McCready makes Rovers return
Thursday 21st January, 2010
By Richard Ault

Former defender Chris McCready has rejoined Rovers on loan from League Two outfit Northampton Town.

The versatile defender was a popular player during his first spell at the club when Ronnie Moore brought him to Prenton Park from Crewe in 2006.  Despite a fine season where he was an almost ever-present as Rovers chased a play-off spot, he was released and re-joined Crewe on a two-year deal.

More injury troubles followed Chris to Gresty Road, and following the clubs relegation last season, he joined Northampton Town but has fallen out of the starting eleven at Sixfields recently.

Northampton boss Ian Sampson said:  "This is a good move for Chris and will give him the chance to play some football,

"The good form of others in the squad have limited the opportunities for Chris lately and he needs to be playing football.

"Hopefully he will get that and help Tranmere out at the same time. He knows the area and knows the club and I hope the move will work out well."

McCready's arrival may well spell the end of Marlon Broomes' time at Prenton Park and is the first January signing at Prenton Park. 

Rovers are still believed to be interested in a deal to bring another Wirral lad, Andy Robinson, in from Leeds United, but finances remain a stumbling block.

Meanwhile, it's widely believed ex-England striker Michael Ricketts will be released by Tranmere this week.