TRANMERE Rovers are set to take more than 15 coaches of supporters to Hereford on Wednesday (January 16) for the FA Cup Third Round Replay at Hereford United (kick-off 7.45pm).
Fans have been quick to take up the Prenton Park club's offer of FREE coach travel, with two different departure times available.
Already bookings are being taken on the 15th coach.
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Rovers manager Ronnie Moore said: "I'm delighted with the response so far and hope other supporters will join those who have already got their tickets and come and back us at Hereford.
"We're in for a tough game but we're looking forward to it. Hopefully, we will give our supporters something to sing about."
Striker Chris Greenacre said: "The fans played a huge part in our first and second round wins at Chesterfield and Bradford and it's great that we're going to have another big following at Hereford. Hopefully our supporters can make the difference once again."
Coaches will depart Prenton Park at 2.30pm and 4.15pm, with the later departures designed for juniors who finish school around 3.30pm and those who cannot get out of work in time for the earlier departures.
The club always seeks to include sufficient time for delays and aims for coaches to arrive at the ground around 90 minutes before kick-off to allow supporters to see the team arrive, warm up and take in the pre-match atmosphere.
However, there is always a risk with travel, regardless of the departure time.
Based on advice from the club's supporters' coach provider, it is estimated that the 2.30pm departure will arrive at Hereford at 6.30pm (one stop planned).
For the 4.15pm departure, it is estimated to arrive at 7.40pm (no stops planned and no toilet facilities on board).
Though it is hoped the later departure will arrive at Hereford in time for the 7.45pm kick-off, Tranmere cannot guarantee this.
Chief Executive Mick Horton said: "We want to make it as easy as possible for all supporters to make the journey to Hereford for free, so we have added a second departure time which is more suitable for those in school or college and those who cannot finish work early enough for the first departure."
Due to this match being all-ticket for Tranmere fans, supporters wishing to take advantage of the offer must purchase a match ticket at the same time as claiming their coach ticket from the Prenton Park Ticket Office.
Coach tickets must be obtained in advance from the Tranmere Rovers Club Shop/Ticket Office prior to 2pm on Tuesday, January 15 (subject to availability).
Match ticket prices are as follows:
Adults: £15 seating, £13 standing
Over-65s: £6
Under-16s: £3
Ticket Office/Club Shop opening hours are:
Monday-Friday: 9.30am-5pm.
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