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'I can say I did a good job' - Rovers sign off with win but what now for Crosby?

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Tranmere interim manager Andy Crosby (Image: Jess Hornby/PA Wire) TRANMERE interim head coach Andy Crosby rounded off an impressive audition for the permanent job with a thumping 4-1 away win over ten-man Newport on the final day. Tranmere secured their League Two safety last week and they leapfrogged their opponents and Accrington to seal a 20th-place finish thanks to a superb second-half performance at Rodney Parade.
Ellesmere Port's Ian Prowse helps music venue celebrate tenth birthday

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Ian Prowse (Image: Liverpool Philharmonic) ELLESMERE Port singer songwriter Ian Prowse will help the Liverpool Philharmonic's Music Room venue celebrate its tenth birthday with a special evening of entertainment. Since launching in 2015, the Music Room has become a cornerstone of Liverpool’s vibrant music scene — hosting big names for intimate shows and providing a platform for new artists spanning the whole spectrum of musical genres.
'I have done what I was asked to do' - Crosby stakes his claim for Tranmere job

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

While Tranmere fans have been happily basking in the glow of Saturday's 2-0 win over Crewe which confirmed their Football League status, thoughts have already been turning to what the future holds for the club with a proposed takeover thought to be imminent and Crosby's position still not confirmed. Rovers travel to Newport County on the last day of the season and while the interim manager insists his focus is on the campaign's final act speculation over the encore remains rife.
Liverpool Competition - Rainhill and Rainford begin league season with defeats

2 weeks ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

THE opening day of fixtures in the Liverpool Competition saw Rainhill come close to pulling off a shock against Northern in their Premier Division clash. (Image: Photographer: Shane White) THE opening day of fixtures in the Liverpool Competition saw Rainhill come close to pulling off a shock against Northern in their Premier Division clash.
Field of Dreams star Adnan Miakhel makes debut for Lancashire's 2ns XI

2 weeks ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Adnan Miakhel (Image: Newton le Willows Cricket Club) FIELD of Dreams star Adnan Miakhel has made his debut for Lancashire's 2nd XI. The Afghani cricketer, who plays for Newton le Willows Cricket Club, became a viewer favourite after joining Andrew Flintoff’s Preston-based team in the reality series. Miakhel, 19, a refugee from Afghanistan, became a viewer favourite after joining Flintoff’s Preston-based team in the reality series.
'The fans need to be embraced' - Survival secured but where now for Tranmere?

2 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Tranmere Rovers home ground Prenton Park (Image: Tony Coombes / Tranmere Rovers FC) AS the dust settles on Tranmere's successful League Two survival bid Rovers fans are now wondering what the future holds for the Prenton Park club. While the 2-0 victory over Crewe confirmed Tranmere's Football League status questions remain about the club's much-rumoured takeover and if current interim manager Andy Crosby will be handed the job permanently.
Cheshire Cricket League - Westwater's wickets wins it for Old Parkonians

2 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Cheshire Cricket League - Westwater's wickets wins it for Old Parkonians (Image: Newsquest) IRBY lost by three wickets in their Cheshire Cricket League Division One clash with Stockpot Georgians after they were dismissed for just 118. Sam Thomas (58) helped Old Parkonians make 159-6 against Woodford before Adam Westwater (4-16) and Chris Beckett (3-17) sealed a 31 run win. In Division Two, Wirral posted 167 all out at Aston with the hosts easing to a six wicket victory.
Cheshire County Cricket League - Dane Williams hits ton for Oxton

2 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

THE second week of the Cheshire County Cricket League saw Oxton compile a massive 322-5 against Widnes in their Premier League clash. (Image: Photographer: Shane White) THE second week of the Cheshire County Cricket League saw Oxton compile a massive 322-5 against Widnes in their Premier League clash. Dane Williams hit an unbeaten 106 with support from Jonny Crick (75) before Henry Dobson (4-47) and Luke Filer (3-25) wrapped up an 85 run win.
Liverpool Competition - opening day defeats for Wallasey and Birkenhead Park

2 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Birkenhead Park's Safi Abdullah bowls to Kris Ali as Bootle close in on the win (Image: Newsquest) BIRKENHEAD Park began their Liverpool Competition Premier League campaign with a home defeat to Firwood Bootle. Andrew Clarke (98) and Ahmad Safi Abdullah (64) looked to have put Park in a commanding position as they declared on 236-5 off 45 overs but an opening partnership of 146 set Bootle up for a four wicket victory.
'We're going out to win' - Crosby confident Rovers will survive

2 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Tranmere's interim manager Andy Crosby (Image: Jess Hornby/PA Wire) TRANMERE interim boss Andy Crosby is urging his side to "express themselves" as they go in search of the victory that will confirm their Football League status. Rovers' last home game of the season sees them come up against play-off chasing Crewe Alexandra with both sides desperate for the three points.