Morecambe FC and Shrimps Trust issue a statement after the club receive a warning notice from the Independent Football Regulator (IFR).
Morecambe’s directors Kuljit Singh and Harjit Singh have failed to respond to requests for information from the IFR about the running of the club, who in 24 days will begin their first season in the 6th tier for the first time since 1995.
The Shrimps will be playing in the National League North after suffering a third relegation in the last four years.
They have endured the toughest period in their history, administration, winding up petitions, and a transfer embargo. But were bought out by the Panjab Warriors consortium, with the hope they steady the ship and give the club something to cheer about again.
Morecambe Football Club has today issued a statement regarding the warning notice received from the Independent Football Regulator.
Read the full statement here ➡️ https://t.co/hhBe6sWTTB#UTS 🦐 pic.twitter.com/rcvfeQvEnP
— Morecambe FC (@MorecambeFC) July 16, 2026
Morecambe FC said in a statement on their website: “Morecambe Football Club and its two directors acknowledge the warning notice issued by the Independent Football Regulator (“IFR”).
“Whilst the Club and its owners can confirm that they fully support and respect the regulator’s oversight of the football industry, they are disappointed by the decision to issue this warning notice, particularly in light of the extensive cooperation, transparency and engagement demonstrated by both the Club and its directors throughout the regulatory process.
“The Club and its owners strongly dispute that a warning notice is justified in the circumstances. They consider that insufficient weight has been given to the significant mitigating factors, the unprecedented operational challenges inherited following the acquisition of the Club in August 2025, and the considerable efforts made to work constructively with the IFR at every stage.
“Notwithstanding that this alleged breach is at the IFR’s lowest level of seriousness, the Club and its directors are taking legal advice and will submit detailed representations within the 14-day period prescribed by the IFR. They remain confident that those representations will demonstrate why no further regulatory action is warranted.
“Morecambe FC thanks its supporters, sponsors and staff for their continued support and loyalty throughout this period and continues to welcome informed and transparent engagement via appropriate and professional channels with any of its supporter and community representative parties, as it was pleased to see yesterday with the Shrimps Trust.
“Following the Club’s rescue last August by Panjab Warriors, the Club and its owners are proud of the many positive steps taken in recent months both on and off the pitch in preparation for the new 2026/27 football season and are looking forward to it with renewed optimism.”
Following publication by the Independent Football Regulator yesterday of a warning notice against Morecambe FC, the Shrimps Trust would like to share the below statement. pic.twitter.com/WEyodU70FK
— Shrimps Trust 🦐 (@shrimpstrust) July 16, 2026
A statement from the Shrimps Trust read:
“The Shrimps Trust notes the publication of the Independent Football Regulator’s warning notice relating to Morecambe Football Club and its owners. Whilst this is not a final determination and those named have the opportunity to make further representations, the findings outlined within the notice will understandably concern supporters.
“Trust representatives have been in contact with all parties involved yesterday and today. We believe it is important that the club’s ownership group, including Harjit Singh and Kuljit Singh Momi, adopts a transparent and responsible approach in the coming days and provides supporters with the clarity and reassurance they deserve.
“The Trust recognises the positive steps taken in recent months to diversify the club’s commercial revenue streams, together with the planning and preparation that has gone into the forthcoming season. However, developments such as this risk undermining the optimism that has begun to build amongst supporters at a time when the fanbase is looking forward with renewed hope.
“The Trust is currently entering a period of transition, with responsibilities being handed over to those trustees who will remain in post beyond 31 July. However, given the significance of this matter and the level of concern amongst supporters, we have no doubt that this issue will remain a priority for the Trust in the weeks ahead.
“As always, our focus remains on representing the interests of supporters and ensuring that fans and Trust members are kept informed as developments unfold.”
Here’s how fans reacted as Morecambe FC and Shrimps Trust issue a statement after the club receive an IFR warning notice…
@GazPar81: We have had more statements than wins in the last 3 seasons
@LiamWither51660: Word for word what I expected. Shock
@Shrimps1000: More questions than answers
@LRSB96: The return of Statement FC
@G3tTheBadgeIn: ffs. Someone give Morecambe a break. What a run of crappy owners. If @andyburnham wants to do things differently- give a football regulator some teeth so nonsense like this can’t happen.
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