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Deal agreed in principle to save troubled club

Morecambe have been suspended by the National League
Morecambe have been suspended by the National League (Zac Goodwin/PA)
  • Morecambe Football Club, currently suspended by the National League and at risk of closure due to financial issues, has announced an agreement in principle for its sale.
  • The deal involves the transfer of majority shareholding from the Bond Group to Panjab Warriors.
  • The Bond Group expressed apologies for the stress caused to club staff and thanked them for their forbearance.
  • Final legal documentation is now being prepared, with immediate steps taken to inform key stakeholders, including the National League.
  • The club hopes this agreement will pave the way for continued stability and a positive future, aiming to avoid the fate of Bury, who were expelled from the EFL over financial problems.
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