How 'frustration' over boxing icon Tyson Fury contributed to disruption during Chelsea vs Morecambe FA Cup tie

Disruption during Chelsea’s FA Cup tie with Morecambe was caused in part by “frustration” relating to boxing icon Tyson Fury.

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• League Two outfit are up for sale
• Unpopular owner remains at the helm
• Talk of investment from heavyweight star

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  There was to be no third round giant-killing at Stamford Bridge when the Shrimps headed to west London, with the Premier League heavyweights easing their way to a 5-0 win. The day was, however, about much more than performances on the field for those from Lancashire.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  With a global spotlight being pointed in Morecambe’s direction, disgruntled fans took the opportunity to air their long-standing grievances. The League Two strugglers are facing the threat of suffering relegation out of the EFL.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  They were a third-tier outfit when owner Jason Whittingham put the club up for sale in September 2022, and a lack of support off the pitch has contributed significantly to regression on it. Morecambe have endured points deductions and transfer embargoes, with talk of potential takeovers delivering no positive resolution.

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  Former world heavyweight boxing champion Fury, who lives in the Morecambe area, has seen investment speculated on over several years – but a supposed injection of £3,000 spread across several years, which sees his Gypsy King logo appear on the club’s kit, is as far as things have gone.