Whittingham, director of Bond Group Investments (who ownMorecambe), released a statement confirming the news earlier on Tuesday. 16 Apr 2023 11:48:31 Comments have been closed on this article. The bottom line is our priority is getting good people paid for the work theyve already done, he said. Morecambe FC player and staff wages may be delayed - Jason Whittingham 'The board is livid': Morecambe FC director expresses frustration as The news broke on Tuesday morning that payments due may be delayed, which proved to be the case. Here is your handy guide to local events taking place to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Last month, the EFL said it was still waiting to receive more information from Johal about the source and sufficiency of his funds, and that it had invited him and his advisors in for a meeting. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Homes and a school in a North Lancashire village are trialling the UK's biggest ever hi-tech drainage system. Morecambe: League Two club's players and staff not paid wages Follow Matt on Twitter @mjshrimper. Prostate cancer tests will be available at Lancaster City FCs The Giant Axe next month. Prior to the club being wound up in court, Whitingham and Goldring had encountered similar issues with payments to players and staff at Worcester Warriors. Defenders Jason Kerr and Jack Whatmough are on longer deals but the duo have been troubled by injuries. Morecambe FC's players have agreed to top up the wages of some club staff who have been placed on the government's furlough scheme. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In 2021, the club hit a new high when they reached League One via the play-offs, and then defied predictions the following season by avoiding an immediate return to the fourth tier, despite having one of the lowest budgets in the division. . This season, however, has been much harder, on and off the field. The lifelong fan said it was a "great gesture as they all have mortgages and families to support". Morecambe FC staff and players remain unpaid as the delay over wages continues. A statement, attributed to Jason Whittingham of club owners Bond Group Investments Ltd, on Tuesday, said payments may be delayed but they fully expected them to be made by the end of the week. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Morecambe FC player and staff wages 'may be delayed' says owner Read about our approach to external linking. Our never say die attitude doesnt change. Speaking on The Shrimps Trust podcast, director, James Wakefield expressed his frustrations at the situation. Morecambe FC's players have agreed to top up the wages of some club staff who have been placed on the government's furlough scheme.