Mike Phelan

[Claretmoon]

Appointed as assistant manager to Wayne Rooney at Plymouth. Seems like a very sensible appointment.

[Buxtonclaret]

He certainly seems to need some help.

[boatshed bill]

He certainly seems to need some help.

He hasn't got a very strong squad, if he and Phelan can pick up a few points away from home they may just survive,
Defending away from home is the biggest problem

[bfcjg]

Hope it works for Phelan, he's obviously being lined up as manager.

[Wokingclaret]

Hopefully a good move for Mike and Wayne

[ClaretTony]

Hope it works for Phelan, he's obviously being lined up as manager.

I don’t think he’s being lined up. I think Micky is going in to help because he and Rooney are good mates.

[COBBLE]

I admire Wayne for having a go, and hope he and Micky Phelan succeed.

[Billyblah]

Yup, the former second in command Pete Shuttleworth has left by "mutual consent". Maybe a case of 'scape goating'?

[IanMcL]

I don’t think he’s being lined up. I think Micky is going in to help because he and Rooney are good mates.

For sure, this.

[Jamesy]

I said on another thread that Rooney would have been under no illusions at the size of the task he was taking on. I hope Phelan can help him keep Argyle up.

[Vincent'sCap]

I like Phelan good footballer and No2 and a master at popping balloons scaring the shlt out of Ferguson still funny every time I see it.

[warksclaret]

Suspect Wayne is a bit too impulsive and Phelan will be a tried and tested sounding board. Immensely respected by the United players when Phelan was Fergie's assistant. Be a great shoulder for the Plymouth players. Can see this working

[elwaclaret]

Think it is a very good move. Micky has plenty of experience to back up WR

[ClaretTony]

Really good appointment. Micky has a hell of a lot of experience on the coaching and managerial experience. Given he worked for Ferguson for so long tells you everything.

[Rowls]

Seems like an astute appointment.

[boatshed bill]

Wayne needs someone to sort out the defence, hopefully MP can do this.

[MT03ALG]

It's a long way from Fence to Plymouth !

[KernowHouseClaret]

It's a long way from Fence to Plymouth !

Flights easily available from Manchester to Exeter

[bfcjg]

According to Rooney they've been working on the defence since shipping 4 at Coventry, Mike Phelan must like a challenge because he's working with dross with the ultimate excuse merchant.

[boatshed bill]

According to Rooney they've been working on the defence since shipping 4 at Coventry, Mike Phelan must like a challenge because he's working with dross with the ultimate excuse merchant.

that's not exactly fair, they have had lots of injuries to key members of what wasn't a very strong squad to start with.

[bfcjg]

Still dross though.

[ElectroClaret]

Wouldn't surprise me if MP takes over when Rooney eventually gets the bullet.

If he wants the gig.

[Vincent'sCap]

Since Phelan went there Plymouth have actually got worse

[Clovius Boofus]

A big home defeat against fellow West Country club Bristol City on NYD could spell the end of Mr. Spudface.

[StuffyClaret]

Rooney and Phelan sacked

[IanMcL]

Soon parted!

[Dazzler]

Flights easily available from Manchester to Exeter

Aye, with a 4-hour stop at Bristol.