Exclusive: Ignacio De Leon on settling at Tranmere Rovers and Love for Futsal

By Joel Lampkin Tranmere Rovers futsal may have shared the spoils with Salisbury but there was much more to be excited about as new signing Ignacio De Leon starred in the fixture. The Uruguayan reflected on his new team after arriving on Thursday and said there was plenty to be positive about at Prenton Park. …

Ignacio De Leon: “Falcão is better than Ricardinho”

By Joel Lampkin Tranmere Rovers’ new futsal signing Ignacio De Leon hails fellow South American Falcao as the best player in the sport. The 35-year-old recently debuted for The Super Whites against Salisbury and donated a signed shirt from the legendary star to raise funds for the club. 'Nacho' recalls the time he featured on …

MICKY MELLON: “The game’s been decided by a referee… again”

By George Williamson Micky Mellon directed his frustrations at referee Andrew Miller as the official gave Wrexham a controversial penalty in their 2-2 draw at My Racecourse on Saturday. The Super Whites took the lead early on through Ritchie Sutton, but were quickly pegged back as Scott Quigley bagged the equaliser. Then came the moment …

The regeneration of Ben Tollitt is almost complete, according to Micky Mellon

By Joel Lampkin Ben Tollitt has been out of action since September and has featured just once this season, but his injury hell is almost behind him. Speaking to the press ahead of Tranmere Rovers' clash against Woking on Saturday manager Micky Mellon confirmed that the winger was approaching full fitness. He said: "Ben Tollitt …

EXCLUSIVE: John Aldridge on Tranmere transfer and relationship with Super White Army

By Joel Lampkin Tranmere Rovers legend John Aldridge says his switch to Prenton Park was something he took "advantage" of in his pursuit of goalscoring record. The 59-year-old boasts a goal ratio not bettered by any player in English football during the post-war era, netting 476 times in 889 appearances for The Super Whites, Liverpool, …

EXCLUSIVE – Connor Jennings: “We’re hoping to have a good go at the Christmas period.”

By George Williamson Tranmere Rovers midfielder Connor Jennings insists his side is prepared for a busy Christmas schedule as they look to mount a play-off charge in the second half of the season. When asked if the players generally relish or dread what can be a gruelling run of games in quick succession, Jennings was …

MICKY MELLON: “We’re starting to get the injured players back again which is important.”

By George Williamson Micky Mellon has given an update on player availability after his side dismantled Torquay United 3-0 on Saturday. Rovers have been without a number of key starters for long periods this season, but there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for a few of the crocked stars. Mellon said: …

MICKY MELLON: “We knew we were in for a difficult game but got a brilliant three points”

By George Williamson Tranmere Rovers boss Micky Mellon praised the way his side adapted to difficult circumstances after taking an enforced break last week due to scheduling issues to win 3-0 against a “really improving” Torquay United side. He said: “We knew we were in for a difficult game, we’ve seen a lot of Torquay …

MICKY MELLON: “We know we have to be up there amongst the challenging teams because of the size of the club”

By George Williamson Tranmere Rovers boss Micky Mellon says his side has taken a lot of the criticism they’ve received this year on the chin but are aiming to bounce back from the disappointing league position in a big way over the Christmas period. He said: “We’re disappointed that we’re not higher (in the table). …

MICKY MELLON: Cook and Norwood work ethic an “extra string in the bow” of Rovers’ strike force

By George Williamson Tranmere Rovers boss Micky Mellon says the work ethic of his top two strikers, James Norwood and Andy Cook, is the secret to their recent purple patch that has resulted in them combining for 18 goals together so far this season. He said: “Obviously that amount of goals backs up (the idea …