Here’s the latest I can share based on contemporary reporting around Jim Bentley:
- Early February 2026: Jim Bentley returned to Morecambe as first-team manager on a short-term basis to help them fight for National League safety. He was appointed amid a challenging run of results and a bid to stabilize the club.[1]
- Mid-April 2026: Morecambe confirmed Bentley would remain at the club in a new role beyond the end of the season, following relegation from the National League, with a focus on broader development of football and non-football operations. The club indicated he would stay on to contribute off the pitch as part of the rebuild.[2]
If you’d like, I can dig up more details on his exact role titles, or provide summaries of related analyses (e.g., club statements, press quotes) from these articles. Would you like me to fetch more specifics or check additional outlets?[1][2]
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Great news to bring. Manager Jim Bentley has won the Vanarama National League North Manager Of The Month Award for November. Congratulations Jim on a well de...
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www.theleaguepaper.comJim Bentley discusses the difficulties of managing Morecambe and his hopes of managing Everton and England in the future.
www.skysports.comMorecambe have confirmed Jim Bentley will step down as manager at the end of the season following relegation from the National League, but remain at the club in a new role.
www.thenonleaguefootballpaper.comMorecambe have turned to a familiar face in their bid to avoid National League relegation, appointing Jim Bentley as first-team manager until the end of the season.
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