Adam Lakeland unveiled as new Morecambe FC manager

Adam Lakeland has been unveiled as the new Morecambe FC manager, on a three year contract.

The club said they had 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 Mobile Stadium. 

Lakeland joins Morecambe following a successful spell with Halifax, where he guided them an eighth placed finish, just missing out on the play off places in the National League.  

Prior to Halifax, Lakeland enjoyed successful spells at both Kings Lynn Town and Curzon Ashton and brings valuable experience at both National League and National League North levels.

Chairman Kuljeet Singh Momi 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."