Zoumana Bakayogo Explained

Zoumana Bakayogo
Fullname:Zoumana Bakayogo[1]
Birth Date:17 August 1986
Birth Place:Paris, France
Height:1.75 m[2]
Position:Defender
Years1:2004–2006
Clubs1:Paris Saint-Germain
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2006–2008
Clubs2:Millwall
Caps2:16
Goals2:0
Years3:2007
Clubs3:→ Brighton & Hove Albion (loan)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2008–2009
Clubs4:Alfortville
Caps4:18
Goals4:0
Years5:2009–2013
Clubs5:Tranmere Rovers
Caps5:128
Goals5:6
Years6:2013–2015
Clubs6:Leicester City
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2014
Clubs7:→ Yeovil Town (loan)
Caps7:1
Goals7:0
Years8:2016–2018
Clubs8:Crewe Alexandra
Caps8:94
Goals8:1
Years9:2018–2019
Clubs9:Tranmere Rovers
Caps9:21
Goals9:0
Years10:2019–2020
Clubs10:Notts County
Caps10:14
Goals10:0
Nationalyears1:2007–2008
Nationalteam1:Ivory Coast U23
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:18:00, 6 March 2020 (UTC)

Zoumana Bakayogo (born 17 August 1986) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender. He is currently a free agent after being released by National League club Notts County. Born in France, Bakayogo was a youth international for Ivory Coast.

Club career

Early career

Born in Paris, France, Bakayogo began his career at Paris Saint-Germain Youth Academy, and spent two years at the club since turning professional but never made a single appearance for the side and left the club in 2006.[1] [3] [4]

Bakayogo moved to England when he went on trial at Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2006.[5] However, the club decided against giving Bakayogo a contract.[6] He joined Millwall on a free transfer shortly after on 3 August 2006.[3] [7] He featured in seven games for Millwall in the first half of the 2006–07 season, making his competitive debut on 22 August 2006, in a 2–1 win over Gillingham at The New Den in the League Cup First round.[8] Following Willie Donachie's appointment on 22 November, he was only to make three further appearances that season.[9] By the time he departed Millwall on loan to Brighton & Hove Albion, Bakayogo reflected on his time for the side, saying: "I didn't have much time to play at Millwall. I'm here to play now and I hope it brings results. At the start (at Millwall) it was a bit too physical. I had to get used to it, I had no choice. I feel more comfortable now."[4]

In January 2007 he was sent on loan to Brighton & Hove Albion.[10] He suffered a nightmare season on the south coast where, despite staying at the Withdean for the rest of the season, he played no first team games due to an ankle injury and international call-ups.[11] [12] As a result of his injury he sustained during his time at Brighton & Hove Albion, Manager Dean Wilkins branded his spell at the club a "disaster".[13]

Bakayogo returned to Millwall in the 2007–08 season, where he was told by the club's management that he can leave the club.[14] Bakayogo made his first appearance of the season, coming on as a late substitute, in a 2–1 loss against Swindon Town on 29 September 2007.[15] He then made two starts between 17 November 2007 and 24 November 2007, coming against Bristol Rovers (which during the game, he gave away the late goal to give Bristol Rovers a win) and Yeovil Town.[16] Despite determined to fight for his first team place for Millwall and spending most of his time at the club's reserve, Bakayogo went on to make eleven appearances for the side.[17] At the end of the 2007–08 season, he was released by Millwall.[18] Bakayogo returned to France by joining Alfortville for the 2008–09 season.

Tranmere Rovers

Over the summer of 2009, Bakayogo went on trial at Southend United and Port Vale, but was unsuccessful.[19] On 1 September 2009, it was announced that Tranmere Rovers had signed Bakayogo on a free transfer until January 2010.[20]

Bakayogo made his Tranmere Rovers debut on 12 October 2009 against Stockport County, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 win, keeping the side a clean sheet in the process.[21] He had a successful start at Tranmere with two man-of-the-match performances.[22] He quickly became a fan favourite among Tranmere Rovers’ supporters and earned a nickname: “Zoum” “Back of the Echo” by manager Les Parry.[23] Speculation was rife that Bakayogo would leave Prenton Park at the end of his short-term deal with several clubs showing an interest in him. Leeds United and Southampton were clubs that had been mentioned as supposedly wanting to sign the defender, however at the end of December 2009 it was announced that the player had agreed a new deal until the end of the season.[24] He signed in time to be included in the squad for the 3rd round of the English FA Cup, playing against Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers. He played well at left back in a game Tranmere lost 1–0.[25] Bakayogo started in every match since joining the club until his sending off at stoppage time for second bookable offence, in a 1–1 draw against Charlton Athletic on 30 January 2010.[26] He was then once again sent–off for a second bookable offence, in a 0–0 draw against Bristol Rovers on 13 March 2010 and served a two match suspension.[27] Bakayogo then returned to the starting lineup, starting the whole game, in a 3–0 loss against Wycombe Wanderers on 13 April 2010.[28] He successfully kept Tranmere in League One, securing the team's place for the next season with a vital victory away at Stockport on the final day of the 2009-10 season, in which he set up a goal during the match.[29] At the end of the 2009–10 season, making thirty–four appearances at Tranmere Rovers, his impressive performances earned him a new contract offer in May 2010[30] He signed a new one-year contract on 6 July 2010. Parry added: "I'm delighted Zoom has decided to stay at the club. He was one of our most consistent performers last season and he has a fantastic attitude in training and around the ground."[31]

