Morecambe FC looking for a new boss, as Ged Brannan leaves the club
The former Shrimps player, is moving on to become assistant manager at Accrington Stanley
Manager Ged Brannan has left cash-strapped Morecambe to take up the role of assistant at former club Accrington.
The Shrimps confirmed Brannan's departure just days after the end of a League Two campaign in which they finished in 15th place despite having three points deducted for failing to pay their players on time.
In a statement on the club's official website, Brannan, who had been in charge since November, said: "Leaving Morecambe has undoubtedly been the hardest decision of my life and one which wasn't taken lightly, though I feel it is the right time for me and my family to step away.
"I mean every word when I say it truly saddens me to leave, though I don't see a way in which I could continue given the current situation.
"To be up against what we have been with staffing issues, ownership challenges, the embargo, points deduction and late wages, I couldn't be prouder of what we have achieved this season.
"In light of these challenges, what has become even more apparent to me over the past seven months is just how special this club is, with excellent support inside and out. The fans must stick together more than ever to keep pushing forward.
"I wish everyone involved with Morecambe all the very best moving forward, and I thank you once more for allowing me to manage this great football club." First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Hits Radio app.