League One

Banks on the money by leading fightback

by
The LeaguePaper Team
22 September 2019

By David Davies

TRANMERE staged a dramatic fightback to clinch the points over Burton, scoring twice in injury-time at Prenton Park.
Lucas Akins gave the Brewers the lead from the penalty spot 24 minutes from time, but Ollie Banks equalised with a freekick in time added on before Stefan Payne headed home a winner at the death, amid chaotic scenes.
Micky Mellon hailed his Rovers side’s never-say-die spirit.
He said: “We were forced into a couple of changes through injuries. Second half we looked like a team that had lost two key players.
“Then we gave away a mad penal...

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