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20 hours ago
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Turnbull signs new deal at Tranmere
Tranmere Rovers defender Jordan Turnbull has signed a new two-year contract with the League Two 30-year-old joined Rovers after leaving Salford City in the summer of 2022, and has since made 131 new deal sees him extend his stay at Prenton Park until the summer of manager Andy Crosby told the club website securing Turnbull's immediate future at the club was a positive step."We as a management staff think Jordan is coming into his best years and we look forward to helping him improve," Crosby told the club website, external."I am delighted that Jordan has extended his stay at the club. He played a prominent part in our strong end to the season."


BBC News
23-05-2025
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Tranmere sign former Port Vale defender Smith
Tranmere Rovers have signed former Port Vale central defender Nathan Smith on a two-year 29-year-old was released by the Valiants earlier this month after making 428 appearances in all competitions for the club.A graduate from Vale's academy, Smith made his debut in August 2016 and went on to earn two promotions from League made 24 appearances in the league last season as he helped guide his side back to the third tier and reunites with former Vale boss Andy Crosby at Prenton Park."It feels really good. I've worked with the gaffer before, and loved every second of how he works," Smith told Tranmere's club website., external"I'm ready to put my body on the line for the cause at any point and do what it takes to win."


BBC News
23-05-2025
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Tranmere defender O'Connor signs two-year deal
Tranmere Rovers defender Lee O'Connor has signed a new two-year 24-year-old, who can also play in midfield, has played 210 games for Tranmere since joining initially on loan from Celtic in 2020.O'Connor appeared 47 times last season as Rovers finished 20th in League Two and he is the latest player to resolve his future after Andy Crosby was made permanent manager."There is still a lot we want to achieve as a team and as a club for the fans," he told the club's website, external. "Last season didn't go as we had planned or hoped, so I wanted to stay in order to hopefully put that right."


BBC News
15-05-2025
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McGee signs new two-year deal at Tranmere
Tranmere Rovers goalkeeper Luke McGee has signed a new two-year deal at the 29-year-old began his career at Tottenham Hotspur before moving to Portsmouth where he made 55 appearances between 2017 and a successful three-year stay at Forest Green Rovers, where he helped win the League Two title in 2022, McGee moved to Tranmere in June 2023 and has established himself as the club's number one."I'm over the moon to be honest, really happy that we got it sorted so quick," McGee told the club website., external"The support I've had since I've come here from day one has been phenomenal, so it wasn't a hard decision at all to get things done."Rovers boss Andy Crosby said: "Luke is an important part of our team. I think his consistency during the season and during his time at the football club has been really good."He was pivotal in the 13 games at the end of the season. He produced saves at vital times for us."
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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LEAGUE TWO: Rovers appoint former Port Vale boss as their new manager
LEAGUE Two side Tranmere Rovers have appointed Andy Crosby as their new manager. The 52-year-old has taken over on a permanent basis at Prenton Park, following a spell as the club's interim manager over the past two and a half months. Crosby guided Tranmere to six wins and five draws from his 13 games in temporary charge following the departure of Nigel Adkins, guiding them to League Two safety. 🤍 Andy Crosby's Super White Army!#TRFC #SWA — Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) May 14, 2025 Crosby told the Tranmere website: 'To represent this football club – and everything it stands for, including hard work, commitment, and unity – is something I'm extremely proud of. "I'd like to personally thank all the players and staff, both at The Campus and at Prenton Park, for their support during my interim spell. Their dedication and professionalism have played a huge part in getting me to this point. "I'd also like to thank the supporters. Their backing over the past few months has been outstanding, and I'm looking forward to continuing to strengthen that positive relationship.' 📝 Tranmere Rovers are delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Crosby as First Team Manager.#TRFC #SWA — Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) May 14, 2025 Tranmere chairman Mark Palios said: 'Andy achieved everything I asked of him as Interim Manager, turning a team that was struggling for confidence into one which was very difficult to beat and, crucially, securing our place in the EFL. "He led the team to some great results in the final quarter of the season, was bold in his decision making, tactics, and substitutions, and formed a great togetherness in the squad. 'He is well respected by the staff and has a fantastic drive to succeed, which I'm sure will serve us well.'