Hull make official approach for McCan

[Northants Nomad]

Are we expecting an announcement today from either GM Rovers or Hull

Unless the board of either DRFC or Hull post on here, I don’t think anyone can honestly answer that.

[ChrisBx]

Are we expecting an announcement today from either GM Rovers or Hull

I would have thought we will know either way by the end of tomorrow.

[colincramb]

Not sure why he’d really go to hull. We all know it’s an absolute car crash of a club. Long term, he’d possibly be better staying, try to get us promoted and have his stock rise that way. That’s when the serious jobs in the championship might come calling

[Dare to dream!]

Odds now 1.05. He’s gone.

[Metalmicky]

Odds now 1.05. He’s gone.

Christ - stop wetting yourself man.... nothings happened

[Dare to dream!]

Odds now 1.05. He’s gone.

Christ - stop wetting yourself man.... nothings happened

Odds don’t drop that’s low if nothing’s happened.

[idler]

GM knew before the Hull City interest that his position here was secure even on a bad run. Compare that to the prospects at Hull. I'm sure that the meeting with the board last night will have mentioned this security and also the possibility of a better contract or a success related bonus.
Should GM relish the Hull challenge and see it as a step up then there is nothing anyone at DRFC can do.

[IDM]

Odds now 1.05. He’s gone.

Christ - stop wetting yourself man.... nothings happened

Odds don’t drop that’s low if nothing’s happened.

Maybe more folks have placed bets thinking this will happen.?  Without any actual further knowledge.?

[Copps is Magic]

if/when he leaves, I would go with broadly the same process that Hull have done to find McCann. A manger a little bit lower than the position/stature of the club (think top end of league two, lower end league one equivalent for us) that's reportedly doing well on a moderate budget, and crucially that has a list of players ready who want to work with him, or could be targets if he's given a little bit more money than hes currently got.

I wouldn't bother with any of these on the managerial merri-go-round, and I wouldn't bother interviewing around extensively.

[Dare to dream!]

if/when he leaves, I would go with broadly the same process that Hull have done to find McCann. A manger a little bit lower than the position/stature of the club (think top end of league two, lower end league one equivalent for us) that's reportedly doing well on a moderate budget, and crucially that has a list of players ready who want to work with him, or could be targets if he's given a little bit more money than hes currently got.

I wouldn't bother with any of these on the managerial merri-go-round, and I wouldn't bother interviewing around extensively.

Agree. None of the Merry go round managers just looking for a pay packet.

[dickos1]

Odds now 1.05. He’s gone.

Christ - stop wetting yourself man.... nothings happened

Odds don’t drop that’s low if nothing’s happened.

Maybe more folks have placed bets thinking this will happen.?  Without any actual further knowledge.?

Nobody will be putting money on at those prices

[IDM]

To be honest I’m at the point now that I don’t care if he goes - would prefer he didn’t but that’s football for you..

The bigger issue is to sort the managerial situation quickly, be that GM or anyone else.

[PDX_Rover]

I’m with you IDM. No point fretting about what we can’t control.

[DonnyOsmond]

If there's an alternative manager who can play attacking football and develop young players that's fine, it's just gonna be looking for a needle in a pile of hoofball.

[Copps is Magic]

BBC Humberside Sport
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@HumbersideSport
Latest on Grant McCann, sources describe situation as ‘ongoing’ and no confirmation yet. #HCAFC

(it sounds like they are dotting the i's and crossing the T's)

[ChrisBx]

BBC Humberside Sport
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@HumbersideSport
Latest on Grant McCann, sources describe situation as ‘ongoing’ and no confirmation yet. #HCAFC

(it sounds like they are dotting the i's and crossing the T's)

Must admit that it does seem like a formality now. It's a shame, but provides us with an opportunity to bring in someone new who now has plenty of spaces to fill with his own players.

[Copps is Magic]

Weird football isn't it? Who'd have thought McCann's last act would be to sign a lad called Badger Gomes from a Croatian side.

[DRNaith]

"ongoing" could just mean that they haven't heard back from their approach yet.

[Copps is Magic]

You honestly think that, given that we've learned the club is obliged to let McCann talk to Hull under LMA rules, that McCann has just not responded?

[rich1471]

Just because they have approached him does not mean he will leave, he might not like what they have to say as if they sell the club in 2 month he could be out of a job , also people always go for interviews and offered jobs it does not mean  you always take the offer

[DRNaith]

You honestly think that, given that we've learned the club is obliged to let McCann talk to Hull under LMA rules, that McCann has just not responded?

I honestly believe it could mean that, yes. It could also mean he's about to sign for them, but we really just don't know. I like him as our manager, if he stays I think we will be in a much stronger place than if he leaves, but I'm just keeping things in perspective.

[RoversAlias]

There is no way McCann is just off somewhere with his fingers in his ears. He will have responded by now and the fact we have heard nothing today means it is reasonable to conclude that he is at the very least talking to Hull now about moving there.

[RoversAlias]

Rob Staton from Radio Sheff says on Twitter that the move is "close". I fully expect to see him holding a Hull shirt by 5pm today.

[eastender]

Rob Staton from Radio Sheff says on Twitter that the move is "close". I fully expect to see him holding a Hull shirt by 5pm today.

Grant McCann to Hull City is 'close' according to sources. Appears that City have got their man. #HCAFC #DRFC

[DonnyOsmond]

Halliday, James and Gomes must be wondering what they've done.

[DRNaith]

Rob Staton from Radio Sheff says on Twitter that the move is "close". I fully expect to see him holding a Hull shirt by 5pm today.

Grant McCann to Hull City is 'close' according to sources. Appears that City have got their man. #HCAFC #DRFC

The "source" could well be this thread!

[Filo]

Like I said yesterday the Hull friendly might not be so friendly

[IDM]

Were they out of contract.? They’ll be happy they’ve got a job.!!

[godlike1]

looks like he needs to buy his kids some new shirts after parading them on holiday in rovers tops on twitter.

i'm genuinely board of this. he's gone as far as i'm concerned its a case of Grant who???????????

lets talk about who we would like to get in his place in stead and hope the club will move quickly to resolve

[RoversAlias]

Halliday, James and Gomes must be wondering what they've done.

Halliday, James and Gomes must be wondering what they've done.

I don't see why. Halliday has stepped up a league, James has moved for first team football and based on his last year Gomes will be grateful to be employed. They are grown men, they have never worked for McCann before anyway and will know we will appoint someone up for the job to replace him.