Morecambe suspended from the National League

Morecambe have been suspended from the National League with immediate effect and will not play in the division until during the first weeks of the new season.

The Lancashire club were given a deadline of midday on Monday by the league surrounding their compliance with its rules and were warned they would face “possible further sanctions”.

The league’s Club Compliance and Licensing committee met again on Monday to discuss the club’s response and has now suspended Morecambe until it meets again 20 August.

“It was decided further sanctions must be imposed, with the club’s membership to be suspended with immediate effect,” a National League statement said.

“The club will also remain under embargo ahead of the new season.

“Morecambe Football Club will also be removed from the National League Cup for the forthcoming season.

“The committee will meet again on Wednesday, August 20 to determine if outstanding items have been satisfied, and to decide the club’s ability to retain membership in the competition.”