Morecambe have sacked Derek Adams as manager a day after the club were acquired by new owners Panjab Warriors.
Adams, 50, was in his third stint in charge of the National League club having been appointed in June 2024.
The Scot had previously managed the Shrimps from November 2019 to June 2021 – guiding them to promotion to League One via the play-offs – and from February 2022 to November.
Adams had remained with Morecambe during a chaotic pre-season amid uncertainty over the club’s long-term future.
However, he leaves after 14 months in the job during which he oversaw their relegation from League Two.
A Morecambe statement said the club gave “its sincere gratitude” to Adams for the “leadership and steadiness he brought to the club” throughout a “testing chapter”.
“His return instilled direction and purpose, helping guide Morecambe into League One for the first time in their history [in 2021] and stabilised the team under immense pressure,” it added.
“As the club enters a new era, a strategic transition in leadership has been made with respect and appreciation for Derek’s services.”
