In the century since it was founded, only a world war has stopped play at Morecambe football club. “It’s soul-destroying,” said David Freer, 62, a lifelong fan who has commentated on Morecambe games for 12 years for the Football League. Morecambe were relegated for the first time in their history in 2023 and then again last season. View image in fullscreen Dave Freer, a former Morecambe FC match commentator, described the situation as ‘two minutes to midnight’ for the club. Morecambe FC was approached by the Guardian for comment.