| | Tranmere
News Archive 2004 - 2005 |
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May - "Taylor going to Everton" - BBC
According to BBC News Taylor is to move to Everton for £1m, however speaking
on Radio City Taylor said he has no intention of moving yet. Link |
| | 26
May - Zola returns with Visa
Calvin
Zola returned form his dangerous Congo homeland with the Visa he needed to continue
playing for Tranmere Rovers. |
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| 24
May - Hume, Taylor, Hall leaving - Rumours
If you believe what you hear, Hume is off to Ipswich or Coventry, Man City have
offered £600K for Taylor and Hall is leaving Tranmere for Walsall. |
| | 24
May - Beresford and Howarth Leave
Hartlepool Hero Dave Beresford has not had his contract renewed and Russell Haworth
also departs, with Phil Palethorpe becoming 2nd choice keeper. |
| | 24
May - Tranmere v Hartlepool Photos
A picture special looks at the match that ended Tranmere's season.
Click
here to view photos |
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| 17
May - Tranmere 2 (5) - (6) 0 Hartlepool
A stunning Tranmere performance took the game to extra time but once again, Penalties
proved to be Tranmere's curse. Full
match report here |
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| 13
May - Play Off: Hartlepool 2 - 0 Tranmere
Tranmere slump to defeat in an disappointing first leg on Sky Sports. An apalling
first half was followed by a more dominant second by few chances. |
| | 12
May - Navarro Released by Tranmere
Highly paid Navarro would have been out of contract in the summer anyway but his
contract was terminated early my mutual consent. |
| | 07
May - MK Dons 2 - 1 Tranmere
Milton Keynes saved themselves from relegation after a later winner, despite in-form
Beresford getting the equaliser. |
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| 05
May - Signing
John Achterberg signed a new contract
to stay at Prenton Park until the summer of 2007 despite interest from other clubs. |
| | 28
Apr - Tranmere 1 - 0 Port Vale
Linwood,
Jennings, Tremarco and Harrison formed the backbone of an excellent young side
which should have scored more than just Hall's goal. |
| | 23
Apr - Swindon 2 - 1 Tranmere
Tranmere
took the lead through a Ryan Taylor free kick but Grant Smith scored twice in
90 seconds to take the points from Rovers. |
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| 16
Apr - Tranmere 0 - 0 Blackpool
In
Tranmere's only home no-score-draw of the season, Hume came closest by hitting
the post and Jackson's excellent header was saved. |
| | 12
Apr - Brentford 0 - 1 Tranmere
A lacklustre Rovers gave a playoff spot to rivals Brentford in this game in hand.
Paul Hall produced the only real chance for Tranmere. |
| | 8
Apr - Tranmere 1 - 0 Stockport
Tranmere
battered Stockport but they weathered the storm until McAteer met a superb Hall
cross with his head. Hume, Taylor and Hall went close. |
| | 2
Apr - Sheffield Wed 1 - 2 Tranmere
Tranmere's turn for some luck after going a goal down, Jackson scored before Sheffield
had a man sent off and Hume back-heeled the winner into the net. |
| | 28
Mar - Tranmere 2 - 4 Doncaster
2 goals down after 6 minutes, but Dadi got a goal back before being sent off.
