Gomez refereed a Europa League match between Motherwell and Steaua Bucureşti in which he was criticised by then Motherwell manager Jim Gannon.
In fact a move to Motherwell loooked the more likely with a deal more or less finalised until manager Jim Gannon left the club.
In the 2009–10 season, under new manager Jim Gannon, Saunders has established himself as a regular starter in his preferred position of centre back.
After a disappointing start to their first season after purchasing the club, the Trust installed Jim Gannon as manager to the first team who, despite previously having had little managerial experience, has emerged as one of the most highly rated managers in the lower leagues.
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He has played under three different managers at Oriel Park, Trevor Anderson, Jim Gannon and John Gill.