1966–67 Tranmere Rovers F.C. season

Dave Russell managed Tranmere Rovers F.C. to promotion in 1966–67. Tranmere had narrowly failed to win promotion in the previous two years and newcomers included Barry Ashworth and Graham Williams, while young players Jim Cumbes and Roy McFarland established regular first-team slots. Rovers were early pace-setters after losing just one of their first 15 games, including a 5–0 victory over Crewe Alexandra. George Yardley was signed from Luton Town, then George Hudson arrived from Northampton. Four successive wins maintained Tranmere's promotion challenge and they finished fourth after losing only two of their last 12 games.

Tranmere Rovers F.C.
1966–67 season
ChairmanFred C. Lloyd
ManagerDave Russell
StadiumPrenton Park
Football League Fourth Division4th (of 24)
Top goalscorerLeague: Yardley (15)
All: Yardley (16)
Highest home attendance15,555 vs Southport (28 April 1967)
Lowest home attendance3,495 vs Exeter City (3 September 1966)
Average home league attendance7,839
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Final league table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts Promotion or relegation
2 Southport 46 23 13 10 69 42 1.643 59 Promoted
3 Barrow 46 24 11 11 76 54 1.407 59
4 Tranmere Rovers 46 22 14 10 66 43 1.535 58
5 Crewe Alexandra 46 21 12 13 70 55 1.273 54
6 Southend United 46 22 9 15 70 49 1.429 53
Source: rsssf.com

References

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  • Leigh, Edwards (17 December 2011). "Tranmere Rovers classic campaigns". Official Matchday Programme (12). Stevenage F.C.: 21.
  • Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve (November 1997). Tranmere Rovers 1921–1997: A Complete Record. The Authors. ISBN 978-0-9518648-2-1.