Heswall/Cammell Lairds v Rovers

[SCooperSomersaults]

Well, finally, after over 2 months of no Tranmere action and withdrawal symptoms almost unbearable, we shall get to see the new look Tranmere side in action in their first friendly action on Tuesday night. It'll be the first glimpse of the Barnes/McAteer era, and whether you like them or not, it'll be interesting to see how pre-season goes.

With the two matches being played simulteanously, expect Tranmere to take about 14-15 players to the two matches, with the starting XIs mostly getting a full 90 minute run out (barring injuries - fingers crossed). The two sides are likely to be a mix of youth and professionals for both of the fixtures, with trialists thrown in for good measure. I believe we have quite a few lads without clubs training with Rovers at the moment so expect a few unknown names to be playing.

Both games kick off at 7pm and should be a good workout for the Tranmere players on show.

I have no details on admission for Heswall, but check this link for full details on the Lairds game from their very good official website : http://lairdsfc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=66&Itemid=1

Seems those who cannot make the game can follow the Twitter commentary on their page! I'm wondering, if I sign up to Twitter just for this, will I ever get out alive? Seems the fad seems to take over people's lives once they join so it's a big step and I'm wondering if it is worth it?! Answers on a postcard...

 

[Boz]

Can't follow the logic of two games on the same night. I guess we'll field the stronger side @Lairds with a reserves/trialists mix at Heswall with Barnes at one & McAteer the other. The way things are going can't help thinking the season's starting too soon for us. Sorry SCoops, I'm a stone age relic and haven't a clue about Twitter.

 

[merseysidebossman]

Wonder who will be in goal

 

[Tartantranmere64]

John Welsh has signed two-year deal according to club website. Four midfielders now signed by JB, but still no keeper, right-back or centre-half.

 

[Ian]

Wonder who will be in goal

A midfielder.. lol

Barnes said there's a trialist GK and he's looking at loan signings..

 

[Mal]

Best form of defence is attack. 1-1-5-4 - Just need a Yosser for the back line of 1

 

[Tartantranmere64]

Team announced v. Cammell Laird tonight:

Moore Gornell

Mahon Welsh McLaren Allott

Taylor Goodison Creswell Edds

Shuker.

 

[TRFCJason]

does that mean Shuker is in goal or we playing rush goalies?

 

[Tartantranmere64]

Stick him in goals - White Review can sponsor a set of stilts for him

 

[TRFCJason]

Has Peter Kennedy gone?

 

[SonkORLY?]

My current understanding of our goalkeeper situation compared to last year is:

Coyne - Boro
Achto - Liverpool

Then we released one of our youth keepers, and Achto took the other to Liverpool with him...assume Kennedy to be the latter...

 

[Boz]

As I posted elsewhere, Kennedy seemed to have been released. Don't know who Achto took with him to Liverpool?

 

[SonkORLY?]

As I posted elsewhere, Kennedy seemed to have been released. Don't know who Achto took with him to Liverpool?

Might have been Kennedy's understudy.

This must leave us with out first choice keeper being about 15?!

 

[Tartantranmere64]

Want to go to one of the games tomorrow - which do we reckon with be the First XI and which one will be the stiffs?

(whether I can get a beer at Kirklands will NOT effect my decision)

 

[Boz]

Reckon that the stronger side will show at Kirklands. On the other hand, maybe Barnes will go to the Heswall game as it's nearer home for him.

 

[Tartantranmere64]

Barnes is going to Cammell's, Jason in charge at Heswall.