It was a season that promised so much after the runners up position in 2002-2003, but ultimately it turned out to be somewhat disappointing. Although the play offs were still an outside possibility right up to the end, the mid season defeats left to much to do at the end. The only cup success was in the Lancashire trophy with a two legged victory over Conference rivals Accrington Stanley. Defeats in both the FA Cup and the FA Trophy by Shrewsbury Town were bitter pills to swallow, and a 4-1 defeat at 2nd Division Wrexham, ended our LDV Vans Trophy hopes.

It seems that it just goes on getting better. 3rd round of the FA Cup again, and remarkably Ipswich Town again, this time at Portman Road , and while a 0-4 defeat was disappointing, it was a day that all of Morecambe's 1250 supporters present will never forget. Runners up in the Conference for the first time ever, with two up, this was to be Morecambe's year. Alas, no the play off's. Beaten on penalties in the semi final by Dagenham & Redbridge. It was a blow, but one that will make the club stronger for the experience. The Shrimps also had 3 players selected for the England Non League team on the same occasion for the first time. Stewart Drummond, Lee Elam, and Adriano Rigoglioso. Gary Thompson and Craig Mawson had also earned selection for the under 23 team. The future looks good, the future looks red.

The Shrimps enjoyed a mixed season, with overall more positives than negatives. Progress to the 1 st round of the FA Cup was achieved, and in arguably the teams brightest performance of the season, unluckily went down 0-1 to 2 nd division high flyers Brentford. Whilst reaching the semi final of the FA Trophy is an outstanding achievement, defeat in the semi final against Stevenage Boro, in two games in which the team just did not perform to its capabilities. An early and embarrassing defeat at lowly Darwen in the County Cup , meant that the sideboard remained bare for the time being. The league form was fairly consistent throughout, with a creditable sixth place achieved, despite a back log of fixtures, due mainly to the clubs Trophy success. During the course of the season Academy graduate John Hardiker was sold to Stockport County for a fee of £150,000. John who in over 70 league appearances for the Shrimps had failed to score a league goal, scored 3 in his first 4 games for the County. The reserves under Jeff Udall , retained the Lancashire League title with 26 wins out of 32 games. A truly remarkable record. During the close season, the floodlights have been upgraded to near 400 lux, from 250 lux, the shower areas have been completely renewed, and the North Stand Car Park has finally been resurfaced.

After the high finish of the previous season and the club record purchase of Steve Walters from Northwich Victoria for £25,000(later to be sold to Stevenage Boro) and a number of other high quality captures hopes were high of a successful league campaign. That was not to be, as at the end of the season the Shrimps were in there lowest ever Conference position, and only 2 points above the relegation mark. The season however was memorable for Morecambe's FA Cup exploits. Reaching the 3 rd round proper for only the 2 nd time in the club's history, (39 years to the day from the previous occasion), 6,000 fans crammed into Christie Park to see the Shrimps tackle the Tractor Boys of Ipswich. A 0-3 defeat didn't tell the full picture. The day will live long in the memory of all Shrimp devotees. The other cup competitions brought little success. A defeat at Lincoln City, a little unluckily 2-3 in our first incursion into the LDV Vans Trophy, was followed by an early exit from the McMillan Trophy, (league cup) 0-2 at Nuneaton after a 5-2 extra time victory over Leigh RMI. The semi final of the Lancashire Trophy was reached, but local rivals Southport put paid to any hopes of glory with a 3-1 victory at Christie Park. The FA Umbro Trophy saw the Shrimps progress to the 5 th Round after replay victory's against Evesham and Burscough, but a penalty shoot out defeat at Hereford United put paid to our hopes of glory. Some glory was gained at the season's end with the Reserves, managed by Jeff Udall, completing a Lancashire League cup and League double, with a great many of the players having graduated from the academy ranks.

The club's highest ever National League finish, 3rd, was evidence of the progress that has been made over the last 5 years at Christie Park Investment in the youth programme is beginning to look as if it will pay dividends with a number of youngsters progressing to the 1st team squad. Justin Jackson (later to be sold for a club record fee, reported to be £180,000) became the 1st Morecambe player to win the Conference's "Golden Boot" with 29 goals and both he and Stewart Drummond played for England during the season. On the cup front it was an almost bleak season. Early departure from the McMillan Trophy, 1-2 to Southport , another 1-2 defeat by Blakenhall in the FA Trophy, and yet another 1-2 defeat by local rival Barrow, in the Lancashire Cup. The feint glimmer of success was had in the FA Cup, where after a hard fought 1-0 victory over Bishop Auckland, the Shrimps travelled to Oxford United and lost an entertaining game undeservedly, in the last minute, 2-3.

