Tranmere Rovers sack manager Andy Crosby
Tranmere Rovers have parted ways with manager Andy Crosby following a dire sequence of results that has seen the Wirral club lose 10 of their previous 11 League Two fixtures, reports BritPanorama.
Sunday’s 3-1 defeat away to relegation-threatened Newport County proved to be the final straw for the club’s hierarchy. The dismal run has left Tranmere languishing in 19th position in the fourth tier, though they remain eight points clear of the drop zone with 11 matches still to play this season.
Chairman Mark Palios addressed the dismissal in a statement, recognising the difficulties Crosby had faced during his tenure. Palios stated, “Andy did a great job for us last year and has undoubtedly been dealt a tough hand this season with the exceptionally high level of injuries we have experienced.” He added, “However, I felt a change was unfortunately necessary to try to address the poor run of results.”
The chairman expressed confidence that Crosby had given his utmost to the position despite challenging circumstances and wished him well for the future. First-team coach Andy Parkinson has been appointed to lead the side on an interim basis, with his first match in charge on Saturday’s home fixture against Oldham Athletic. He will be supported by Connor Jennings, who has stepped up to an assistant role, alongside Joe Murphy.
Prior to his departure, Crosby had acknowledged the weight of responsibility following the club’s struggles. After Sunday’s loss, he said, “As the manager of the football club, the run we’re on is my responsibility. But I’m a big boy, and I’ll keep doing everything I possibly can to change this run around. I’m giving absolutely everything.”
Crosby initially arrived at Tranmere in February 2025, stepping in to replace Nigel Adkins in the dugout. His first spell proved successful, with supporters crediting him for steering the club away from danger as they finished 20th, nine points above the relegation places. However, the current campaign has brought a dramatic reversal in fortunes.
Before the sacking was announced, the Tranmere Rovers Official Supporters’ Club had publicly demanded an immediate change to the managerial setup. They described Crosby’s position as untenable in a scathing statement. The club now faces a crucial run of fixtures, including an Easter Monday clash with Colchester, as they look to secure their League Two status.
In the world of football, a managerial change often signifies not just a shift in tactics but a deeper reflection on the ambitions of the club. For Tranmere, as they seek to escape the clutches of relegation, the coming weeks will determine whether a new direction can lift them from their lowly position.
