The Opposition: Morecambe (A)

The Opposition: Morecambe (A)
Everything you need to know about the Shrimps

February 9th 2023FGR Media

We make the trip to take to the Mazuma Stadium to take on Morecambe on Saturday.

It's a big game at the bottom of League One, with just six points separating the sides. Ahead of the trip to Lancashire, here is everything you need to know about the Shrimps.

IN THE DUGOUT: DEREK ADAMS

A canny operator at this level, Adams is now 12 months into his second spell with Morecambe.

His first spell in charge of Shrimps was fairytale stuff. Adams took over Morecambe in November 2019, with the club rooted to the foot of the League Two table.

In a season cut short by Covid, with the final outcome settled via controversial points per game system, Morecambe narrowly avoided the drop. It meant they were relegation favourites in the following campaign - but Adams led the Shrimps to an unlikely promotion, with a play-off final victory over Newport County at Wembley.

Adams left Morecambe to become Bradford City's new manager just days after that play-off final win, but his time at Valley Parade was short-lived.

He returned to the Mazuma Stadium last February - steering the club to League One safety in April.

ONE TO WATCH: JENSEN WEIR

With eight goals from midfield this season, young midfielder Weir is a real threat. The 21-year-old, who joined on a season-long loan from Brighton in the summer, spent time on loan at Cambridge United last term.

Five of his eight goals have been from outside the box, emphasising his ball-striking ability. Only goalkeeper Connor Ripley and defender Liam Gibson have played more minutes than the former England under-20s international.

PLAYED FOR BOTH SIDES: FARREND RAWSON

The scorer of the winning goal when the two sides met at The Bolt New Lawn back in September, Rawson has been an ever-present in the Shrimps' backline this season.

The 26-year-old spent two-and-a-half years at Forest Green, making 97 appearances and scoring four goals. Faz was a popular figure during his time at The Bolt New Lawn, helping the club reach new heights after joining in the midst of a League Two relegation battle.

The no-nonsense defender joined Morecambe in the summer following his release from Mansfield Town.