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Title: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: WarwickRover on May 16, 2026, 09:30:10 am
Apparently, on Huddersfield forum, McCann was interviewed this week or maybe last week for the Managers post
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Smyth on May 16, 2026, 09:42:23 am
Apparently, on Huddersfield forum, McGann was interviewed this week or maybe last week for the Managers post
Which one of the McGann brothers?
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Usher wide. on May 16, 2026, 09:53:20 am
Think they’ll need all three.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: WarwickRover on May 16, 2026, 10:24:08 am
All three   :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: GazLaz on May 16, 2026, 10:58:35 am
I’d be surprised if that was true.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: WarwickRover on May 16, 2026, 11:41:46 am
Also heard from a Town ST holder that 3 interviewed Current interim coach/coaches, McCann and one other
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: GazLaz on May 16, 2026, 12:01:42 pm
Football managers, in work, getting interviewed for jobs if an odd one. Surely it can only be done with permission of the club.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: selby on May 16, 2026, 12:25:51 pm
  If he has been interviewed he could be on a sticky wicket with our owner who demands loyalty above everything else.
  And rightly so. If its true he isn't fully concentrating on his job here at a critical time for the coming season as simple as that.
 And if he has done it without permission  as Gaz pointed out that really is a risk he has taken, hopefully not.
  I don't want Grant to go personally and hope this is not true, but if he has done it without permission he would be gone tomorrow for me.
  If he has permission good luck to the lad, and I suppose the club will be looking for considerable compensation.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on May 16, 2026, 12:31:57 pm
Football managers, in work, getting interviewed for jobs if an odd one. Surely it can only be done with permission of the club.

Yes, TB didn't take too kindly to Moore wanting to speak to Wednesdays allegedly saying something like "Well, if you want to leave, you'd better make sure you get the job." (In other words, don't bother coming back).
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: graingrover on May 16, 2026, 12:48:20 pm
I remember Gavin saying that when an offer came in for a player from a bigger club they first asked the player whether he would be interested.I guess they have a similar agreement with Grant since it is a matter of mutual respect
Gavin openly said last week he would love the Northern Ireland club job .
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: belton rover on May 16, 2026, 01:02:56 pm
Calm down everyone. It’s the McGann on the left.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT3FSUq7yt0hV8Y4NeaiU5bIXPPIYJzJQPwDcslKfw8e4e4vHXest3D9Zg&s
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Wild Rover on May 16, 2026, 01:55:45 pm
Cant see it myself. GM is talking to potential signings and has a full year left on his contract that HTFC would need to stump up to DRFC in order to get GM.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: scawsby steve on May 16, 2026, 02:47:56 pm
Conspiracy theories, don't you just love them.

Having said that, I'm almost certain I saw Lord Lucan riding Shergar the other day.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Blue Green Algae on May 16, 2026, 02:52:37 pm
Cant see it myself. GM is talking to potential signings and has a full year left on his contract that HTFC would need to stump up to DRFC in order to get GM.

I don't think he's going, but the fact he's talking to signings means nothing. Last time he left he released a load of players before failing to secure any replacements, and left us a bit stuffed.

*one of those replacements was Middleton however, so maybe it wasn't all bad
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: mpc123 on May 16, 2026, 03:41:24 pm
Its funny isnt it, quite a few fans were moaning about Mccann.

It would be a nightmare for the club if he did leave.

Be careful what you wish for
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Ryaldinhio on May 16, 2026, 03:52:30 pm
Load of bollox.

Just shite spouted because there's nowt else for us or others not in play offs to do.

Grant, Bailey, Molls will all be here next season.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Danmckay456 on May 16, 2026, 03:57:54 pm
Load of bollox.

Just shite spouted because there's nowt else for us or others not in play offs to do.

Grant, Bailey, Molls will all be here next season.




No chance all three will be here next season. We are Bound to lose molyneux or Bailey.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Barmby Rover on May 16, 2026, 04:15:31 pm
Load of bollox.

Just shite spouted because there's nowt else for us or others not in play offs to do.

Grant, Bailey, Molls will all be here next season.




No chance all three will be here next season. We are Bound to lose molyneux or Bailey.


Nice to know you have such a thorough insight to Rovers and every other EFL clubs finances and recruitment strategies, care to tell us the 7 players we will be adding to our squad and their cost?
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: ncRover on May 16, 2026, 04:48:04 pm
I don’t really understand the talk around Molyneux being highly sought after.

