REJUVENATED Morecambe salvaged a point against Nuneaton after they were underdogs against 10 men for the majority of the game.

The Shrimps' dismal run now extends to 11 games without a win and leaves people wondering whether they are safe, just 9 points clear of relegation.

And Saturday could see one of Morecambe's biggest tests yet as they travel to second from bottom side Welling.

The game started off badly for Morecambe as they went 1-0 down within just 12 minutes. A deep cross went over keeper Andy Banks, allowing Andy Ducros to slam the ball home at the second attempt.

There was a glimmer of hope for the Shrimps when their opponents were reduced to 10 men after skipper Terry Angus was sent off for a second bookable offence. But Nuneaton decided to try and consolidate their lead and, as a result, didn't allow Morecambe to get a shot on goal in the first hour. At the other end, Banks was kept busy but did well to keep Morecambe's deficit to just one goal.

Then 19-year-old Garry Thompson was brought on and seemed to inject some much needed pace and attack into the game for the Shrimps.

His dangerous run into the box seemed to give rise to a penalty decision when he was felled by Wayne McDermott.

But this alone had lifted Morecambe's spirit and allowed them to put in an incredible last 20 minutes.

Morecambe equalised when Darren Lyons threaded the ball through to top scorer Justin Jackson, who turned his marker and fired in an unstoppable shot.

Then both Dave McKearney and Greg Brown came close from headers, before Lyons' free-kick hit the post, with Brown's follow-up striking the crossbar.

In the dying seconds of the game, Thompson surged into the box once again but was caught in two minds and allowed Nuneaton to clear for a point.

Team: Banks, Swannick, Brown, McKearney, Farrell (McGuire 52), Burns (Thompson 66), Lyons, Drummond, Jackson, Hardy, Takano (Smith 45).

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