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Tranmere Rovers FC is a professional football club based in Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, and they play League Two. While managed by a variety of coaches over the years, the team has a loyal fan base and a rich footballing history.
Our Tranmere Rovers FC guide provides all the information you need, from the team’s current squad and upcoming fixtures to their football heritage.
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Tranmere Rovers Registered Squad
Here is a list of the registered squad for Tranmere Rovers 2023:
Goal Keepers
| Goalkeeper | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke McGee | 12 (0) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mateusz Hewelt | – | – | – | – |
| Joe Murphy | 2 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott Davies | – | – | – | – |
| Ben Jones | – | – | – | – |
Defender
| Defender | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Leake | 5 (0) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tom Davies | 13 (0) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Turnbull | 12 (0) | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Ben Hockenhull | – | – | – | – |
| Josef Yarney | 8 (2) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lee O’Connor | 4 (2) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Joseph Maguire | – | – | – | – |
| Mikey Davies | – | – | – | – |
| Jean Belehouan | – | – | – | – |
| Kyle Hayde | – | – | – | – |
| Lewis Sinnot | – | – | – | – |
| Dan Pike | 7 (0) | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| James Norris | 1 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor Wood | 2 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midfielder
| Midfielder | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Merrie | 5 (1) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh Hawkes | 8 (6) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Jon Nolan | – | – | – | – |
| Paul Glatzel | – | – | – | – |
| Rhys Hughes | – | – | – | – |
| David Perkins | – | – | – | – |
| Kieron Morris | 8 (4) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Duffy | – | – | – | – |
| Paul Lewis | 5 (2) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Reece McAlear | 3 (6) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Gumbs | – | – | – | – |
| Regan Hendry | 13 (1) | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan Stratulis | – | – | – | – |
| Max Fisher | – | – | – | – |
| Arthur Lomax | – | – | – | – |
| Carl Spellman | – | – | – | – |
| Joseph Starbuck | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Nugent | – | – | – | – |
| Ethan Gouldbourne | – | – | – | – |
| Darren Potter | – | – | – | – |
| Ethan Jones | – | – | – | – |
| Dylan Dwyer | – | – | – | – |
| Brad Walker | 6 (1) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Robert Apter | 1 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Strikers
| Striker | Pld | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Norris | 4 (1) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Morgan Ferrier | – | – | – | – |
| Charlie Jolley | 5 (5) | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Kristian Dennis | 6 (5) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ishmael Miller | – | – | – | – |
| Connor Jennings | 12 (2) | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Nicky Maynard | – | – | – | – |
| Stephen Walker | – | – | – | – |
| James Vaughan | – | – | – | – |
| Harvey Saunders | 3 (4) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Burton | – | – | – | – |
| David Nugent | – | – | – | – |
| Samuel Taylor | 9 (4) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Timlin | – | – | – | – |
| Danny Walker-Rice | – | – | – | – |
Current Tranmere Rovers Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Adams | 24 Feb, 2022 | 04/10/2023 | 587 |
Tranmere Rovers Upcoming Fixtures
| Upcoming Game | Competion | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 07 15:00 | League Two | Grimsby | Home |
| Tue 10 19:00 | Leicester U21 | Home | |
| Sat 14 15:00 | League Two | Crewe | Away |
| Fri 20 19:45 | League Two | Doncaster | Home |
| Tue 24 19:45 | League Two | Morecambe | Away |
| Sat 28 15:00 | League Two | Stockport | Away |
| November | |||
| Sat 11 15:00 | League Two | Forest Green | Home |
| Tue 14 19:00 | Wigan | Home | |
| Sat 18 15:00 | League Two | Sutton Utd | Away |
| Sat 25 15:00 | League Two | Gillingham | Home |
| Tue 28 19:45 | League Two | Mansfield | Away |
| December | |||
| Sat 09 15:00 | League Two | Newport County | Home |
| Sat 16 15:00 | League Two | Walsall | Away |
| Sat 23 15:00 | League Two | Swindon | Home |
| Tue 26 15:00 | League Two | Salford | Away |
| Fri 29 19:45 | League Two | Harrogate Town | Away |
| January | |||
| Mon 01 15:00 | League Two | Notts County | Home |
| Sat 06 15:00 | League Two | Barrow | Away |
| Sat 13 15:00 | League Two | MK Dons | Home |
| Sat 20 15:00 | League Two | Swindon | Away |
| Sat 27 15:00 | League Two | Grimsby | Away |
| February | |||
| Sat 03 15:00 | League Two | Crewe | Home |
| Sat 10 15:00 | League Two | Doncaster | Away |
| Tue 13 19:45 | League Two | Morecambe | Home |
| Sat 17 15:00 | League Two | Stockport | Home |