Hall equalised before half time but Tranmere suffered twice on the break. |
| | 26
Mar - Chesterfield 2 - 2 Tranmere
Having gone a goal down, Jackson and Dadi gave Tranmere the lead only to have
a stoppage-time deflected goal reduce the haul to one point. |
| | 18
Mar - Tranmere 5 - 0 Peterborough
Hall opened & closed the game, but failed to get his hat-trick from the spot,
with Hume scoring & setting up McAteer plus Whitemore chipping in. |
| | 18
Mar - Simon Haworth Leaves Tranmere
With his football career in doubt after his broken leg failed to mend properly,
sadly Simon Haworth has had his contracted terminated by mutual consent. |
| | 12
Mar - Hartlepool 0 - 1 Tranmere
Dagnall scored the winner against Hartlepool for the second time this season,
putting in his parried shot at the second attempt. |
| | 10
Mar - No Return on cards for Zola
An
official statement from the club scotches rumours that Calvin Zola's residency
issues were resolved. No date has been set for a return. |
| | 5
Mar - Tranmere 1 - 3 Hull
A
stunning Taylor free kick put Rovers on track but an equaliser before half-time
gave Hull the will to score two more and win. Full
match report. |
 | 26
Feb - Bournemouth 1 - 1 Tranmere
Paul
Hall's deflected shot gave Rovers another early lead but once again Tranmere failed
to keep a clean sheet, although Dagnall might have won it. |
| | 22
Feb - Tranmere 3 - 0 Huddersfield
A
superb first half produced goals from Dadi & Hume and a reasonable second
half ended with a goal from Roberts and a rare clean sheet. |
| | 20
Feb - Results Go Against Tranmere
As
Tranmere have a week off due to a postponed game, Graeme Dolphin examines the
impact of other promotion chasers' results. Click
here to read article. |
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| 12
Feb - Tranmere 1 - 1 Colchester
Another
early goal by Dadi put Tranmere ahead but Colchester hit the post twice and had
a shot well saved as Tranmere missed a chance to go second. |
| | 5
Feb - Bradford 1 - 1 Tranmere
Iain
Hume scored after a minute but again Tranmere couldn't defend the lead and Roberts
was wrongly sent off after a referee error. |
| | 29
Jan - Tranmere's Season so far
Following
a good away point at league-leaders Luton, Graeme Dolphin takes a look at Tranmere
Rovers' season so far. Click
here to read article. |
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| 28
Jan - Luton 1 - 1 Tranmere
Dadi's
early goal earned a point as Tranmere hung on against Luton who only scored once
with Achterberg making a string of saves in his return. |
| | 22
Jan - Tranmere 2 - 1 Walsall
A
25-yard strike from Hume and a superb solo goal from Dagnall put Rovers in a comfortable
position but a Walsall goal meant a nervy finish. |
| | 14
Jan - Wrexham 1 - 5 Tranmere
Tranmere produce a stunning reply to the home defeat to Bristol in an outstanding
performance at the Racecourse. Click
for full match report |
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| 11
Jan - Loran Leaves Tranmere
Fan favourite Tyrone Loran has left Tranmere for Dutch side RBD Roosendall having
had his contract terminated by mutual consent. |
| | 10
Jan - Tranmere 0 - 1 Bristol City
Tranmere dissapoint on Sky TV, conceeding early and failing to fight back until
the second half. Lots of possession and few chances brought defeat. |
| | 3
Jan - Tranmere 4 - 1 Torquay
Tranmere didnt build early on Dadi's goal and Torquay equalised but then a superb
second half display brought goals from McAteer, Jones & Hall. |
| | 1
Jan - Oldham 2 - 2 Tranmere
Tranmere lose the lead twice having had goal incorrectly ruled offside after the
ball came to McAteer off two Oldham players. Taylor & Hume score. |
| | 28
Dec - Walsall 0 - 2 Tranmere
Tranmere bounce back through goals from McAteer and Taylor in a game which Rovers
dominated. Click for match
report |
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| 26
Dec - Tranmere 1 - 1 Barnsley
Iain
Hume opened but the referee turned the game after allowing the fouled McAteer
a non-existant advantage which resulted in a Barnsley goal. Report
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| | 10
Dec - Tranmere 2-0 Bournemouth
Iain
Hume celebrated his new contract by heading in Bereford's cross before Hall got
the 2nd that Tranmere deserved in a good win. |
| | 10
Dec - Iain Hume Signs til 2007
Iain
Hume had committed his future to Tranmere by signing a new two-and-half year contract,
praising manager Brian Little. Harrison also signed til 07. |
| | Player
Movements
Young
striker Paul Robinson had his contract terminated by mutual concent, Tyrone Loran
loaned to Port Vale & Nail Ashton to Shrewsbury. |
| | 7
Dec - Port Vale 3 - 1 Tranmere
Tranmere
produce a lacklustre performance as Vale score three excellent goals to put is
3rd. |
| | 27
Nov - Tranmere 2 - 0 MK Dons
Milton Keynes failed to prove any threat and Hall scored first for Rovers before
Whitmore looking lively up front made the win safe. |
| | 20
Nov - Blackpool 0 - 1 Tranmere
Goodison's great strike gave Tranmere three deserved points at Bloomfield Road.
