2021–22 Tranmere Rovers F.C. season explained
| Club: | Tranmere Rovers |
| Season: | 2021–22 |
| Chairman: | Mark Palios |
| Manager: | Micky Mellon |
| Stadium: | Prenton Park |
| League: | League Two |
| League Result: | 9th |
| Cup1: | FA Cup |
| Cup1 Result: | Second round |
| Cup2: | EFL Cup |
| Cup2 Result: | First round |
| Cup3: | EFL Trophy |
| Cup3 Result: | Round of 32 |
| League Topscorer: | Elliott Nevitt (6) |
| Season Topscorer: | Elliott Nevitt (7) |
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| Prevseason: | 2020–21 |
| Nextseason: | 2022–23 |
The 2021–22 season is Tranmere Rovers's 138th year in their history and second consecutive season in League Two. Along with the league, the club are also competing in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the 2021–22 EFL Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
During pre-season, Micky Mellon returned to the club as he was announced as the new manager.[1]
Pre-season friendlies
Tranmere Rovers announced they would have a friendly against Rangers,[2] Stalybridge Celtic,[3] Warrington Town[3] and Sunderland[4] as part of their pre-season preparations.
Competitions
League Two
See main article: 2021–22 EFL League Two.
Matches
Tranmere Rovers' league fixtures were revealed on 24 June 2021.[5]
FA Cup
See main article: 2021–22 FA Cup.
Tranmere were drawn away to Crawley Town in the first round[6] and to Leyton Orient in the second round.[7]
EFL Cup
See main article: 2021–22 EFL Cup.
Rovers were drawn away to Oldham Athletic in the first round.[8]
EFL Trophy
See main article: 2021–22 EFL Trophy.
Transfers
Transfers in
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Ref. |
|---|
| 10 June 2021 | | | | | Undisclosed | [9] |
| 1 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [10] |
| 1 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [11] |
| 1 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [12] |
| 1 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [13] |
| 1 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [14] |
| 1 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [15] |
| 6 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [16] |
| 9 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [17] |
| 9 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | |
| 22 July 2021 | |  | | | Free transfer | [18] |
| 31 August 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [19] |
| 31 August 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [20] |
| 13 January 2022 | | | | | Undisclosed | [21] |
| 25 January 2022 | | | | | Undisclosed | [22] |
| 25 January 2022 | | | | | Undisclosed | [23] |
| 28 January 2022 | |  | | | Undisclosed | [24] | |
Loans in
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Date until | Ref. |
|---|
| 2 July 2021 | | | | | End of season | [25] |
| 4 August 2021 | | | | | End of season | [26] |
| 31 August 2021 | | | | | 25 January 2022 | [27] |
| 31 August 2021 | | | | | End of season | |
| 2 September 2021 | | | | | 25 January 2022 | [28] |
| 5 January 2022 | | | | | End of season | [29] |
| 31 January 2022 | | | | | End of season | [30] | |
Loans out
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Date until | Ref. |
|---|
| 26 September 2021 | | | | | 24 October 2021 | [31] |
| 29 October 2021 | | | | | 6 December 2021 | [32] |
| 20 November 2021 | | | | | December 2021 | [33] |
| 28 January 2022 | | | | | End of season | |
| 18 February 2022 | | | | | End of season | [34] | |
Transfers out
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Ref. |
|---|
| 27 May 2021 | | | | | [35] |
| 30 June 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [36] |
| 30 June 2021 | | | Cameron Ferguson | | Undisclosed | [37] |
| 30 June 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [38] |
| 30 June 2021 | |  | | | Free transfer | [39] |
| 30 June 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [40] |
| 30 June 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [41] |
| 30 June 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [42] |
| 30 June 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [43] |
| 6 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [44] |
| 9 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [45] |
| 30 July 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [46] |
| 14 August 2021 | | | Ethan Gouldbourne | | Free transfer | [47] |
| 20 August 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [48] |
| 18 October 2021 | | | | | Free transfer | [49] |
| 5 January 2022 | | | | | [50] |
| 14 January 2022 | | | | | Undisclosed | [51] |
| 26 January 2022 | | | | | Mutual consent | [52] [53] | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Micky Mellon confirmed as new Tranmere Rovers manager . Tranmere Rovers FC . 31 May 2021.
- Web site: Tranmere to play host to SPL champions Rangers in pre-season friendly . Tranmere Rovers FC . 29 June 2021.
- Web site: Stalybridge Celtic and Warrington Town added to pre-season schedule . Tranmere Rovers FC . 29 June 2021.
- Web site: Tranmere to host Sunderland in pre-season friendly . Tranmere Rovers FC . 29 June 2021.
- Web site: Rovers kick off league season at home to Walsall . Tranmere Rovers FC . 24 June 2021.
- News: EFL Clubs Enter The Emirates FA Cup, Following Sunday's First Round Proper Draw . 18 October 2021 . The Football Association . 17 October 2021.
- News: The Emirates FA Cup second round proper draw has been made . 8 November 2021 . The FA . 3 December 2021.
- Web site: Carabao Cup first round draw . Tranmere Rovers FC . 24 June 2021.
