Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
By Matthew Jones
August 14 2010
Rovers handed tough home tie in Johnstone's Paints Trophy
Tranmere Rovers have been handed a tough home draw in the first round of this seasons Football League Trophy.
Rovers will play Accrington Stanley in the tournament, with the game taking place at Prenton Park on the week commencing Monday August 30th.
Last season, Tranmere were knocked out in the first round of the tournament by Bury after a 2-1 defeat at Gigg Lane, John Barnes' final game in charge of the club, whilst Accrington, managed by former teacher John Coleman, reached the Northern Section Semi-Final of the trophy before being knocked out Leeds United.
Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: Total Tranmere (IP Logged)
Date: 14/08/2010 20:11
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Re: Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: Matthew the rover (IP Logged)
Date: 14/08/2010 20:14
A good draw this, hopefully get through to the second round!
Re: Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 14/08/2010 20:36
Three home games in ten days including the Carling Cup tie v Swansea and a League game also!!
Re: Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: Les Parry's White Legs (IP Logged)
Date: 14/08/2010 21:26
Possibly The Best Tie That Was Possible To Get.
Can See Us Progressing To Round 2, No Problem.
Can See Us Progressing To Round 2, No Problem.
Re: Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: Kop Man Mike (IP Logged)
Date: 14/08/2010 22:10
i hope we give Accrington Stanley respect, if we dont then it could be a potential banana skin.
Charlie Barnett has signed for them.
Charlie Barnett has signed for them.
Re: Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 14/08/2010 22:27
Has he? That just about sums up things for me!
Re: Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: bigmart (IP Logged)
Date: 14/08/2010 22:33
Seems strange that this game is being classed as difficult when the swansea game is classed as winnable
Re: Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 14/08/2010 23:02
I don't think Swansea is that winnable to be honest but all games should be treated the same.
Re: Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: BROCCOLI-BOY SUPERWHITE (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2010 10:43
tranmere3-1 accy
tranmere0-1 swansea
tranmere0-1 swansea
Re: Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: Matt34 (IP Logged)
Date: 15/08/2010 19:51
I actually think both are winnable, but Swansea psychologically moreso, because Swansea were the second worst scoring Chamionship side last season and are still transitioning a new manager.
Good win at Preston, but didn't score against Hull.
Accrington have drawn two games 0-0, but also may play Barnett in the team and Andy Parkinson, who will be up for it too. If they play them both and are up for the game, they could be a bananaskin team.
Swansea have more to lose than gain and whilst I can't see it being a Bristol Rovers, Oxford type scenario, I think Tranmere will be capable of both wins, Accrington moreso physically / skillfully, but logically Swansea being the cup prey not predator, will play more into Tranmere's hands then Tranmere being the cup prey for Accrington.
Good win at Preston, but didn't score against Hull.
Accrington have drawn two games 0-0, but also may play Barnett in the team and Andy Parkinson, who will be up for it too. If they play them both and are up for the game, they could be a bananaskin team.
Swansea have more to lose than gain and whilst I can't see it being a Bristol Rovers, Oxford type scenario, I think Tranmere will be capable of both wins, Accrington moreso physically / skillfully, but logically Swansea being the cup prey not predator, will play more into Tranmere's hands then Tranmere being the cup prey for Accrington.
Re: Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: Ingleboro08 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/08/2010 07:47
Someone mentioned that Charlie is playing for Accy!
I would like to add that also on their books is a certain player called Andy Parkinson!
Apparently he has also started coaching at our school of Excellence!
I would like to add that also on their books is a certain player called Andy Parkinson!
Apparently he has also started coaching at our school of Excellence!
Re: Rovers Handed Tough Home Draw
Posted by: Matt34 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/08/2010 19:31
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I would like to add that also on their books is a certain player called Andy Parkinson!
I mentioned that above
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