At the start of the 2010–11 season, Bakayogo found himself on the substitute bench, due to impressive form from Aaron Cresswell, who ironically kept him out of the position last season.[32] His first appearance of the season came on 28 August 2010, coming on as a substitute for Paul McLaren in the 34th minute, in a 2–2 draw against Dagenham & Redbridge.[33] He made his first starts of the season on 27 October 2010, starting the whole game, against Stockport County in the Football League Trophy campaign and helped the side beat them on penalty shootout after the game went extra time.[34] However, in his second start of the season, Bakayogo was sent–off for a second bookable offence, in a 4–2 against Milton Keynes Dons on 30 October 2010.[35] He then spent several months back to the substitute bench.[36] After being sidelined with an injury in January, Bakayogo soon regained his first team place following Cresswell's injury.[37] Bakoyogo then scored his first goal for the club in a match against Exeter City on 1 March 2011.[38] He later helped the side finish in eighteen place and fought off relegation for the second time at the end of the 2010–11 season.[39] At the end of the 2010–11 season, making thirty appearances and scoring once in all competitions, he signed a further two-year contract with Tranmere Rovers until 2013.[40]

In the 2011–12 season, Bakayogo continued to find himself on the substitute bench, due to impressive form from new signing David Buchanan.[41] Despite this, Manager Les Parry said about his appearance, saying: ”Zoumana Bakayogo gave us fresh legs and a bit of pace.”[42] He then set up a winning goal for Mustafa Tiryaki, in a 2–1 win over Walsall on 22 October 2011.[43] However, Bakayogo spent the rest of the year on the sidelines, due to being on the substitute bench and his own injury concern.[44] But he returned on 30 December 2011 against Bury, coming on as a substitute and set up a goal for Ash Taylor, in a 2–1 win.[45] Bakayogo then started the next three matches for the side before being sidelined with injury concerns.[46] After spending two months on the sidelines, Bakayogo returned from injury, where he scoring a goal to beat Prescot Cables on penalty shootouts after the game finished 4–4 through 120 minutes to book their place in the Liverpool Senior Cup final.[47] He then returned to the first team, coming on as a substitute, in a 1–0 loss against Chesterfield on 3 March 2012.[48] Bakayogo spent the rest of the season, coming on as a substitute in the club's remaining matches.[49] At the end of the 2011–12 season, he went on to make thirty appearances for the side.

In the 2012–13 season, Bakayogo established himself in the first team once again following the departure of David Buchanan.[50] He managed to fought off competition from new signing Paul Black.[51] Bakayogo started the season well when he scored his first goal in over a year, in a 3–1 win over Leyton Orient in the opening game of the season.[52] Bakayogo then scored his second goal of the season, in a 4–0 win over Colchester United on 1 September 2012.[53] After the match, Manager Ronnie Moore said: “Zoum has the energy to get into scoring positions and to get back. His was a great finish.”[54] He then set up a goal for Jake Cassidy, who later scored twice, in a 5–2 win over Crawley Town on 22 September 2012.[55] Due to Black's return from injury, Bakayogo began to "play into a more attacking role" for the side, which Manager Moore said: "Once Paul has some sort of fitness we will have the option of playing him at left back so we can push Zoumana Bakayogo further forward into the wide midfield role".[56] His third goal for the club of the season came on 12 January 2013, in a 2–0 win over Crawley Town.[57] His performance led the club to begin negotiating with Bakayogo over a new contract.[58] In a match against Stevenage on 24 March 2013, Bakayogo scored twice for the side, in a 3–1 win, adding his tally to five goals this season.[59] For his performance in the 2012–13 season, where he made fifty–two appearances and scoring five times for the side, Bakayogo was awarded the fans’ player of the season and players’ player of the season awards.[60]

Manager Moore confirmed that Bakayogo was leaving the club at the end of the 2012/13 season.[61] This was confirmed with the signing of left back Evan Horwood from Hartlepool United and when he did not return to pre-season training in June 2013.[62]

Leicester City

On 22 July 2013, the BBC reported that Leicester City had signed Bakayogo on a two-year contract following his release from Tranmere Rovers.[63] Bakayogo made his début on 27 August 2013 in Leicester's 5–2 League Cup win against Carlisle United.[64] However, he found his first team opportunities limited at the club, due to competition from Paul Konchesky and Jeffrey Schlupp.[65] [66]

On 17 January 2014, Bakayogo joined Yeovil Town on a month-long loan deal as cover for the injured Liam Davis.[66] [67] Bakayogo made his Yeovil debut against Birmingham City, on 18 January 2014, in a 2–0 win but ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament after just 37 minutes and returned to parent club Leicester City.[68]

It wasn't until September when Bakayogo returned from injury, playing in the club's reserve match on 15 September 2014, in a 2–0 loss against Fulham U21.[69] But his return was short–lived when he suffered his anterior cruciate ligament injury, which required him to have surgery.[70] This resulted in him out long term.[71]