Had an ok season in his first at this level.

Bailey yes.

I really struggle believing this McCann rumour.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Filo on May 16, 2026, 04:49:12 pm
Cant see it myself. GM is talking to potential signings and has a full year left on his contract that HTFC would need to stump up to DRFC in order to get GM.

I don't think he's going, but the fact he's talking to signings means nothing. Last time he left he released a load of players before failing to secure any replacements, and left us a bit stuffed.

*one of those replacements was Middleton however, so maybe it wasn't all bad

He did secure replacements, or at least one signed a day or two before he left, can’t remember his name but it was the lad from Alicante
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: ChrisBx on May 16, 2026, 04:57:05 pm
Cant see it myself. GM is talking to potential signings and has a full year left on his contract that HTFC would need to stump up to DRFC in order to get GM.

I don't think he's going, but the fact he's talking to signings means nothing. Last time he left he released a load of players before failing to secure any replacements, and left us a bit stuffed.

*one of those replacements was Middleton however, so maybe it wasn't all bad

He did secure replacements, or at least one signed a day or two before he left, can’t remember his name but it was the lad from Alicante

Madger Gomes?

Wasn't Ben Sheaf signed just before McCann left too?
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: scawsby steve on May 16, 2026, 04:57:36 pm
Cant see it myself. GM is talking to potential signings and has a full year left on his contract that HTFC would need to stump up to DRFC in order to get GM.

I don't think he's going, but the fact he's talking to signings means nothing. Last time he left he released a load of players before failing to secure any replacements, and left us a bit stuffed.

*one of those replacements was Middleton however, so maybe it wasn't all bad

He did secure replacements, or at least one signed a day or two before he left, can’t remember his name but it was the lad from Alicante

Madger Gomes?
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: scawsby steve on May 16, 2026, 05:02:55 pm
Cant see it myself. GM is talking to potential signings and has a full year left on his contract that HTFC would need to stump up to DRFC in order to get GM.

I don't think he's going, but the fact he's talking to signings means nothing. Last time he left he released a load of players before failing to secure any replacements, and left us a bit stuffed.

*one of those replacements was Middleton however, so maybe it wasn't all bad

He did secure replacements, or at least one signed a day or two before he left, can’t remember his name but it was the lad from Alicante

Madger Gomes?

Wasn't Ben Sheaf signed just before McCann left too?

You beat me by 31 seconds, Chris.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Filo on May 16, 2026, 05:19:33 pm
Cant see it myself. GM is talking to potential signings and has a full year left on his contract that HTFC would need to stump up to DRFC in order to get GM.

I don't think he's going, but the fact he's talking to signings means nothing. Last time he left he released a load of players before failing to secure any replacements, and left us a bit stuffed.

*one of those replacements was Middleton however, so maybe it wasn't all bad

He did secure replacements, or at least one signed a day or two before he left, can’t remember his name but it was the lad from Alicante

Madger Gomes?

Wasn't Ben Sheaf signed just before McCann left too?

Thats the lad
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 16, 2026, 05:27:35 pm
Sheaf signed about a month after McCann left, and Moore was the manager.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Blue Green Algae on May 16, 2026, 06:00:44 pm
Given what he inherited I always thought Moore did an exceptional job.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Danmckay456 on May 16, 2026, 06:26:20 pm
Load of bollox.

Just shite spouted because there's nowt else for us or others not in play offs to do.

Grant, Bailey, Molls will all be here next season.




No chance all three will be here next season. We are Bound to lose molyneux or Bailey.


Nice to know you have such a thorough insight to Rovers and every other EFL clubs finances and recruitment strategies, care to tell us the 7 players we will be adding to our squad and their cost?


I’m just being a realist , I hope none of them leave to be honest their is some very touchy gits on here at times.

The only thing i can tell you is our recruitment strategy in League 1 looks brighter than the weather
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: jmt23 on May 16, 2026, 06:28:43 pm
Grant lined the Ben Sheaf deal up, he has mentioned this numerous times. Whilst he went to a much bigger job, he felt regret over the players he had convinced to come to DRFC
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: NickDRFC on May 16, 2026, 07:42:04 pm
Load of bollox.

