Morecambe FC: Culture Secretary urging club's owner to finalise the sale
Lisa Nandy has written to Jason Whittingham urging him to take immediate action to protect the club
The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has written to the current owner of Morecambe FC urging him to finalise a sale of the club.
The Shrimps, who were relegated to the Vanarama National League at the end of last season, are at risk of closure amid a financial crisis.
Yesterday a statement from Panjab Warriors who are looking to buy the Shrimps said the club's academy will cease operations by the end of this week and as of Monday the club is officially shut.
Nandy, who as the local MP for Wigan was involved in the club's two fights for survival in recent years, has written to Morecambe's owner urging him to act and has described the club's plight as "heartbreaking".
"It is the Government's firm view that owners need to act as custodians of their clubs," Nandy said.
"It is never too late to do the right thing and with so much at stake for this grand old town, the time for action is now.
"I call on you to effect a sale to a suitable owner, and give the club a chance for a brighter future."
The club were suspended by the National League on Monday because of their financial problems, a decision which will be reviewed on August 20th.
The Panjab Warriors sports investment group insists it is ready to take over the club, and earlier this week it issued a statement alongside fans' group the Shrimps Trust and local MP Liz Collinge stating that all first-team operations had stopped after insurance cover lapsed.