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BBC News
16-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Stalwart Roche ends 17-year stay at Morecambe
Former club captain Barry Roche has left Morecambe after 17 years at the Shrimps that spanned both playing and coaching ex-goalkeeper, who first joined Morecambe in 2008 and went on to make more than 400 appearances, was instrumental in helping the club preserve their League Two status on a number of occasions until hanging up his boots in famously scored a 96th-minute equaliser against Portsmouth in February 2016 and enjoyed a brief spell as caretaker manager, winning his only match in charge in November has acted as goalkeeping coach for the past five years for the now National League outfit who were relegated in May after finishing bottom of League said Roche has left to "pursue new opportunities" but did not elaborate further."Barry has demonstrated unwavering dedication, professionalism, and passion throughout his time with us," co-chairman Rod Taylor told the club website., external"His leadership and commitment have been instrumental both as a player and as a coach, and his presence will be greatly missed. We wish him the very best and will always welcome him back as a friend and a true club legend."
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Morecambe say takeover given clearance by EFL
Morecambe have said a takeover by Panjab Warriors has been given clearance to continue by the English Football club have been up for sale since 2022 with a protracted takeover overshadowing their previous three Shrimps were relegated from the EFL to the National League last term having finished bottom of League Two, amid financial issues challenging the club off the field."This is more than a business venture; it's a commitment to the fans, the town, and the future of Morecambe FC," said Gurpreet Singh,, external head of communications for Panjab Warriors."Our aim is to build upon the club's rich heritage, ensuring stability and fostering unity across all parts of the community."Panjab Warriors would like to extend their thanks to the club and its Board of Directors for their co-operation in obtaining EFL approval, and also to the EFL for their patience and support in getting to this stage". Morecambe's board previously said that "positive progress" had been made towards selling the club in an update given in April after their relegation was will play National League football for the first time since 2007 after a season to forget, which included having to scramble a side together last summer after a transfer embargo was lifted, while transfers were blocked mid-season until funds to see out the season were spent virtually the whole 2024-25 season in the bottom two and four successive defeats at the tail end of the campaign confirmed a second relegation in three after their relegation, boss Derek Adams said the club still did not have a plan for the coming 2025-26 season as their ownership struggles continued."In the interests of transparency and until final due diligence and contracts are finalised, we are not in a position to say anything further at this stage," Gurpreet added."However, once we are in this position we are looking forward to meeting with supporters and media to update via the appropriate channels."