Just shite spouted because there's nowt else for us or others not in play offs to do.

Grant, Bailey, Molls will all be here next season.




No chance all three will be here next season. We are Bound to lose molyneux or Bailey.


Nice to know you have such a thorough insight to Rovers and every other EFL clubs finances and recruitment strategies, care to tell us the 7 players we will be adding to our squad and their cost?


I’m just being a realist , I hope none of them leave to be honest their is some very touchy gits on here at times.

The only thing i can tell you is our recruitment strategy in League 1 looks brighter than the weather

Speaking of touchy gits, I see there’s a post about Niall Mason.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: DonnyOsmond on May 16, 2026, 08:48:05 pm
Holliday, James and Sheaf were lined up by McCann but finalised by Moore.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: talksbollox on May 16, 2026, 09:16:24 pm
Oh I do hope so.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: ncRover on May 16, 2026, 09:22:59 pm
Huddersfield owner has said it’s just rumours.

https://x.com/kevinnaglemls/status/2055432197772099935?s=46
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: jmt23 on May 17, 2026, 07:38:22 am
I did bring up Grants strange comment post match interview, of the last match. Something along the lines of, “players will leave, so will managers!” It was an odd comment that stuck out to me.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Goole Rover on May 17, 2026, 10:04:59 am
Given what he inherited I always thought Moore did an exceptional job.
[/quote What ! Giving Alfie away.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Blue Green Algae on May 17, 2026, 10:46:11 am
May wasn't given away. He was sold. He was out of contract in June 2020, and was hardly prolific for us. What he went on to achieve was very impressive, but his record for us didn't suggest he was a player that we desperately needed to keep hold of.

A year after Alfie had gone Moore had us 2nd in the table, 3 points off top with 2 games in hand. We didn't appear to be missing him.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: sedwardsdrfc on May 17, 2026, 01:55:08 pm
Can’t see him getting a bigger club who have money to spend. Unless he’s willing to work with players given. If he wants full control, something he has for better or worse here, he’s going to be very limited.

I could of seen the NI job been very tempting and think he’d have gone for that
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: In the box on May 17, 2026, 02:38:03 pm
I’d be surprised if that was true.
Why ? Huddersfield are bigger club , more money , can take Bailey with him first signing . He has a clause in his contract anyway . Rovers a L1/L2 club mid average budget and only fill half the stadium so funds a short . McCann has to go if the offer is true and good luck to him .. But bring Back Ferguson he knows the club and was given a good backing the last time ..
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Blue Green Algae on May 17, 2026, 02:41:18 pm
It's absolutely vital we have someone who knows the club
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 17, 2026, 02:43:28 pm
Hope he stays as I think he can take us further but if he is going then sooner rather than later is much preferable. We need to be honest also that the board has had an absolute nightmare in their last couple of managerial selections before they went back to McCann because they had no other thought than the guy who was last successful for us. That's the bigger worry. God only knows who they would end up with. Probably Darren Moore.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: IDM on May 17, 2026, 02:46:33 pm
Huddersfield owner has said it’s just rumours.

https://x.com/kevinnaglemls/status/2055432197772099935?s=46

No one taking any notice of this.?
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: In the box on May 17, 2026, 02:49:00 pm
He will he watching our reaction to the rumour and if true he will be off in a shot .
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Filo on May 17, 2026, 03:07:22 pm
I’d be surprised if that was true.
Why ? Huddersfield are bigger club , more money , can take Bailey with him first signing . He has a clause in his contract anyway . Rovers a L1/L2 club mid average budget and only fill half the stadium so funds a short . McCann has to go if the offer is true and good luck to him .. But bring Back Ferguson he knows the club and was given a good backing the last time ..

Whats the clause?
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: curiousgeorge on May 17, 2026, 03:16:35 pm
Why would anyone want Ferguson back?
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: keith79 on May 17, 2026, 03:20:08 pm
Why would anyone want Ferguson back?
he build a great squad. Some players we still talk about now.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: curiousgeorge on May 17, 2026, 03:21:29 pm
And???
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: curiousgeorge on May 17, 2026, 03:24:59 pm
Any ex boss for me would be SOD
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Pintolager on May 17, 2026, 03:25:18 pm
Why would anyone want Ferguson back?
Agree with you! From memory, DF wasn't very complimentary about the club in an interview by someone I can't remember
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: WheatleyRover on May 17, 2026, 04:39:50 pm
May wasn't given away. He was sold. He was out of contract in June 2020, and was hardly prolific for us. What he went on to achieve was very impressive, but his record for us didn't suggest he was a player that we desperately needed to keep hold of.

