Morecambe land Barrow striker on loan as midfielder makes loan departure

The Barrow AFC striker has joined the Shrimps until the end of the season, a year after becoming the Bluebirds’ record signing when moving from Fleetwood Town.

He came through the Fleetwood youth ranks, scoring 15 times in 78 first-team appearances before making the move north.

The 25-year-old has scored four times and contributed four assists in 39 matches for Barrow.

One of those appearances came against Morecambe earlier this season, coming off the bench during their 1-0 win over the Shrimps in October.

Garner said: “I’m really excited, I can’t wait to get going.

“When Barrow played Morecambe, I thought it was a very tight game with two very good sides going at it, so when I knew I was coming here, I knew I was joining a decent side.

“Personally, I want to come here to play and score as many goals as possible until the end of the season; that will hopefully help the football club move up the table.

“Just know that I’ll work hard and hopefully chip in with a few goals and assists and give my best to the club.”

Heading through the exit door, however, is teenager Cameron Rooney.

The 19-year-old has joined North West Counties Football League Premier Division club Lower Breck on loan until February 15.

It is Rooney’s third loan move away from the Shrimps this season after spells at Nantwich Town and Runcorn Linnets.