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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

Away fans dilemma in Spanish football

With Rajkovic and Gio Gonzalez departed, the club are in the market for a right winger and, with a few euros in the coffers, are looking for someone with top European league experience.

Monro Bryce 09/08/2024 10:02

Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca heading for record season ticket sales

Mallorca continued their pre-season with a comfortable 0-5 win over local third division side Poblense in Sa Pobla on Wednesday night in the 52nd agricultural trophy, known locally as the Potato Cup, on a pitch that looked like a crop of Golden Wonders had been planted on it.

Monro Bryce 02/08/2024 11:10

Real Mallorca

Rajkovic leaving Mallorca for Saudi Arabia

The money Mallorca receives for this transfer will be used towards the signing of a high level winger. The position is one of the demands of new coach Arrasate and would complete the squad for the new season.

Monro Bryce 26/07/2024 09:51

Real Mallorca

Colombian defender to sign for Real Mallorca

Mojica has a long history in Spanish football. He signed for Rayo Vallecano in 2013 and from there he went to Valladolid, Girona and Elche.

Monro Bryce 19/07/2024 11:49

Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca sign their fourth Japanese player

Asano follows in the footsteps of other Nipon Mallorquinistas Yoshito Okubo, Akihiru Ienaga and Kubo.

Monro Bryce 12/07/2024 10:54

Real Mallorca

Season ticket sales for Real Mallorca causing some unrest

Sales opened on June 26 until July 17 for existing season ticket holders to renew their seats online.

Monro Bryce 05/07/2024 09:48

Real Mallorca

Real Mallorca head to England for pre-season

Mallorca B’s goal came from a young man called Sebastian (Sebas) Wade, born in Palma to a South African mother and an English father from Southampton.

Monro Bryce 28/06/2024 10:48

Real Mallorca

Baptism of fire for Mallorca’s new coach

Real Mallorca will have the footballing world’s eyes on the Son Moix during the third week in August when La Liga 24/25 kicks off with the mighty Real Madrid playing in Palma.

Monro Bryce 24/06/2024 09:50

Real Mallorca

New coach signs three-year deal with Real Mallorca

The new coach has a big job to do on the Son Bibiloni training ground as our present squad needs to improve and several new signings are expected to raise the level.

Monro Bryce 14/06/2024 12:18

Real Mallorca

Summer transfer window opens on July 1 for Real Mallorca

During the 36 days of the transfer market this summer, there won’t be the usual whirlwind of activity as money for most clubs in La Liga looks to be too tight to mention.

Monro Bryce 07/06/2024 13:58

Real Mallorca

Mallorca enters a new phase with Jagoba Arrasate

Mallorca's new coach has spent six successful seasons in Pamplona

Monro Bryce 31/05/2024 11:07

Real Mallorca

Mallorca winning send-off for Javier Aguirre

Aguirre got a huge “huddle” hug, which was very emotional for a lovely man whom the players worshipped.

Monro Bryce 26/05/2024 17:34

Real Mallorca

It’s official – Mallorca coach Aguirre to go

There won’t be a lot of money available for next season as we finished fourth bottom.

Monro Bryce 24/05/2024 12:04

Real Mallorca

Nail-biting stuff as Mallorca stay up

Coupled with Cadiz’s 0-0 draw, Mallorca's place in La Liga was secured for another season.

Monro Bryce 20/05/2024 07:33

Real Mallorca

More suspense for Mallorca fans

With only two games remaining, we need two points, but if we beat Almeria on Sunday our long-suffering fans will be more than happy.

Monro Bryce 16/05/2024 12:20

Real Mallorca

Mallorca edge one point closer to survival

Mallorca had a couple of half chances but had to settle for a point.

Monro Bryce 15/05/2024 09:35

Real Mallorca

Mallorca's big step to La Liga survival

Once again Mallorca failed to put a game to bed after going ahead early doors.

Monro Bryce 11/05/2024 18:52

Real Mallorca

Mallorca play three key games in a week

A win tomorrow (Saturday, May 11 at 2pm in Son Moix) against imploding Las Palmas is sacrosanct.

Monro Bryce 10/05/2024 11:56

Real Mallorca

Lacklustre Mallorca lose to Atlético

At times on Saturday night Mallorca looked a spent force.

Monro Bryce 05/05/2024 07:40