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ROVERS ON THE ROAD TO RETURN

By Matt Badcock

ELATION: Manager Micky Mellon rushes onto the Wembley pitch after James Norwood sealed victory in the playoff fi nal, inset below
PICTURE: Action Images

DEJECTION: Liam Ridehalgh is sent off

AT 54 seconds past three on Saturday May 12, Tranmere Rovers fans could be forgiven for thinking they might be kicking off the new season this weekend still in the National League.
As far as starts to a promotion final go, having a man sent off inside the first minute isn’t exactly ideal.
That was the fate that befell Micky Mellon’s side after Liam Ridehalgh, chasing...

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