Nixon completes Masters Line-Up


By Matthew Jones
June 13 2011

Cult hero goalkeeper to represent legends side Rovers for the first time

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Legendary goalkeeper Eric Nixon has been confirmed as the final member of Tranmere's Masters squad for their 2011 Mersey Masters campaign, replacing John Achterberg as the squad's goalkeeper.

The tournament takes place this Saturday at the Echo Arena, with Tranmere, who will be captained by Stuart Barlow, competing against Liverpool, Everton, Bolton, Wigan and Blackpool for the trophy.

This is the fourth year of the Mersey Masters, with Tranmere having dominated the tournament since it's introduction, winning all three previous campaigns.

Eric Nixon, Tranmere Rovers

However, with the likes of Patrick Berger and Stephane Henchoz playing for Liverpool and Ivan Campo and Jay-Jay Okocha representing Bolton, there's no doubt that this year's tournament will be more difficult than previous competitions.

Rovers, though, are strengthened by the return of John McGreal, who's been a goalscoring revelation for Tranmere's Masters side, who replaces Georges Santos.  Scott Taylor meanwhile replaces Paul Cook and Dave Challinor comes into the side for the first time in place of Shaun Garnett.

The full Tranmere side is as follows:

Eric Nixon
Ged Brannan
John McGreal
Eddie Bishop
Dave Challinor
Stuart Barlow
Scott Taylor
Kenny Irons 

Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: Total Tranmere (IP Logged)
Date: 13/06/2011 21:07

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2011:06:13:21:28:38 by Matthew the rover.

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: Mikey (IP Logged)
Date: 13/06/2011 22:04

Don't think Ivan Campo is playing for Bolton anymore!

And Jay Jay Okacha isn't a definite (Sm128)

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/total-tranmere/goodison.jpg

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: trfcjames (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2011 09:34

says on the official site that santos is in for bishop

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2011 12:34

The Official Site is wrong as it was done before the news we had that Santos was indeed not playing.

They are waiting for Tim to be available before they change it on there but they are aware of it!

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: trfcjames (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2011 13:04

i did think it was slightly odd to have 3 centre backs, glad eddie is playing

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: Matthew the rover (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2011 19:23

Eddie is definitely playing. I spoke to him last week and he said he'd "squeezed back in"

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: jade-trfc (IP Logged)
Date: 14/06/2011 21:26

were what i like to say going to be screwed i think i dont fancy us this year

garno was the one player i felt held us together also theres no throw ins so why DC

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: jade-trfc (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2011 14:21

also wasnt it preston last year not bolton

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: bigmart (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2011 14:29

we beat bolton in the final last year

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2011 16:44

Nope Bolton are in it for the first time! It was Preston and Blackpool last year!

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: bigmart (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2011 16:46

who was david lee playing for as thought he handled it in the final & we won with a pen

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: Mikey (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2011 16:52

That was the Grand Final in 2009

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac168/total-tranmere/goodison.jpg

Re: Nixon completes Masters Line-Up
Posted by: bigmart (IP Logged)
Date: 15/06/2011 16:56

oh right didnt realise that was 2 years ago time flys eh !

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