has a parasite owning them. Be thankful that Accrington are owned by a fan.

I have a feeling that if we survive , Ged will be at Accrington and we will be managed by either Derek Adams again or Coley !

Re: Morecambe
 

Hope it all comes right for Morecambe. They seem like a good bunch of buggers from where I sit.

Re: Morecambe
 

Which league do you expect to be surviving in?.....And what happens to all the points earned if Morecambe go bust?

Re: Morecambe
 

I think the points stay where they are. Any points deduction will be from next season if the club goes into admin.

Hoping for a new owner and EFL2 even with a minus 10 point start.

Re: Morecambe
 

A bit of good news.......

https://www.morecambefc.com/news/202...atement-29-apr



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Re: Morecambe
 

Yes, good news for the staff & players but they were paid late which could mean another fine &/or points deduction due to their owner breaking the agreement with the Efl

Re: Morecambe
 

I believe the wages, etc were due at the end of the month so, technically, there may not have been an infringement.
Perhaps it was the players’ expectation, maybe because it usually happened, that wages would paid on or before the weekend that caused the latest kerfuffle.

Re: Morecambe
 

According to one of their fans on Shrimps Voices, wages are due on 28th of each month - in March 2023, they weren't paid until 31st which led to the fines & eventual 3 point deduction. They might only have been a day late this time but it depends on how the Efl view it

Re: Morecambe
 

Like us, they are a small Club, therefore they will get punished......


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Re: Morecambe
 

It's possible that the compensation paid to bring Ged back went towards Morecambe's wages

Re: Morecambe
 

Some good news for Morecambe :)

https://www.morecambefc.com/news/202...-team-manager/

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Re: Morecambe
 

Is it though? He's abandoned ship twice when the grass seemed greener, the club still has an embargo & their dodgy owner is still stalling on selling so little has changed - small wonder then that he's not signed a contract tying him to the Shrimps for any length of time but one which will allow him to leave with no notice should things not improve - he was out of work for a while so would imagine a pay packet was welcome even if only for a short time.
Don't get me wrong, I hope things do work out & they get back on their feet but they are definitely not out of the woods yet by a long way

Re: Morecambe
 

It is great news. The first time was when Bradford offered him a huge pay-rise that we couldn't match. The other time was when the club sale fell through and he had the chance to go back to "his club" , Ross County.

It sounds today that the club sale will go through in the next 10 to 14 days and Derek has been given his budget and starts tomorrow recruiting.

Derek is the only Morecambe manager I have ever heard with a vision for the club , he thinks we can make the Championship (like Burton and Yeovil did) and wants a new stand down the open terrace.

The club think the Embargo will be lifted shortly as well.

Re: Morecambe
 

Hope all goes well for Morecambe going forward. IMOP Adams is a great
manager at our level and only jumps ship when he's not getting a fair deal. Hopefully all will settle down for the new season ahead.

Re: Morecambe
 

Hope it works out :)

Re: Morecambe
 

Embargo lifted yesterday and 15 players signed (is that a record for 1 day !) Also a delegation of potential new owners from the Sub-Continent were being shown round the stadium so maybe a bit of light at the end of the tunnel without it being a train coming !

Re: Morecambe
 

Good news :)

Just hope they are decent..... ;)


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