Scottish manager left in limbo as his club is SUSPENDED from English league
A SCOTTISH football manager's future is now up in the air as his club have been SUSPENDED from their league.
Crisis-hit Morecambe have been booted out by the National League pending another meeting with the league's Club Compliance and Licensing committee on August 20.
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It leaves Derek Adams in limbo
Credit: Kenny Ramsay
But until then, Morecambe - managed by Derek Adams - will not be allowed to play in the division.
The Lancashire club were given a deadline of midday on Monday by league chiefs surrounding their compliance with its rules and were warned they would face "possible further sanctions".
A statement from the National League read: "It was decided further sanctions must be imposed, with the club's membership to be suspended with immediate effect.
"The club will also remain under embargo ahead of the new season.
"Morecambe Football Club will also be removed from the National League Cup for the forthcoming season.
"The committee will meet again on Wednesday, August 20 to determine if outstanding items have been satisfied, and to decide the club's ability to retain membership in the competition."
More to follow.
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