Holmes seals Rovers' revival
Tranmere Rovers 3 Yeovil Town 2
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The League One leaders showed that they possess the steel, as well as the attacking menace, to maintain their excellent start to the season as they moved seven points clear at the table's summit. Prior to yesterday Tranmere had scored 15 times in six games, but needed to show fight and desire to overturn a two-goal deficit against a Yeovil side intent on roughhousing the pacesetters.
Aided by Joe Edwards' sending off, Rovers extended their unbeaten run to eight games. Since re-joining the club in March, the manager Ronnie Moore has created a winning mentality not seen in these parts for many seasons and showing little sign of abating.
"We weren't at the races all day, but we showed a bit of courage and togetherness," he reflected. "They don't know when they're beat. We have a good bunch of honest lads – that's what I like about footballers. If you're honest and have some pace, you stand a chance."
They found this encounter tricky, though, after Paddy Madden gave Yeovil an early lead. In attempting to stifle Rovers, the Glovers were cunning, chopping down attackers early so as not to become stretched. Going forward they were easier on the eye; when Sam Foley and Madden linked, the former doubled the lead.
Yeovil's brazen defending did backfire in the end. A ludicrous handball gave the hosts a free-kick, which resulted in the impressive James Wallace heading beyond Marek Stech. The goalkeeper was then at fault for the equaliser, parrying an effort into the path of Jake Cassidy who swept in, while Danny Holmes popped up late on to deservedly seal the points.
Tranmere (4-4-2): Fon Williams; Holmes, Taylor, Gibson, Bakayogo; Bell-Baggie, Palmer, Wallace, Thompson (Stockton, 46); McGurk (Black, 85), Cassidy
Yeovil (4-4-2): Stech; Edwards, Hinds, Burn, McAllister; Marsh-Brown, Smith, Upson, Foley (Webster, 75); Hayter (Williams, 75), Madden
Referee Kevin Wright.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments