Morecambe appoint Halifax's Lakeland as new managerpublished at 20:38 BST 30 April
Morecambe have appointed FC Halifax Town manager Adam Lakeland as their new boss on a three-year contract.
Under Lakeland, Halifax finished eighth, one place outside the play-offs in the National League, while Morecambe were relegated to the National League North after finishing 22nd.
Lakeland said 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," he said.
"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."
Halifax released a statement thanking Lakeland for his "hard work and professionalism" and wished him all the best for the future.
