Morecambe sign former Rotherham goalkeeper Thompson

Morecambe have signed goalkeeper Tony Thompson on a deal until the end of December.

By The Newsroom

Published 6th Aug 2015, 16:40 BST

The former Rotherham stopper has been with The Shrimps throughout pre-season and will act as Barry Roche’s number two.

The 20-year-old goes straight into the squad for the League 2 opener at Hartlepool on Saturday.

Shrimps boss Jim Bentley said: “Tony is a young goalkeeper who has been training with us all summer.

“He is big and brave and will provide support for Barry Roche.”