The 2008-09 campaign delivered a solid consolidation season for Morecambe as The Shrimps secured an 11th-place finish in League Two. The heart of the attack was led by the joint-top goalscorers, Rene Howe and Stewart Drummond, whose 10 goals each proved vital. Playing their penultimate season at the beloved Christie Park, the year was built on grit and the experience of manager Sammy McIlroy, cementing their hard-fought status in the professional ranks.