Tranmere Rovers are joining forces with the Royal British Legion to help raise funds for the 2007 Poppy Appeal.

The regional appeal will be officially launched at Prenton Park on Wednesday, 24 October, when ex-servicemen will meet players and staff of the Club.

As part of the partnership, admission for Seniors (60+) to Tranmere's game against Oldham Athletic on Tuesday, 6 November, will be reduced to just £5, of which £1 for every Senior will be donated to the appeal by the Club.

There will also be a ground collection at the game, while the Sea Cadet Corp Band Ellesmere Port will provide pre-match entertainment.

Poppies will be on sale around the ground at the Oldham game.

Tranmere Chief Executive Mick Horton said: "The Royal British Legion is the leading charity safeguarding the welfare, interests and memory of those who have served their country and I would urge Tranmere fans to be generous in their support of the Poppy Appeal.

"We are pleased to be able to offer Seniors reduced price admission of just £5 for the Oldham game and our donation of £1 from every Senior attending the game shows our commitment to such a worthy cause."

Jeff Harrison, Royal British Legion County Field Officer for Cheshire, said: "The Royal British Legion are delighted with the support shown by Tranmere Rovers and are grateful for their assistance with the Poppy Appeal.

"We look forward to entertaining the crowd at the Oldham match with the Sea Cadet Corp Band Ellesmere Port and hope to forge a successful relationship with the Club."

As usual, Seniors will be able to pay at the turnstiles in the Kop Stand, Johnny King Stand and Paddocks, provided they show acceptable photographic identification with proof of age. Acceptable forms of identification are valid passport, drivers licence and bus / travel pass.

As usual, all supporters wishing to sit in the Main Stand will still need to purchase tickets in advance from the Ticket Office.

Ticket Office opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 5.00pm; Midweek matchnights: 9.30am - kick off; Non-match Saturdays: 10.00am - 1.00pm; Match Saturdays: 10.00am - kick off.

The Royal British Legion are campaigning to 'Honour the Covenant' and improve conditions for the Service community in the areas of care, compensation and coroners' inquests.

For further information on the Royal British Legion, contact Jeff Harrison on 01925 629757 or visit www.thecovenant.org.uk.