Chris Greenacre has waited two years to exact FA Cup revenge on City.

The Tranmere striker opened the scoring in the first-round tussle at Valley Parade in 2005 - only to see the home side hit back with goals from Lee Crooks and Dean Windass.

But Rovers were incensed by the spectacular long-range equaliser from Crooks, who had been the best man at Greenacre's wedding, because they claimed the ball never crossed the line after crashing down off the bar.

Greenacre said: "Looking back I can't recall a game when so many decisions went against one team in so short a space of time.

"The goal was given on the advice of a linesman but no-one else seemed to be sure whether the ball crossed the line or not. The TV people came up with different angles for about a week and none of them proved the ball was in."

Greenacre and strike partner Gareth Taylor are under pressure to get back on the goal trail. Boss Ronnie Moore is running out of patience after Rovers have fired six blanks in their last seven league outings.

Moore warned: "The lads who are up front at the moment have had enough chances.

"How long do you want? You have to make a decision on what combination is going to be best at the present time. That combination is not working."

Tranmere could be backed by as many as 1,500 fans after laying on free coach travel. Rovers did the same for the first-round win at Chesterfield and took 1,150 with them.

Both loan players Jennison Myrie-Williams and Andy Taylor have been cleared by their clubs to feature.

City will have to be on their guard against left winger Myrie-Williams, who Tranmere have borrowed from Bristol City.

The 19-year-old made his debut against Swansea last week but only lasted an hour because of a stomach bug.

Moore added: "It wasn't fair to judge the lad on that game. Jennison has electric pace which we did not see last Saturday. He tended to play safe and keep possession.

"But he will have the full backing from us to be positive in the right areas. He has the ability to frighten the life out of people."

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