MORECAMBE'S pre-season schedule is beginning to take shape with three attractive friendlies already lined up.

Wigan Athletic are first up on Tuesday, July 24.

Paul Jewell's side spent more than £1 million on striker Dave Whelan and are set to have other expensive new recruits on show.

Lancashire neighbours Blackpool resume their annual visits to Christie Park on August 3.

The LDV van trophy holders are expected to attract a large travelling support.

But the clash with Livingston on Saturday, July 27 is expected to be an even bigger draw.

The Scottish club look set to secure a UEFA cup spot

Meanwhile, while Morecambe's first team is set to end the season trophy free, the under 18 team still have an excellent chance of silverware when they face Altrincham in the Northern Alliance Premier League Club at Bamber Bridge on Sunday, kick-off 2pm.