Rovers get home League Cup tie
By Matthew Jones
June 16 2009
Tranmere Rovers have today been handed a home draw in the first round of the Carling Cup, where they will take on League Opposition.
June 16 2009
Tranmere Rovers have today been handed a home draw in the first round of the Carling Cup, where they will take on League Opposition.
John Barnes' first cup game as Tranmere Rovers manager will be a Carling Cup first round tie against League Two side Grimsby Town at Prenton Park.
The game, to be played in the week commencing August 10th, is a re-match of the first round tie of the competition last season, when Tranmere travelled to Blundell Park and lost 2-0 to the Mariners, despite having the better of the game and missing numerous chances on goal.
Mike Newell will return to Merseyside with his Grimsby side looking for a similar result to last season, whilst the game could also see former Tranmere right-back Robbie Stockdale line up against his ex-team mates.
Tranmere haven't progressed past the first round of the competition in the past four seasons, suffering first round exits to Scunthorpe United, Hull City, Stockport and Grimsby, all away from home, meaning they have lost their last five games in the tournament.
Rovers however do have history in the competition, having not only reached the semi-finals in the 1993/94 season, before losing on penalties to Aston Villa, but they were also guided to the final by manager John Aldridge during the 1999/2000 season, with Rovers suffering a 2-1 defeat to Leicester City at Wembley.
Elsewhere in the draw, two former Premier League teams meet at the City Ground where Nottingham Forest will host Bradford City, Leicester City travel to Macclessfield Town, Darlington welcome Leeds United and West Brom, fresh from their relegation to the Championship, will travel to Bury.
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Date: 16/06/2009 09:32
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Re: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: stemc (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2009 10:27
rematch if we lose barnes could get alot of stick
Re: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: Dani_trfc (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2009 11:27
we lost last year and ronnie didnt get a lot of stick
Re: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: Deadly Submarine (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2009 12:01
Barnes will no doubt get stick because a certain section of our fans just won't give him a chance!
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Re: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: mini_andy (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2009 12:33
this is normally the second game of the season (i think) so that means the opening day of the season will be Saturday 8th August this year.
I'm hoping for Southampton away on the first game
or anywhere down south
I'm hoping for Southampton away on the first game
or anywhere down southRe: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: Mikey (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2009 13:12
First game is 8th yeah, I'm hoping for a home game!
Re: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: Matthew the rover (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2009 13:51
I just hope the League Cup game is played on the Tuesday, otherwise I aint going.
Re: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: Mikey (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2009 13:53
All our mid-week games are Tuesday unless requested by the police (e.g. Leicster was a Wed's because of the RS Vs. Madrid game)
Re: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: Dave Brilley (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2009 14:56
I read that as Real Sociadad vs Madrid, untill the light bulb hit me.
Re: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: MARK-TRFC (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2009 15:15
WOW A HOME DRAW!
correct me if im wrong but is this out first home carling cup game since Portsmouth in 2004?
that year was also the last time we made it past the first round i think. we haven't been very lucky in this cup in recent years, lets hope that changes this year.
correct me if im wrong but is this out first home carling cup game since Portsmouth in 2004?
that year was also the last time we made it past the first round i think. we haven't been very lucky in this cup in recent years, lets hope that changes this year.
Re: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: This Dog Bites (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2009 15:35
John Barnes & Jason Mcateer knew what there where getting into, so they say, lets not start giving them excuses before the game kicks-off.
If they produce, then they become hero`s over night, they dont, a long walk off a short plank is waiting.
Come on, who let the dogs out.
If they produce, then they become hero`s over night, they dont, a long walk off a short plank is waiting.
Come on, who let the dogs out.
Re: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: stemc (IP Logged)
Date: 16/06/2009 20:20
you never know might get a good crowd if first home game
Re: Rovers get home League Cup tie
Posted by: Deadly Submarine (IP Logged)
Date: 17/06/2009 12:39
This game now confirmed as Tuesday 11th August - Kick Off 7.45pm
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