Shrimps appoint Adam Lakeland as their new manager
Morecambe have appointed Adam Lakeland as their new first team manager.
The Shrimps have reached an agreement with FC Halifax Town after meeting the terms of Lakeland’s release clause, allowing him to make the move to the Mazuma Stadium on a new three-year contract.
Prior to Halifax, Lakeland enjoyed successful spells at both King’s Lynn Town and Curzon Ashton and brings valuable experience at both National League and National League North level.
He has a track record of leading various teams to promotions and play-off positions and last season led Halifax to an 8th place finish in the National League.
Chairman Kuljeet Singh expressed the owners’ enthusiasm about the appointment, highlighting Lakeland’s ambition, professionalism and, importantly, alignment with the club’s long-term vision and values both on and off the pitch.
He said, “We are excited to be able to make this announcement which is part of our stated aim of rebuilding the club that our supporters can all be proud of once again.
"Adam and his staff will have all the resources available for the first team to be successful again and I am looking forward to our wonderful fans getting behind our new-look management team.”
Speaking on his appointment, Lakeland said: "I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Morecambe Football Club. The project, vision and ambition of the club matches that of mine, and ultimately the opportunity to manage a club of Morecambe’s size, history and heritage was something I couldn’t turn down."
"Despite dropping down a league on a personal level, if I didn’t believe I could return to the National League quickly, I would not have considered this project. There are no guarantees, and the National League North is a very difficult division to get out of, but I believe I will be given the tools to build something here and that excites me."
"The club has suffered in recent seasons both on and off the pitch, particularly this season, but I’m confident that given the appropriate support and resources that I can start rebuilding the club and build a team for the supporters to be proud of. The hard work starts immediately, and I look forward to the next chapter in my career here at Morecambe."
Lakeland replaces Jim Bentley, who is set to take backroom role with the club.