Approach made to McCall

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Makes sense and as expected, respectfully left it until after their final game.

Motherwell's board of directors have met to discuss an approach from Sheffield United for the club's manager Stuart McCall.
The former Scotland international is in demand from the League One side after guiding his team to second in this season's Scottish Premier League, recording their highest top flight points tally since 1932.
Motherwell chief executive Leeann Dempster told STV: "I can confirm we had an approach from Sheffield United regarding Stuart McCall last night."
It is not yet known if a decision has been made as to whether the club will allow McCall to hold talks with the Blades.
Dempster had previously stated that the club would not stand in their manager's way if an approach came from another club and he wished to depart.
The 48-year-old was previously assistant manager at Bramall Lane to Neil Warnock between 2004 and 2007, before taking up his first job in management with his former club Bradford City.
McCall then replaced Craig Brown at Fir Park in December 2010, securing a top six finish in his first few months in charge.
Last season he took the club to third in the SPL table and then followed that up with a second place finish this campaign. He was recently named as the league's manager of the year.
Sheffield United are seeking a permanent successor to Danny Wilson, who departed in early April. Former player Chris Morgan took temporary charge as the club lost in the semi-finals of the League One play-off to Yeovil Town.
 
Whilst being ambivalent about his return, the very nature of him accepting the job instead of staying to guide his current team in Europe, would signal he knows something we don't about the state of the club (i.e. it's better than a lot of us think) OR he's a little bit mental.

NB: I'm not suggesting for a moment I would expect him to take it.
 
Grecian2000 said:
Whilst being ambivalent about his return, the very nature of him accepting the job instead of staying to guide his current team in Europe, would signal he knows something we don't about the state of the club (i.e. it's better than a lot of us think) OR he's a little bit mental.

NB: I'm not suggesting for a moment I would expect him to take it.
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It's an interesting one Grecian, he can't really lose up there and whilst he could be a hero with us, it could easily set him back if he fails. If he doesn't turn it down within 24 hours (and eemingly Robinson has some kind of offer on the table) I reckon he's probably nailed on.
 
reading the karl robinson thing, its fairly apparent we made an approach for him too.
probably seeing who will let their man go the cheapest.
and who wants the job too, i doubt mccall would be interested but who knows.
the spl is just as much a pub league as ours is, and with the spl theres nowhere higher to go.
all things equal were a much bigger club, but right now were a fecking shambles which could well put him right off the idea.
 
Grecian2000 said:
Whilst being ambivalent about his return, the very nature of him accepting the job instead of staying to guide his current team in Europe, would signal he knows something we don't about the state of the club (i.e. it's better than a lot of us think) OR he's a little bit mental.

NB: I'm not suggesting for a moment I would expect him to take it.
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It's easy. We can pay him more money than a club whose crowds who are about a third of ours and whose "European adventure" will probably end at the qualifying stage as they are knocked out by a second rate team from Romania or Serbia before a crowd of around 5000.
 
Grecian2000 said:
Whilst being ambivalent about his return, the very nature of him accepting the job instead of staying to guide his current team in Europe, would signal he knows something we don't about the state of the club (i.e. it's better than a lot of us think) OR he's a little bit mental.

NB: I'm not suggesting for a moment I would expect him to take it.
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Worth noting that next season's Motherwell team might well be a shadow of this season's.

They've lost their goalkeeper (one of their best players) to Birmingham, Murphy joined us, Higdon (Scottish Player of the Year) is out of contract as are a few more of their better players.

If he was going to leave, now would look the perfect time to do it.
 
KenMcnaughtsNuts said:
reading the karl robinson thing, its fairly apparent we made an approach for him too.
probably seeing who will let their man go the cheapest.
and who wants the job too, i doubt mccall would be interested but who knows.
the spl is just as much a pub league as ours is, and with the spl theres nowhere higher to go.
all things equal were a much bigger club, but right now were a fecking shambles which could well put him right off the idea.
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To be honest KMN, I think both Macca and Robinson are probably aware that they can't take their respective teams much further than they are now. Macca can't lose where he is now but neither can he kick-on. Our job, as I've said before, is still a big draw no matter what kind of mess we're in.
 
Also, the European thing isn't new to them - they've qualified a couple of times recently. The difference this year (I think) is that they will join later in the competition.
 
Grecian2000 said:
Whilst being ambivalent about his return, the very nature of him accepting the job instead of staying to guide his current team in Europe, would signal he knows something we don't about the state of the club (i.e. it's better than a lot of us think) OR he's a little bit mental.

