Officials at Morecambe FC have refused Cork City's request to speak to Sammy McIlroy about their vacant managerial role.

Chief executive Rod Taylor confirmed that the Eircom League of Ireland club asked for permission to talk to McIlroy about their vacant position.
today but that request was denied.

He said: "We had a phone call today from Cork City asking if they could speak to Sammy about their manager's position but we have denied them permission to approach him.''