A year after Alfie had gone Moore had us 2nd in the table, 3 points off top with 2 games in hand. We didn't appear to be missing him.

Alfie May was played out of his regular position with us, he also caused all sorts of problems for defenders when he played for us and was an absolute pest which helped contribute towards goals even if he wasn’t the one scoring them.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Danmckay456 on May 17, 2026, 04:51:13 pm
If / when Grant goes we are in a far better shape and footing then we were a few years back when even the mascot could of got the job when Blunt was cheap and Chearful and we paid for it.


We will have endless  interested parties there are some good up and coming managers in the football league who would suit us.

Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Fal on May 17, 2026, 04:55:56 pm
If you believe any of this you're an idiot, sorry to say.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Blue Green Algae on May 17, 2026, 05:31:52 pm
May wasn't given away. He was sold. He was out of contract in June 2020, and was hardly prolific for us. What he went on to achieve was very impressive, but his record for us didn't suggest he was a player that we desperately needed to keep hold of.

A year after Alfie had gone Moore had us 2nd in the table, 3 points off top with 2 games in hand. We didn't appear to be missing him.

Alfie May was played out of his regular position with us, he also caused all sorts of problems for defenders when he played for us and was an absolute pest which helped contribute towards goals even if he wasn’t the one scoring them.

Ask yourself why he was played out of position...
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: WheatleyRover on May 17, 2026, 05:35:50 pm
May wasn't given away. He was sold. He was out of contract in June 2020, and was hardly prolific for us. What he went on to achieve was very impressive, but his record for us didn't suggest he was a player that we desperately needed to keep hold of.

A year after Alfie had gone Moore had us 2nd in the table, 3 points off top with 2 games in hand. We didn't appear to be missing him.

Alfie May was played out of his regular position with us, he also caused all sorts of problems for defenders when he played for us and was an absolute pest which helped contribute towards goals even if he wasn’t the one scoring them.

Ask yourself why he was played out of position...

Well I think that is obvious, not really my point though!
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Blue Green Algae on May 17, 2026, 05:47:57 pm
The point is, a small section of our fans seem to think Alfie May was unplayable and it was a catastrophic decision to get rid of him. Yet when he went, to a team in the league below, I suspect the outpouring wasn't quite so strong.

Max Watters is another example. Did absolutely nothing for us, went on to command quite a fee and all of a sudden we've messed up.

Some players just don't work at some clubs. Yet Darren Moore seems to be held responsible for these "terrible" decisions, whilst being given no credit for what he achieved (before he jumped ship).
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 17, 2026, 06:01:01 pm
The point is, a small section of our fans seem to think Alfie May was unplayable and it was a catastrophic decision to get rid of him. Yet when he went, to a team in the league below, I suspect the outpouring wasn't quite so strong.

Max Watters is another example. Did absolutely nothing for us, went on to command quite a fee and all of a sudden we've messed up.

Some players just don't work at some clubs. Yet Darren Moore seems to be held responsible for these "terrible" decisions, whilst being given no credit for what he achieved (before he jumped ship).


This is all correct.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: idler on May 17, 2026, 06:14:31 pm
The point is, a small section of our fans seem to think Alfie May was unplayable and it was a catastrophic decision to get rid of him. Yet when he went, to a team in the league below, I suspect the outpouring wasn't quite so strong.

Max Watters is another example. Did absolutely nothing for us, went on to command quite a fee and all of a sudden we've messed up.

Some players just don't work at some clubs. Yet Darren Moore seems to be held responsible for these "terrible" decisions, whilst being given no credit for what he achieved (before he jumped ship).


This is all correct.
What about the mess that he left when he went though?
He would have been a lot better thought of if he had shown a bit more loyalty. He apparently lost interest in us as soon as Wednesday showed an interest.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 17, 2026, 06:27:19 pm
Was commenting on May and Watters being at best average with us, and various Nostradamus among us saying they predicted their future improvement elsewhere.

