Into the Den for Barnes' men
Friday 2nd October, 2009
By Richard Ault

Bouyed by the win at Wycombe on Tuesday, John Barnes takes his side to Millwall on Saturday looking to extend their unbeaten run to a third match.

Tranmere's defence was far from solid at Adams Park on Tuesday, although there was a determination shown by the entire team that suggests a little bit of belief and confidence is returning.  There is a big carrot dangling in front of Rovers ahead of this game too - victory will move them out of the bottom four.

Millwall and beyond

Perhaps tellingly, Rovers will board the coach home from Millwall safe in the knowledge that their next two league games are at home.  Stockport and Brighton will visit Prenton Park in league action next, meaning that any kind of positive result at The New Den could put Tranmere in a great position to pull away from the danger zone.

Some names of note in the Millwall squad

The stand-out name is Jason Price.  And that's not just because of his eye-catching hair-styles.  The former Rovers striker has become somewhat nomadic since leaving Prenton Park with Millwall being his third club in six years. 

Having lost in the play-off final last season, it's no surprise to see some good players for this level still amongst their ranks.  The ever-green Neil Harris is as prolific as ever upfront, whilst the likes of Adam Bolder, on-loan pair James Henry and Darren Ward, and Runcorn-born Zak Whitbread all capable of turning a game.

Team news

Tranmere have added former MIllwall left-back Zoumana Bakayogo to their squad for this one after the Ivorian impressed John Barnes on trial.  Terry Gornell and Bas Savage are still out.