Chronological History of Morecambe Football Club
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The 1930's
During this period the club saw little success. 1929-30 saw the start of the decline, a record of a 111 goals were conceded and the away win didn't come until mid-March at Nelson Res, with a 4-3 win. For the 1st time in the club history, due lack of finances the F.A. Cup in the 1930-31 season was not entered and duly gate receipts were down. 1931-32 saw the team finish second bottom with only 18 points and it was only possibility of the loss of Christie Park that saw the club continue the following season. 1932-33 saw the team finished with double the points on 32, and the reserve team was planed to be reformed.
1933
-1934
Saw the club financially sound for the first time but at the
cost of the team who finished third from the bottom. The full board
resigned on block planing to seek re-election, however in June
1934 a new board was elected. The following season,
1934-35, the club finished the season mid-table and on the playing
side due lack of players one of the directors, Rev Lancaster played
in in game at Barrow. 1935-36 the team ended sixth in the league and
the gates were slightly up. The following season,
1936-37 they
finished mid-table but the club
reach the FA. Cup 1st Round proper for the first time,losing 0-1 at
South Liverpool. The next season, 1937-38, saw little cup
success and the team ended sixth again. With 1930's coming to a close
in 1938-39 the team finished lower mid-table. 1939-40 the
Second World war broke out and after only three games in the
Lancashire Combination League in September the league was suspended
and due to traveling difficulties the club resigned from the
Combination. They joined the North Lancashire League, finishing
runners-up, with a win away at Lancaster City 11-0.