Moore I am not convinced isn’t some kind of robot. Without any passion wherever he manages. Didn’t leave us in a great place as he seems only able to manage Premier League youngsters but we did pretty well when he was here. Both those two points can be true.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Blue Green Algae on May 17, 2026, 06:32:13 pm
Another weird thing about some football fans is their need for everyone to be loyal to their club. It's big business. Talented and successful people move on to bigger and better things. Moore did it, McCann did it, Saunders did it. It was ever thus. For quite a while McCann was labelled as a snake. Seems to have been forgiven (for now).

The ones who don't do it (e.g. SOD) often get rewarded with their P45.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 17, 2026, 06:45:36 pm
Best you can hope for is someone like McCann who sounds like he gives a shit, when he is here. Moore was so unbelievable dispassionate he could have been managing us, Real Madrid or Armthorpe Welfare.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Bentley Bullet on May 17, 2026, 07:22:22 pm
In terms of disloyalty, that's the pelanty you pay for hiring the likes of Darren Moore.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Alickismyhero on May 17, 2026, 08:25:22 pm
I have seen nothing to suggest that McC has had connection with another club.

If there is no truth in the rumour  then the club/Mc will deny it tomorrow.

If no statement is made its probably true.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: ncRover on May 17, 2026, 08:50:20 pm
Was commenting on May and Watters being at best average with us, and various Nostradamus among us saying they predicted their future improvement elsewhere.

Moore I am not convinced isn’t some kind of robot. Without any passion wherever he manages. Didn’t leave us in a great place as he seems only able to manage Premier League youngsters but we did pretty well when he was here. Both those two points can be true.

Watters is crap. Just had a purple patch after leaving us.
Just been released by Barnsley and is still only 27.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Goole Rover on May 17, 2026, 08:57:56 pm
Another weird thing about some football fans is their need for everyone to be loyal to their club. It's big business. Talented and successful people move on to bigger and better things. Moore did it, McCann did it, Saunders did it. It was ever thus. For quite a while McCann was labelled as a snake. Seems to have been forgiven (for now).

The ones who don't do it (e.g. SOD) often get rewarded with their P45.
My first match at Rovers was against PNE  (League Cup) September 64 the King scoring the winner. In that time I can only recall two “great” managers big Lawrie and SOD. If anyone thinks that Moore was anything like these two they need to look at his record. It was very oblivious  to me that Alfie was gaining confidence with every game when given the opportunities, Darren couldn’t see this. I hope to hell he doesn’t return if given the opportunity.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Rupee92ONLY on May 17, 2026, 09:01:34 pm
I have seen nothing to suggest that McC has had connection with another club.

If there is no truth in the rumour  then the club/Mc will deny it tomorrow.

If no statement is made its probably true.

Huddersfield’s own owner has rubbished the claims. We don’t need to do anything, our club shouldn’t be officially shooting down every internet rumour that surfaces.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Ryaldinhio on May 17, 2026, 09:38:39 pm
I have seen nothing to suggest that McC has had connection with another club.

If there is no truth in the rumour  then the club/Mc will deny it tomorrow.

If no statement is made its probably true.

Huddersfield’s own owner has rubbished the claims. We don’t need to do anything, our club shouldn’t be officially shooting down every internet rumour that surfaces.

First thing Ive seen of yours that I agree with Rupe.

Rovers arent guna spend the summer making statements about every AI post and fans forum.

If they dont make a statement tomorrow......it means f**k all, as per the original post, taken from a forum  :headbang:
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: In the box on May 17, 2026, 09:49:45 pm
Why would anyone want Ferguson back?
Why not ? He brought in  Ben Whiteman Alfie May Max Watters John Marquis all eventually sold for big money .. my point is Ferguson is better connected than McCann and is more ambitious for himself and will lift the playing staff to a better position.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Bentley Bullet on May 17, 2026, 11:23:55 pm
Here's an idea. How about bringing in Darren Ferguson as recruitment manager to work alongside McCann?

 :chair:

Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Rupee92ONLY on May 18, 2026, 08:48:30 am
Nobody will really be coming in to any sort of role like that at our club while Grant McCann is here unless it is his own person. Club have to do what McCann says, not the other way around I think. That’s the corner they backed themselves into when sending out the S.O.S to him in League Two.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Barmby Rover on May 18, 2026, 08:57:24 am
I think you're right. The thing I like about Grant is he is not averse to admitting his errors, like the players he then tries to put it right, which is why the club advertised for a recruitment analyst, he realises he needs another voice to add in before wasting resources, which he did last summer. Fingers crossed that position has been filled by somebody of the stature of Dave Rennie, our best signing for years, and will have the same sort of impact he has had.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: Chris Black come back on May 18, 2026, 09:53:21 am
I have seen nothing to suggest that McC has had connection with another club.

