The Cherries couldn’t have picked a worse time to tackle the Rovers in what promises to be a tasty affair, with Tranmere picking up an impressive 10 point Haul over the festive period – scoring 9 goals in the process. Suffice to say confidence is running high throughout the Prenton Park camp.
Vital Quotes:
Bournemouth are a good side. They have some good young players and some very experienced players who have been in this division for some time. If you meet them at their best they are a really good side who can give you some problems. Sometimes their location will give them a problem or two on their travels as preparation when you are on the road can be difficult.
Tranmere Rovers Team News:
Brian Little has more or less the whole squad at his exposal for this fixture, barring of course fans’ favourite John Achterberg – who’s recovering from his injury and the suspended Steve Davies.
Player to watch: Chris Greenacre
Greenacre has been in a rich vein of form of late, bagging himself 5 goals in the last 3 fixtures.
AFC Bournemouth Team News:
The Cherries welcomes back defender Neil Young after completeing a one-match suspension. Steven Foley and James Hayter return to training today after picking up knocks against Southend and Scunthorpe respectively.
Player to watch: James Hayter
The Cherries leading marksman this term with 13 league goals to his credit.
Match Facts & Stats
Rovers are 15th with 32 points.
Best case: 9th
Worst case: 17th
Current form league: 7th
Last six games: W W W D L D
Home form league: 17th with 4 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses.
Bournemouth are 10th with 35 points.
Best case: 8th
Worst case: 13th
Current form league: 11th
Last six games: D L D W L W
Away form league: 11th, 4 wins, 3 draw, 6 loss.
Last season: Tranmere 2-0 Bournemouth : (Hume 49, Hall, 89)
This season at Dean Court: Bournemouth 0-0 Tranmere
League record: Rovers 9 wins, Cherries 15 wins, Draws 13
League record at Prenton Park: Rovers 6 wins, Cherries 5 wins, Draws 7
Match Prediction:
A 2-0 home victory, with Greenacre and Jackson on the scoresheet.
Next Fixtures:
Hartlepool (A) 14th Jan
Southend (H) 21st Jan
Bradford (A) 28th Jan
