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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

Fans' favourite Olaizola takes over

It came as no surprise to hear that Mallorca’s coach Fernando Vazquez had been shown the Son Moix exit door on Tuesday night.

Monro Bryce 08/12/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Vazquez has to go after Valladolid defeat

Real Mallorca saved their worst home performance of the season until their last game of the year at the Son Moix on Sunday night, losing three-nil to Valladolid.

Monro Bryce 05/12/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Abject defeat for nine-man Mallorca

Real Mallorca went down 1-0 to Elche on Sunday in a game where they finished with nine men.

Monro Bryce 28/11/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

An away win at last for Mallorca

Real Mallorca had their first win on the road this season when they beat Cordoba 2-0 on Friday night.

Monro Bryce 12/11/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Mallorca's first ever Friday night league game

Real Mallorca make the trip to southern Spain to play the Andalusian side Cordoba on Friday evening at the Estadio El Arcángel.

Monro Bryce 10/11/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Taxi for Vazquez after 2-2 draw?

Real Mallorca came from behind twice to rescue a point with Zaragoza on Saturday night in a crazy game of football.

Monro Bryce 07/11/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Mallorca's game of the season

Real Mallorca have a vital home game against Zaragoza on Saturday evening.

Monro Bryce 04/11/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Brandon's brace saves Mallorca against Nastic

Real Mallorca again gave their loyal fans palpitations when they gained a fortunate away point at bottom team Nastic Tarragona on Sunday.

Monro Bryce 31/10/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Mallorca can have no excuses against Nastic

Real Mallorca go looking for their first away win since 4 June with a trip to bottom side Nastic Tarragona on Sunday.

Monro Bryce 29/10/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Vazquez reprieved as Jesus saves in 1-0 win

Real Mallorca, after a fast and furious second half, finally overcame a poor but stubborn Alcorcon from Madrid 1-0.

Monro Bryce 24/10/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Vazquez gets the dreaded vote of confidence

Real Mallorca play Madrid side Alcorcon at the Son Moix tomorrow at 12.00.

Monro Bryce 22/10/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Bad defending and no goal threat

Real Mallorca lost to league leaders Levante 2-1 over in Valencia on Saturday night.

Monro Bryce 17/10/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Attacking Mallorca leave Huesca shellshocked

Real Mallorca comfortably beat Huesca 3-0 thanks to a hat-trick from 21-year-old Brandon Thomas.

Monro Bryce 10/10/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Now it's Mallorca's defence letting them down

Real Mallorca suffered a demoralising 3-1 defeat against second top Galician “minnows” Lugo on Saturday night.

Monro Bryce 03/10/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Mallorca away against unbeaten Lugo

Real Mallorca, without a league goal from open play for over ten hours face unbeaten side Lugo on Saturday evening.

Monro Bryce 30/09/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Still no goals from Mallorca

Real Mallorca have now gone ten and a half hours without scoring a league goal from open play.

Monro Bryce 26/09/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Mallorca win first league game

Real Mallorca won their first game of the season when they hung on to beat Girona 1-0 on Sunday night.

Monro Bryce 19/09/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Will Mallorca end their goal drought against Girona?

Real Mallorca, who are bottom of the Spanish second division, play tenth-placed Girona at 20.00 on Sunday at the Son Moix.

Monro Bryce 17/09/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Mallorca hit rock bottom

Real Mallorca must somehow rediscover their killer instinct in front of goal quickly if they are to have any chance of even staying in the second division.

Monro Bryce 12/09/2016 00:00

Real Mallorca

Mallorca playing in the Madrid midday sun

Real Mallorca face a high voltage away game against bottom club Rayo Vallecano at midday on Sunday.

Monro Bryce 10/09/2016 00:00