If there is no truth in the rumour  then the club/Mc will deny it tomorrow.

If no statement is made its probably true.

Huddersfield’s own owner has rubbished the claims. We don’t need to do anything, our club shouldn’t be officially shooting down every internet rumour that surfaces.

If the guy is commenting in public on a specific candidate then that doesn’t look likely - but he didn’t deny or confirm anything. He just said it was rumours. That’s way short of saying he has rubbished anything.
Title: Re: Is McCann Leaving Us …… Again?
Post by: graingrover on May 18, 2026, 10:49:40 am
Grant has shown he is not only concerned with quick fixes but also thinks about mid/ long term sustainability .The gymnasium I request he put to the owners is proof of that as is his belief in nurturing type youngsters .
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Post by: In the box on May 18, 2026, 03:18:13 pm
Grant has shown he is not only concerned with quick fixes but also thinks about mid/ long term sustainability .The gymnasium I request he put to the owners is proof of that as is his belief in nurturing type youngsters .
our change in our performances seemed to coincide with the new Gym being opened and used regularly.
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Post by: ForsolongaRover on May 18, 2026, 03:27:35 pm
Why would anyone want Ferguson back?
Why not ? He brought in  Ben Whiteman Alfie May Max Watters John Marquis all eventually sold for big money .. my point is Ferguson is better connected than McCann and is more ambitious for himself and will lift the playing staff to a better position.

His recruitment record at Peterborough is even more impressive. He was”educated” and had real ability in man-management and in motivating players. Probably SOD had the edge on coaching because DF could never sustain Peterborough in their brief spells in the Championship and he failed at that level with Preston, his only other club (as far as I know).
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Post by: Drover on May 18, 2026, 06:44:57 pm
Grant has shown he is not only concerned with quick fixes but also thinks about mid/ long term sustainability .The gymnasium I request he put to the owners is proof of that as is his belief in nurturing type youngsters .
our change in our performances seemed to coincide with the new Gym being opened and used regularly.
I suspect the switch around in staff in the summer after winning the title success and subsequently hiring of Barry Richradson as an outfield coach later in season may have had an influence on our mid-season blip myself.
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Post by: selby on May 18, 2026, 09:07:19 pm
  The blip was players out of form, including players from front to keeper straight down the centre of the team and some not good enough at this level, not taking chances up front and conceding at the back, as well as having a run of fixtures against strong sides or teams in the best form of their season, while we at times were abysmal.
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Post by: donnyguy on May 18, 2026, 10:34:20 pm
Fans on Huddersfield forum now saying McCann is back in tomorrow for second interview
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Post by: Ryaldinhio on May 18, 2026, 11:12:53 pm
Fans on Huddersfield forum now saying McCann is back in tomorrow for second interview

Must be true then
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Post by: Chris Black come back on May 19, 2026, 06:22:08 am
Could be total b*llocks or could be true but if he goes we better have someone lined up asap. We’ve had some absolutely rotten recruitment processes in recent years so you would hope in any circumstance they have a list of handful of candidates they like. No manager sticks around forever and McCann may well be here for years to come but what is important is having the right structure in place so we can seamlessly move from one manager to another. Not entirely sure we have that.
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Post by: drfchound on May 19, 2026, 08:38:44 am
Pep leaving City at the end of the season.
Maybe an approach to Grant from them would be hard to turn down ……
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Post by: Rupee92ONLY on May 19, 2026, 08:46:14 am
Could be total b*llocks or could be true but if he goes we better have someone lined up asap. We’ve had some absolutely rotten recruitment processes in recent years so you would hope in any circumstance they have a list of handful of candidates they like. No manager sticks around forever and McCann may well be here for years to come but what is important is having the right structure in place so we can seamlessly move from one manager to another. Not entirely sure we have that.

