The view on D’Mani Mellor – Macc’s latest forward signing
Hartlepool, Rochdale and Wycombe fans wade in
Hot on the heels of the arrivals of Courtney Duffus, Edy Maieco and Ali Hayder, the Silkmen added another forward to their ranks today with the signing of former Man Utd youngster and Wycombe Wanderers player, D’Mani Mellor.
Mellor, who will turn 24 in two weeks’ time, has recently been on a short-term deal at Gateshead, and prior to that was on trial at fellow National League sides Hartlepool and Fylde, in addition to Irish club Derry City over the summer. When at Wycombe, he had loan stints at Rochdale (twice) and Sutton United, while at Man Utd he was loaned to Salford.
Hartlepool fans
Commenting on Mellor no longer being on trial:
“Taken up a trial elsewhere. Understand it’s more to do with being closer to family.”
“A lot to be said for that, hope it works out for him, looks a decent player”
“No loss”
“He was nippy enough and looked the part, BUT (his) final ball was a tad rough, good luck to him”
“Dmani Mellor is awful. Was on trial at Hartlepool last week against West Auckland, played 90 minutes and was rubbish.”
Gateshead
Manager Rob Elliot commenting on bringing Mellor in on a short-term deal:
“D’Mani s someone who we think has got a lot of ability and who we like, so we wanted to have a look at him around the group. With the circumstances of the injuries, and the fact that we’ve got games in such quick succession, we just said would he be interested in signing a short-term deal so that if he was needed then that option is there.”
Non-league expert Tom Williams on Mellor linking up with Gateshead:
“Talent and pedigree is there. Senior output hasn’t been so far for D’Mani Mellor. Short term deal, so it’s low risk. Interesting pattern with Gateshead’s signings this summer. Brought in a lot of ex top academy players. Makes sense given the style / what they need from players.”
Rochdale fans
“D’Mani Mellor proved today that he isn’t good enough to be a professional footballer. Yes we haven’t played for 3 weeks and today proved that we looked rusty and off the pace. But Mellor is just utter s***e.”
“Don’t really like singling out a player, but starting D’Mani Mellor has to be stopped. He offers us absolutely nothing + is simply a passenger out there. And all we ae doing is accommodating him. Needs to be sent back for me.”
“We also appear to have changed the system to accommodate him. I think Jim (ex-Dale manager Jim Bentley) has done an excellent job with the resources we have, but I do have to question his judgement on this signing.”
“Yeah Jim has got most things right this season, but I can’t understand what he is seeing in Mellor to change our system just to accommodate him. Reckon we need to revert back to what was working.”
“Was all for giving him another chance, but he’s honestly one of the worst players we’ve had and unfortunately I have zero hope in him whatsoever.”
“I can see the potential, we just have to believe in him.”
“Can’t believe we got money for (Abraham) Odoh and then bring this clown back.”
“Fantastic player. Good luck to him.”
“Dmani Mellor is a terrible excuse for a footballer.”
“Hands down one of the worst players we’ve had and we have had some s**t over the years. Never should have been brought back.”
“The fact he’s a pro footballer gives everyone hope that they can still make it.”
“Dmani Mellor is a useful asset upfront when you’re chasing a game. Quick outlet, presses well, makes all the right runs, gets stuck in. Just lacks technique. His graft got us the goal today, running the channels. He does what Hendo and Quigley don’t. Be appreciative of that.”
“He’s looked a lot better since (Jim) Bentley was sacked. He was dreadful beforehand.”
“First half he was awful, the same on Friday. Once he gets a chance though his confidence seems to grow and he looks like a much better player.”
Sutton fans
On Mellor returning to Wycombe following his loan spell:
“Good news for both, was a waste of a loan spot, never showed much in the games he did play.”
“He was rubbish for us, didn’t play much but when he did he was really poor.”
Wycombe fans
“He showed glimpses for us, especially at the start of last season.”
“He’s never done anything for us, clearly just a failed punt based on the fact he was in Man Utd’s academy.”
“He scored 2 of our 5 goals in pre-season friendlies, but does not seem to be up to League 1 or 2 standard.”
On the prospect of Mellor breaking through and making his mark in the 2023-24 season:
“This should tell you all you need to know (highlighting Mellor had scored 0 goals in 31 appearances at that time for Salford, Wycombe and Rochdale). Dreadful player should be nowhere near the first team!!”
“Not the best start but don’t write him off. Jamie Vardy didn’t sign for his first pro club until he was 25. Was still playing non-league at 25. Some players need more time than others.”
“I am HERE for the Mellor prop. I genuinely think he’s gonna have a breakout season.”
“Cloud cuckoo land comes to mind”
“The only Wycombe player to score so far. Give the lad a chance for god’s sake.”
“We have a history of non-scoring forwards over the last few years. Most of his appearances for us were from the bench and at Rochdale he played wide in a failing team. When he plays, I noticed he has good movement and gets into good positions. Here’s hoping he is that elusive 20 goal striker.”
“I can’t see it but what a comeback story if he can force his way in. Showed glimpses to suggest he can affect games, but I’m not sure we’ll have the patience to let him develop in our first team.”
“Mellor is cooking.”