Morecambe suspension lifted as takeover approved

Morecambe have been cleared to belatedly begin their season after the National League approved the club's takeover by the Panjab Warriors consortium.

The Shrimps had been forced to postpone their opening three fixtures after they were suspended from the league.

But a meeting of the National League's Club Compliance and Licensing committee on Sunday said the suspension would be lifted as soon as the paperwork was received from the sale.

The club's transfer embargo will remain in place until all football creditors, including players, staff and HM Revenue & Customs, are paid and payments made from the takeover.

Morecambe are due to host Altrincham on Saturday.