Was it the last MTO or just in an interview with the Free Press where Baldwin said we already know what our next manager looks like? Basically meaning they’d changed the way they hire managers now, they will identify who they want and go get them. Rather than just pick from a list of out of work managers that apply for interview.
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Post by: MachoMadness on May 19, 2026, 09:22:58 am
Pep leaving City at the end of the season.
Maybe an approach to Grant from them would be hard to turn down ……
Pep might be worth a punt if so. Doesn't know the club though!
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Post by: Alan Southstand on May 19, 2026, 09:26:23 am
Billy Sharp/James Coppinger dream ticket?
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Post by: IDM on May 19, 2026, 09:31:41 am
Billy Sharp/James Coppinger dream ticket?

No, no, and thrice no.

Both club legends for different reasons, but if they didn’t cut it as our management team, their reputations could be tarnished somewhat.  We’ve seen that with Wellens and to a lesser extent Moore.

By all means maintain a club role for them, but not the managers..
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Post by: Reg of the Rovers on May 19, 2026, 09:47:20 am
Billy Sharp/James Coppinger dream ticket?

No, no, and thrice no.

Both club legends for different reasons, but if they didn’t cut it as our management team, their reputations could be tarnished somewhat.  We’ve seen that with Wellens and to a lesser extent Moore.

By all means maintain a club role for them, but not the managers..
Agree IDM, plus Copps has already used up one of his lives with the Director of Football situation, where Schofield has taken most of the flack for what was at least partly Copps' fault. He's great to have around the club, as a role model and icon plus sharing his knowledge and experience as a coach.

Sharp will surely take on a role at Sheff U - we've been his mistress a few times, but his heart has always really been there.

Be interesting how the next couple of weeks pan out, this rumour is persisting longer than I'd thought it would! I'd be really surprised if he did go after last time, but there's no smoke without fire as they say! 
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Post by: drfcbenny625 on May 19, 2026, 09:55:38 am
McCann tweeted his support for Dave Allen and said how well the Eco Power was looking on the weekend. Would he do that if he was interviewing for jobs elsewhere?
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Post by: Blue Green Algae on May 19, 2026, 10:05:01 am
McCann tweeted his support for Dave Allen and said how well the Eco Power was looking on the weekend. Would he do that if he was interviewing for jobs elsewhere?

Yes
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Post by: Prez on May 19, 2026, 10:25:54 am
Billy Sharp/James Coppinger dream ticket?

No, no, and thrice no.

Both club legends for different reasons, but if they didn’t cut it as our management team, their reputations could be tarnished somewhat.  We’ve seen that with Wellens and to a lesser extent Moore.

By all means maintain a club role for them, but not the managers..

Happened with Snodin too.
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Post by: steve@dcfd on May 19, 2026, 11:14:33 am
Sorry but why would Grant go to Huddersfield yes bigger club bigger supporter more money to spend.
For me having set out what we need having talked about the ground and preseason having talked about players coming back fit. Then the only reason he would leave if he hasn't got the money to get the players we need to fight at the top end of the table. He wants and needs 9 Players to make us better. Let's see what happens but let's not make excuses for the club if he goes there will only be one reason money to get players we need.
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Post by: mrfrost82 on May 19, 2026, 11:16:29 am
Sorry but why would Grant go to Huddersfield yes bigger club bigger supporter more money to spend.
For me having set out what we need having talked about the ground and preseason having talked about players coming back fit. Then the only reason he would leave if he hasn't got the money to get the players we need to fight at the top end of the table. He wants and needs 9 Players to make us better. Let's see what happens but let's not make excuses for the club if he goes there will only be one reason money to get players we need.

You've summed it up in your first sentence.

He's done it before.

I just hope we are well prepared IF the rumours are true,
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Post by: Blue Green Algae on May 19, 2026, 11:16:42 am
Sorry but why would Grant go to Huddersfield yes bigger club bigger supporter more money to spend.

You've answered your own question.
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Post by: TonySoprano on May 19, 2026, 11:17:48 am
Last time he left, he was only just talking about wanting players who wanted to be here.

I wouldn't be surprised if he left, hes got no qualms about leaving
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Post by: Rupee92ONLY on May 19, 2026, 11:47:40 am
Only a complete idiot would turn down the Huddersfield job in favour of staying at us at present. I doubt Grant McCann is a complete idiot.

