Morecambe defender becomes the latest January departure

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Former Morecambe captain Anthony O’Connor has become the third player to leave the club during this month’s transfer window.

The central defender has had his contract with the Shrimps cancelled by mutual consent, leaving the 30-year-old free to complete a move to Harrogate Town.

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The Irishman follows Ousmane Fane and Dylan Connolly in departing the Mazuma Stadium within the last week as boss Derek Adams overhauls his squad.

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Anthony O'Connor gave Morecambe the lead in last season's FA Cup tie at Tottenham Hotspur Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty ImagesAnthony O'Connor gave Morecambe the lead in last season's FA Cup tie at Tottenham Hotspur Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images
Anthony O'Connor gave Morecambe the lead in last season's FA Cup tie at Tottenham Hotspur Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

He also became club captain after Sam Lavelle joined Charlton Athletic on the final day of the summer transfer window in 2021.

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A former Republic of Ireland U21 international, O’Connor made 46 appearances for Morecambe last season; though only seven of those came after Adams returned in February following Stephen Robinson’s departure.

He netted four times in 2021/22, most famously in the FA Cup tie at Tottenham Hotspur, as well as in the league victory against Wycombe Wanderers and draw with Charlton.

His appearances have been more sporadic this season, featuring only 16 times, with the last of those – the 2-1 defeat at Plymouth Argyle on December 17 – bringing his only goal of the campaign.

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With Jacob Bedeau, Ryan Delaney, Farrend Rawson and Dynel Simeu seemingly ahead of O’Connor in the pecking order, he departs after playing a total of 62 matches and scoring five goals.

A Shrimps statement said: “The club thanks Anthony for all of his efforts and wishes him well for the future.”

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