• King led club from old Fourth Division to brink of the Premier League
• Current club chairman salutes a genuine Tranmere legendJohnny King,the man who led Tranmere Rovers from the old Fourth Division to the brink of the Premier League, has died aged 77.
King started his playing career at Everton in 1957 but it was as the manager of Tranmere that he enjoyed most success and became a revered figure at Prenton Park. During two spells in charge he won three promotions and in the second, and from 1987-96,nearly took the Wirral club into the top flight.
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Source: theguardian.com