The Borough Road Shuffle
+ AN EVENING WITH CLINT HILL, GARETH ROBERTS + JOE MURPHY Marmalite Alex TimperleyAn Evening With TRFC Legends Clint Hill, Gareth Roberts + Joe Murphy
Tranmere legends Clint Hill, Gareth Roberts and Joe Murphy join us for an evening conversation about their careers and experiences playing at Prenton Park, in a new series of Borough Road Shuffle events. The night also features a live performance from Marmalite, and a book talk from writer Alex Timperley.
Between them, Clint Hill, Gareth Roberts and Joe Murphy amassed over 520 appearances for Tranmere, predominantly in an era that saw Rovers punching above their weight, knocking on the door of the Premier League and pulling off memorable cup upsets. The trio will be sharing some of their memories from these days, and reflecting on how they’ve seen the game change since their playing days – Clint from his perspective as a coach, Gareth from his view on co-comms duty from the back of the Borough Road stand, and Joe only just recently retired from playing duties, ending a connection with the club this summer that also involved goalkeeper coach duties.
Music on the night comes from irreverent post-punk act Marmalite (FFO Devo, Wire, The Fall), Tranmere season ticket holders and continuers of the HMHB tradition of spinning Wirral life into their music.
Alex Timperley – writer and co-founder of Man City Fans Foodbank Support – will also be on hand to talk about his new book For The Love: How Football Supporters Can Change The World, interviewed by Darren Bernstein from the Football Supporters Association. The current situation facing Manchester City, and its impact on their fanbase, will likely be an additional topic on Alex’s agenda.
This event takes place after Tranmere’s home league game vs Swindon on Saturday 9th January 2027. Doors will open at 6pm, allowing fans to get to Future Yard after the game finishes. See full event timings below.
Tickets on sale now, with affordable options available.
More than a decade after it was last held, the Tranmere Trust and Future Yard are are delighted to bring back the Borough Road Shuffle. We’ll be bringing the SWA together a regular moments during the year for a night of conversation and live music, to celebrate everything that makes our local community special.
At its heart, the Borough Road Shuffle is about bringing Tranmere fans together. Whether you’ve supported the club for decades or only recently found your way to Prenton Park, this is a chance to celebrate the vibrant community that exists around our club and our deep links with Birkenhead’s music and creative culture.
The original Borough Road Shuffle held back in 2012 – when Rovers sat top of League One – featured performances by The Loud, Oxygen Thieves and By The Sea, with Bill Ryder-Jones on DJ duties.
The Trust believes football is at its strongest when supporters come together. The stronger our community, the stronger our collective voice, and the more we can achieve for the future of Tranmere Rovers. By coming along, you’ll not only be part of a fantastic event — you’ll also be supporting the work of the Trust and helping us continue to represent fans throughout the year.
PIZZA KITCHEN
NAPOLI MEETS BIRKENHEAD
Made hot and fresh in-house each day, our pizzas use the best ingredients sourced from independent suppliers in Merseyside and beyond. The result is a classic Italian pizza handcrafted in Birkenhead, with a tasty new twist.
- All our pizzas are vegetarian and vegan friendly, available by the slice or a full 16″ pizza
- Kitchen is open 5-9pm on Fridays + Saturdays, plus all show days
- Slice + A Pint deal available before 7pm on all show days
- View the full menu here
Get down early to take advantage of our amazing offers on pizza and drinks, and make sure you’re there to support the supports!
VENUE INFO
Future Yard is open every day from 10am – so you can stop by for a coffee or a pre-show drink in our bar area whenever you like. Our pizza kitchen is open on weekends and before every gig, 5-9pm.
The live room doors open at 6pm (this is separate from our bar area), and the event starts shortly after. The bar is open after the show.
6pm – Doors
6:30pm – Alex Timperley and Darren Bernstein
8pm – Marmalite
8:50pm – Clint Hill, Gareth Roberts + Joe Murphy conversation (first half)
9:40pm – Interval
10pm – TRFC Legends conversation (second half) and Q+A
10:45pm – Event ends
The Borough Road Shuffle presents
An Evening With TRFC Legends: Clint Hill + Gareth Roberts + Joe Murphy
+ Marmalite
+ Alex Timperley
Saturday 9th January 2027
6pm doors
75 Argyle Street
Affordable Ticket £5 advance (+ booking fee)
Standard Ticket £10 advance (+ booking fee)
Pay it forward Ticket £15 advance (+ booking fee)
Tickets available online in advance or in person at the Future Yard Box Office.
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. We cannot issue refunds to under 14s who are not accompanied by an adult.
Future Yard is a cashless venue – all payments are taken by contactless or chip and pin. Live curfew 11pm.
If you have any specific access requests, please read all of the details about accessibility at Future Yard here.