Crewe Alexandra

On 15 January 2016, Bakayogo signed for League One side Crewe Alexandra on a deal until the end of the season.[72] It came after when he went on trial with the side over the summer, as he was recovering from injury.[73]

Almost two years since he last played a competitive match, Bakayogo made his Crewe debut as a substitute against Swindon Town on 16 January 2016.[74] Having stayed on the substitute bench at first, he quickly became a first team regular for the side, establishing himself in the left–back position.[75] Manager Steve Davis often put him in the left–midfield position.[76] Just over a month later, on 20 February 2016, he scored his first Crewe goal in a 3–1 defeat at Chesterfield.[77] Having played a major role during the second half of the season, Bakayogo was unable to help the club avoid relegation after losing 3–0 against Port Vale on 9 April 2016.[78] After making 22 first team appearances and scoring once for the side, in June 2016, Bakayogo signed a one-year contract at Crewe, with an option of a further year.[79]

In the 2016–17 season, Bakayogo continued to establish himself in the starting eleven, playing in the left–back position.[80] He then captained the side on two occasions throughout August against Sheffield United and Accrington Stanley, both in the League Cup and EFL Trophy respectively.[81] Bakayogo then set up two goals in two matches between 16 August 2016 and 20 August 2016 against Hartlepool United and Newport County.[82] His performance throughout August earned him praise from Peter Morse, who wrote his opinion on local newspaper, Crewe Chronicle.[83] Between 30 August 2016 and 24 September 2016, he helped the side go on a five match unbeaten and kept three clean sheets in the process.[84] Bakayogo started in every match since the start of the season until he tore his hamstring during a 2–1 loss against Plymouth Argyle on 12 November 2016.[85] It wasn't until on 17 December 2016 when he made his return from injury, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 loss against Cambridge United.[86] Bakayogo continued to regain his first team place for the side, playing in the left–back position despite being dropped to the substitute bench on two occasions.[87] On 8 March 2017, Bakayogo earned an extended deal through to the summer of 2018 after triggering a contract clause.[88] At the end of the 2016–17 season, he made forty–six appearances in all competitions for the side.

At the start of the 2017–18 season, Bakayogo was sidelined, due to a knee injury during the club's pre–season.[89] After missing the first three matches for the side, he made his return on 19 August 2017 against Barnet and set up the only goal in the game with a 1–0 win.[90] He then regained his first team place for the side, playing in the left–back position since returning from injury, as well as, competing with youngster Harry Pickering over the position.[91] However, he was dropped to the substitute bench on two occasions, as well as, his own injury concern.[92] He was later sent–off for a second bookable offence, in a 4–3 loss against Swindon Town on 27 January 2018.[93] Later in the 2017–18 season, Bakayogo suffered a calf injury, which he sustained during a 2–1 loss against Coventry City on 17 March 2018.[94] After spending a month on the sidelines, Bakayogo returned to the starting eleven, starting the whole game, in a 2–1 win over Crawley Town on 28 April 2018, in what turns out to be his last appearance for the club.[95] At the end of the 2017–18 season, he went on to make thirty–six appearances in all competitions for the side.

However, on 9 May 2018, Crewe manager David Artell informed Bakayogo he would not be offered a new contract at the club.[96]

Return to Tranmere Rovers

On 18 July 2018, Bakayogo rejoined Tranmere Rovers on a one-year contract.[97]

Bakayogo made his Tranmere Rovers in his second spell, which came in the opening game of the season against Stevenage and played the whole game, as they drew 2–2.[98] However, he missed two matches, due to a calf injury he sustained during a 3–1 loss against Walsall in the first round of the League Cup, which he captained the side.[99] It wasn't until on 1 September 2018 when Bakayogo made his return from injury, coming on as a late substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Northampton Town.[100] He then set up two goals for Harvey Gilmour, who played a huge role, in a 4–3 win over Morecambe on 6 October 2018.[101] However, Bakayogo suffered a hamstring injury during the match and was sidelined for a month.[102] It wasn't until on 17 November 2018 when he returned to the first team from injury and set up a goal for Ollie Banks, in a 3–2 loss against Crewe Alexandra.[103] Due to strong competition in the club's defence, he was often used in first team ins and out for the side, resulting in him being placed on the substitute bench.[104] However, Bakayogo, once again, faced his own injury concern throughout the 2018–19 season and lost his first team place to Liam Ridehalgh.[105] Despite not being involved in the team, the club won promotion to League One after beating Newport County 1-0 at Wembley in the 2019 League Two play-off final, following a 6th-place finish in League Two.[106] At the end of the 2018–19 season, making twenty–five appearances, Bakayogo was released by the club.[107]

Notts County

On 31 July 2019, Bakayogo joined National League side Notts County on a free transfer.[3] [108] He made his Notts County debut, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 loss against Eastleigh in the opening game of the season.[109] After the match, local newspaper Nottingham Post praised Bakayogo's performance for the side.[110] He then played in the left–midfield in the next two matches for the side before playing in the left–back position for the first time, in a 2–1 win over Harrogate Town,[111] However, Bakayogo found himself competing with Damien McCrory over the left–back position.[112] Manager Neal Ardley explained his omissions, which saw him placed on the substitute bench: “Before the game (against Wrexham) I had to pull Zoumana Bakayogo and say ‘listen I am not leaving you out for any other reason than we need to freshen the team up’. He has been excellent as well. That's the problem you want which is not being able to justify why somebody isn't in the team.”[113] But he soon regained his first team place in the left–back position for seven matches between 21 September 2019 and 26 October 2019.[114] However, Bakayogo found himself out of the first team, due to competing with Damien McCrory over the left-back position that saw him placed on the substitute bench and his own injury concern.[115]

