Morecambe and fans’ group issue statements in response to winding-up petition

Hours before this evening’s National League match with Hartlepool United, the Shrimps gave their response to a petition filed against Morecambe Football Club.Limited by KPM Groundworks last week.

A club statement earlier on Wednesday said: “Morecambe Football Club can confirm that it became aware yesterday afternoon of a winding up petition that had been filed against the club seven days earlier by one of its suppliers, KPM Groundworks Limited, in relation to a legacy debt incurred prior to the takeover by Panjab Warriors in August.

“This was the first notification the club had received regarding this action.

“Since becoming aware of the petition, the club has been in immediate dialogue with both the supplier and its legal representatives, with the aim of reaching an agreement to have the petition withdrawn at the earliest possible opportunity.

“The club will continue to keep supporters informed and will provide a further update as soon as it is in a position to do so.”

Morecambe were the subject of a previous winding-up petition by HMRC last August, days before Panjab Warriors completed their takeover of the club: a petition which was subsequently withdrawn.

The Shrimps Trust fans’ group has said it is looking to gather details on the situation ahead of a planned meeting with the club next week.

Posting on X, the Trust said: “The Trust is aware of the recent winding up petition lodged against the club by KPM Groundworks Ltd.

“We also acknowledge the club’s statement on the matter, and can confirm we have spoken with figures at the club.

“We are currently doing what we can to gather more information, and are due to speak with the club further in a pre-arranged meeting on Monday 30 March.

“We are also in communication with other key contacts, including the Independent Football Regulator and local MP.

“We will update fans and members as we learn more, including after our upcoming meeting with the club.”