LATE OG ADDS TO ROVERS’ MISERY

By Jeff Bowron

A BAD week got worse for Tranmere when a 93rd-minute own goal deprived them of a deserved point at Gateshead, who in turn claimed a fourth win in five matches.
Dumped out of the FA Cup after a 5-0 drubbing at home to Peterborough, a depleted Rovers looked to have seen out a tight game on Tyneside. But when Heed substitute Richard Peniket was allowed to check on to his right foot on the left flank, his dangerous cross forced the match-winning error. Whites centre-back Ritchie Sutton could only head into his own net, leaving manager Micky Mellon once again frustrated. &ld...

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