NB: I'm not suggesting for a moment I would expect him to take it.
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You could also say he's reached the ceiling with Motherwell. They won't be making a serious challenge for the UEFA Cup and won't be anywhere nearer to Celtic next season, whereas taking on the Blades is a huge challenge and the ceiling is a mile high. It may not look it at the mo, but this club has great potential and must be a big draw to any manager looking to make his name in the English League.
 
cooperblade said:
Also, the European thing isn't new to them - they've qualified a couple of times recently. The difference this year (I think) is that they will join later in the competition.
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They were in the Champions League last season as they took Scotland's second place vacated by Rangers. This sesason Scotland only gets one CL place, so they are in the Europa League.
 
i agree they both sound like they want to move, mccall must be tearing his hair out at how easy they lose their players. and we probably would be a step up from mk even now, theyre not in much better shape player-wise than we are. even after we lose 4 or 5 players. hes hit a wall at mk, probably close to getting the sack anyway.

but i dont think either of them would ideally want to move to us. in the absence of better offers they probably would though. it seems we may end up with 2 managers! :D
 
For those against Macca and pro Robinson, it would be interesting to compare taking Motherwell to 2nd in what most agree isn't a particularly strong league to Robinson failing to get MK out of League 1 in three seasons.
 
Jim Chimmerney said:
For those against Macca and pro Robinson, it would be interesting to compare taking Motherwell to 2nd in what most agree isn't a particularly strong league to Robinson failing to get MK out of League 1 in three seasons.
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When you write it like that then I don't want either of them. :)
 
I think, in typical Blades' fashion, we underestimate our own club. Crowds of close to 20,000 are almost unheard of in Division 3 and we've shown we can fill the place every week in the Prem. A move from either Motherwell or MK to us, is undoubtedly a significant number of steps forward.

I'm still hoping for Robinson myself, but McCall would certainly be preferable to the alternative bunch of non-achievers that purport to be candidates.
 



neither fill me with much optimism, but theyre both a lot better than all the muppets mentioned like southgate, appleton, youre going downes, creosote man, etc!
 
KenMcnaughtsNuts said:
neither fill me with much optimism, but theyre both a lot better than all the muppets mentioned like southgate, appleton, youre going downes, creosote man, etc!
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I was thinking more of Morgan, Wilder, Curle et al, none of whom would attract even a flicker of interest on merit.
 
Pinchy said:
I was thinking more of Morgan, Wilder, Curle et al, none of whom would attract even a flicker of interest on merit.
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Exactly, at least SM and KR are the right type of person we should be looking at. OK, Macca failed at Bradford but that was his 1st managerial job.
 
I am delighted it could be McCall or Robinson. I was expecting alot worse and I think McCall will know more about what's needed at united than Robinson. Either or I am a happy chappy
 
Jim Chimmerney said:
Exactly, at least SM and KR are the right type of person we should be looking at. OK, Macca failed at Bradford but that was his 1st managerial job.
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I am with you Jim.

Pretty sure McCall brought Nakki Wells to Bradford. You have to remember when he managed Bradford there was lots of fighinf at board level, administration and no players
 
It will be McCall if he wants it, that way Utd can keep Morgan on probably as his No 2 as a result of yet another major cock up by KM. This club never learns, Always making monumental mistakes. Frankly I hope McCall turns us down and we get on with offering the job to a young and enthusiastic manager. Anyway it won't be for awhile yet. KM's wallet is screaming 'Don't open me!'
 
sheffielder said:
I am delighted it could be McCall or Robinson. I was expecting alot worse and I think McCall will know more about what's needed at united than Robinson. Either or I am a happy chappy
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Good Lord! We're in danger of consensus ad idem! That would never do! Let's talk about Nick Montgomery :)
 
Menjo said:
It will be McCall if he wants it, that way Utd can keep Morgan on probably as his No 2 as a result of yet another major cock up by KM. This club never learns, Always making monumental mistakes. Frankly I hope McCall turns us down and we get on with offering the job to a young and enthusiastic manager. Anyway it won't be for awhile yet. KM's wallet is screaming 'Don't open me!'
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I'm sure Macca would be delighted not to be classed as young and enthusiastic !
 
Pinchy said:
Good Lord! We're in danger of consensus ad idem! That would never do! Let's talk about Nick Montgomery :)
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Tony Pulis would be the perfect candidate now he's without work, wouldn't he?
 
Menjo said:
Almost 49 is not so young anymore. It's only in football that people think that. In the real world under 40 is young.
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In the context of the role, he's still young. In the real world, 39 is certainly not young.
 



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