Round-up: Latest on Carole, Bain, Mahon, Savage
Friday 8th January, 2010
By Richard Ault

The transfer window opened again last week, but so far little has happened at Prenton Park.

As reported in December, French winger Sebastien Carole has left the club after a totally pointless tenure on the Wirral.  Brought in by John Barnes earlier this season, the former Leeds United man made only two appearances before disapearing into obscurity.

He could yet return to haunt Rovers again this season though.  He has pitched up on trial at former club Brighton who clearly see more in him than Tranmere's coaching staff did.  He has now had that trial extended, although the Seagulls have released another trialiast - George O'Callaghan (remember him?).

Kithson Bain will not have his loan at Blue Square Conference side Kettering extended.  Town boss Lee Harper is to pursue other options instead and the Grenadian is now back training with Rovers for the time being, although Chester City is a rumoured potential destination for Kithson should they sort some of their problems out.

Some good news for Rovers is that midfielder Alan Mahon is available again after more than a month on the sidelines with injury.  The Irishman wad due to be involved at Gillingham on Saturday, although with that game now postponed he will have to wait a little longer.

The weather is also delaying Bas Savage's long-awaited return.  The striker has been sidelined since last April with an achilles injury but is now back in full training and awaiting reserve games for match practice.