Morecambe’s former co-chairman Rod Taylor says he is fearful for the existence of the club as a prolonged takeover continues.
The Shrimps had looked set to be bought by the Panjab Warriors group when the EFL approved their takeover in June.
With the deal still to go through, however, the board of directors threatened to put the club into administration and later resigned, with owner Jason Whittingham then opting to sell the club to a different party in a “last minute deal” which is still to take place.
Morecambe are scheduled to begin their 2025-26 National League campaign against Boston on 9 August but an embattled summer off the field, which has included incomplete wage payments from June’s payroll to staff and the remainder of the playing and coaching staff, has overshadowed pre-season preparations.
“It’s extremely serious. It’s critical. We’re right in the last throes of this now. You just don’t know where to go next,” Taylor told BBC Radio Lancashire.
“We’re doing all we can as ex-officials, we can’t play any part beyond that. We’re right in the throes of we may not have a club this time next week.
“I think it could be as serious as that. There has to be movement rapidly.
“I’m fearful. As we stand today I am fearful for the existence of the club. I hope and pray that he [Whittingham] sees sense and gets the papers signed.”
BBC Radio Lancashire have contacted Whittingham for comment.