As a result, he made more two appearances for Notts County, which by then, the league was permanently suspended on 26 March due to the COVID-19 pandemic in England, with Notts County in the play-offs in third-place.[116] The club reached the play-off final at Wembley Stadium, though Bakayogo was not in the match day squad as they lost 3–1 to Harrogate Town.[117] At the end of the 2019-20 season, he made fifteen appearances in all competitions. Following this, Bakayogo was released by Notts County.[118]

International career

Although born in the French capital Paris, Bakayogo is of Ivorian descent and is thus eligible to play for their national side.[119] He was part of the Ivory Coast under-23 Olympic side and played against African rivals Senegal on 22 August 2007 in a qualifier for the 2008 Summer Olympics.[120]

Personal life

Bakayogo has a younger brother, Abou Bakayogo, who also a footballer, and once had a trial at Tranmere Rovers and played together with him in a friendly match against Chester in July 2010.[121]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Millwall2006–07League One50102020100
2007–08League One100300000130
2008–09League One1000000010
Millwall total160402020240
Tranmere Rovers2009–10League One290500000340
2010–11League One271000030301
2011–12League One260001030300
2012-13League One465302010525
Tranmere total12868030701466
Leicester City2013–14Championship000020—20
Yeovil Town (loan)2013–14Championship100000—10
Crewe Alexandra2015–16League One221000000221
2016–17League Two400102030460
2017–18League Two320100030360
Crewe total9412020601041
League career total2297140901702697