Haworth looked lively & Hume's shot was kicked off the line. |
| | 13
Nov - Peterborough 2 - 1 Tranmere
Ryan Taylor's superb free kick wasnt enough to stop Tranmere's second defeat to
the Posh this year, this time in the FA Cup. |
| | 9
Nov - Bristol 4 - 0 Tranmere
Tranmere
went down heavily in only their second away loss of the season. Defensive errors
and a lack of strikers didn't combine well. |
| | 6
Nov - Tranmere 2 - 1 Swindon
Paul
Hall was the hero, scoring a superb solo effort as Tranmere dominated early. A
poor second half let Swindon back in but Hume set up Hall's winner. |
| | 2
Nov - Tranmere 2 - 1 Port Vale
Tranmere
dominated the first half with Hume setting up the first for Zola and scoring a
beauitful second. But Port Vale came back and nearly drew it. |
| | Preston
Increse Bid for Hume
Having
had their paltry bid of £100,000 for Iain Hume turned down last month, Preston
are set to try again having sold Healy for £650,000. |
| | 1
Nov - Dagnall Out For Two Months
The
promising striker who has averaged a goal every other game this season has suffered
a frature of the cheek in collision with Goodison. |
| | 30
Oct - Tranmere 1 - 0 Brentford
With
neither side looking like a promotion side it was Tranmere who were mainly in
control and Sharp's diving header secure the win. |
| | 23
Oct - Colchester 1 - 2 Tranmere
Dagnall's
3rd goal in 4 games put Tranmere ahead and Zola's doubled the advantage to make
sure Tranmere took 3 points. |
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| 19
Oct - Huddersfield 1 - 3 Tranmere
Theo
Whitmore just missed a hatrick and Dagnall scored his 2nd in 3 appearances to
give Tranmere a massive away win to make up for Saturday. |
| | 16
Oct - Tranmere 4 - 5 Bradford
Nine
goals and an incredible game didn't compensate for a home loss. Taylor, Hume (2)
and Beresford's goals weren't enough to secure 3 points. |
| | 02
Sep - Tranmere 1 - 1 Luton
It
was 2 points dropped against the leaders after Tranmere dominated all game. Taylor
scored from a retaken pen but Zola should have won it. |
| | 25
Sep - Torquay 1 - 2 Tranmere
In
a hugely important victory, Tranmere get their first away win thanks to a brace
from Iain Hume and go second in the league. |
| | 21
Sep - Tranmere 0 - 1 Portsmouth
Tranmere
couldnt find the target in this even encounter with Premiership Portsmouth. Top
flight class not abundant but eventually came through. |
| | 18
Sep - Tranmere 1 - 1 Wrexham
In this heated encounter Roberts
equalised before Jackson and Armstrong both saw red when the former smashed the
latter in the face with the ball. |
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| 14
Sep - Tranmere 2 - 0 Oldham
Following
a dire first half Tranmere came to life, with Iain Hume creating Dadi's goal before
scoring a superb curling second. Tranmere go 3rd. |
| | 12
Sep - Barnsley 0 - 0 Tranmere
Tranmere
grind out a point to go unbeaten in 6 games. 12 points from 7 games is Tranmere's
best start for 8 years, and we have a game in hand. |
| | 30
Aug - Stockport 1 - 1 Tranmere
Mike
Jackson scores for the 2nd game in a row but two points are thrown away as a poor
Stockport side grab an equaliser. |
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| 23
Aug - Tranmere 4 - 2 Sheffield Wed
Zola
and Taylor net their second goals of the season with Jackson and Hume also scoring
before Sheffield had a man sent off for elbowing Dadi. |
| | 23
Aug - Tranmere 2 - 1 Shrewsbury
Zola
and McAteer each scored their first Tranmere goals, both of which came from Hume
who twice controlled briliantly and picked the perfect pass. |
| | 23
Aug - Whitmore and Goodison Missing
Due to problems with their Visas, Whitmore and Goodison have been prevented from
returning to England following games in Jamaica. |
| | 21
Aug - Doncaster 0 - 0 Tranmere
Doncaster had the most posession & hit the post but Dadi hit the post, Dagnalls
shot was kicked off the line & McAteer should have won at the death |
| | 20
Aug - Navarro on Loan to Chester
Mentioned as likely here a couple of months ago, Navarro has been loaned out.
