Today is Fact Tuesday and we have some facts for you on Saturdays Opponents Tranmere Rovers. Please leave your comments bellow.
FACT 1
*Unhappy with his team losing 0-5 to Bournemouth in 1979, 79 year old Tranmere supporter Charlie Lindsay got onto the pitch and prodded the Bournemouth goalkeeper Kenny Allen with his umbrella.
FACT 2
* Jim Knowles became Rovers assistant secretary in the 1930’s, he was promoted to secretary/manager and led them to promotion from division three North. He had no experience as a manager or player, before joining Tranmere he was a film extra.
FACT 3
* Christmas 1940 Tommy Lawton played for Everton in the morning and Tranmere in the afternoon scoring both goals in a 2-2 draw v Crewe Alexandra.In September 1955 player manager Ted Fenton first gave away a penalty & then conceded an own goal.
Remember to keep you eyes out on Jan 5th for more Facts on Tranmere when the Cobblers play Tranmere at Prenton Park.
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