A disappointing season at Christie Park with the Shrimps dropping to their lowest Football Conference placing, 14th. Exits at an early stage of both the major FA competitions also brought dismay to the faithful supporter.FA Cup defeat against Hednesford and a 1-4 beating by Unibond Leigh RMI in the Trophy brought to an early end any hope of cup glory. Some success was gained in the Endsleigh Trophy before losing to Doncaster Rovers in the semi final. Whilst in the Lancashire Cup victory in a penalty shoot out ensured some silverware for the Shrimps. During the season assistant manager Tony Hesketh left to join Lancaster and was replaced by ex player David Miller. During the season Sir Bobby Charlton, with Dave Jones's Southampton providing the opposition, had officially opened the New North Stand.

Silverware again at Christie Park, the Spalding Cup was won after extra time and a penalty shoot against Woking . FA cup disappointment at Emley, lost in 1st round penalty shoot out. The club dropped 1 position from last season to 5th, but recorded a record number of points for the season. Innovative scheme with the Manchester FA and Bedford College , similar to YTS was introduced with the club running two teams in Lancashire League. Christie Park also saw a massive improvement with the South Stand undergoing renovation and a new North Stand being built at a cost of £550,00, these improvements along with others over the last 5 years enabled the club to gain an approval as an A graded ground, suitable for the Football League. Attendance's had risen from an average of 400 in the early 90's to a very commendable 1,537 with a fabulous 3,940 watching the game against Halifax Town in late October and 3 other games attracting 2,000 plus attendance's, and non of the 21 league games attracted an attendance of less than 1,000, this was the first time since 1969 that that had happened, progress indeed. Brian Healy became the 2nd Shrimp to represent England when he played against Holland and then became the 1st player to be selected for an overseas tour with the Middlesex Wanderers.

No ATS success this season, but 4th in the league, FA Cup 1st round, lost 0-3 at Boston United, losing Spalding semi finalists at Macclesfield, but a highly creditable 4th in the Vauxhall Conference. During the season Justin Jackson was sold for a club record fee of £30,000.

Ninth in the first season in the Vauxhall Conference and winner's medals in the repeat of last seasons ATS final, this time the Shrimps triumphed 1-0.

The wait was over. After 27 years the Shrimps finally managed to haul themselves out of the NPL. Runners up spot were sufficient, with Jim Harvey being the successful manager. The club lost to Bamber Bridge 1-2 in the ATS final at Deepdale.

Won the Lancahire ATS Trophy against Conference team Southport 4-3 after extra time at Bolton's Burnden Park . Reached the last 8 of the FA Trophy, only to lose 3-2 at Guiseley when all concerned believed it to be the Shrimps year. Car wash terrace built holding over 1,000 spectators.

John Coleman became the first Morecambe player to be selected for the England Semi-professional team against Wales at Whaddon Road , Cheltenham , and was substitute against Finalnd on Wednesday, April 14th. Vauxhall Conference ground grading was sought for the 1st time. New floodlights installed at a cost of £37,000.

Finished third in the NPL for the 2nd consecutive year, reached the 1st round of the FA Cup for the first time in 7 years, losing 0-1 to Hull City (this was the game of the goal that never was). Silverware returned to Christie Park winning the Presidents Cup 3-2 on aggregate over champions Stalybridge. The club also played its 1,000 the Northern Premier League game against Buxton on November 2nd.

Lost 0-2 to Colne Dynamoes at Ewood Park , in the Lancashire ATS Final.

Lost 0-2 to Marine in the now retitled Lancashire ATS Final at Burnden Park , Bolton.

Retained Lancashire Junior Cup beating Chorley 2-0 at Springfield Park , Wigan.

Finished 3rd in the league, won the Lancahire Junior Cup, beating old rivals Chorley 3-2 at Deedale. The highlight though was drawing 0-0 at 2nd division high flyers York City, although the replay was lost 0-2.

The next ten years proved as barren as the 1930's had before them. No success on the field and massive financial problems off it. The club lurched form one crisis to the other, with the club run on a shoestring. Playing performance were as bad as at any time in the clubs history.

Probably the greatest day in Morecambe's history, winning at Wembley. The Shrimps, with Dave Roberts as manger beat Dartford 2-1 in the FA Trophy final in front of 19,000 with goals from Sutton and Richmond . Lost in final of Lancashire Senior Cup to Manchester City , finished 14th in the league.

