Shrimpsvoices

Rumours about that Derek might be moving back across the border...
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sp ... ty-return/

I would imagine his decision will depend on what’s happening with the sale of the club . There will come a time when Derek will think sod this I’m off if he doesn’t get backing from the owners whoever they are especially with January window looming !

would imagine his decision will depend on what’s happening with the sale of the club . There will come a time when Derek will think sod this I’m off if he doesn’t get backing from the owners whoever they are especially with January window looming !

It’s on the BBC now.
Looks like the time is now. Can’t blame him.
Has anyone got a spare paddle that they can lend to MFC as that’s our greatest asset gone. ( that’s if it’s correct) it is the BBC after all

DISASTER!!!!

Cheeky approach for the unsettled John Coleman?

If true, who could blame Derek for taking it?

He obviously knows the interested party he recommended aren't buying , it's a shame but it's the nature of the beast, he puts himself first and why shouldnt he.

David Artell or Coley for me. IF this happens.

Good shout both of them. I think we need to stop going for Scottish managers as they seem to always have one eye on going back north I presume you can earn a lot of money in the SPL.

I was surprised when Derek stayed on for this season but his positive talk had convinced me things were beginning to move in the right direction. I don't think he would be going if the sale was progressing.

He's been a great manager for us and we can only thank him for what he's done and wish him all the best.

Hate to think what will happen now!

Coleman. Would be the perfect replacement. But I doubt it will happen ....

Angler1 wrote:Coleman. Would be the perfect replacement. But I doubt it will happen ....

Not out of the question. It's well documented his contract is up at the end of the season and his assistant, Jimmy Bell, used Radio Lancashire the other week to express his concern that no new offer had been forthcoming.

This set the blue touchpaper well and truly alight with the Accy owner who then put the club up for sale.

I've always felt a return for Coley would happen at some point in the future - he loves Morecambe FC as he's said publicly in the past - and that time could well be now.

Dave Artell or John Coleman for me.

Both know the club which is vital. Artell did a great job at Crewe. Coley is in last few months of his contract and we already have Ged Brannan as head coach.

would we get any compensation from Ross County

Going to be a busy transfer window for whoever comes in. Derek Adams reputation for bringing on youngsters attracted the talented loanees and now if/ when he goes can anyone see tge likes of Mellon being allowed to stay?

I think we need to wait until something is announced by the club.

Ross would have to ask for permission to speak to Derek. No guarantee that would be given.

Then compensation would have to be agreed between the clubs.

P/T Indie wrote:Good shout both of them. I think we need to stop going for Scottish managers as they seem to always have one eye on going back north I presume you can earn a lot of money in the SPL.

Robinson is from Northern Ireland but I know what you mean !

. I think we need to stop going for Scottish managers as they seem to always have one eye on going back north I presume you can earn a lot of money in the SPL.

Based on one Scottish manager?

Gone_Shrimping wrote:I think we need to wait until something is announced by the club.

Ross would have to ask for permission to speak to Derek. No guarantee that would be given.

Then compensation would have to be agreed between the clubs.

You're right we do have to wait for an announcement but from the wording of the BBC article it sounds as if this is nearly a done deal. The board is not going to stand in the way if Derek wants to go.

Personally I think if Derek does go, which he's done an amazing job again, we need an English Manager, Coley yes but not Artell after slagging us off plus not how he was towards the end of he term at crewe. Also if Derek does go will our loan players stay or will their parent clubs want them back?

YellowBelly wrote:Personally I think if Derek does go, which he's done an amazing job again, we need an English Manager, Coley yes but not Artell after slagging us off plus not how he was towards the end of he term at crewe. Also if Derek does go will our loan players stay or will their parent clubs want them back?

Artell who led Crewe to promotion in his first season ?

we need an English Manager,
Interesting comment if not a bit racist. What does an English manager bring to the table that a manager from any other country does not. It’s talent, man management skills, knowledge of football and connections within the industry that are important not where your mother was when you are born. As you can see there are numerous English managers just doing nothing as in the top flight for instance there are 5 English managers. Says it all doesn’t it.
I don’t care where they come from as long as they have half the talent of Mr Adams I would be happy.

The lack of movement on the ownership front is just ridiculous.

My biggest concern is, if Derek goes (and who could blame him) does our reputation for developing young players go with him? If you were in charge at Burnley, come January, there's an argument to say, 'Mellon is doing well, happy and developing under Adams, so we'll leave him there until the end of the season' but if Derek goes, then the key reason for not moving him on, goes too. In fact, with Mellon playing for Scotland, there may even be an argument for sending Mellon on loan to Ross County?

black morse wrote:

Gone_Shrimping wrote:I think we need to wait until something is announced by the club.

Ross would have to ask for permission to speak to Derek. No guarantee that would be given.

Then compensation would have to be agreed between the clubs.

You're right we do have to wait for an announcement but from the wording of the BBC article it sounds as if this is nearly a done deal. The board is not going to stand in the way if Derek wants to go.

Have you got a link to the BBC article ?

Anyone seen if Nixon has been mentioning this ? He blocked me on Twitter/X

Keith wrote:The lack of movement on the ownership front is just ridiculous.

My biggest concern is, if Derek goes (and who could blame him) does our reputation for developing young players go with him? If you were in charge at Burnley, come January, there's an argument to say, 'Mellon is doing well, happy and developing under Adams, so we'll leave him there until the end of the season' but if Derek goes, then the key reason for not moving him on, goes too. In fact, with Mellon playing for Scotland, there may even be an argument for sending Mellon on loan to Ross County?

Hit the nail on the ahead, this is my main concern too.
Without a resolution in the ownership issue who the hell would want the job if Derek left?

Gone shrimping.
Go to bbc football it’s there.