The top six favourites to become new Tranmere Rovers manager has been revealed as the club sacks boss Micky Mellon from his second spell.
After just six wins since mid-October, the 51-year-old saw his team fall to 14th in the League Two standings.
Tranmere’s 3-1 defeat at Newport on Saturday leaves them 11 points behind the playoff places with nine games left.
Mellon was back in charge for the second time after leading the club to back to back promotions to League One during his previous four year tenure.
Tranmere Rovers have today relieved Manager Micky Mellon of his first team duties.
Everyone at Tranmere Rovers would like to thank Micky for all of his efforts and contribution during his time at the Clubhttps://t.co/6zEjMQHNHa pic.twitter.com/yswPeoeicO
— Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) March 19, 2023
TRANMERE STATEMENT
Tranmere Rovers have today relieved Manager Micky Mellon of his first team duties.
Chairman Mark Palios said: “From both a personal and a Club perspective this hasn’t been an easy decision.
“Micky has a special place in the hearts of Tranmere fans thanks to the back to back promotions in 2018 and 2019.
“Since he returned to the Club in 2021 after a year in Scotland, we haven’t managed to achieve the success we both wanted and I reluctantly came to the conclusion that a change was needed as we start recruitment preparations for next season.
“I would like to thank Micky for his contribution and efforts in both managerial stints at the Club.”
Ian Dawes will step in as caretaker manager assisted by Andy Parkinson whilst options are considered in preparation for the new season.
FAVOURITES TO BECOME NEW TRANMERE MANAGER
Karl Robinson – 2/1
Danny Cowley – 4/1
Ian Dawes – 6/1
David Artell – 8/1
Robbie Fowler – 12/1
Nigel Adkins – 12/1
Graham Alexander – 12/1
This is what fans said with the top six favourites to become new Tranmere manager revealed as the club sacks boss from his second spell…
@FletchTrfc: For me this man gave us many more good memories than bad. All the best in whatever he does next..unless it’s against the rovers.. cheers Micky swa
@trfcjames_james: I am pretty sure I speak for everyone (even if they won’t admit it) when I say we all thank you for everything you’ve done for the club. Love you mickey lad 💙💙💙
@TomGill1533: It hasn’t been nice seeing a man who achieved so much be so badly disrespected; but take all the vitriol that you see from some fans out of it; this is the right decision! Good luck Michael, you gave us some great times, just not 2nd time round.
@NESWA3: Already some of the comments on here show a total lack of respect for a man who brought success to our club in some of our lowest times. Yes it hasn’t worked out but the man deserve respect. All the best for the future Mickey.
@GazzyHay: Need to take a hard long look at what you gave him in terms of squad quality as its beyond below what’s required. Thanks Mickey for all that you have done
@matt_nayland: That double promotion puts him down as a Tranmere legend and his love for the club was never in doubt. All the best, Micky.
@Paul_Allen19: Had to make the change. Couldn’t carry in the way we had been going. Man leaves this club and absolute legend, gave me the best days out in my life. I will always be grateful, but sometime to protect the things you love you have to make difficult decisions. Thank you Mickey 💙
@SteveGrundy15: We couldn’t carry on after yesterday, something had to give, need a change to get this club back to where it needs to be, sad how it’s ended but club legend and goes with best wishes, good luck Micky 👍🏻
@ham_ezz: Thanks for the memories Micky but it had to happen
@lurkinhead: I take no pleasure in this but it is the correct decision, albeit belatedly. Will always be grateful to MM for some unbelievable highs, & sad to see things unravel so badly. Tbh, he’s looked a haunted man recently, so this decision can be viewed as an act of kindness for us all
@agcfcswa: I really like Micky but something hasn’t been quite right the last few months and much of this season. Might be other factors but you can’t sack a whole squad. Thanks for the promotions, cup runs and being Tranmere through and through. When people calm down a bit they’ll see that
@BoyseygolfSWA: Dawes should be gone too. I hope the new man is allowed his own men in charge with him. Right decision sadly but thanks for the memories Micky. Now upto Palios to sort the rest of it out as Micky was definitely let down….
@roverkopite: Always sad to see someone lose their job but Micky’s time was up. He has written his name in TRFC history, both as a player and as a Manager and every fan should be grateful for what he has done. He moves on with our best wishes.
@AlexCH43267042: legend for the club. is the only manager to truly give us some recent glory. very thankful of him. but he should never have come back after dundee. it was never going to work. he should have been sacked earlier for his sake and ours
@RedVRover: Micky is our 2nd most successful manager and that’s how he should be remembered, not for the shitshow of the last few months. Cheers Micky, and thanks for the Wembley’s.
@irichard94: Very sad, I have huge respect for everything Micky has achieved at the club, but the parting of ways was ultimately inevitable. Thanks and good luck
@dsw544: Gutted, all the blame seems to go on the manager, but surely our Scouts and Director of Football we had/have making terrible signings in the summer are also largely to blame.
@FrankMcG_1: Sad to see it has come to this for Micky. Has and always will be Tranmere through and through, and nothing will take away from his fantastic achievements. A shame he had to take some of the abuse we have seen on Twitter and elsewhere. Total respect and best wishes to him.
@DaveRidgway2: Thanks for the good times Micky, both as a player & first stint as Manager. It clearly should have been ended weeks ago, but hopefully a new successful era awaits…
@PMcnulty176: Very sad it’s come to this but without change fans will vote with their feet. We still love you MM
@FurberHay: Right time for him to go, we will never forget everything he did for this club and he will remain a legend.
@Madmonks79: Thanks for the memories Micky. As others have said this is sad but inevitable. Makes me think of the last game at Blackpool before Covid. What a night that was. We would never have gone down and who knows were we’d be now. The club has been going steadily downhill since then.
@millsytrfc: Gave us some great memories, but shouldn’t of returned. He’ll get another decent job and hopefully we get a decent gaffer in.
@robbrand10: Thanks for the happy memories of two Wembley wins, the first club success for 27 years. The cruel demotion during the pandemic. This man understood the soul of the club. It’s a pity to end like this, once again thanks for the effort. You’ll always be in our hearts 💙 #swa
@Gidsentinel: Thanks for all the memories, weight off the shoulders now gaffer and take a big deep breath. Absolutely no question about he feelings about the club and for that 👏 take care
@FerryLad: Will always be a legend 🤍💙 now hopefully someone waiting in the wings and a promise from the Chairman re’ investment 🙏
@RichyAlde: Legend Micky thanks for memories. let’s hope Palio’s bins Steve Beck and let’s the new manager sign his own players. Whole recruitment structure is a joke.
@Rawlinson0331: Legend for first stint, brought the good times back but wasn’t to be second time round. MP needs to stop beinh involved in the football side of things and let a manager or head coach do thier part in bringing MP’s plan to fruition otherwise it’s just pointless and costly.
Thanks for the memories and two in a row Mickey, that’s how you’ll be remembered. pic.twitter.com/5QljRL2e47
— Ben David Jones (@BenDJ91) March 19, 2023
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