‘Not met that standard’ – Morecambe chairman Kuljit Singh Momi issues a much needed open letter to fans over fresh concerns.
He acknowledges recent disruptions at the National League strugglers, including staff departures such as Rod Taylor and Graham Howse, poor communication, and governance issues.
In the statement, he admits the club has fallen short of standards and takes full accountability and outlines immediate actions going forward.
An Open Letter to the Supporters of Morecambe Football Club.#UTS 🦐
— Morecambe FC (@MorecambeFC) December 9, 2025
OPEN LETTER:
We took on the responsibility of owning this club because we believe in its potential and in this community. That responsibility requires strong leadership, stability, and decisive action, and over the past few weeks, the club has not met that standard. That must change, and it will.
Dear Shrimps fans,
There has been unacceptable disruption, particularly in key operational roles. The departure of valued staff has created uncertainty, and communication from the Board has not been good enough. We take full accountability for that, and we are acting immediately to restore stability.
We also recognise the impact of the recent resignation of Rod Taylor and Graham Howse. We thank them for their decades of dedicated service to Morecambe FC, and we understand the seriousness of the concerns they raised. We are addressing those concerns directly through stronger governance, clearer leadership structure, and rapid recruitment into critical positions.
To be absolutely clear on one point: an associate who recently appeared around the club had no financial or operational role in Morecambe FC. His involvement has been fully terminated. We will not allow anyone to damage the integrity or reputation of this club.
This is what is happening now:
• Interim operational leads appointed to ensure continuity in Finance, HR and Safeguarding
• Permanent recruitment underway for key roles, with first appointments to be confirmed within the next 3–4 weeks
• A strengthened Board governance structure, with clear oversight and weekly executive reviews
• Full support for the football department, including resources for the January window and performance improvements on the pitch
• Communication reset, including monthly updates and open dialogue with supporters
Our commitment to this club is long-term, and we continue to fund operations while we implement these changes. We are putting in structure where there was none, adding expertise where it is missing, and setting the foundations for a sustainable, ambitious future.
We are not asking for blind trust. We are asking you to hold us to the commitments we are setting out today.
You will see us more.
You will hear from us more.
And you will see improvements quickly.
We will be sitting down with the Shrimps Trust podcast as an ownership group, and we will engage directly with fans at the Forum in January. This is your club, and you deserve clarity, honesty and a plan you can believe in.
We are taking control of this situation and driving Morecambe FC forward. Thank you for your passion, your loyalty, and your belief in this club.
Together, we move forward, stronger.
Kuljit Singh Momi
Chairman
Morecambe Football Club
Former Morecambe directors Rod Taylor & Graham Howse released a statement following their decision to step down from their roles.
“It is with great sadness that after decades of proud service to the football club we can no longer continue in our current roles. We are not included in operational, financial, or strategic matters at the club which conflicts with our fiduciary responsibilities as directors of a limited company.
“The club is haemorrhaging key staff, the General Manager has resigned, as has the Finance Manager, Head Chef, Academy Manager and now our Senior Safeguarding Manager and HR Consultant, and these roles are yet to be filled. Following the departure of the Commercial Manager, interviews took place for a Business Development lead, yet weeks later, no appointment has been made to fill this crucial role.
“Having discussed the matter at length with our respective families and business partners, this cocktail unfortunately brings us to the conclusion that our responsibilities as directors are not compatible with the environment we find ourselves in, therefore, and with heavy hearts, please accept this email as notice of the immediate resignation of Graham Howse and Rod Taylor as directors of Morecambe Football Club.
“It goes without saying that we will always support the football team as it’s in our DNA.”
– Rod Taylor & Graham Howse
Here’s how Twitter users reacted after the Morecambe chairman issues open letter to fans over fresh concerns…
@Hopey_Media: Why are you just doing this now? How is the manager still here? It’s not good enough
@JakeEnglish_: Addressed a lot of worries and fair play for putting this out quickly after yesterday. But actions speak louder than words, and by promising fast improvements we will expect to see those
@Caprani14: Fancy hiring a new First Team Manager as well?
@ShrimpsOnline: What a load of tosh. Wouldn’t need to write this statement if they’d delivered on their promises. Instead they sacked our most successful manager ever to bring in someone with zero senior experience as a professional football manager. Elephant in room not addressed, voids it all
@MorecambeFCFeed:
Very generic statement, but promises:
• Permanent hires within 1month
• Jan funds
• Performance improvements
• Monthly comms
“Putting in structure where there was none” – there WAS structure…
“Not asking for blind trust” – Good.
“Will see improvements quickly” – better be.
@jim_bell17: Still won’t sack the worst performing manager in the English football pyramid
@_Owxn_h8: Good statement to be fair to them, let’s hope they do what they have committed to. Regardless, keeping the manager as long as they are doing isn’t going to help anything
@cylertarter: Good communication is a start, but consistency and action will matter more. Shame it took Rod and Graham leaving for some acknowledgement
@_WestHamReport: Purely from outside looking in (obviously as a West Ham fan) I see a fanbase who just want a better manager in post. It’s not working out, simple as that. I think that’s perhaps why there have been sudden changes at board room level because this isn’t news to you.
@TheDB30: You’d think owners of a National League club would be aware that National League clubs can register players up until the end of March…
@DarranPearce: The fact they think there is a January transfer window is rather worrying and clearly no hint of wanting to sack the manager which is of no great surprise
@joephelan44: Finally some good communication, actions speak louder than words , but hopeful this all pulls through
@LeebakerTT: Absolute micky mouse statement. You’re almost trying to blame this on anyone other than yourselves. PW have brought all this on, hiring a manager who clearly is out of his depth and removing people from the club who us as fans, respect!
@thescreenster: Actions speak louder than words. Most of us can tell that every single one of your statements, including this one, are AI generated. This communication doesn’t address why the manager is still in post and why the fan experience has somehow got worse than it was last season
@mightyquinn89: We don’t believe you. PS a lot of issues would be solved by appointing a new, competent 1st team manager.
@1882UTC: From one bad ownership to another it seems. Hopefully this ends better than the last time, but I have my doubts. Good luck Morecambe fans, you’re club deffo deserves some stability long term. 🙏
“We will not allow anyone to damage the integrity or reputation of this club.” pic.twitter.com/jHztUkonu2
— Callum Strong (@csscallum) December 9, 2025
