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Saturday will be Morecambe's first match since a 2-1 home defeat by Harrogate Town in League Two on 3 May Morecambe have confirmed their National League game against Altrincham will go ahead on Saturday and that they are now able to sign players. The Shrimps were forced to postpone their opening three games of the campaign after being suspended by the league for failing to comply with its rules. The future looked uncertain for the Lancashire club but their protracted takeover by the Panjab Warriors consortium was finally completed on Sunday. Derek Adams was sacked as manager on Monday and replaced with Ashvir Singh Johal, the first Sikh to manage professionally in England, on Tuesday. The club then confirmed on Wednesday that the National League had officially lifted their transfer embargo. The league had previously said the embargo would remain in place until all football creditors, including players, staff and HM Revenue & Customs, had been paid. "With new ownership steering the club into a new era, optimism is building both on and off the pitch, " Morecambe said in a statement. , external "Fans can expect an electric atmosphere as the Shrimps look to make an early statement and set the tone for the season ahead. "This is more than just the first game of the season, it's the start of something special. We want to build a team and a club the town can be proud of, and we're calling on our supporters to come out in force and be part of this journey from day one. " On Monday, the BBC understood Morecambe had just five players under contract. Saturday's opponents Altrincham have won one and lost two of their three league games so far this campaign. Crystal Palace news conference - Eze and Guehi to start on Thursday 'Broken promises' - what's going on with Isak, Newcastle and Liverpool? Fluminense keeper breaks Shilton appearance record Your first preview of the historical epic, King and Conqueror When an Olympic badminton match caused controversy Your latest reality TV obsession has landed on i Player Investigating the rise of medical conspiracy theories 'Broken promises' - what's going on with Isak, Newcastle and Liverpool? 'Life comes quickly at Martin as Rangers humbled' 'He fixes what needs fixing' - why Raducanu turned to Nadal's ex-coach Mentality monsters & million-dollar rivals - who can upset England? Who had the best Premier League debut ever? Video Who had the best Premier League debut ever? Which is the most beautiful F1 car in history? 'Sad to see' - Newcastle and Villa fans unite against PSR Meet the England players chasing World Cup glory 'America's Team' - the 30-year soap opera that is the Dallas Cowboys The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis. Video The rule that disallowed Eze's free-kick - analysis Perseverance through resistance - the history of the Women's Rugby World Cup Arsenal profit from Bayindir error to beat Man Utd. Video Arsenal profit from Bayindir error to beat Man Utd 'Back with a bang! ' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time. Video'Back with a bang! ' - Hodgkinson wins 800m in world lead time 'People think I'm uneducated' - getting to know Wayne Rooney Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time. Video Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time 'He has made young players dream' - the making of Liverpool icon Salah Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.