Rovers play another poor Gigg as nightmare continues
Tuesday 6th October, 2009
By Richard Ault

Another game, another pitiful performance, another defeat.  Rovers' nightmare start to the season continued as they were dumped out of the Johnstones Paint Trophy away to League Two side Bury.

The Shakers were without several key players, not least strikers Andy Morrell and Andy Bishop.  It mattered little though as Craig Curran's well-taken early goal was cancelled out midway through the second half before ex-Tranmere winger Mike Jones netted the winner for Bury inside the final five minutes.

Ian Goodison had hit the post as Rovers pushed forward whilst Ash Taylor had a goal correctly ruled out for offside deep in stoppage time.  Indeed, it could have gone differently for Rovers, with Curran also missing a couple of chances, but at the end of the day it wasn't enough.

Barnes had made a few changes too, out went Shuker, Ricketts, Thomas-Moore and McLaren, in came Bain, Curran and finally a start for Charlie Barnett.  Alan Mahon also played the central role many have been crying out for him to play. 

It mattered little.

The fans voiced their disapproval for Barnes and McAteer from the off, even despite taking the lead.  Things remain far from rosy in the Tranmere garden, whilst in his after match interview Barnes said there is yet to be any talks between himself and Chairman Peter Johnson in terms of the recent form.

It's difficult to even write a full report on tonight.  You seriously do wonder where the next draw is coming from, let alone a win.