Morecambe block Cork’s McIlroy bid

MORECAMBE have blocked a move by Cork City to speak to Sammy McIlroy about their vacant managerial post.

The eircom League of Ireland club asked for permission to talk to McIlroy about their vacant position.

But Morecambe, who rebuffed similar approaches from Shrewsbury Town last season, have blocked the move for a manager who signed a contract extension, tying him to the Christie Park club until the end of next season, only two months ago.