Defender Broomes plugs a gap
Saturday 8th August, 2009
By Richard Ault

Tranmere have taken former Blackburn Rovers defender Marlon Broomes on a non-contract basis to bolster a wafer-thin defence.  The former Preston North End and Stoke City man was available on a free transfer following his release by relegated Crewe this summer.

Broomes was included amongst the subs at Huish Park for Tranmere's season opener, but wasn't called into action.

He is the third defender to join Tranmere this summer following the arrival of Shaleum Logan on loan from Manchester City and Gavin Gunning from Blackburn Rovers.

Rovers continue to re-build all areas of the team after seeing last seasons squad decimated in the summer.  Antony Kay, Andy Taylor and Ben Chorley all left the club, whilst Ryan Shotton returned to Stoke City after his loan spell expired.

It appears as though Broomes has been allocated the number 8 shirt.