Former Morecambe FC manager Stephen Robinson has spoken about the reasons for his shock decision to leave the Shrimps for St Mirren.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Stephen Robinson said he left Morecambe with a "heavy heart" to join the Scottish Premier Division side.
The news that Robinson had been given permission to speak to St Mirren broke yesterday, completely out of the blue, shocking Shrimps fans. His departure, and that of his assistant Diarmuid O'Carroll, was confirmed on Tuesday morning.
"I took training at Morecambe yesterday, came back to a load of text messages, things move very very quickly," said Robinson.
"Tough, tough decision to make. We started a project down in Morecambe, but football changes very very quickly. I didn't make the decision lightly.
"I think St Mirren are a very progressive football club, I've always admired them from afar, when I was managing Motherwell.
"I didn't have a lot of time to deliberate. Once you find out somebody really wants you, and really chased after you, it makes it a really tough decision, Once I'd seen their ambitions and plans, the worst bit was having to tell Morecambe. There are good people down there.
"I believe we have left the club in a much better place than when we took over the football club, with a real chance of survival. But it was certainly with a heavy heart to do it, but obviously to take up a very exciting opportunity."
The Shrimps are now looking for a new manager. Barry Roche, goalkeeper coach, is taking charge of the team for tonight's League One game with Rotherham. You can hear live commentary on Shrimps Live on Beyond Radio from 7.30pm.


Friends from Morecambe to take on Ultra Marathon for brave toddler
Firefighters and swim centre team give key water safety message on Morecambe school visit
Police probe after stolen motorbike being ridden dangerously found in Morecambe
Man arrested in Lancaster after bridge jump hoax call
Local hospice wins national award for Will donation campaign
Cash boost for babies and families at Royal Lancaster Infirmary after fundraising at local golf club
Morecambe’s Pride in Place Board give update on West End investment programme
Children's play area in Lancaster opens after £118k revamp
Illegal tobacco and counterfeit clothing seized during raid on Lancaster city centre shop
Lancaster bowling green fundraiser hits target
Six food businesses in Lancaster district fail allergen tests
LISTEN: Stars of Morecambe and Wise stage show can't wait for Eric's 100th birthday
LISTEN: Thousands enjoy Wray Fair finale to annual scarecrow festival
PHOTOS and VIDEO: Incredible sand art on Morecambe beach honours Sir David Attenborough
Row over Morecambe FC debt as ex-directors' firm issues winding-up petition against club
Morecambe Pride handed £3,500 grant boost
North West awards delight for talented stars of Lancaster musicals
Music festival set for Lancaster over Bank Holiday postponed due to ‘ongoing planning’
Lancashire Police Museum in Lancaster celebrates fourth anniversary
Police investigate alleged sexual exploitation at Lancaster flat

