| John McGreal 07:53 - Jul 5 with 10848 views | thrillseeker |
Big rumours there has been an approach or will be for him.
In Birkenhead it is being said Tranmere want JM to replace Micky Mellon should MM decide to take the Dundee Utd job.
I had even read JM had already quit the U's
Could be an interesting few days - will the rumour be true? |  | | |  |
| John McGreal on 08:59 - Jul 5 with 4723 views | gerry_us |
Wishful thinking maybe?
His past record would not suggest that he anything to offer another club but I for one would happily drive him to Tranmere and if they don't want him, then off Birkenhead Pier!. Would that leave the way open for Wayne Brown or maybe even Danny Cowley?
As you say Thrillo, interesting times. |  | | |
| John McGreal on 09:59 - Jul 5 with 4703 views | Fruitbat |
Unfortunately, I can't see any mileage in this. A record of 8th, 13th, 8th and a lucky 6th doesn't really do much to catch the eye. I can see why it'd be an attractive move for JMcG though so good luck to him if it works out.
Happy to split the petrol money with you Gerry. |  | | |
| John McGreal on 11:17 - Jul 5 with 4690 views | durham_exile |
Time to go, he cannot take our club any further.
Micky Mellon (me old fruit) going to the Tangerines, very interesting.
I understand that not only are the fans lining up to drive JM, but also they have sorted his removals van as well.
After 202 games in charge we say thank you John and good night.
JM, he's big, he's scouse he'll steal your council house as the faithful sing!
Wayne Brown must be in line for the job.
But hang on there is no vacancy at present!!!!!!!!!
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| John McGreal on 11:27 - Jul 5 with 4685 views | burnsieespana |
Having looked at the Tranmere message board seems one person wants JMc and one does not! They dream of Ryan Lowe being appointed.
None of the usual rumour sites appear have anything on Mellon leaving Tranmere let alone JMc leaving us for them but Lowe does seem to be rumoured as heading to Bristol City.
Would I want Wayne Brown as Manager? |  | | |
| John McGreal on 17:40 - Jul 5 with 4627 views | Fruitbat |
According to both BBC and Sky, Mellon to Dundee Utd is a done (or maybe Dun) deal. | | | |
| John McGreal on 21:56 - Jul 5 with 4565 views | durham_exile |
From one Tranmere supporter this evening!
"It’s a cert been in press all week! Disastrous season for us and horrific prep for next season. Hopefully McGreal will be in ASAP so can start trying to bring some targets in and not miss out"
The silence from Colchester is deafening so far!
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| John McGreal on 22:01 - Jul 5 with 4562 views | Leadbelly |
| John McGreal on 21:56 - Jul 5 by durham_exile |
From one Tranmere supporter this evening!
"It’s a cert been in press all week! Disastrous season for us and horrific prep for next season. Hopefully McGreal will be in ASAP so can start trying to bring some targets in and not miss out"
The silence from Colchester is deafening so far!
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Not sure there is much the club can or should say at this point. Mellon hasn’t left Tranmere and McGreal, or anyone else for that matter, hasn’t been appointed as their new manager. RC plays his cards to his chest and I’m sure he’ll do so in this case...if there is a game to be played. | |
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| John McGreal on 12:36 - Jul 6 with 4465 views | burnsieespana |
Daily Record in Scotland claiming Dundee paying Tranmere £120,000 for Mellon's services.
Anybody any idea how long JMc has remaining on his contract with us? | | | |
| John McGreal on 15:21 - Jul 6 with 4446 views | gerry_us |
| John McGreal on 12:36 - Jul 6 by burnsieespana |
Daily Record in Scotland claiming Dundee paying Tranmere £120,000 for Mellon's services.
Anybody any idea how long JMc has remaining on his contract with us? |
Hours hopefully...  | | | |
| John McGreal on 17:21 - Jul 6 with 4427 views | pwrightsknees |
Be careful what you wish for, fellow supporters!
