MORECAMBE have swooped to snare old boy John Hardiker on loan from League Two outfit Bury.

Hardiker, who left the Shrimps in January 2002 in a deal that eventually cost Stockport County £150,000, could be with the Christie Park outfit until the end of the year.

Due to Bury still being involved in the FA Cup, Hardiker will not be allowed to play against Northwich Victoria, and is cup tied for the Bradford City game having already featured for Bury in the LDV Vans Trophy.

He is expected to join up with the squad for Saturdays visit to Canvey, and has been given playing squad no 24.