Morecambe boss feels the backing has been lacking

Morecambe manager Derek Adams said he is disappointed at the lack of backing he has received from the club.
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The Shrimps’ boss vented his frustration after Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Portsmouth at the Mazuma Stadium.

He claimed the club was not in a position to strengthen the squad in the January transfer window as it was ‘skint.’

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Adams said: “The big thing for me is that over the summer I’ve had to make changes and, unfortunately, I’ve not been backed enough.

Derek Adams had some strong words following Morecambe's weekend point against Portsmouth Picture: George Wood/Getty ImagesDerek Adams had some strong words following Morecambe's weekend point against Portsmouth Picture: George Wood/Getty Images
Derek Adams had some strong words following Morecambe's weekend point against Portsmouth Picture: George Wood/Getty Images
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“If we had been, we would have had a far different team to what we have now and that’s been the big disappointment for me.

‘’I’ve given my all to get ourselves out of League Two and to stay in League One with the help of the staff and the players and that’s my biggest disappointment.

“Over the summer, we haven’t been backed. The previous management were backed, we haven’t been.

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“It’s hugely frustrating for me. We’re fighting every day just to compete in this league but we haven’t been able to get enough revenue to help us.”

The summer then saw a number of players transfer-listed as the manager admitted he had to try and generate revenue given the majority of his budget had already been taken up elsewhere.

“I’ve had to try and wheel and deal and it’s not been easy,” Adams said.

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“We’ve done ever so well to stay in League One, because we were down and buried when I came here. We were fifth-bottom and we’re going to have to do the same again.

“Staying in League One is like winning the lottery for Morecambe. Some people don’t understand what goes on inside the inner sanctuary of a football club.

“I am proud of my players and the effort they are putting in but people have to understand where Morecambe Football Club is and the size of the clubs we are up against.

“I can’t even think of strengthening the squad in January because we are skint. We have no money and January doesn’t mean anything to me.”