Liverpool Loanee James Norris Sees Early Change in Tranmere Tenure
Liverpool loanee James Norris saw his first start for Tranmere end after just 42 minutes, and the manager who hooked him has now been sacked. Norris joined League Two’s Tranmere on deadline-day, signing on a season-long loan deal and thus rejoining the club he started his youth career with.
However, his senior debut ended after just 42 minutes after manager Ian Dawes made the harsh call to take him out of the contest despite no sign of an injury at the time. The left-back endured a difficult start against Fleetwood Town in the EFL Trophy, but there was plenty of strong reactions to Dawes’ decision to take Norris out of the contest.
Dawes had been under extreme pressure having overseen eight defeats in 10 matches so far this season, with only one win in the league placing them in 22nd position after seven games. And on Sunday, Tranmere announced that Dawes had been relieved of his duties and that Nigel Adkins, a former Liverpool youth player, will takeover on an interim basis.
Reactions to Ian Dawes’ Sacking
Reactions to the sacking of Ian Dawes have been mixed. On Twitter, one fan said: “It felt inevitable really. I was an advocate for giving him time. But #trfc looked lost in the last few games. Tactical approach was all over the place. Got a good squad – so appointment is crucial.”
Another fan said: “It’s a shame that Ian Dawes had to go, but it was inevitable given the results. Hopefully Nigel Adkins can get the team back on track and give James Norris a chance to shine.”
James Norris’ Future at Tranmere
The sacking of Ian Dawes leaves Norris with an early change to embrace in a loan spell that is only three games deep. Dawes, previously an assistant at Tranmere, took over following the sacking of Micky Mellon and was permanently appointed in May, but his short tenure has not been a fruitful one. His coaching career started at Liverpool with the academy, he was with the club for eight years before moving on and working in Wales and Malta, among others.
Norris is one of 16 Liverpool loanees this season, and after outgrowing academy level football, the hope is he will find his feet at Tranmere under the new management. With Nigel Adkins now at the helm, Norris will be looking to make an impact and prove his worth to the team.
Conclusion
James Norris’ loan spell at Tranmere has seen an early change with the sacking of manager Ian Dawes. The Liverpool loanee saw his first start for Tranmere end after just 42 minutes, and now he will be looking to make an impact under new management. With Nigel Adkins now at the helm, Norris will be looking to prove his worth to the team and make the most of his season-long loan spell.