Scottish manager in limbo as English club suspended by league over financial issues

Morecambe have had their licence to play in England’s fifth tier revoked with immediate effect ahead of the new season over their ongoing financial issues.

The league’s compliance and licensing committee held further discussions on Monday regarding the Shrimps’ ability to meet their financial commitments for the season ahead, and opted to impose the suspension.

The committee will meet again on August 20 to determine if outstanding issues have been satisfied and to decide whether Morecambe, who are managed by ex-Ross County boss Derek Adams, can retain membership of the competition.

The club, who were relegated from League Two at the end of last season, have also been removed from this season’s National League Cup.

A statement from the National League read: "It was decided further sanctions must be imposed, with the club's membership to be suspended with immediate effect.

"The club will also remain under embargo ahead of the new season.

"Morecambe Football Club will also be removed from the National League Cup for the forthcoming season.

"The committee will meet again on Wednesday, August 20 to determine if outstanding items have been satisfied and to decide the club's ability to retain membership in the competition."

The National League season gets under way on August 9.

Adams is in his third spell managing Morecambe, returning to the club last summer after resigning from his position at Ross County, where has has also managed on three seperate occasions.