Honours

Tranmere Rovers

2019

Notes and References

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    News: Frutos challenged to score more. The Argus. 7 July 2006. 9 November 2019.
  6. News: July 26: Loan man a must after Hinsh blow. The Argus. 26 July 2006. 9 November 2019.
  7. News: Hammers kid agrees loan deal. The Argus. 3 August 2006. 9 November 2019.
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  9. News: Donachie is perparing [sic] for Den clearout]. The Argus. 28 November 2006. 9 November 2019.
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    News: ROVER FLOW: Zoumana Bakayogo confident of survival with Tranmere. Liverpool Echo. 28 February 2010. 9 November 2019.
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    News: Bakayogo extends Rovers stay. Sky Sports. News International. 28 December 2009. 3 May 2011.
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  26. News: Oldham 0 Tranmere Rovers 0 - valuable point for travels. Liverpool Echo. 21 January 2010. 9 November 2019.
    News: Tranmere Rovers earn thoroughly deserved point at high-flying Charlton Athletic. Liverpool Echo. 1 February 2010. 9 November 2019.
  27. News: Bristol Rovers 0–0 Tranmere Rovers. BBC Sport. 13 March 2010. 9 November 2019.
    News: Tranmere manager Les Parry keen to land loan signing. Liverpool Echo. 18 March 2010. 9 November 2019.
  28. News: Rovers get that sinking feeling. Liverpool Echo. 13 April 2010. 9 November 2019.
  29. News: Tranmere Rovers complete great escape act to stay in Coca-Cola League One. Liverpool Echo. 10 May 2010. 9 November 2019.
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  31. News: Bakayogo signs one year deal. Sky Sports. News International. 7 July 2010. 3 May 2011.
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    News: Aaron Cresswell is keen to keep his good form going to hold down his place in Tranmere Rovers' first team. Liverpool Echo. 2 September 2010. 9 November 2019.
    News: Tranmere boss Les Parry has hailed Aaron Cresswell as one of League One's best dead ball specialists. Liverpool Echo. 5 October 2010. 9 November 2019.
  33. News: Dagenham & Redbridge 2–2 Tranmere Rovers. BBC Sport. 28 August 2010. 9 November 2019.
  34. News: Keeper Peter Gulacsi the hero for Tranmere after Johnstone's Pain Trophy shoot-out win. Liverpool Echo. 27 October 2010. 9 November 2019.
  35. News: Tranmere Rovers FC win six-goal thriller against MK Dons. Liverpool Echo. 1 November 2010. 9 November 2019.
  36. News: Rovers boss Les Parry is grateful the Tranmere Rovers injury crisis is easing. Liverpool Echo. 6 November 2010. 9 November 2019.
    News: Les Parry is now looking up the table as Tranmere Rovers move clear of danger. Liverpool Echo. 22 November 2010. 9 November 2019.
  37. News: Tranmere manager Les Parry hoping Southampton's FA Cup tie against Man United will provide distraction. Liverpool Echo. 22 January 2011. 9 November 2019.
    News: Tranmere Rovers boss Les Parry considering starting Adam McGurk against Exeter City. Liverpool Echo. 1 March 2011. 9 November 2019.
    News: Bournemouth 1 Tranmere Rovers 2: Match report. Liverpool Echo. 11 April 2011. 9 November 2019.
  38. News: Exeter City 1 -1 Tranmere Rovers. BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 1 March 2011. 3 May 2011.
  39. News: Tranmere Rovers 4 Exeter City 0. Liverpool Echo. 26 April 2011. 9 November 2019.
  40. News: Tranmere Rovers extend Zoumana Bakayogo contract. BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 3 May 2011. 3 May 2011.
  41. News: Tranmere Rovers matchwinner David Buchanan celebrates debut goal. Liverpool Echo. 12 August 2011. 9 November 2019.
    News: Tranmere 1 Sheffield United 1: Rovers match Blades in hard fought clash. Liverpool Echo. 22 August 2011. 9 November 2019.
    News: Nick Hilton with his half term assessment of Tranmere's Rovers' season. Liverpool Echo. 7 January 2012. 9 November 2019.
  42. News: Tranmere Rovers: Martin Devaney insists he has more to offer Les Parry. Liverpool Echo. 23 August 2011. 9 November 2019.
  43. News: Tranmere Rovers 2–1 Walsall. BBC Sport. 22 October 2011. 9 November 2019.
  44. News: Tranmere Rovers rue lack of cutting edge in draw against Colchester. Liverpool Echo. 7 November 2011. 9 November 2019.
    News: John Welsh joy as Jose Baxter stays at Tranmere until New Year. Liverpool Echo. 25 November 2011. 9 November 2019.
    News: Tranmere Rovers FC manager Les Parry understands Rochdale manager Chris Beech's challenges. Liverpool Echo. 24 December 2011. 9 November 2019.
  45. News: Tranmere Rovers 2 Bury 0: First win in seven kicks off Prenton Park festivities. Liverpool Echo. 31 December 2011. 9 November 2019.
  46. News: Sheffield Wednesday 2 Tranmere Rovers FC 1: David Triggs' verdict. Liverpool Echo. 3 January 2012. 9 November 2019.
    News: Tranmere Rovers 2–2 Brentford. BBC Sport. 7 January 2012. 9 November 2019.
    News: Tranmere Rovers FC 0 Rochdale 0: Wayward finishing so costly once again. Liverpool Echo. 18 January 2012. 9 November 2019.
  47. News: Tranmere Rovers FC: Les Parry blasts 'vultures' hunting his job. Liverpool Echo. 8 February 2012. 9 November 2019.
    News: Penalty thriller sees Tranmere Rovers FC edge through in Liverpool Senior Cup. Liverpool Echo. 29 February 2012. 9 November 2019.
  48. News: Chesterfield 1 Tranmere Rovers FC 0: Rovers beaten and Les Parry loses his job. Liverpool Echo. 5 March 2012. 9 November 2019.
  49. News: Les Parry has options galore as injured players make their Tranmere Rovers return. Liverpool Echo. 3 March 2012. 9 November 2019.
    News: Sheffield United 1 Tranmere 1: Rovers' Blade runners blunt home support. Liverpool Echo. 19 March 2012. 9 November 2019.
    News: Tranmere Rovers FC 1 Hartlepool United 1: Nick Hilton's verdict. Liverpool Echo. 23 April 2012. 9 November 2019.
  50. News: Tranmere Rovers FC manager Ronnie Moore steps up his search for a left-back to fill gaps in squad for the new season. Liverpool Echo. 4 July 2012. 9 November 2019.
    News: Zoum goes ton up. Liverpool Echo. 16 February 2013. 9 November 2019.
    News: Ronnie Moore hopes rest and relaxation will provide the pick-me-up Tranmere Rovers need in their quest to make the League One play-offs. Liverpool Echo. 23 March 2013. 9 November 2019.
  51. News: Ian Goodison returns to Tranmere Rovers FC. Liverpool Echo. 10 August 2012. 9 November 2019.
  52. News: Upbeat Tranmere Rovers FC off to a flyer against Leyton Orient. Liverpool Echo. 20 August 2012. 9 November 2019.
  53. News: Tranmere Rovers 4–0 Colchester United. BBC Sport. 1 September 2012. 9 November 2019.
