LEAGUE Two side Morecambe have re-appointed Derek Adams as their new first-team manager for a third spell in charge.

Adams, who previously led the Shrimps to promotion in 2020/21 and then steered thm to a second season in League One in 2021/22, has penned a rolling contract after replacing Ged Brannan in the hot seat.

Adams, who resigned from his post as Ross County boss after just 12 games in February, has been handed responsibility for all first-team matters with immediate effect.

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He told the club's official website: "Morecambe FC is a club I know well from my previous two spells at the football club, and I am looking forward to getting started.

"There is a lot of work to be done over the transfer window to get ready for the start of the new season, and I know the board of directors were looking for a manager who knows the football club and how it works.

"I'm delighted to come back and try and help the football club move forward again."

 

Morecambe director James Wakefield told the club's website: "While we continue to face challenges, the situation at Morecambe has evolved sufficiently to enable us to hire into key roles and get on with the core business of being a football club.

"That means moving decisively to appoint a First Team Manager, and we can think of no-one better suited to that task than Derek. 

"Having always maintained a strong relationship with him, we know he is capable of quickly building competitive teams, and that is exactly what is required. 

"We’re excited to see what he can achieve and are looking forward to working with him again."