Tyson Fury has been urged to step in and buy a football club after they were hit with a suspension.
Fury is one of the biggest names in the sport of boxing and has earned millions from his super-fights during his decorated professional career.
He is a two-time world heavyweight champion and is eyeing a sensational ring return, having retired at the start of the year following his crushing defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.
Considering Fury's fortune and ties with Morecambe - his hometown, fans have called for the star fighter to intervene in the seaside town's football club.
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Morecambe have been suspended from the National League with immediate effect due to financial issues.
A statement read: "The National League’s Compliance and Licensing Committee reconvened this afternoon to debate the on-going concerns surrounding Morecambe Football Club and its compliance with National League rules.
"Discussions regarding the Club's ability to meet its financial obligations for the 2025/2026 season have again taken place.
"It was decided further sanctions must be imposed, with the Club’s membership to be suspended with immediate effect.
"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."
Once news emerged of Morecambe's suspension, people on social media urged Fury to step in and buy the Shrimps to save them from possible extinction.
One X user wrote: "Some famous people from Morecambe, amazed @Tyson_Fury hasn’t put a consortium together and easily save the club. Given connections, he could own the club with friends inside a few weeks?!"
A second said: "Come on Tyson, rescue Morecambe FC even if it’s till you can find a long term buyer, be a sad day to see them go out of business especially after you’ve previously shown interest in buying them COME ON YA BIG DOSSER get your debit card out and do a deal."
A third added: "Why won’t Tyson Fury save Morecambe FC? He literally uses their facilities daily and doesn’t he claim to have earned 100 million from boxing?"
Owner Jason Whittingham put Morecambe up for sale in 2022 but a deal has still not been done.
Sports investment company Panjab Warriors have been in talks to buy them for over a year and a deal appeared to have been accepted. However, it has yet to be completed.
Whittingham said on Sunday that he had 'not heard from' Panjab Warriors in the past week.
Morecambe were relegated from League Two last season after an 18-year stay in the EFL.
Topics: Tyson Fury, Fan Reactions, Football
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