On This Day

May 17th
2005
Off to the Millennium
Mark Tinkler and Micky Nelson mob Ritchie Humphreys after the latter's decisive kick had settled the dramatic penalty shootout at Tranmere. The victory, a personal triumph for Humphreys, set up a League One playoff final against Sheffield Wednesday in Cardiff.
YearEvent 
2019Aaron Cunningham contract extended. Option taken up. 
2019Ryan Catterick contract extended. Option taken up 
2019Josh Hawkes contract extended. Option taken up 
2019Kenton Richardson contract extended. Option taken up 
2019Peter Kioso contract extended. Option taken up 
2019Niko Muir contract extended. Option taken up 
2017Kieran Green transferred to Gateshead 
2012Jonathan Franks signed. Had been released by Middlesbrough 
2011Paul Murray signed new contract 
2000Andy Dibble made his final first team appearance in a League Playoffs match against Darlington[view]
2000Chris Freestone made his final first team appearance in a League Playoffs match against Darlington[view]
2000Gary Jones made his final first team appearance in a League Playoffs match against Darlington[view]
1994Greg Rutherford was born in Whitley Bay 
1962Phil Linacre was born in Middlesbrough 
YearCompetitionTeam  Scorers
8#000000#FFE4C4 2005League PlayoffsTranmere Rovers (A)L0-2 
8#000000#FFE4C4 2000League PlayoffsDarlington (A)L0-1 
1n/an/a 1979Div FourNORTHAMPTON TOWN (H)W2-0Lawrence, Ayre