New Shrimps

**themaclad** · 17-06-2022, 12:39

Morecambe have signed Salford City defender Donald Love on a two-year deal.

Love, 27, held discussions with Salford over extending his stay with them but has opted to join the Shrimps.

"It is nice to get everything sorted before the start of pre-season," he told the club website.

"There are some big clubs in League One, it is great to be a part of this club and I hope that we can kick on and not just fight relegation."

**themaclad** · 17-06-2022, 20:34

Morecambe have signed defender Max Melbourne, who will leave Lincoln City this month when his contract expires.

The 23-year-old left-back, who played 13 games on loan with Stevenage last season in addition to eight for the Imps, has agreed a two-year deal.

Melbourne, who began his career at West Bromwich Albion, has also had loan stints at Ross County, Partick Thistle and Walsall.

"I'm excited and looking forward to starting my journey," Melbourne said.

"Being in League One was a big factor for me and after having conversations with the gaffer [Derek Adams] and [head of recruitment] Greg [Strong] about their aspirations and where the club wants to go, I felt like they coincided with my own personal aspirations."

**themaclad** · 18-06-2022, 18:58

Morecambe have signed Mansfield Town defender Farrend Rawson on a two-year contract.

The 25-year-old was not offered a new deal by the Stags after two seasons with the League Two side.

Rawson is the third player to sign for the Shrimps this week after Donald Love and Max Melbourne joined on Friday.

"I want to show people what I am capable of. I have done it before and I want to do it again," he told the club website.

**themaclad** · 23-06-2022, 19:53

Morecambe have signed midfielder Caleb Watts on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Southampton.

The 20-year-old made his senior debut for Saints against Shrewsbury in the FA Cup in January 2021 and also featured in three Premier League games.

An Australia international, Watts played at the Olympics last year, playing all three group games.

"I heard about the interest and spoke to the gaffer; I really liked what he had to say," he told the club website.

**themaclad** · 27-06-2022, 19:28

Morecambe have signed goalkeeper Connor Ripley on a one-year deal after his release by Preston North End.

The 29-year-old spent three and a half years at Deepdale but only played 10 games, while he featured nine times on emergency loan at Salford last term.

Ripley, the son of ex-Blackburn and Middlesbrough winger Stuart, lists Oldham Athletic, Motherwell and Boro among his former clubs.

"Morecambe have pushed the boat a bit more for me," Ripley said.

"That was one of the main reasons why I signed, they made it easier for me to sign as they were the ones that made me feel wanted."

Boss Derek Adams added: "Connor comes into to the club following a three-year spell at Preston North End, he will provide stern competition to Adam Smith and Andre da Silva Mendes."

**themaclad** · 01-07-2022, 07:38

Morecambe forward Arthur Gnahoua has signed a new contract to remain with the League One club for a further 12 months.

The 30-year-old joined from Bolton Wanderers last summer ahead of the Shrimps' first season in League One.

The Frenchman previously played for Macclesfield, Shrewsbury, Fylde and Carlisle prior to joining Bolton.

He made 40 appearances for Morecambe in his debut season with the club and scored five goals.

**themaclad** · 08-07-2022, 19:32

Morecambe have completed the signing of midfielder Jake Taylor from fellow League One side Port Vale.

The 23-year-old joins the Shrimps after helping his former side to promotion via the League Two play-off final last season.

Taylor, who began his youth career with Manchester United, said he was "delighted" to join Morecambe.

"I just wanted to go to a club where I felt wanted, play regularly and express myself," he said.

"As a player you want to play at the highest level possible, it is the unknown for me, it is a step up but hopefully, as a team and individually, we can have a good season."

The midfielder trained with his new club on Friday and will be available for the Shrimps' second pre-season friendly on Saturday, when Derek Adams' team head to Macclesfield.

**themaclad** · 13-07-2022, 18:33

Morecambe have signed winger Ash Hunter on a one-year deal following his release by Salford City at the end of last season.

The 26-year-old, who previously spent five years with Fleetwood Town, joins following a trial with the Shrimps.

"I have played quite a lot in League One and League Two so hopefully I can use that experience," he said.

"The fans can expect a hard-working player who gives everything week in week out."

**themaclad** · 25-07-2022, 20:12

Morecambe have signed midfielder Jensen Weir on a season-long loan from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.

The 20-year-old began his career at Wigan Athletic and went on to join Brighton in 2020.

He spent last season on loan at League One Cambridge, making 24 appearances and scoring one goal for the club.

"It's something I'm looking forward to, just trying to get into the team, get as many games as I can and do as well as I can," he said.

**themaclad** · 10-08-2022, 10:57

Morecambe have signed defender Jacob Bedeau from Championship side Burnley on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old spent time on loan with the Shrimps last season and helped them keep their place in League One.

Prior to joining Burnley in July 2021, Bedeau spent time with Bury, Aston Villa and Scunthorpe United.

"The job is to push on and establish the club as a League One side, and I want to play a part in that," he said.