VIDEO: Morecambe boss on his side's lack of goals
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They have had seven defeats in eight league games this season and with 17 goals conceded – six of those on the opening day.
Their one victory against Northampton Town was only the Shrimps’ fourth in 31 league and cup matches during the calendar year so far.
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Hide AdAnother figure causing consternation is the number three; both in terms of points and the number of league goals scored so far this season.
It hasn’t been for the want of trying; the win against Northampton and defeat to Oldham Athletic four days later saw the opposition keepers turn in man-of-the-match performances.
Those struggles in front of goal come despite a more attacking line-up this season with Morecambe boss Jim Bentley able to call upon a number of different options.
Joe Piggott, Jason Oswell, Vadaine Oliver, A-Jay Leitch-Smith, Liam Mandeville, Rhys Oates and Kevin Ellison have all figured so far for the Shrimps.
Watch as Bentley discusses taking their finishing practice on the training ground into competitive matches.