The wait is over. Tonight, thousands of Tranmere supporters will make their way back to Prenton Park for the first time this year to watch their beloved Whites.
Rovers face Morecambe in the first leg of the League Two promotion playoffs in a match that will go a long way to determining if the team has what it takes to make an immediate return to League One after the injustice of their Points Per Game demotion last season.
Interim manager Ian Dawes and assistant Andy Parkinson are ready to lead the Whites into battle for the Birkenhead club's biggest game of the season.
Around 3,400 supporters have been lucky enough to snap up all the tickets for this reduced capacity fixture, with season ticket holders rewarded for their loyalty with free tickets for the game.
Around 400 went on general sale yesterday but were gone in no time, leaving plenty of fans disappointed, but those without tickets can still see it live and some have been more innovative than others.
Working on the turnstile before the game....then getting to watch the match 🙌🏻⚽️
— Tranmere Crohnie (@TranmereCrohnie) May 19, 2021
Casual jobs filled in record time
Having played in an empty stadium for most of the season, the return of thousands of people left Rovers with a few match-day jobs to fill.
When the club advertised for turnstile operators yesterday, in return for access to the match, it turned out that there was a high appetite amongst the fanbase to give a helping hand to fellow supporters getting into the ground.
Working under similar terms, the club also needed two flag-wavers for the front of the Kop, jobs that were once again filled in quick-time. Presumably, they were inundated with over-qualified CVs.
Follow the Globe's live blog
As we have been all season, your Wirral Globe will be at Prenton Park bringing you live updates with our match day blog.
Check the website and @garnster Twitter feed from 5pm today for the live link. Our blog is also the best place to get all of the immediate post-match reaction.
Watch it on Sky TV
This is the business end of the season. When the promotion playoffs come around, so do the proper television cameras.
Tonight's match will broadcast live on Sky Sports Football - Sky channel 403, Virgin Media 503 - with the programme starting at 5:30pm.
Watch it on NOW
No Sky Sports subscription? No problem. NOW allows you to purchase a Sky Sports Day pass for a £9.98 one off payment.
The current deal also includes a Mobile Month membership for five months, which includes access to five channels including Sky Sports Premier League, on your smartphone.
NOW TV works through its own USB stick or the app can be downloaded on any modern Smart TV, smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Listen on iFollow
Tranmere Rovers’ iFollow team will be in position tonight to provide full match commentary.
Led by commentator Phill Wilkinson, the iFollow audio commentary show will begin an hour before kick-off.
An iFollow Audio Pass costs just £2.50 and can be purchased by clicking here.
Watch it at the pub
With national coronavirus restrictions now lifted, Wirral pubs are back open both indoors and out and will be hoping for a good turn out tonight.
One venue that appears to be well set up for the occasion is The Farmer's Arms in Frankby, who's owner is big Rovers fan.
A large screen has been erected, with around 60 tables set up outside, complete with table service provided by extra staff. Plus, there's a play area for the kids.
Looking at the weather though, you might need a coat or an umbrella!
Good luck Rovers
However you decide to watch it, let's hope a Tranmere win is being celebrated afterwards. Super White Army!
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