Newly appointed Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann bites back at comments by Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony.
The Posh chief released a 7 minute video via his personal Twitter account, but rather than dwelling on the heartbreak of losing in the playoffs, he felt pleased by the efforts of Darren Ferguson and his players had given throughout the season.
He did however refer to staff the club had at the beginning of the season as ‘the previous crew’, and it seems it didn’t go down too well with ex-boss Grant McCann, who wrote ‘The previous crew, thanks chairman,’ with MacAnthony replying back ‘You are very welcome 👍🏻’.
You are very welcome 👍🏻
— Darragh MacAnthony (@DMAC102) May 20, 2023
Football can be a cruel game buts one I love regardless of those bouts of cruelty. A little video for those interested @theposh 💙 pic.twitter.com/bBeXb56yfC
— Darragh MacAnthony (@DMAC102) May 20, 2023
MacAnthony got rid of McCann following a 3-0 defeat to Wycombe Wanderers on New Year’s Day, with Ferguson brought in again and did a great job since.
In his 7 minute video, D Mac said, as per Peterborough Today: “You fans have been magnificent in the last couple of weeks. At Barnsley, in the 4-0 win in the first leg of the play off and at Sheffield Wednesday the other night.
“In my 17 years we have had some horrendous days, at Crystal Palace, with the Covid vote and now the other night. We love football, but it can be the cruellest sport in the world.
“A little piece of me died inside the other night, but I’m now already looking forward to next season.
“This is not an apology video after what happened. Yes we failed in our goal of winning promotion, but there were 16-17 clubs who would have swapped places with us. Our expectation is always win promotion and the beauty of football is you can get over disappointments, reset and start another season
“And I have to praise the great job done by the current gaffer, Kieran Scarff and the other staff involved because they invigorated the club on and off the field.
“We’d won one in nine games under the previous crew when he came back. We were in a bad place all over the club. You ask anyone about the impact Darren made. He lifted everyone. The Academy has produced brilliant results and the atmosphere around the club was great.
“He gave us hope and he delivered on the field by getting us to the play-offs. It was a bit of a roller coaster with some great wins and some bad results, like the derby against Cambridge, but we had an identity, an attractive style of play.
“There was been too much noise around the club last season. There were some stupid headlines generated. That will stop next season. There will be more decorum.
“I have bever been more fuelled. I’m proud of my club and we are going to deliver a young, dynamic, exciting team next season.
“I know people will say that means trying to do it on the cheap, but we will be going down the route of a quicker team who will play football in the right way.
“Our best players the other night were 20 years old, Ronnie Edwards and Ricky-Jade Jones when he came on.”
Fans reacted as Grant McCann bites back at comments by Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony…
@roversfans1: We love you here grant.
@ninetiseven: We love you Grant, as does everyone at the club incl. DMac I’m sure despite the wording of this. Can’t wait to see you lead Doncaster to promotion next season, you’ll always be a hero to us Posh fans
@ByrneNL: previous crew! I can’t wait to see what you do for us at @drfc_official the fans are behind you 100% I’m sure Gavin is too and Copps knows what you bring to the table player wise!! We can’t wait for you to achieve more success with #DRCC @cliff_byrne 👊 don’t look back in anger
@MightyroverMatt: No love lost there then, “we’ve got super grant McCann”
@PhoenixJoinery: Our season can’t start soon enough now you’re here Grant. The positivity your arrival has given us all is immeasurable. Everyone from fans to commercial partners or both in our case ❤️ the fact you’re here. Roll on Pre Season. Someone’s loss and all that…. Only way is up
@TobyHarding17: My guy 😂 love that Grant 💙💙
@mark9697: Grant knows what football management is like and I’m sure there’s no hard feelings, I wish him all the best
@GlennHackney11: I am sure he didn’t mean much by that
@TOTcoaching: Rise above it @grantmccann11 don’t get involved. He’s a bit of a child, you are a gentleman and a legend pal. Hope you have success at Donny. You’re always welcome to come along to @DeepingRangers and bring all the ‘crew’ 💪😉
@NeedhamChris10: Like you said, you love to prove people wrong. Added motivation here which can only be a good thing for @drfc_official
@guestyowc: Exactly mate, the man doesn’t know what/who he wants and his excuse book just gets bigger and bigger 🙄
@RichBream82: You’re a top man, Grant. I’m sure he didn’t mean much by that.
@McEwen1171: Blokes a wanker. Thank you grant
@posh_1934: Darragh might be a cunt but we still love you Grant 💙
@ConnorWhittleee: I’ll defend this man to the grave!!! Fuck the chairman!!
@Deanofozz: Couldn’t agree more. Disrespectful. An ex player. Captain. And trusted man to lead the team. Yet referred to as the previous crew seems sour.
@MattODell1108: Why is he so hurt by being called the ‘previous crew’ … it’s exactly what he was 😂 #pufc
@ffsTeekay: One normal day of Peterborough United is all I’m asking for
@RRMorleyy: ah this club is in the mud
@POSH__POLLS: During the same video where he promises “less noise at the club” he goes about it by making more noise 🤯 When will DMAC realise he is the problem, no tact or decorum for a previous manager and club legend! 🎩 We where 7th when he left not 17th 🤦♂️ #PUFC 🔵⚪️
@EmeraldPosh: Fantastic 😂😂😂
@Callum_PUFC: Some fella 👑
@TobyHarding17: What a man. Dont deserve the disrespect that he has given you @grantmccann11 anyone would think we were in the relegation zone 😂😂
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