On Thursday evening, Derek Adams’ Shrimps edged out their first leg of the League Two Play Offs at Prenton Park 2-1. It was a game in which the visitors defended more than they attacked, that was their game plan and the manager’s plans were met by his strong resilient Morecambe team. However, there is still …
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Meeting the opposition – Morecambe
‘Meeting the opposition’ – Morecambe Ahead of Tranmere’s sixth Play off Semi Final since 2017, I spoke to Morecambe supporter Mickey Millar who gave his thoughts on the Shrimps’ on and off field positions heading into the tie as well as giving his verdict on what he expects to see happening across the course of …
A weekend of the beautiful game put in short.
A weekend of the beautiful game put in ‘short’! This weekend in football has provided a lot to talk about, a lot to be proud about also. It has ridiculed the ‘top six’ and their idea of the ESL through the use of a cup competition, to some extent, and there have been some pretty …
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‘It has been hard to manage this group of players’ – The reasons behind Hill’s dismissal and who do we need to replace him?
The dismissal of Keith Hill and what key attributes must a Tranmere manager have to be successful in their role? In the past week, Tranmere Rovers have dismissed Keith Hill of his duties ‘despite’ reaching the play offs and the final of the Papa John’s Trophy – where they would lose 1-0 to League One …
Colchester United F.C – ‘meeting the opposition’
Colchester United – ‘Meeting the Opposition’ To finish off an eventful League Two campaign, one which has promised so much and still does with a playoff place at stake, Colchester United will travel to Prenton Park where they will meet Keith Hill’s Rovers. The previous meeting between the two clubs resulted in a 2-2 draw, …
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Grimsby Town F.C, it’s time for change!
Grimsby Town, a football club with a proud EFL history heading back to the National League again due to the poorly run state John Fenty and Ian Holloway have left them in. Following the Mariners’ relegation to the National League, which was announced after a 3-2 away defeat at Exeter City, I spoke to their …
Meeting the opposition – Forest Green Rovers.
Meeting the opposition – Forest Green Rovers F.C This upcoming Saturday afternoon, Keith Hill’s Tranmere Rovers will travel to Gloucestershire to face an outfit who they may come up against in the nearby playoffs, Forest Green. This League Two encounter will pose many questions as both sides are steeped in quality at this level, even …
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‘Meeting the opposition’ – Barrow A.F.C
‘Meeting the opposition’ – Barrow A.F.C On Saturday afternoon, Keith Hill’s Tranmere Rovers played host to Barrow A.F.C in a League Two encounter. The last time the two clubs met the game finished in a dull 1-1 draw, to give Rovers any chance of an automatic promotion place come the end of the season they …
Ryan Eades’ viewpoint on the ESL.
Ryan Eades’ viewpoint on the ESL I spoke to an Irish Liverpool supporter in the form of Ryan Eades. He spoke about the importance of a level playing field in football and how the ESL proposals went against anything he thought that the game should’ve been about. Like many others, he dismissed the belief that …
Thomas Whewell’s viewpoint on the ESL.
THOMAS WHEWELL I spoke to a supporter of League Two, Tranmere Rovers, who completely opposed the European Super League proposals and who the League would’ve benefitted the most. He believes that issues such as ticket prices need addressing and that sporting integrity must be kept intact. ‘I support Tranmere and been interested in football my …