In these times of cost and expense savings, could it be possible that Tony Humes might get re-appointed as manager?
Nervous times ahead.
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| John McGreal on 17:31 - Jul 6 with 4426 views | Fruitbat |
| John McGreal on 12:36 - Jul 6 by burnsieespana |
Daily Record in Scotland claiming Dundee paying Tranmere £120,000 for Mellon's services.
Anybody any idea how long JMc has remaining on his contract with us? |
12 month rolling contract seems to be our standard over the last few appointments. | | | |
| John McGreal on 18:36 - Jul 6 with 4413 views | Leadbelly |
| John McGreal on 17:21 - Jul 6 by pwrightsknees |
Be careful what you wish for, fellow supporters!
In these times of cost and expense savings, could it be possible that Tony Humes might get re-appointed as manager?
Nervous times ahead.
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If McGreal does leave, which is still a very big if in my opinion, I suspect the job is Humes’s, assuming he would want it again.
Whether there is anyone else at the academy who could/would be capable I really have no idea. Can’t see RC going outside of the club, unless Wayne Brown is considered...hopefully subject to some serious investigation to confirm whether his political views have changed. | |
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| John McGreal on 18:48 - Jul 6 with 4407 views | wavy |
| John McGreal on 21:56 - Jul 5 by durham_exile |
From one Tranmere supporter this evening!
"It’s a cert been in press all week! Disastrous season for us and horrific prep for next season. Hopefully McGreal will be in ASAP so can start trying to bring some targets in and not miss out"
The silence from Colchester is deafening so far!
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John McGreal is far from being the most popular replacement for Mellon. Durham talking bunkum. | | | |
| John McGreal on 18:51 - Jul 6 with 4403 views | wessex_exile |
| John McGreal on 18:36 - Jul 6 by Leadbelly |
If McGreal does leave, which is still a very big if in my opinion, I suspect the job is Humes’s, assuming he would want it again.
Whether there is anyone else at the academy who could/would be capable I really have no idea. Can’t see RC going outside of the club, unless Wayne Brown is considered...hopefully subject to some serious investigation to confirm whether his political views have changed. |
I made that very point on the OMB thread, but it didn't gain too much traction from some there. |  |
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| John McGreal on 19:05 - Jul 6 with 4399 views | Leadbelly |
| John McGreal on 18:51 - Jul 6 by wessex_exile |
I made that very point on the OMB thread, but it didn't gain too much traction from some there. |
Disappointing to hear that but probably not a surprise unfortunately.
Appointing anyone who has made some unacceptable comments in the past is a huge risk if due diligence isn’t undertaken properly. The media will have a field day if they can and there is, despite what some say,, such a thing as bad publicity. | |
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| John McGreal on 20:08 - Jul 6 with 4385 views | thrillseeker |
Micky Mellon is now confirmed as new Dundee Utd manager.
I think Tranmere will at the very least interview JM.
As I said interesting times | | | |
| John McGreal on 20:09 - Jul 6 with 4383 views | thrillseeker |
| John McGreal on 15:21 - Jul 6 by gerry_us |
Hours hopefully... |
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| John McGreal on 20:28 - Jul 6 with 4367 views | mfb_cufc |
| John McGreal on 18:36 - Jul 6 by Leadbelly |
If McGreal does leave, which is still a very big if in my opinion, I suspect the job is Humes’s, assuming he would want it again.
Whether there is anyone else at the academy who could/would be capable I really have no idea. Can’t see RC going outside of the club, unless Wayne Brown is considered...hopefully subject to some serious investigation to confirm whether his political views have changed. |
Why would there be a some serious investigation to confirm whether his political views have changed? Wayne Brown coached in our academy for 6 years, and was caretaker manager for 3 games, before becoming manager of Maldon & Tiptree. Also he turned down the chance to be our manager before it was given to McGreal. So I am sure Cowling would have no problem offering him the chance again to be manager in future. |  |
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| John McGreal on 21:03 - Jul 6 with 4359 views | burnsieespana |
| John McGreal on 08:59 - Jul 5 by gerry_us |
Wishful thinking maybe?
