Tranmere Captain Vaulks Leads by Example
Tranmere Rovers captain Will Vaulks has expressed his pride in leading the team, as they prepare for their first league game of the season against Shrewsbury. The Super White Army will face Shrewsbury on Saturday, August 15, with a refreshed squad under new manager Darrell Clarke.
Will Vaulks has been appointed as the new captain of Tranmere Rovers, alongside Tom Ince as vice-captain. Vaulks, a Wirral-born player, has almost 600 appearances and 47 goals under his belt across the English and Scottish leagues.
Why it matters for Tranmere
The appointment of Vaulks and Ince as captain and vice-captain is seen as a positive move for the team, with both players having an affinity to the club. Manager Darrell Clarke praised the duo, saying they are "fitting names" for the roles.
Tranmere Rovers will face Shrewsbury Town at 3pm tomorrow at Prenton Park, as the EFL League Two season kicks off. The team is looking to bounce back from a disappointing run last season, with Vaulks and Ince leading the charge.
As the team prepares for their first league game, Vaulks has emphasized the importance of moving forward from last season's disappointments. "The past is gone," he said. "It has to be gone."
The team's new manager, Darrell Clarke, has also emphasized the need to focus on the present and the future. "We're rubbish at penalties," he said, referring to the team's performance in the League Cup preliminary round against Rochdale. "We should've won the game - we had clear-cut chances, but we drew the game and we lost on the penalties."
Tranmere Rovers are currently 21st in the England League Two table, with 41 points from 46 games last season. They have scored 54 goals and conceded 79 this season, with a goal difference of -25. They are 46 points behind leaders Bromley in the title race.
The team's next fixture is against Newport County at home on February 6, 2027, where they will look to continue their positive start to the season. With Vaulks and Ince leading the team, Tranmere Rovers are ready to take on the challenges of the new season.
