Micky Mellon becomes Tranmere Rovers manager for second time after Dundee United exit

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Micky Mellon has returned to Tranmere Rovers for a second spell as manager, less than 12 months after leaving the club.

The 49-year-old led Tranmere to successive promotions from the National League and League Two in 2018 and 2019, before ending his four-year stint at Prenton Park last July after the club were relegated from League One on a points-per-game basis.

Mellon spent last season with Dundee United, who he guided to a ninth-placed finish in their first season back in the Scottish Premiership. They also reached the Scottish Cup semi-finals.

He left Tannadice last week following 'a constructive and open discussion reviewing the season'.

Mellon is now back with Tranmere, for whom he made over 200 appearances as a player. And the club will hope it ends a turbulent period at the Birkenhead club.

Mellon's former assistant Mike Jackson was sacked in October after a poor start to the season. Keith Hill replaced him and secured a play-off spot, but he was also sacked before their semi-final against Morecambe.

Ian Dawes took temporary charge, with Tranmere losing 3-2 on aggregate to Morecambe.

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