His past record would not suggest that he anything to offer another club but I for one would happily drive him to Tranmere and if they don't want him, then off Birkenhead Pier!. Would that leave the way open for Wayne Brown or maybe even Danny Cowley?
As you say Thrillo, interesting times. |
Your comment been picked up on the Tranmere fans forum as good reason not to sign him!
Personally would prefer JMc to stay given the very tricky times ahead as think risk of Humes coming back is high and not sure Brown would be the right choice as we would be back to somebody learning the ropes.
All above assumes if JMc goes Steve Ball won't stay so he could be appointed Manager with a new side kick.
Reckon we have to be very careful what we ask for as grass very often not greener on the other side. | | | |
| (No subject) (n/t) on 22:31 - Jul 6 with 4321 views | GOSBTS |
| John McGreal on 21:03 - Jul 6 by burnsieespana |
Your comment been picked up on the Tranmere fans forum as good reason not to sign him!
Personally would prefer JMc to stay given the very tricky times ahead as think risk of Humes coming back is high and not sure Brown would be the right choice as we would be back to somebody learning the ropes.
All above assumes if JMc goes Steve Ball won't stay so he could be appointed Manager with a new side kick.
Reckon we have to be very careful what we ask for as grass very often not greener on the other side. |
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| John McGreal on 23:37 - Jul 6 with 4293 views | durham_exile |
| John McGreal on 21:03 - Jul 6 by burnsieespana |
Your comment been picked up on the Tranmere fans forum as good reason not to sign him!
Personally would prefer JMc to stay given the very tricky times ahead as think risk of Humes coming back is high and not sure Brown would be the right choice as we would be back to somebody learning the ropes.
All above assumes if JMc goes Steve Ball won't stay so he could be appointed Manager with a new side kick.
Reckon we have to be very careful what we ask for as grass very often not greener on the other side. |
Tony Humes is the equivalent of Mick bigger bast**d than bast**d Wadsworth.
No if JM does go to the Wirral then Wayne Brown must get the nod.
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| John McGreal on 07:51 - Jul 7 with 4256 views | wessex_exile |
| John McGreal on 20:28 - Jul 6 by mfb_cufc |
Why would there be a some serious investigation to confirm whether his political views have changed? Wayne Brown coached in our academy for 6 years, and was caretaker manager for 3 games, before becoming manager of Maldon & Tiptree. Also he turned down the chance to be our manager before it was given to McGreal. So I am sure Cowling would have no problem offering him the chance again to be manager in future. |
Wayne Brown has indeed previously worked for the club since his comments at Leicester, and I would hope there had been some level of due diligence at the time. It may well be the ‘long discussion’ between Robbie and Brown before he withdrew his interest in the position of manager included consideration of his political views. But we live in different times now, and I believe a club with such strong links in the wider community like ours should think very carefully before appointing someone with his publicised views on race to one of the top 92 jobs in English football. It may well be that Wayne Brown’s opinions have mollified since his outburst, that he’s come to realise he was wrong, but I’m not aware that’s ever been said by him or anyone else? Of course, normally I would be the first to insist that the personal opinions of an individual, however repugnant, are their business so long as they don’t affect their ability to do their job, but I think Wayne kind of waived that entitlement when he said what he did? | |
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| John McGreal on 11:07 - Jul 7 with 4209 views | durham_exile |
TS, what a list of luminaries he is heading up:
Robbie Fowler
Nigel Adkins
Paul Tisdale
David Unsworth
Nigel Clough
David Flitcroft
Lee Johnson
Kevin Nolan
RC better get planning now.
Oh and in other news Jamille Matt recently released by the Exiles would be a great fit for us in the striking department.
I can read it already "Jamille for the Super U's decorates the opponents goal with a great Matt finish to a sweeping Colchester move".
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