- Web site: Tranmere sign Chris Merrie from Wigan for an undisclosed fee . Tranmere Rovers FC . 10 June 2021.
- Web site: Josh Cogley joins Tranmere Rovers on two year contract . Tranmere Rovers FC . 23 June 2021.
- Web site: Tranmere Rovers complete signing of defender Tom Davies . Tranmere Rovers FC . 9 June 2021.
- Web site: Liam Feeney joins Tranmere on permanent contract . Tranmere Rovers FC . 17 June 2021.
- Web site: Knight-Percival agrees one year contract at Tranmere Rovers . Tranmere Rovers FC . 10 June 2021.
- Web site: Ryan Watson signs two year contract at Tranmere! . Tranmere Rovers FC . 19 June 2021.
- Web site: Ryan Watson signs two year contract at Tranmere! . Tranmere Rovers FC . 28 June 2021.
- Web site: Joe Maguire signs for Rovers! . Tranmere Rovers FC . 6 July 2021.
- Web site: Callum McManaman and Elliott Nevitt both sign for Tranmere! . Tranmere Rovers FC . 9 July 2021.
- Web site: Sam Foley signs for Tranmere! . Tranmere Rovers FC . 22 July 2021.
- Web site: Duffy joins Tranmere on permanent deal . Tranmere Rovers FC . 31 August 2021.
- Web site: Rovers complete double swoop for Maynard and Walker . Tranmere Rovers FC . 31 August 2021.
- Web site: Tranmere snap up goalscorer Hemmings from Burton Albion . Wirral Globe . 13 January 2022.
- Web site: Josh Hawkes joins Tranmere . 25 January 2022 . Sunderland AFC . 25 January 2022.
- Web site: Lee O'Connor signs permanent contract . Tranmere Rovers . 25 January 2022.
- News: Mateusz Hewelt signs for Rovers . Tranmere Rovers FC . 28 January 2022.
- Web site: Paul Glatzel signs on season long loan from Liverpool . Tranmere Rovers FC . 2 July 2021.
- Web site: Doohan signs on loan from Celtic . Tranmere Rovers FC . 4 August 2021.
- Web site: Lee O'Connor returns on loan for the 2021/22 season . Tranmere Rovers FC . 31 August 2021.
- Web site: Josh Hawkes joins on loan from Sunderland . Tranmere Rovers FC . 2 September 2021.
- Web site: Josh McPake joins on loan from Rangers . Tranmere Rovers . 5 January 2022.
- Web site: Lewis Warrington signs on loan from Everton . Tranmere Rovers FC . 1 February 2022.
- News: Jake Burton arrives at Stalybridge Celtic on loan . 29 October 2021 . The Pitching In Northern Premier League . 26 September 2021.
- News: Charlie Jolley joins Chester on loan . 29 October 2021 . Tranmere Rovers FC . 29 October 2021.
- News: Rovers midfielder Ryan Stratulis joins Marine on-loan for a month . 21 November 2021 . Wirral Globe . 20 November 2021.
- Web site: Emmanuel Dieseruvwe joins Grimsby on loan . Tranmere Rovers FC . 20 February 2022.
- Web site: James Vaughan announces retirement from football . Tranmere Rovers - Official Site . 27 May 2021.
- Web site: Mark Ellis Agrees Bluebirds Switch . Barrow AFC . 18 June 2021.
- Web site: Magpies sign three promising youngsters . Newcastle United FC . 30 June 2021.
- Web site: Paul Lewis Becomes Third New Arrival Of The Summer . Northampton Town FC . 10 June 2021.
- Web site: Commanding defender Manny Monthe joins Walsall . Walsall FC . 14 June 2021.
- Web site: George Ray signs for Exeter City . Exeter City FC . 29 June 2021.
- Web site: Bantams Welcome Ridehalgh Aboard . Bradford City AFC . 23 June 2021.
- News: Bala Town sign Calum Woods and Daniel Walker-Rice . 29 October 2021 . Y Clwb Pêl-Droed . 30 June 2021.
- News: Kaiyne Woolery joins Motherwell . 29 October 2021 . Motherwell FC . 22 June 2021.
- Web site: Danny Lloyd signs for Gills . Gillingham FC . 6 July 2021.
- Web site: Sid Nelson Becomes Latest New Addition . Northampton Town FC . 9 July 2021.
- News: Witton Albion sign George Nugent after Tranmere Rovers exit . 29 October 2021 . The 72 . 30 July 2021.
- Web site: Summer 2021 transfer list #11 . The Northern Premier League . 5 January 2022.
- Web site: The Addicks sign pacey winger Corey Blackett-Taylor . Charlton Athletic FC . 21 August 2021.
- News: Saddlers snap up Otis Khan . 22 October 2021 . Walsall FC . 18 October 2021.
- Web site: Tranmere goalkeeper Davies retires . BBC . 5 January 2022.
- Web site: Ryan Watson departs for Salford . Tranmere Rovers . 14 January 2022.
- Web site: Liam Feeney departs . Tranmere Rovers FC . 26 January 2022.
- Web site: Liam Feeney signs from Tranmere . Scunthorpe United FC .
