Jim Bentley Era
On 13 May 2011, Bentley was appointed manager on a two-year contract. His first game as a professional manager was a disappointing 1–0 defeat at home to Barnet. The Shrimps then went on a run of 4 wins in all competitions, including an impressive 2–0 victory over Barnsley in the League Cup. After his first 9 games in charge, Morecambe sat top of the league after winning 6, drawing 2 and losing just once. Morecambe were credited for their fantastic defence at this time, after conceding just 5 goals in 9 games.
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