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Tranmere Rovers players and staff will be given a heroes’ welcome in Wirral this week.

After securing a return to the football league in the most dramatic of fashions at Wembley on Saturday - fans will be able to salute their heroes as they attend a special heroes welcome organised by Wirral council .

Plans are still being put together between the authority and the club - but it is thought that a reception could be held at Birkenhead Town Hall, with an opportunity for the Super White Army to see the players up close.

Thousands of fans travelled down to Wembley on Saturday to watch James Norwood score a late winner against Boreham Wood - after their team went down to 10 men from the first minute.

For 90 minutes the game was full of twists and turns - all three of Rovers substitutes were used by half-time with one being forced off after a bottle, believed to be thrown by one of the southern team’s fans, hit him in the head.

After the incredible match, Wirral Council’s leader congratulated Micky Mellon’s side, stating: “Massive congratulations to everyone at Tranmere Rovers on their sensational win at Wembley.

“The promotion to the Football League means the team is now back where we belong.”

He then went on to confirm that a special ceremony will be held for the returning heroes.

Wirral Council tweeted: “Leader Phil Davies is today announcing that @WirralCouncil is organising a civic reception for @TranmereRovers players and staff to celebrate their promotion to the Football League. Details to follow.”

The ECHO understands that while negotiations are taking place at present, the plan is certainly to hold the ceremony at some point this week.

As well as praise from the council leader, Tranmere’s titanic effort received widespread acclaim from the footballing world.

Former footballer Robbie Savage posted his appreciation on Twitter: “If I hear any team, player say I’m tired, need a rest, in the red zone, please watch that Tranmere performance from today. 10 men from 1st min, 3 subs used in 1st half all after a long hard season, coach journeys, travel days of game too. Incredible performance.”