[1][2] The first man to hold a position at Tranmere equivalent to what is today referred to as a manager was Bert Cooke, who was appointed manager in 1912,[3] though the directors continued to choose the team for each game.

[4] Cooke stayed in charge for 23 years, the longest spell of any manager at the club.

[6] He also developed a string of talented local youngsters, including Dixie Dean and Pongo Waring.

[7] However, in 1935, Cooke's career ended in discredit; following illegal payments to directors and players, he was sacked and replaced by Jack Carr.

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