Finished 3rd in the NPL inaugural season, won Lancahire Junior Cup, beating Gt Harwood 1-0, and lost 0-2 at York City in FA Cup.

Another outstanding season in the clubs history. Champions of the league in the last season before the formation of the Northern Premier League, Combination Cup winners, 1-0 over Horwich. The real triumph however was becoming the 1st non-league team to win the prestigious Lancashire Senior Cup, 2-1 over Burnley , after beating Blackburn Rovers, Bury, and Oldham Athletic. During the season the club set the goalscoring record beating Rossendale United 14-0, with Arnold Timmins scoring 8 goals to equal the individual record.

With Ken Waterhouse now at the helme the Shrimps clinched both the league title and the Combination Cup after beating Fleetwood 1-0 at Christie Park in front of 3,719 supporters. The club also reached the 1st round of the FA Cup losing after 2 replays to York City . Morecambe also lost in the final of the Lancashire Floodlit Cup 1-2 to Wigan.

The main stand, costing £20,000 was opened by Leeds United, on 08th August with John Charles kicking off for the visitors. The league and Junior Cup were retained, but Blyth Spartans knocked the Shrimps out of the FA Cup.

Arguably the Shrimps greatest season, League champions, Lancashire Junior Cup winners, 3-1 over arch rivals Wigan Athletic, in front of 8,000 spectators at Deepdale. The icing on the cake (and the disappointment) was reaching the 3rd round of the FA Cup, winning 1-0 at Chester (R2) before losing 0-1 to Weymouth at Christie Park in front of a record 9,234.

Floodlights at a cost of £4,000 were erected and opened on October 27th with a game against an All Star X1 4-3. The Auxiliary Supporters Club at a cost of £10,000 was built and opened on December 7th with another All Star X1 making up the opposition in a 5-5 draw.

Finished 5th in league, and lost 1-2 at home to Blyth Spartans in FA Cup 1 st round.

Ken Horton appointed manager, finished 3rd in league highest position for nearly 30 years, playing 7 games in last 10 days of season, which eventually put paid to any championship hopes. Lost, 2-1 over legs to Horwich in Combination Cup Final, but reached FA Cup 1st round, losing 1-4 to Accrington Stanley in front of over 9,000 supporters. Ray Charnley, later to play for England , was sold to Blackpool (then in the 1st Division) for £1,000.

Avoided relegation by winning against Prescot Cables on the last day of the season, 4-2.

Lost in final of Lancashire Junior Cup to Rochdale at Deepdale.

The club appointed a manager for the first time in its history, ex North Ender Jimmy Milne (later to manage PNE to the 1964 cup final. Lost in the semi-final of the combination Cup to Lancaster in front of 6,000 spectators.

The Shrimps finished a creditable fourth scoring 133 goals, and recording the clubs record way victory 12-0 at Gt Harwood with Jimmy Ashworth setting the individual scoring record at 8 in the same match.

During this period the club lurched from one season to the next finishing no higher than half way, and in fact in 1931-32 finishing next to the bottom with only 18 points. Cup success was non-evident and financial troubles always were close at hand. The Second World War gave the club the opportunity to "start again" and certainly the late forties saw a marked improvement. Although in season 1937-38 the club did reach the 1st round proper of the FA Cup for the 1st time, losing 0-1 at South Liverpool.

Retained the Lancashire Junior Cup beating rivals Lancaster 1-0 at P.N.E, and also won the Lancashire Combination Cup beating the same opposition after a replay, 2-1. The Club became an incorporated Company at the end of this season. "Pinky" Grass, who had scored 43 goals, was sold to Blackburn Rovers for £450.

Finished runners up to Nelson, by seven points, but for the 1st time won the then coveted Lancashire Junior Cup, against Chorley after 2 replays, over 35,000 spectators watched the 3 games. The ground was renamed Christie Park, after J B Christie donated the land to the football club.

After only five seasons Morecambe became Champions of the Lancashire Combination with 55 points from 36 games. The club also reached the final of the Combination Cup losing to Chorley 0-1.

Moved to Roseberry Park , finished 5th from bottom, 26 points.

Joined Lancashire Combination and played Fleetwood in 1st league game at Woodhill Lane (shared with cricket club) losing 1-4 in front of 3,000 spectators. Finished the season 6th from the bottom with 25 points from 10 wins.

Club formed on 7th May 1920, after a meeting at the West View Hotel.