Tyson Fury’s beloved Morecambe could lose manager Ged Brannan to Lancashire rivals after points deduction

MORECAMBE boss Ged Brannan is a shock target for old club Accrington.

Stanley chief John Doolan wants his close pal as assistant — after Brannan had wanted him as HIS No 2.

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The Shrimps were slapped with a three point deduction following a ruling by the EFL that determined they breached financial rules.

On Thursday, the club confirmed: “An independent Disciplinary Commission (IDC) has determined that Morecambe Football Club are to be deducted three points from the 2023/24 League Two table for failing to adhere to the terms of an Agreed Decision.

“The Club had previously received a three-point deduction, to be suspended until 30 June 2024, after admitting a breach of EFL Regulations for failing to pay its player wages on or around 28 March 2023.

“The Club’s ultimate beneficial owner was also required to deposit an amount equal to 125% of the forecast monthly wage bill in a designated Club account.

“Following the failure to keep the account at the required levels, the suspended three-point deduction has now been activated.

“Owner Mr Jason Whittingham has also been fined £10,000, payable immediately, whilst a suspended fine of £20,000 has also been imposed, to be activated on 31 May 2024, unless he complies in full with his obligation to replenish the Deposit Account under the terms of the Agreed Decision dated 17 August 2023.”

The ruling effectively ended Morecambe’s chances of making the League Two playoffs.

The financial mismanagement of the club may peak the interest of Tyson Fury, who has previously expressed an interest in buying the historic outfit.

The Gypsy King, who lives by Morecambe Bay, is known to love the club and once revealed his desire to purchase The Shrimps when speaking to TalkSPORT.

Back in 2023, before the club’s relegation to League Two, he said: “I’m thinking about buying Morecambe Football Club.

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“They’re in League One at the moment. So I was thinking I invest X amount of millions in them. Basically, throw it at them and keep them going up.

“I’ve been offered to buy Morecambe Football Club. I own all the training facilities anyway and the training gym. So, who knows? You might be looking at a football club owner.”

He already sponsors the club’s shirts.