Next manager

[shed-buoy]

Who would have been your choice in 1971?
I doubt very much even you would have opted for Jim McLean. Big names count for zero.
I'll say again, I would have welcomed Malky but we didn't appoint him and we need to get over that and move on.

Agreed

[GUNBOAT]

But that would be ignoring the previous 2 seasons which involved Mellon taking them up with 2 successive promotions. And has been pointed out by Tranmere fans Mellon wasn't given a League 1 squad to challenge in that league and was still mainly reliant on the players that he had when they were in The National League.

Teams that lowly Cardiff finished ahead of when they went up as Champions of the English League Championship under Malky Mackay.

Watford by 10 points,
Brighton by 12 points
Crystal Palace by 15 points
Leicester City by 19 points
Derby County by 26 points
Burnley by 26 points
Birmingham City by 26 points
Leeds United by 26 points

That is what the outraged but not Tony turned down,FACT.

[Arabdownsouth]

Very disappointed J that we had an opportunity to appoint a manager who had worked at the highest level in the English league's and was FN desperate to rebuild his career and reputation.

It is only my opinion but i reckon Malky would have got the job if it was not for some idiot ex police officer in America killing a black criminal.Black lives matter of course but Mackay has been thrown to the wolves because of something that happened on another continent.

I can assure you of one thing though,if Mackay was the Tranmere Rovers manager last season and had accrued 32 points from the 102 available i would be on the same side as the outraged,FACT.

I'm sorry but that is *******s I'm afraid. Malky Mackay sent his texts years before the incident you're talking about and threw himself to the wolves. You really have a bee in your bonnet about Mackay not getting the job, I doubt he's as bothered about it as you appear to be. I have absolutely no sympathy for him, if you tarnish your own reputation then you are the one who has to live with it. I am not saying he hasn't changed his ways, simply that not everyone is willing to forgive and forget. Malky Mackay probably gives no ****s about Dundee United so not sure why you're defending his honour so resolutely? He still has a very very well paid job, so he's unlikely to starve anytime soon. Meanwhile we have a new manager without any baggage to damage the reputation of our club. Can we not just move on and support the new guy?

[GUNBOAT]

if you want to compare like with like in both their last seasons in club management McKay got sacked from Wigan with 5 games to go as they were 8 pints adrift not having won a home game in 7 months. They were relegated to League 1. Wigan fans were happy with decision to sack him. Tranmere fans are gutted to lose Mellon.

Basket case club and everyone knows that,famous for Northern Soul and Rugby League,FACT.

[GUNBOAT]

Who would have been your choice in 1971?
I doubt very much even you would have opted for Jim McLean. Big names count for zero.
I'll say again, I would have welcomed Malky but we didn't appoint him and we need to get over that and move on.

How FN auld do you think i am mate?.I remember the Jerry Kerr out protests but i was far far too young to understand them.

[arab777]

Teams that lowly Cardiff finished ahead of when they went up as Champions of the English League Championship under Malky Mackay.

Watford by 10 points,
Brighton by 12 points
Crystal Palace by 15 points
Leicester City by 19 points
Derby County by 26 points
Burnley by 26 points
Birmingham City by 26 points
Leeds United by 26 points

That is what the outraged but not Tony turned down,FACT.

But your wanting to judge Mellon on his last season in management ignoring the previous 2 but want to ignore Mckay's last season in management and focus on other seasons. That is cherry picking.

[Jim_Jam]

I wanted Malky too. All appointments are a bit of a gamble. Who knows how the other two would have got on.
It's now "the king is dead. Long live the king".

Micky Mellon is a young hungry manager who has brought success most seasons. He has been known for promoting youth. He has an eye for seeing talent and his knowledge of the lower leagues might mean we can cherry pick a few good player with his knowledge.
Also Tranmere Rover is a stones throw from Liverpool fc and Everton fc. A phone call to enquire about a few loan signings wouldn't go a miss. Man City and Man U aren't far either. He must have contacts.

Cheer up Gunboat - this is a new era - don't look back - C'MON UNITED!

FACT

[arab777]

Basket case club and everyone knows that,famous for Northern Soul and Rugby League,FACT.

The previous season finished 5th in The Championship and 8 years in The Premiership before that.

[GUNBOAT]

the previous season finished 5th in the championship and 8 years in the premiership before that.

admin.

[arab777]

admin.

Not when McKay was there 5 years ago. But I admire your desire to stick up for a man who isn't even our manager while playing down the person who is.