| Sat 24 15:00 | League Two | Forest Green | Away |
| March | |||
| Sat 02 15:00 | League Two | Sutton Utd | Home |
| Sat 09 15:00 | League Two | Gillingham | Away |
| Tue 12 19:45 | League Two | Mansfield | Home |
| Sat 16 15:00 | League Two | Wrexham | Away |
| Sat 23 15:00 | League Two | Crawley Town | Home |
| Fri 29 15:00 | League Two | Bradford | Away |
| April | |||
| Mon 01 15:00 | League Two | Colchester | Home |
| Sat 06 15:00 | League Two | Walsall | Home |
| Sat 13 15:00 | League Two | Newport County | Away |
| Sat 20 15:00 | League Two | AFC Wimbledon | Home |
| Sat 27 15:00 | League Two | Accrington Stanley | Away |
Tranmere Rovers Previous Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2023 | Tranmere Rovers v Barrow | L | 1-2 | League Two |
| 08 Aug 2023 | Barnsley v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-2 (6-7) | League Cup |
| 12 Aug 2023 | Milton Keynes Dons v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-0 | League Two |
| 15 Aug 2023 | Tranmere Rovers v Harrogate Town | W | 3-0 | League Two |
| 19 Aug 2023 | Tranmere Rovers v Salford City | L | 3-4 | League Two |
| 26 Aug 2023 | Notts County v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Two |
| 29 Aug 2023 | Tranmere Rovers v Leicester City | L | 0-2 | League Cup |
| 02 Sep 2023 | Tranmere Rovers v Wrexham | L | 0-1 | League Two |
| 05 Sep 2023 | Fleetwood Town v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | Football League Trophy |
| 09 Sep 2023 | Colchester United v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | League Two |
| 16 Sep 2023 | Crawley Town v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-2 | League Two |
| 23 Sep 2023 | Tranmere Rovers v Accrington Stanley | W | 2-0 | League Two |
| 30 Sep 2023 | AFC Wimbledon v Tranmere Rovers | L | 4-1 | League Two |
| 03 Oct 2023 | Tranmere Rovers v Bradford City | W | 2-1 | League Two |
Manager History
| Period | Manager | Country | born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2023 – 04/10/2023 | Nigel Adkins | England | 11/03/1965 |
| 20/03/2023 – 10/09/2023 | Ian Dawes | England | 16/03/1984 |
| 01/07/2021 – 19/03/2023 | Micky Mellon | Scotland | 18/03/1972 |
| 12/05/2021 – 30/06/2021 | Ian Dawes | England | 16/03/1984 |
| 23/11/2020 – 11/05/2021 | Keith Hill | England | 17/05/1969 |
| 01/11/2020 – 22/11/2020 | Ian Dawes | England | 16/03/1984 |
| 01/08/2020 – 31/10/2020 | Michael Jackson | England | 04/12/1973 |
| 07/10/2016 – 05/07/2020 | Micky Mellon | Scotland | 18/03/1972 |
| 01/07/2015 – 30/06/2016 | Gary Brabin | England | 09/12/1970 |
| 21/04/2015 – 30/06/2015 | Alan Rogers | England | 03/01/1977 |
| 13/10/2014 – 19/04/2015 | Micky Adams | England | 08/11/1961 |
| 01/07/2014 – 12/10/2014 | Rob Edwards | Wales | 01/07/1973 |
| 10/04/2014 – 31/05/2014 | John McMahon | England | 19/05/1964 |
| 05/03/2012 – 09/04/2014 | Ronnie Moore | England | 29/01/1953 |
| 10/10/2009 – 04/03/2012 | Les Parry | England | 27/11/1957 |
| 01/07/2009 – 09/10/2009 | John Barnes | England | 07/11/1963 |
| 09/06/2006 – 05/06/2009 | Ronnie Moore | England | 29/01/1953 |
| 01/10/2003 – 30/06/2006 | Brian Little | England | 25/11/1953 |
| 20/05/2001 – 30/06/2002 | Dave Watson | England | 20/11/1961 |
| 18/03/2001 – 07/05/2001 | Kevin Sheedy | Ireland | 21/10/1959 |
| 12/04/1996 – 17/03/2001 | John Aldridge | Ireland | 18/09/1958 |
| 01/05/1987 – 30/04/1996 | John King | England | 15/04/1938 |
| 01/07/1985 – 10/02/1987 | Frank Worthington | England | 23/11/1948 |
| 01/10/1980 – 30/06/1985 | Bryan Hamilton | Northern Ireland | 21/12/1946 |
| 01/07/1975 – 30/09/1980 | John King | England | 15/04/1938 |
| 01/07/1971 – 30/06/1974 | Ron Yeats | Scotland | 15/11/1937 |
| 01/07/1969 – 30/06/1972 | Jackie Wright | England | 11/08/1926 |
| 01/07/1942 – 30/06/1946 | Bill Ridding | England | 04/04/1911 |
| 01/07/1935 – 30/06/1938 | Jackie Carr | England | 26/11/1892 |
Tranmere Rovers Trophies
| Honour | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Combination | Champion | 1907-08 |
| Lancashire Combination | Champion | 1913-14 |
| Lancashire Combination | Champion | 1918-19 |
| Welsh Cup | Runner-up | 1933-34 |
| Welsh Cup | Winner | 1934-35 |
| Division Three (North) | Champion | 1937-38 |
| League Division Four | Runner-up | 1988-89 |
| Football League Trophy | Winner | 1989-90 |
| Football League Trophy | Runner-up | 1990-91 |
| Football League Cup | Runner-up | 1999-2000 |
| National League | Runner-up | 2016-17 |
| National League | Runner-up | 2017-18 |
| Football League Trophy | Runner-up | 2020-21 |
Summary
Tranmere Rovers Football Club is a professional football club based in Birkenhead, Merseyside, England. The club was founded in 1884 as Belmont Football Club, and they changed their name to Tranmere Rovers in 1885.
The team has played in various local and national leagues throughout its history, including a spell in the English Football League Championship in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Tranmere Rovers has a loyal fan base and has produced notable players such as Jason Koumas and Ian Muir, who is the club’s all-time leading goalscorer. The team has mostly played in the lower tiers of English football in recent years.
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