He's on a month's loan to Chester but may end up staying a lot longer. |
| | 18
Aug - Gareth Roberts helps Wales to Win
Gareth Roberts earned Wales a free kick which Jason Koumas took and a goal was
scored, then Robert's through ball assist was slotted home for 0-2. |
| | 14
Aug - Tranmere 1 - 0 Chesterfield
Hall's cross nodded in by Dadi secured the win but Hall, Hume & Zola could
all have added to score sheet with Whitmore having a superb debut as sub. |
| | 10
Aug - Tranmere 2 - 1 Hartlepool
Dagnall was the hero, slotting home a superb goal to rescue Tranmere who had trailed
0-1, but Dagnall's celebration then got him cruelly sent off. |
| | 07
Aug - Peterborough 1 - 0 Tranmere
The season opened at London Road where Zola, Dadi & Jones proved ineffectual
up front and 'Boro's Burton proved to be Tranmere's undoing. |
| | 03
Aug - Three International Call-Ups
Welsh Roberts will fly to Latvia for a friendly while Goodison and Whitmore will
play a World Cup Qualifier for Jamaica. None will miss league games. |
| | 30
July - Tranmere 0 - 0 Osasuna
Again Tranmere held a Spanish Premiership team. Harrison had chances but Taylor
should have won it at the death. Goodison was outstanding. |
| | 30
July - New Away Kit Revealed
Its a murky off-yellow colour, with black trim, yellow and black badge and no
collar. It turns quickly orange as the players sweat. Its 'amber' apparently. |
| | 25
July - Tranmere 0 - 0 Racing Santander
Tranmere held the Spanish Premier League side to a draw. Dadi hit the post in
the first half and McAteer nearly scored on his debut. |
| | 25
July - New Home Kit Revealed
Tranmere's new home kit looks great. The badge is centred and it has blue triangles
beneath the collar with tramlines down the arms. >>
Large Photo << |
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| 20
July - Morecambe 1 - 3 Tranmere
Tranmere conceed their first pre-season goal but a superb Taylor free kick followed
by a brace from Dagnall secured another good win. |
| | 20
July - New Away Kit Colours?
Gold and black are said to be the new colours for Rovers on the road. The new
kit made by Vandanel will be available from Friday 30th at 5pm. |
| | 19
July - Jason McAteer Signed
Its true! An incredible (in every sense) signing for Rovers brings this Irish
International to Prenton Park for 2 years to get a foot in coaching. |
| | 17
July - McAteer Rumour Revived
Whispers say ex-Anfield midfielder Jason McAteer is on the verge of signing. Can
Tranmere meet his wage demands or is he getting desperate? |
| | 17
July - Vauxhall 0-4 Tranmere
Loran and Zola both scored their first ever goals for Rovers whilst Dagnall and
Dadi complete another easy pre-season local victory. >>
Click for photos << |
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| 14
July - Heswall 0-2 Tranmere
Paul Hall stole the show, but Robinson finished a cracking move to open the scoring
as Tranmere completely overwhelmed Heswall. >>
Click for photos << |
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| 13
July - Cammell Lairds 0-3 Tranmere
Harrison's header, Roberts' brilliant shot and Taylor's penalty earned by Dagnall
showed Tranmere's class. >>
Click here for match photos << |
| | 06
July - Squad Numbers Revealed
The manager's preferences are show in the new season's squad numbers. Is Navarro
about to be shown the door? >>
Click For Full List << |
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| 01
July - Tranmere to Play Spanish Premiership
Primera Liga teams Racing Santander & Athletico Osasuna visit in pre-season,
after Tranmere visit Heswall, C.Lairds, Vauxhall & Morecambe. |
| | 02
June - Mark Rankine Signs - 34
year old midfielder Mark Rankine joins Tranmere from Sheffield United. With over
600 appearances in the league he brings the mature head Tranmere was lacking. |
| | 29
May - Dadi Signs - Eugene
Dadi interrupted his holiday in France to fly back to sign a new 2 year deal for
Rovers before the end of May, ending weeks of speculation that he was heading
for division one. |
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| 27
May - Striker Calvin Zola Signs - Tranmere
sign striker from Newcastle, who was on loan to Oldham last year. From the DR
Congo he is said to be skillful but needs motivation. >>
More on Calvin Zola << |
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| 25
May - Mike Jackson Signs - Jackson
leaves Preston to join Prenton Park, where he spent a month on loan under Watson
two years ago. He's a solid central defender who always gives 100%. |
| | 23
May - Norwich want Hume - Within
the week, Norwich are expected to make a bid for Hume who is high on Worthington's
wants list for the summer. Meanwhile Hay has joined Rushden and Diamonds. |
| | 22
May - Hall Signs - Right
winger Paul Hall signs a new 1 year contract for Tranmere Rovers. He played 9
games for Tranmere at the end of the 03/04 season and scored 2 goals, as well
as hitting the post a few times. |
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| 14
May - Sharps Signs - Long
time Tranmere servant Ian Sharps signs a new 2 year deal. Having been at the club
since the age of 11 and putting in strong performances of late, its pleasing news. |
| | 11
May - Roberts Signs - Despite
offers from Division 1 clubs Roberts signs for Tranmere for 2 years. Negotiations
have been lengthy but Roberts' loyalty and his internatioal callup have sealed
the deal. |
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