Irish Abroad: Tranmere Rovers news Aldo sets up emotional return - February 21, 2001 Former Republic of Ireland international John Aldridge faces an emotionally charged quarter-final return to Anfield at the helm of FA Cup heroes Tranmere. full story » Win keeps Aldo hanging on - January 29, 2001 Tranmere's incredible 3-0 hammering of neighbours Everton in the FA Cup on Saturday could be enough to keep former Irish international John Aldridge in the managerial hotseat for another while. full story » New blood in u17 squad - January 9, 2001 Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has named a strong 18-man squad to face France in Montpellier on January 24 and 26. Included in the squad are four players who have yet to taste international football. full story » Murphy back for Tranmere - December 19, 2000 It's an ill wind that blows no good. Saturday's injury to Everton 'keeper Paul Gerrard - which hit the headlines because of Paulo di Canio's sporting gesture in stopping play - will bring Irish goalkeeper Joe Murphy in from the cold at Tranmere! full story » Murphy gets backing from replacement - December 1, 2000 On-loan goalkeeper Thomas Myhre believes that Tranmere's Joe Murphy will come out of the slump that he is suffering at the moment and will go on to prove just how good he is. full story » Form to cost Murphy his place - November 28, 2000 Tranmere Rovers boss John Aldridge has signed Everton goalkeeper Thomas Myhre on a month's loan. The move will most certainly cost Joe Murphy his place in the starting line-up. full story » Aldo 3 O'Leary 2 - November 1, 2000 Cup fever swept through Prenton Park last night as John Aldridge's side began where they left off last season by coming back from two goals down to topple David O'Leary's Leeds stars. full story » The other Player of the Year contenders - October 26, 2000 As well as the Senior, Young and Eircom League Player of the Year awards there are another nine gongs up for grabs. full story » Back to basics - October 12, 2000 - October 12, 2000 Ireland's two u21 goalkeepers were back to the mundane of reserve football last night, as Joe Murphy and Dean Delaney came face to face at Prenton Park when Tranmere faced Port Vale. full story » Jason Byrne linked with Tranmere - August 11, 2000 Bray Wanderers striker Jason Byrne is being lined up as a target for John Aldridge's Tranmere Rovers in a deal which would smash the Irish transfer record. full story » Battle ahead for Irish goalkeepers - July 28, 2000 Alan Kelly and Joe Murphy have a serious battle ahead this season. They have lost out on the No.1 jersies at Blackburn and Tranmere Rovers respectively and they will have their work cut out to get them back. full story » David Kelly signs for Sheffield United - July 21, 2000 David Kelly, after taking time to think out his future, has decided to accept a one-year contract with Sheffield United. full story » David Kelly on trial at Bramall Lane - July 17, 2000 Former Irish international David Kelly has left Tranmere Rovers to join Sheffield United on loan. The out-of-contract striker is currently training with United and it is believed that they are eager to sign him as cover up front. full story » Sheedy plans to be a tough taskmaster - July 13, 2000 Tranmere Rovers assistant manager Kevin Sheedy plans to get tough on his charges in a bid to reverse their normal early-season snooze. Tranmere have started the last three seasons like the proverbial snail, leaving them with an uphill battle for the remainder of the year. full story » Kelly released by Tranmere - July 12, 2000 Former Irish international David Kelly has been released by his former international team-mate John Aldridge at Tranmere Rovers. The 34-year-old striker starred for Tranmere in last season's Worthington Cup. He was so impressive that Aldridge decided to offer him a one-year extension to his contract but Kelly decided to turn it down. full story » Mahon signs four-year deal with Sporting - July 5, 2000 Mick McCarthy can look forward to trips to Portugal to check of the form of two of his senior internationals. Alan Mahon joined Phil Babb at the Portuguese champions, Sporting Lisbon, on a Bosman free-transfer. full story » Aldridge advises Mahon not to go to Portugal - July 4, 2000 Tranmere boss John Aldridge has told Alan Mahon that his proposed move to Portugal would be the biggest mistake that the player ever made. full story » Mahon off to Portugal - June 29, 2000 Irish international new boy Alan Mahon is set to join Portuguese champions Sporting Lisbon on a Bosman transfer. full story »