TRANMERE Rovers' FA Cup dreams may be shattered but their Coca-Cola League One promotion campaign is still very much alive . . .
Prenton Park boss Ronnie Moore believes a 'back-to-basics' approach is needed if his squad are to achieve their hopes of getting back into the top six and qualifying for the end-of-season play-offs.
Rovers crashed out of the FA Cup in a third round replay at Hereford United's Edgar Street ground last Wednesday, losing 0-1 in a match which the visitors dominated.
But Tranmere boosted their Coca-Cola campaign on Saturday with a 1-0 victory at London club Millwall - a game watched by 8,925 supporters.
And on Saturday Rovers return to Prenton Park for the first of two home league games in four days that could propel them right back into the promotion picture . . .
On Saturday (kick-off 3pm) Tranmere entertain Yeovil Town and next Tuesday welcome Gillingham to the Birkenhead stronghold (kick-off 7.45pm).
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The importance of both games cannot be overstated. Rovers are currently ninth in the table with 37 points - six points behind sixth-placed Leyton Orient. Yeovil, in 10th position, also have 37 points.
Said Moore: "Millwall was one of the most important games of the season and we did ourselves proud and got the result we needed. We've got to get back-to-basics when we're at home and get the goals."
Last Wednesday's FA Cup third round replay was decided by a second-half goal by Division Two promotion-chasing Hereford United's Simon Johnson.
Rovers on Friday completed the signing of defender Andy Taylor from Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract at Prenton Park.
Tranmere defender Carl Tremarco signed for Wrexham on Friday. The 22-year-old made more than 50 first team appearances since making his Rovers' debut in 2003.
Tranmere are charging £5 admission for 17-22-year-olds for Saturday's match against Yeovil Town and Tuesday's game against Gillingham.
Young people can pay cash on the turnstiles for the Kop, Paddocks and Johnny King Stand with photographic proof of age (passport or driver's licence) or purchase tickets for the Main Stand from the Ticket Office.
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