Morecambe in new-ground set-back

Last updated : 13 July 2010 By BBC Sport

Morecambe director Brian Fagan told BBC Radio Lancashire: "Lets put it in to perspective. It's a year-long project and we're a couple of weeks behind.

"We've failed to hit the target. We're disappointed but I think we've done a pretty good job getting here."

He added: "It's a big blow to us for financial reasons, publicity reasons and for the fans who were looking forward to it."

The open weekend scheduled for the 24-25 July has also been cancelled.

The first game to be played at the Globe Arena will now be against Coventry City on Tuesday 10 August in the first round of the Carling Cup.

Meanwhile the Shrimps have completed the signing of Huddersfield striker James Spencer on a six-month loan deal.

The 18-year-old, who is yet to make his senior debut in league football, scored seven goals in 20 appearances for the Terriers academy team.

Source: BBC Sport

Source: BBC Sport