Tranmere hosted Barrow this afternoon in their first fixture of the 2023/24 League Two season.
Ahead of the game, Ian Dawes said, “I was happy with the pre-season process; the understanding is getting better, and it looks a lot smoother on the pitch.
“The team behind the team has been working hard over the last year identifying the right players to improve us. One of the big things was getting business done early so we can work with the players, and the Chairman has backed us.
“The balance is better; the senior lads can help the younger players and guide them more. Teams who get promoted, it’s very rare that they have a smooth run, there’s normally dips along the way, and it’s about managing those for the younger lads.
“Every game will be a tough test, there’s so many different styles of play in League Two. They offer different challenges, and we have to manage those challenges, but we focus on us, what we do with the ball and get a positive result at the end of it.”
Match Report: Tranmere Rovers v Barrow