  54. News: Tranmere Rovers FC's hat-trick hero Jake Cassidy pay tribute to goal creators. Liverpool Echo. 3 September 2012. 9 November 2019.
  55. News: Crawley Town 2 Tranmere Rovers FC 5: Ronnie Moore masters his former apprentice as five-star Rovers keep setting the pace. Liverpool Echo. 22 September 2012. 9 November 2019.
  56. News: Roverflow: Paul Black back in the frame. Liverpool Echo. 24 November 2012. 9 November 2019.
    News: Tranmere Rovers FC playing the waiting game on Ben Gibson's injury. Liverpool Echo. 12 December 2012. 9 November 2019.
    News: MK Dons 3 Tranmere Rovers 0: Long slog taking toll. Liverpool Echo. 18 March 2013. 9 November 2019. News: We'll keep fighting to the end, says Tranmere's on-loan left-back Sean McGinty. Liverpool Echo. 10 April 2013. 9 November 2019.
  57. News: David Amoo scores on debut as Tranmere Rovers beat Crawley Town. Liverpool Echo. 12 January 2013. 9 November 2019.
  58. News: Tranmere Rovers looking to extend Zoumana Bakayogo's contract. Liverpool Echo. 29 January 2013. 9 November 2019.
  59. News: Tranmere Rovers FC 3 Stevenage 1: Zoumana Bakayogo fires Rovers back on form. Liverpool Echo. 24 March 2013. 9 November 2019.
  60. News: Tranmere Rovers FC's Zoumana Bakayogo and Max Power take the end-of-season plaudits. Liverpool Echo. 17 April 2013. 9 November 2019.
  61. News: Tranmere Rovers FC release five players. Liverpool Echo. 29 April 2013. 9 November 2019.
  62. News: Stephen Foster and Evan Horwood join Tranmere Rovers. BBC Sport. 19 June 2013. 9 November 2019.
  63. Web site: Zoumana Bakayogo: Leicester City sign former Tranmere man. BBC Sport. 22 July 2013. 22 July 2013.
    Web site: City Sign Defender Bakayogo. Leicester City F.C.. 22 July 2013. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20140103021814/http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/220713-city-sign-defender-bakayogo-936711.aspx. 3 January 2014. dead.
  64. News: Capital One Cup: Leicester beat Carlisle 5-2 at Brunton Park. Sky Sports. 27 August 2013. 9 November 2019.
  65. News: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS. Leicester City Vital Football. 26 July 2013. 9 November 2019.
  66. News: BAKAYOGO HEADS OUT ON LOAN. Leicester City Vital Football. 17 January 2014. 9 November 2019.
  67. News: Transfer window: Yeovil Town sign Leicester's Zoumana Bakayogo. BBC Sport. 17 January 2014. 17 January 2014.
  68. News: Zoumana Bakayogo: Leicester defender's Yeovil loan ended. BBC Sport. 21 January 2014. 21 January 2014.
  69. Web site: Leicester City U21s 0 Fulham U21s 2. Fulham F.C.. 15 September 2014. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191107201525/https://www.fulhamfc.com/under-21s/2014_2015/league/away/leicester-city. 7 November 2019. live.
  70. Web site: Pearson's Injury Update. Leicester City F.C.. 1 October 2014. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191107201227/https://www.lcfc.com/news/430127. 7 November 2019. live.
  71. Web site: Pearson: Good Competition For Places. Leicester City F.C.. 23 October 2014. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20141023222359/http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/231014-pearson-good-competition-for-places-2036034.aspx. 23 October 2014. dead.
    Web site: Newcastle Changes Likely For Pearson. Leicester City F.C.. 2 January 2015. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20150108180021/http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/newcastle-changes-likely-for-pearson-2177623.aspx. 8 January 2015. dead.
    News: PEARSON AHEAD OF BURNLEY CLASH. Leicester City Vital Football. 23 April 2015. 9 November 2019.
  72. News: Zoumana Bakayogo: Crewe give short-term deal to left-back. BBC Sport. 15 January 2016. 17 January 2016.
  73. Web site: Decision On Bakayogo Soon. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 10 December 2015. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191107210150/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2015/december/decision-on-bakayogo-soon-/. 7 November 2019. live.
  74. News: Swindon Town 4–3 Crewe Alexandra. BBC Sport. 16 January 2016. 17 January 2016.
  75. News: Zoumana Bakayogo is fit for purpose, says Steve Davis. Crewe Chronicle. 3 February 2016. 9 November 2019.
    Web site: Steve: "We Can Cope With Semi Departure". Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 24 February 2016. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191107211659/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/february/steve-we-can-cope-with-semi-departure/. 7 November 2019. live.
  76. Web site: Zoumana: "We Have To Start Much Better". Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 25 February 2016. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191107211658/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/february/zoumana-we-have-to-start-much-better/. 7 November 2019. live.
  77. News: FULL TIME: Chesterfield 3 Crewe Alexandra 1. Crewe Chronicle. 20 February 2016. 9 November 2019.
  78. Web site: Steve On New Contract Talks For Players. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 1 April 2016. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191107215356/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/april/steve-on-new-contract-talks-for-players/. 7 November 2019. live.
    Web site: We All Want Bakayogo To Stay. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 18 April 2016. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191107215357/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/april/we-all-want-bakayogo-to-stay/. 7 November 2019. live.
    News: Crewe Alex relegated to League Two after defeat at Port Vale. Crewe Chronicle. 9 April 2016. 9 November 2019.
  79. News: Zoumana Bakayogo: Crewe Alexandra defender signs one-year contract. 18 July 2016. BBC Sport. BBC. 20 June 2016.
  80. Web site: Zooms Typified Spirit By Reaching That Ball. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 31 October 2016. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108194216/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/october/zooms-typified-spirit-by-reaching-that-ball-/. 8 November 2019. live.
    Web site: Back Four Has Been Destabilised. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 17 November 2016. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108195116/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/november/back-four-has-been-destabilised/. 8 November 2019. live.