Think if this rumour had any truth whatsoever in it then the Huddersfield owner wouldn’t be commenting like he did and some journalists would’ve at least mentioned his name as being in the running. Nothing is secret, ever.
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Post by: In the box on May 19, 2026, 06:22:40 pm
Billy Sharp/James Coppinger dream ticket?
Andy Butler anyone  :mad: just remember how our old players are not good managers . If it’s true about McCann being interviewed then this may explain why the club are not letting out any information on player recruitment in the pipeline as his leaving means even more players going in the same direction?
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Post by: Barmby Rover on May 19, 2026, 08:40:53 pm
The fact that players officially are unable to sign for another club until June 15th may ne the reason why nothing is being said.
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Post by: Ryaldinhio on May 19, 2026, 09:15:36 pm
Billy Sharp/James Coppinger dream ticket?
Andy Butler anyone  :mad: just remember how our old players are not good managers . If it’s true about McCann being interviewed then this may explain why the club are not letting out any information on player recruitment in the pipeline as his leaving means even more players going in the same direction?

The season hasnt even ended yet for many, retained/released lists arent all sorted, players and managers are on holiday etc. Got nothing to do with some stupid rumour on a Huddersfield forum.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :headbang:
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Post by: les@donr on May 19, 2026, 09:33:20 pm
When mentioned, most. ‘Udders fans don’t want Grant.
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Post by: Alan Southstand on May 19, 2026, 09:36:46 pm
I think the Ireland trip well and truly puts the Huddersfield rumour to bed!
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Post by: donnygav93 on May 20, 2026, 07:23:43 am
I really rate Grant

The only job that concerns me is the Northern Irish job whilst we aren't the biggest club I do feel like he has been backed by Terry and Gavin and will know that's not always the case at other clubs
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Post by: In the box on May 20, 2026, 07:41:57 am
I think the Ireland trip well and truly puts the Huddersfield rumour to bed!
Why ?
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Post by: jmt23 on May 20, 2026, 12:32:44 pm
Not until a new manager is installed at HTFC will this go away.
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Post by: Pintolager on May 20, 2026, 12:50:41 pm
GM has done an interview yesterday where he says this Ireland trip is for the supporters....surely that puts to bed the speculation about Huddersfield?
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Post by: In the box on May 20, 2026, 12:57:38 pm
GM has done an interview yesterday where he says this Ireland trip is for the supporters....surely that puts to bed the speculation about Huddersfield?
I’m not particularly bothered either way but the fact the club has announce this Ireland trip means nothing to him leaving or staying . No denial or  if even an approach has been made or them NOT saying it’s just rubbish says equally the same thing . Smoke without fire ?
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Post by: jmt23 on May 20, 2026, 12:58:40 pm
Nope, if you have a job, but you’re going after another - it’s business as usual until the time you have the other job.
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Post by: Rupee92ONLY on May 20, 2026, 01:04:11 pm
Bramall or Baldwin are hardly gonna have time to quash rumours of McCann leaving when they’re busy turning down millions in stadium sponsorship from JJ Foods and Love N Vape.
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Post by: Wild Rover on May 20, 2026, 02:55:15 pm
BLUNT ?????
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Post by: Rupee92ONLY on May 20, 2026, 02:57:31 pm
Says Baldwin, don’t know what you’re on about… :whistle:
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Post by: Chris Black come back on May 25, 2026, 10:10:17 am
Huddersfield appointing Drury now I think.
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Post by: GazLaz on May 25, 2026, 01:04:11 pm
Huddersfield appointing Drury now I think.

Shocking appointment.
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Post by: roversdude on May 25, 2026, 07:08:21 pm
Their fans screaming about cheap option already
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Post by: 5minstogo on May 25, 2026, 07:11:28 pm
Danny Schofield MKII
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Post by: MachoMadness on May 26, 2026, 12:49:55 pm
Is this the Martin Drury that was on our books? He never amounted to much on Champ Manager 03/04 if so, and for that reason I'm going to say it's a bad appointment.
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Post by: Belle_Vue on May 26, 2026, 04:43:08 pm
Yes
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Post by: GazLaz on May 27, 2026, 08:51:20 pm
Absolutely horrific appointment for them.
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Post by: Alan Southstand on May 28, 2026, 06:47:34 am
Absolutely horrific appointment for them.
Good, if you’re right, of course. Bets on how long he’ll last?