Experienced former EFL player Mark Duffy has been appointed as Macclesfield’s FOURTH boss of the season after yet another departure.
Neil Danns has left his role as Macclesfield manager to take up the role of assistant manager at Tranmere Rovers, with Ian Dawes recently named in permanent charge.
Mark Duffy, who has played for the likes of, Southport, Morecambe, Doncaster, Birmingham, Chesterfield, Burton, Sheffield United, Stoke, Fleetwood and Tranmere, will remain at Macclesfield and will be first team head coach for the 2023/24 season.
In October 2022, with the club three points clear at the top of the NPL West Division, Danny Whitaker was replaced as Macclesfield manager by David McNabb.
McNabb stepped down in December 2022, with midfielder Neil Danns being appointed interim manager.
A 3–1 win against Trafford on the 1st of April 2023 saw the club crowned champions and achieve back-to-back promotions.
𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 pic.twitter.com/Izu1SAPcNs
— Macclesfield FC (@thesilkmen) May 5, 2023
CLUB STATEMENT:
Macclesfield FC can confirm that First Team Head Coach Neil Danns has today departed the Club for pastures new at Tranmere Rovers, joining the League Two outfit in a coaching capacity on a full-time basis and a long term contract as assistant manager.
The Club would like to place its thanks on record to Neil for all he has done in his spell with the Silkmen, both on and off the field, playing an integral part in achieving back to back promotions in the Club’s first two seasons.
Dannzy and Duffs have played an enormous role in the Club’s success on and off the pitch for the entirety of its existence, for which Macclesfield FC is sincerely grateful and wishes Neil well with his new challenge.
The Club has reluctantly accepted Dannzy’s departure, though feel as if standing in his way would not be the correct action to take.
Current Assistant First Team Coach Mark Duffy remains committed to Macclesfield FC and will take over as First Team Head Coach for the 2023/24 season.
Director of Football Robbie Savage, has likewise expressed his gratitude:
“I would like to wish Neil all the best with the opportunity that has arisen at Tranmere, a Club he played 18 games for during his playing career, on a full time basis at the Football League Club.
We believe we have given Neil an amazing opportunity to kickstart his career in coaching at Macclesfield, already a side of sizeable stature in non-league, which he has handled impressively and bodes well for the future.
Dannzy is someone we would rather not lose, both as a player and Head Coach but ultimately, this was his decision. This coupled with Tranmere being a Club close to his heart, I can’t deny him the chance to be a part of it once again.
Naturally, we have plans in place in the event of something like this coming to fruition. Our current model we have implemented allows the transition to be seamless as Duffs who was very influential in the 23 game unbeaten run, takes over the reigns. Particularly as his existing, familiar role directing from the dugout whilst Dannzy’s playing contributions continued.
Regardless, I would like to thank Dannzy for everything he has done for us and wish him every success for years to come.”
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— Macclesfield FC (@thesilkmen) April 15, 2023
Here’s what fans said as experienced former EFL player Mark Duffy is appointed as Macclesfield’s FOURTH boss of the season…
@LancsIron: Imagine no job under Savage especially manager is a safe one. Doubt much interference at Tranmere…
@MTFC18: Oh wow… super disappointed. Can only thank Duffy for being commit to us
@thephoenix572: Merry go round again
@maccblue2311: Absolutely gutting but he has a Big coaching career ahead of him. Thanks for everything @dannzy1. Still couldn’t ask for anyone better than @markduffy7 to take over as the manager . Been so influential .
@alexmorrell7: take him back 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@silkmenarmy: You are fucking kidding me 😢 🔵⚪️
@gtmacc: Disappointing but honestly in any role if you’ve decided to leave no point standing in their way. Thank you and good luck
@DaveLancaster82: Fair play to him and best of luck. Done his job with us. At the end of the day we’re still a (only just now) step 3 non league club and shouldn’t feel aggrieved when bigger and better offers come in for people who have done well for us.
@Olliehand2: Off all clubs danzy lad
@DeanGillTG: Imagine being as silly as Robbie 🤦♂️
@JSU1993: Gutted
@D_B_63: Not an April Fool’s this time then ☹️
Tranmere though. pic.twitter.com/YFnhrNZv3C
— Moz 🎈 (@Moz550) May 5, 2023
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