Tranmere is an area in Birkenhead on the Wirral. It has a population of 11,668 (2001). It's name was given by Norwegian Vikings who settled and colonised Wirral in the 10th Century. Tranmere in Old Norse is Trani-melr "Cranebird sandbank" or "sandbank with the Cranebirds". Map sources for Birkenhead at grid reference SJ3088 Birkenhead is a town on The Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside, on the left bank of the River Mersey, opposite Liverpool. ... The Wirral is a peninsula in North West England bounded by the River Dee to the west and the River Mersey to the east. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Old Norse or Danish tongue is the Germanic language once spoken by the inhabitants of the Nordic countries (for instance during the Viking Age). ...
It is known for its football club, Tranmere Rovers F.C. Tranmere Rovers Football Club are an English football club, based at Prenton Park, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Merseyside. ...
Mersey Park Primary School in Tranmere has several famous former pupils including Jason McAteer (footballer) and Patricia Routledge (Hyacinth Bucket in 'Keeping up Appearances'). The Mersey Park Primary school sits on the edge of Mersey Park in Tranmere, Wirral. ... Jason McAteer (born on June 18, 1971 in Birkenhead, England) is a British-Irish football player. ... Patricia Routledge as Hyacinth Bucket Patricia Routledge, CBE (born February 17, 1929) is a popular British actress, best known for television roles such as Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances. ...
Tranmere is host to one of only 35 government neighbourhood pathfinders.
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It is known for its football club, Tranmere Rovers F.C. Mersey Park Primary School in Tranmere has several famous former pupils including Jason McAteer (footballer) and Patricia Routledge (Hyacinth Bucket in 'Keeping up Appearances')
Tranmere's manager, John Aldridge, walks on water, according to one of the old school FA Cup banners on display among the magnificent Tranmere supporters, so expressing his joy at beating the club he used to score against so regularly for Liverpool came naturally.
The Norwegian keeper was playing on loan for Tranmere at the beginning of the month, but he appeared totally bemused by his recent team-mates.
Tranmere seemed set to just defend their lead, but went one better by killing Everton's spirit with the third goal when Yates headed in at the near post from a 62nd-minute Koumas corner.