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Rovers Face Tough Scunthorpe Trip in JPT Semi
By Deadly Submarine
November 8 2008
Tranmere were dealt something of a blow this morning with the news that they have been drawn away at League One leaders Scunthorpe United in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy area semi-final as they bid to try and reach the new Wembley for the first time..

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Ahead of today's FA Cup tie away at Accrington Stanley, Rovers were dealt a blow this morning with the news that they have been given the one tie they would really have wanted to avoid in the area semi-final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

The Superwhites will have to travel to League One leaders Scunthorpe United just three weeks after the sides meet at Prenton Park in the League and that tie is about as tough as it gets in a bid to reach Wembley for the first time since it's re-building.

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Other sides that Rovers could have met were Darlington and Rotherham but Glanford Park is to be the destination.

Recent trips to the the side relegated last season from the Championship, have been eventful affairs with a 1-1 draw in the last meeting and a thrilling 2-1 win for Rovers the season before.

Rovers will also come up against former goalkeeper Joe Murphy and ex-player Nigel Adkins who is Manager of the Iron.

The tie will be played in the week commencing 15th December with ticket details to follow.

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Rovers Face Tough Scunthorpe Trip in JPT Semi
Posted by: Total Tranmere (IP Logged)
Date: 08/11/2008 10:06

Rovers Face Tough Scunthorpe Trip in JPT Semi

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Re: Rovers Face Tough Scunthorpe Trip in JPT Semi
Posted by: tran67 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/11/2008 10:32

We would have to play tough games sooner or later,if we want to get to Wembley we have to play the best teams

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Re: Rovers Face Tough Scunthorpe Trip in JPT Semi
Posted by: Deadly Submarine (IP Logged)
Date: 08/11/2008 10:36

We could have avoided the best team in this round and hope they got knocked out before the Final though!!


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Re: Rovers Face Tough Scunthorpe Trip in JPT Semi
Posted by: inatimate1 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/11/2008 11:26

I am sticking to my original belief that the SKY Cameras and Kamara will be at Glanford Park for this tie, it's the headline for the draw on SkySports.com and its a tie between the top side in the division, and a side with a decent away record, the only all League One tie and the winners will probably be expected to win the competition, so it wouldn't surprise me if we were on the TV, which would provide a bit of extra revenue for the club

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