Morecambe listed as one of seven clubs to have had an embargo imposed by the National League

Morecambe have been placed under yet another embargo by the National League.

It is listed in the ‘judgements and decisions’ section of the league’s website, which said the embargo came into force on Tuesday.

The Shrimps are one of seven clubs operating under an embargo for ‘non-compliance with league financial regulations’.

An embargo prevents clubs from signing new players or changing the terms of an existing loan, except where the embargo terms allow.

It is also separate and without prejudice to any other penalties that the league may impose against a club, including for financial breaches.

AFC Fylde, Aldershot Town, Altrincham, FC Halifax Town and Hornchurch also had embargoes imposed on Tuesday.

Ebbsfleet United’s embargo was imposed at the end of July, before the club was suspended by the National League last week until August 19 amid ongoing financial problems.

This week’s embargo is the third placed on the Shrimps this year, following ones imposed on February and March.

A reason for Morecambe’s latest embargo hasn’t been publicised yet but, according to the league’s website, it can be for one of three reasons.

They are: where a club has undergone an insolvency event; where a club has been served with a winding-up petition which has not been satisfied in full or to the satisfaction of the petitioning creditors as evidenced by written agreement: or where a club has either defaulted on such an agreement or has omitted or incorrectly reported its failure to adhere to the terms of any agreement.

While the Shrimps have been approached for comment but are yet to respond, Morecambe and Lunesdale MP Lizzi Collinge has outlined her irritation at the situation.

She said: “I’m disappointed to hear that Morecambe FC is under embargo for a third time this year.

“This will cause more worry and uncertainty for supporters following yet another year of concerns about the club.

“I will be raising the matter directly with the club when I next meet with them, along with other serious concerns raised by constituents - and I will continue to do what I can to support Morecambe FC staff and its fans.”