  81. Web site: Sheffield United 1-2 Crewe Alexandra (AET). BBC Sport. 9 August 2016. 9 November 2019.
    Web site: Accrington 0-3 Crewe. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 30 August 2016. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108191724/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/august/accrington-0-3-crewe/. 8 November 2019. live.
  82. News: THE MATCH: Crewe Alex 3 Hartlepool United 3. Crewe Chronicle. 16 August 2016. 9 November 2019.
  83. News: OPINION: Timely victory eased home discomfort for Crewe Alex. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 4 September 2016. 9 November 2019.
    News: OPINION: Flaws in 'Crewe Alex way' - but I'll be back for more!. Crewe Chronicle. 5 September 2016. 9 November 2019.
  84. Web site: Zooms: "We Have To Embrace Challenge". Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 22 September 2016. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108192606/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/september/zooms-we-have-to-embrace-challenge/. 8 November 2019. live.
  85. Web site: Crewe 1-2 Plymouth. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 9 November 2016. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108194907/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/november/crewe-1-2-plymouth/. 8 November 2019. live.
    Web site: Team News For Barnet Trip. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 9 November 2016. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108195115/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2016/november/team-news-for-barnet-trip-/. 8 November 2019. live.
  86. News: The match: Cambridge United 2 Crewe Alex 1. Crewe Chronicle. 17 December 2016. 9 November 2019.
  87. News: The Match: Crewe Alex 1 Luton Town 2. Crewe Chronicle. 14 January 2017. 9 November 2019.
    News: The Match: Crewe Alex 0 Cheltenham Town 0. Crewe Chronicle. 28 January 2017. 9 November 2019.
    News: Crewe Alex defender Jon Guthrie to go under the knife. Crewe Chronicle. 1 March 2017. 9 November 2019.
  88. News: Zoumana Bakayogo: Crewe Alexandra defender signs contract extension. 28 March 2017. BBC Sport. BBC. 8 March 2017.
  89. Web site: Boss Expects Zoumana To Be Fine. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 31 July 2017. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108205600/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2017/july/boss-expects-zoumana-to-be-fine/. 8 November 2019. live.
    News: Crewe Alex: Defender in a race against time to start season. Crewe Chronicle. 31 July 2017. 9 November 2019.
  90. News: The Match: Crewe Alex 1 Barnet 0. Crewe Chronicle. 19 August 2017. 9 November 2019.
  91. News: Crewe Alex: David Artell gives his thoughts on Port Vale derby. Crewe Chronicle. 23 August 2017. 9 November 2019.
    News: The Match: Crewe Alex 5 Chesterfield 1. Crewe Chronicle. 9 September 2017. 9 November 2019.
    Web site: Artell Throws The Gauntlet Down To Pickering. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 16 August 2017. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108220850/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2017/august/artell-throws-the-gauntlet-down-to-pickering/. 8 November 2019. live.
  92. News: Crewe Alex opinion: Team must ensure dismal spell is just a blip. Crewe Chronicle. 24 September 2017. 9 November 2019.
    Web site: Bit More Promising On Injured Trio. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 30 November 2017. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108222019/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2017/november/bit-more-promising-on-injured-trio. 8 November 2019. live.
  93. Web site: Report: Swindon Town 4-3 Crewe Alexandra. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 27 January 2018. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108222352/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2018/january/swindon-town-4-3-crewe-alexandra/. 8 November 2019. live.
  94. News: The Match: Crewe Alex 1 Coventry City 2. Crewe Chronicle. 17 March 2018. 9 November 2019.
    Web site: Crewe To Check On Bakayogo. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 20 March 2018. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108223741/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2018/march/crewe-to-check-on-bakayogo/. 8 November 2019. live.
  95. Web site: Zooms Closing In On Return To Training. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 9 April 2018. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108223737/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2018/april/zooms-closing-in-on-return-to-training/. 8 November 2019. live.
    Web site: McKirdy Back With Us. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 19 April 2018. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108223739/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2018/april/mckirdy-back-with-us/. 8 November 2019. live.
    News: The Match: Crawley Town 1 Crewe Alex 2. Crewe Chronicle. 28 April 2018. 9 November 2019.
  96. Web site: Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2018. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 9 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108224825/https://www.crewealex.net/news/2018/may/retained-list-crewe-alexandra-fc/. 8 November 2019. live.
  97. Web site: Tranmere Rovers re-sign former Leicester City and Crewe defender. BBC Sport. 18 July 2018. 23 December 2018.
    Web site: Bakayogo Returns To Rovers. Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 18 July 2018. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191108225751/https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2018/july/bakayogo-returns-to-rovers/. 8 November 2019. live.
  98. News: Stevenage 2-2 Tranmere Rovers. BBC Sport. 4 August 2008. 9 November 2019.
  99. Web site: Match Report: Tranmere Rovers 1-3 Walsall. Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 15 August 2018. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109075907/https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2018/august/match-report-tranmere-rovers-1-3-walsall/. 9 November 2019. live.
    Web site: Match Preview: Tranmere Rovers vs Swindon. Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 17 August 2018. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109075902/https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2018/august/match-preview--tranmere-rovers-vs-swindon-town/. 9 November 2019. live.
  100. News: James Norwood makes it six in six as Tranmere draw 1-1 at Northampton. Liverpool Echo. 1 September 2018. 9 November 2019.
