Next manager

[sheltyarab]

Micky Mellon - May not be everyone’s choice but for me he’s a great appointment if we get him.

The club needs stability and he will Provide that. Each club he has managed he’s been there several years. So that to me proves 2 things. He’s in things for the long term and he’s done a good job Because we all know chairmen in general are trigger happy.

He’s got good knowledge of the English lower leagues. And this is where he could pick up some gems. And he’s managed in physically demanding leagues. Similar to Scottish football. Ticks all boxes for me.

[tHeArAb]

As with all of the above - and if the Club peek in here then I would like to note a Voice Of Concern over the potential appointment of Micky Mellon. Mainly when we have an unbelievable option in Malky Mackay available. Unlike Mackay, this guy has NEVER played or otherwise worked in Scotland in ANY capacity. He has NEVER operated at any level above the very lower leagues of England. As far as I can see he has NO track record of bringing through players from an Academy and into the first team. So what exactly are the boxes this guy is ticking because where I’m sitting, it’s none of them.

Please, please ignore what is a small minority of punters as frankly from that aspect, the tail is very much wagging the dog currently. I would suggest the vast majority of Arabs want an experienced, skilled, knowledgeable and REHABILITATED Malky Mackay as our next manager.

Couple of articles that would suggest he is very much in favour of youth development.

FWIW, Tranmere fans are pretty gutted at the news, but not surprised.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/...oblems-7072356

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...clubs-17369118

[BudMill90]

Couple of articles that would suggest he is very much in favour of youth development.

FWIW, Tranmere fans are pretty gutted at the news, but not surprised.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/...oblems-7072356

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...clubs-17369118

Another good article from when he was linked to Swansea.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48431862

I think its perfectly natural to be underwhelmed by this to be honest as Offshore says. But its also a chance to be open minded and intrigued by what he can bring to the club.

Also important to remember that he's not the first person we've asked permission to speak to that hasnt gone any further. Time will tell. But with over 500 games managing in the English lower leagues, I don't get the whole 'doesnt know Scottish football' arguement to be honest. Never have. Football is football. He'll have the best part of 3 weeks to do some initial research on the other teams in the league IF he gets the job. Still time for plenty of others to come into the frame too.

[offshore_arab83]

im a wee bit underwhelmed with this

[Arabdownsouth]

im a wee bit underwhelmed with this

The exact reason it might turn out to be the best appointment OA. Comes in without all the fanfare of SM or the other MM, but seems to be very experienced and technically very sound. Has a successful track record and fits the club ethos with his strong leaning towards youth development. I'll be happy with this for more than one reason.

[GUNBOAT]

The exact reason it might turn out to be the best appointment OA. Comes in without all the fanfare of SM or the other MM, but seems to be very experienced and technically very sound. Has a successful track record and fits the club ethos with his strong leaning towards youth development. I'll be happy with this for more than one reason.

My attitude now is just don't appoint any of the Riccarton coaching staff and make sure he is experienced with a decent track record.

[tHeArAb]

If the boy was English & had no link to this country at all, I could maybe see the whole Scottish football thing. But he's born and bred Paisley. I'm sure he'll still keep in touch with what's going on up here. He only has 11 other teams to suss out. It's not rocket science. What knowledge of Scottish football, or even management for that matter, did Robinson, Wright, Gerrard etc have before they managed here? Not much.

[offshore_arab83]

Heard club were bombarded by emails from disapproving 'fans' when we were linked to Malky. These people must be total angels.

Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, unless you're an easily offended arab and dont want to listen to the fact he was backed by kick it out etc...

[BudMill90]

He also doesnt posh up his accent for the media. Go and YouTube a few of his interviews, "we've got tae dae better than that tae be honest wi ya" "we dinnae gee wirselves a chance".

[JamesMcClean]

He also doesnt posh up his accent for the media. Go and YouTube a few of his interviews, "we've got tae dae better than that tae be honest wi ya" "we dinnae gee wirselves a chance".

I’m not bothered about his accent one way or the other but what actually alarms me more is the content of his statements there which don’t suggest a situation where things are going very well for the manager.......................