I'D MANAGE UP NORTH AGAIN

MICKY MELLON would never shut the door on another chance to manage in Scotland - despite his stint at Dundee United finishing abruptly.

- BY FRASER WILSON

MICKY MELLON would never shut the door on another chance to manage in Scotland - despite his stint at Dundee United finishing abruptly.

One season at Tannadice in 2020-21 remains the Glaswegian’s only spell in Scottish football.

He secured United's Premiership status in their first year back in the top flight - finishing ninth and just a point behind fifth.

It came to an end after his relationship with sporting director Tony Asghar became strained.

A mutual parting of the ways followed. But the Oldham boss said: "I'd love to have the opportunity to go back to Scottish football again if it was all right.

"I love Scotland and I love Scottish football.