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Doomed 105-year-old football club could go out of business in days

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  • Morecambe Football Club faces imminent closure, with prospective buyers stating it will go out of business on Monday without immediate action.
  • Panjab Warriors, the prospective buyers, have urged current owner Jason Whittingham to sign the deal to allow the takeover to proceed and save the club.
  • The club's academy is set to cease operations by the end of the week, and the first team has already halted activities due to lapsed insurance.
  • Morecambe's membership with the National League has been suspended, and the club remains under embargo ahead of the upcoming season.
  • Panjab Warriors, supported by a minority shareholders action group, are ready to complete the acquisition to preserve the club's 105-year legacy.
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