  101. Web site: Morecambe 3-4 Tranmere. Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 6 October 2018. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109140757/https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2018/october/match-report-morecambe/. 9 November 2019. live.
  102. Web site: Micky reacts to Morecambe win. Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 6 October 2018. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109140757/https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2018/october/micky-reacts-to-morecambe-win/. 9 November 2019. live.
  103. Web site: Report: Crewe 3-2 Tranmere. Crewe Alexandra F.C.. 17 November 2018. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109142340/https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2018/november/report-crewe-alex/. 9 November 2019. live.
  104. News: Competition high for places at Tranmere Rovers. Liverpool Echo. 7 September 2018. 9 November 2019.
    Web site: Report: Tranmere Rovers 1-1 Oldham Athletic. Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 24 November 2018. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109142125/https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2018/november/report-tranmere-1-1-oldham/. 9 November 2019. live.
  105. Web site: Report: Tranmere 4-1 Grimsby. Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 12 March 2019. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109143736/https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2019/march/report-tranmere-4-1-grimsby/. 9 November 2019. live.
    Web site: Preview: Colchester United. Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 21 March 2019. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109143904/https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2019/march/preview-colchester-united/. 9 November 2019. live.
    News: Why Tranmere's season will be defined as a success no matter what happens next. Liverpool Echo. 29 April 2019. 9 November 2019.
  106. News: Newport County 0–1 Tranmere Rovers. Michael. Pearlman. BBC Sport. 25 May 2019. 9 November 2019.
  107. Web site: Four depart as pre-season begins. Tranmere Rovers F.C.. 28 June 2019. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109144020/https://www.tranmererovers.co.uk/news/2019/june/four-depart-as-pre-season-begins/. 9 November 2019. live.
  108. News: New signing Zoumana Bakayogo will address imbalance at Notts County, says Neal Ardley. Nottingham Post. 1 August 2019. 9 November 2019.
  109. Web site: Eastleigh 1-0 Notts County. Notts County F.C.. 3 August 2019. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109150209/https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/match-report-for-eastleigh-vs-notts-county-on-03-aug-19/. 9 November 2019. live.
  110. News: Zoumana Bakayogo the stand-out for Notts County as they lose on opening day. Nottingham Post. 3 August 2019. 9 November 2019.
  111. Web site: Notts County 1-1 Stockport County. Notts County F.C.. 6 August 2019. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109150159/https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/match-report-for-notts-county-vs-stockport-county-on-06-aug-19/. 9 November 2019. live.
    Web site: Notts County 1-2 Barnet. Notts County F.C.. 10 August 2019. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109150204/https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/match-report-for-notts-county-vs-barnet-on-10-aug-19/. 9 November 2019. live.
    News: Notts County secure first National League victory with 2-0 win over Harrogate Town. Nottingham Post. 13 August 2019. 9 November 2019.
  112. Web site: Preview: Ebbsfleet (A). Notts County F.C.. 23 August 2019. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109150204/https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2019/august/match-preview-for-ebbsfleet-united-vs-notts-county-on-24-aug-19/. 9 November 2019. live.
  113. News: Neal Ardley no longer has to pick Notts County's team by 'default'. Nottingham Post. 20 August 2019. 9 November 2019.
  114. Web site: Bromley 2-1 Notts County. Notts County F.C.. 21 September 2019. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109150207/https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2019/september/match-report-for-bromley-vs-notts-county-on-21-sep-19/. 9 November 2019. live.
    Web site: Boreham Wood 1-2 Notts County. Notts County F.C.. 24 September 2019. 9 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191109150203/https://www.nottscountyfc.co.uk/news/2019/september/match-report-for-boreham-wood-vs-notts-county-on-24-sep-19/. 9 November 2019. live.
  115. News: Notts County manager Neal Ardley explains Pierce Bird departure. Nottingham Post. 28 November 2019. 26 August 2020.
    News: Notts County set to be missing SIX players for visit of Chesterfield. Nottingham Post. 29 January 2020. 26 August 2020.
    News: 'Majestic' - Notts County's player ratings for the season as they pursue EFL return. Nottingham Pos. 16 July 2020. 26 August 2020.
    News: Neal Ardley names surprising Notts County XI to face Barnet in play-off semi-final. Nottingham Post. 25 July 2020. 26 August 2020.
  116. News: National League clubs vote to end regular season immediately. BBC Sport. 26 August 2020.
    News: 'It felt like a huge result' - the big match verdict from Notts County's win at Solihull Moors. Nottingham Post. 29 December 2019. 26 August 2020.
    News: Michael Doyle sees red as Notts County's unbeaten run comes to an end at Dagenham. Nottingham Post. 25 January 2020. 26 August 2020.
  117. News: National League promotion final: Harrogate Town beat Notts County 3-1 to secure place in League Two . 2 August 2020 . BBC Sport . 26 August 2020 . en-gb.
  118. News: 'Cruel' - Notts County release five players as retained list is revealed. Nottingham Post. 4 August 2020. 26 August 2020.
  119. News: MILLWALL DEFENDER GETS CALL-UP. Millwall Vital Football. 24 May 2007. 9 November 2019.
  120. Web site: Bakayogo zooms in.... 14 August 2007. millwallfc.co.uk. 15 July 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120324144915/http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/page/ComingUp/0,,10367~1091414,00.html. 24 March 2012.
  121. News: Chester beat Tranmere Rovers 2-1 in friendly. Liverpool Echo. 28 July 2010. 9 November 2019.
    News: Teenager Nick Wood signs for Tranmere Rovers after impressive trial. Liverpool Echo. 29 July 2010. 9 November 2019.

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