There is increased concern as current club owner Jason Whittingham agrees a Morecambe takeover with an unidentified UK buyer.
Jason Whittingham, of Bond Group, announced that Morecambe FC will be sold to a new UK buyer after a last-minute bid, with contracts to be signed pending National League approval.
The buyer has arranged wage payments and plans to financially support the club next season, with a statement and further details to follow.
MP Lizzi Collinge made clear her concerns in a letter issued, asking about staff payments, the new buyer’s identity, the preference over Panjab Warriors, National League notification, new board appointments, and refunds for cancelled school events.
Panjab Warriors, who had an agreed sale on July 4th, 2025, criticised the shift, claiming they had EFL approval and funded the club for 14 months.
Public Statement on Behalf of Jason Whittingham, Bond Group.#UTS 🦐
— Morecambe FC (@MorecambeFC) July 9, 2025
A statement was issued by Jason Whittingham on Wednesday night (9 July): “Bond Group are pleased to announce that agreements will be signed this evening in relation to the sale of Morecambe FC.
“A last-minute bid came through from a UK Buyer after learning about the club’s situation. That buyer has worked over the last 24 hours to turn around a payment to his solicitors for wages to be paid and agreed contracts pending approval of the sale by the National League.
“He has already started preparing documentation for National League to give their approval for the sale and confirmed his financial support for the club this coming season, provided his takeover is approved.
“This buyer will make their own statement shortly to introduce themselves and set out their plans for the club over the coming seasons.
“Further announcements to follow tomorrow.
“Jason Whittingham, Bond Group Investments LTD”
Morecambe’s MP Lizzi Collinge has sent this letter to Jason Whittingham regarding the situation at the club pic.twitter.com/NN2Zdl5EOR
— Thomas Feaheny (@ThomasFeaheny) July 10, 2025
Morecambe’s MP Lizzi Collinge has sent this letter to Jason Whittingham regarding the situation at the club…
Letter to Jason Whittingham Sent via email 9:30am Thursday 10th July
Dear Jason, I have been baffled and saddened by the latest developments in the sale of the club and I am hoping you can answer some questions for me, on behalf of the people of Morecambe.
• When will staff be paid? • Who is the new buyer and why is this preferable to selling to the Panjab Warriors?
• Have the National League been informed of the new potential buyers? If so, when were they informed?
• When will a new board of directors be appointed?
• I note that events like school leavers parties been cancelled due to the lack of payment to staff and suppliers. When will you refund the schools’ costs?
Finally, a plea for you to communicate directly with the people affected at the club who, on the information I have, are feeling confused and ignored. They have poured their heart and soul into our club and deserve better.
July 10, 2025
Panjab Warriors Response to Breach of Public Commitments by Bond Group Investments Ltd
The Panjab Warriors are dismayed by the events that have unfolded since the public confirmation of our acquisition of Morecambe Football Club. #saveclub #football #footballfans pic.twitter.com/Ij2pmTl5Q9— Panjabwarriorsofficial (@Panjabwarriors) July 10, 2025
Panjab Warriors statement
“Panjab Warriors Response to Breach of Public Commitments by Bond Group Investments Ltd The Panjab Warriors are dismayed by the events that have unfolded since the public confirmation of our acquisition of Morecambe Football Club.
In light of Bond Group Investments Ltd’s latest announcement suggesting the sale of the club to an alternative party, we feel compelled to provide clarity to supporters, regulators, and the wider football community.
On Friday, July 4, 2025, two formal statements were published on the official Morecambe FC website:
The Morecambe FC Board of Directors stated: “The Board of Directors have unanimously agreed to rejoin Morecambe FC and facilitate the sale of Bond Group’s shares to Panjab Warriors, which is intended to complete on Monday.”
“All we can promise is that we will do everything in our powers to make it happen, get wages paid, and begin at last to look forwards.”
A statement on behalf of Jason Whittingham and Bond Group Investments Ltd confirmed:
“Bond Group Investments LTD and Panjab Warriors Sports LTD have today agreed final terms for the transfer of ownership and sale of Morecambe Football Club Limited, subject to contract, and intend to complete the sale… on Monday 7th July 2025.”
“Panjab Warriors will now engage with the National League… and provide evidence that the club will be in a stable financial position moving forward.”
These were not speculative intentions—they were formal acknowledgements of a concluded negotiation process.
“The Panjab Warriors had already received full EFL approval, with all terms agreed and financial conditions satisfied.
“We entered this process in good faith and have, over the past 14 months, contributed significant funding to support the operational survival of the club, including payroll and working capital, at the repeated request of Bond Group Investments Ltd (BGI).”
Here’s how fans reacted amid increased concern as Jason Whittingham agrees to a Morecambe takeover with an unidentified buyer…
@RCGittins: I think all Morecambe supporters feel very unhappy & angry about the way you have been treated by BGI and Whittingham; we can only thank you for your help, financial support and actions which seemed to be in the best interests our club. Good luck in taking down JW!!
@BoatyMellie: So if I understand this right he’s had Panjab Warriors funding his club on the promise of selling and right at the end someone else has suddenly shown up with the cash? Bet PW don’t get their money back..
@thecol_mills: The new buyer Wason Jhittingham of Donb Group
@afdarby10: Will the debt you now owe to @Panjabwarriors be paid off before you go, as well as paying staff wages, or will you just dump that all on the new owner, IF and when you waddle off?
@BatchStfc: It’s his name Wason Jhittingham?
@Dave1822UK: Wow, this has got the Bury FC saga written all over it, must be a mate of Steve Dale! Sell up and have some respect for the club and yourself.
@Grummy29: Good morning @EFL @NL_Enterprise You need to step in here. People’s livelihood’s are at serious risk here #UTS 🦐
@SmiffySUFC: The 🐀 would have done exactly the same to COSU, had it not been for fan group and council action and intervention. Unbelievable situation at Morecambe. Hopefully it can be resolved.
@RobSmith1992: I thought us fans were putting off prospective buyers, bell end
@heyit5sam: So instead of bankrupting the club he’s bankrupting himself because he will now owe panjab a hell of a lot of money after what they’ve put in. What an absolute farce for the club and fans
@Alistair_stew: Have you seen this absolute shambles @JeffStelling? Took over 12 months to finally get @Panjabwarriors through the EFL test.. for Jason Whittingham to go in another direction at the final hour.. absolute disgrace what is going on…
@lukewhittaker4: The sooner this prick is out of our club the better! Not only that he should be banned from EVER owning a sporting team again! And made bankrupt the little scroat
@ryanhackett03: Just sign the papers over to them Jason and fuck off 👍 genuine people want to own the club and pay staff and players wages unlike you
@MFC_jordan: not only has he fucked these lot over he’s potentially put the club in an even worse position, jason whittingham i hope you die a slow and horrible death you fucking coward. give them their millions back or stop stalling and sign the fucking paperwork.
@NL_Bible: He wants to get his mates to buy it so he can stay in control. Can’t believe a word he says. Does he not realise that he is winding up the fans more & more & he will feel their wrath. For destroying the club & then will cry about him & his family being abused by fans
@swaz_15: Can’t blame them at all! Powerful statement, do the right thing as a Man Jason and Honour your end of the bargain. Sell the club
@BeckyBscorer: What a mess and it all seems to be down to one greedy man.
Whittingham is full of lies lies lies history repeating itself whiles the media do nothing because it’s only little old Morecambe fc 🦐🦐🦐🦐 https://t.co/WYiAdLhxZu
— joey T (@joeysmokey) July 10, 2025
