Rhys Bennett: Morecambe sign defender after Gillingham exit

Rhys Bennett won a Scottish Challenge Cup winner's medal with Falkirk in 2012

Morecambe have signed defender Rhys Bennett following the termination of his contract with Gillingham.

Bennett has agreed a deal to the end of the season and will be available for Saturday's game against Accrington.

The 30-year-old made 23 appearances this season for Gillingham after joining from Carlisle last summer.

"I am pleased to get Rhys over the line, he is someone that I have had an eye on throughout the season," said Morecambe boss Stephen Robinson.

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