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Monro Bryce
Monro Bryce

Monro has lived in Mallorca for 40 years, and supported the local football team RCD Mallorca for almost as long. Born in Scotland, in Kirkcaldy, Fife, home to the mighty Raith Rovers, football has been a major part of his life for as long as he can remember. He once interviewed George Best in Mallorca for the Bulletin and has appeared on Sky Sports and Eurosport. His hobbies include cookery and gardening, and he was a founder member of the Calvia Quiz League, sadly no longer in operation post pandemic. His favourite foods include Tandoori Chicken and Oxtail, and his favourite TV show is The Walking Dead.

Real Mallorca

It's nerve jangling time again

Real Mallorca are on the brink of falling into the relegation zone of the Spanish second division; they play Tenerife on Saturday at home.

Monro Bryce 13/05/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

An absolute disgrace

Real Mallorca just stay out of the drop zone after losing a dire encounter 1-0 away to relegation candidates Albacete.

Monro Bryce 09/05/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Mallorca away at lowly Albacete

A win would give Mallorca some breathing space and the probability of just one more win to guarantee participation in La Segunda next season.

Monro Bryce 07/05/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Anxiety grows after 0-0 bore draw

Real Mallorca remain in serious relegation trouble after playing out an underwhelming La Segunda stalemate against second top Alaves.

Monro Bryce 02/05/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

No margin for error for Mallorca

The harsh reality of relegation means the Palma side must not slip up tomorrow evening.

Monro Bryce 29/04/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Crushing last kick defeat for Mallorca

Real Mallorca are hanging by their fingertips to the edge of the relegation precipice after losing to a goal in the last second of added-on time.

Monro Bryce 25/04/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Mallorca playing Lugo on Sunday

It’s going to be a difficult game, with talk of Mallorca needing 50 points to be safe for next season.

Monro Bryce 23/04/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Mallorca throw away two vital points

Real Mallorca and Osasuna shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Son Moix in front of a 9,000 crowd on Sunday night.

Monro Bryce 18/04/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Captain’s ban lifted – plays Sunday

“We need a red hot atmosphere from the fans in a game where three points are very important.”

Monro Bryce 16/04/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Bumbling ref robs brave Mallorca

Real Mallorca lost a highly controversial game 2-1 away at Zaragoza’s La Romareda on Sunday.

Monro Bryce 11/04/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Midday kick-off in Zaragoza on Sunday

Mallorca need another three wins and a draw to secure their position in the Spanish second division next season.

Monro Bryce 09/04/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Colunga - the accidental hero in 3-0 win

Real Mallorca turned on the afterburners in the second half with three goals, beating league leaders Leganes 3-0.

Monro Bryce 04/04/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Dread and fear, the league leaders are here

Real Mallorca face the daunting task of playing league leaders Leganes from Madrid on Saturday at the Son Moix.

Monro Bryce 01/04/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Dreadful game in Almeria ends 1-1

Real Mallorca slumbered to a 1-1 stalemate and were really fortunate to come away from Almeria on Sunday night with a point which they didn’t deserve.

Monro Bryce 28/03/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Season defining game on Sunday?

Real Mallorca flew to Spaghetti Western country in Andalusia today where they’ll play fellow strugglers Almeria tomorrow.

Monro Bryce 26/03/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Two crucial points dropped in 1-1 draw

Real Mallorca dropped two crucial points at home to Mirandes on Sunday night in a game that finished 1-1 after having totally dominated the first half.

Monro Bryce 21/03/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

La Segunda’s highest scorers in Palma on Sunday

Real Mallorca, buoyed by only their second away win of the season at Huesca, have another “must-win” game tomorrow at 5pm

Monro Bryce 19/03/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Humiliation on the Costa Brava

Real Mallorca shamed their travelling fans with probably one of their worst away performances for ages, going down 3-0 to second bottom Llagostera.

Monro Bryce 14/03/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Vital game for Mallorca on the Costa Brava

Real Mallorca play three games in seven days, starting on Sunday with an away fixture against Llagostera at 5pm.

Monro Bryce 12/03/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Own goal fuels Mallorca centenary celebrations

Shot-shy Real Mallorca, playing at home in the match to mark 100 years to the day since the club was formally founded, beat ten-man Oviedo 1-0 on Saturday night.

Monro Bryce 07/03/2016 00:00