Morecambe's manager Jim Bentley will step down from his position at the end of the season but remain with the club. Bentley returned for a second spell in charge in February on a deal until the end of the campaign but was unable to stop the Shrimps from being relegated to National League North.

What happened?

The Lancashire club have now suffered three successive relegations. They said in a statement that Bentley will support the club's development across both footballing and non-footballing areas.

Why it matters for Morecambe

Chairman Kuljeet Singh Momi told the club website: I am delighted that we will continue to benefit from his undoubted passion, knowledge and experience of all things Morecambe to help drive the club forward once again.

What comes next?

Bentley spent eight years in charge of the Shrimps between 2011 and 2019 and has also had spells in charge of Fylde, Rochdale and Southport. As of 28 Jun 2026, Morecambe's league standing is 22nd in England National League, with 38 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LLLDW. Their last result was a 5-0 loss to Forest Green on 2026-04-25. The club has scored 66 goals this season, while conceding 103, resulting in a goal difference of -37. They are currently 70 points behind leaders York. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 22nd | | Points | 38 | | Recent Form | LLLDW | | Goals Scored | 66 | | Goals Conceded | 103 | | Goal Difference | -37 |