Looks like Des is making a big impact at Tranmere. I looked on the official website to see how he'd done at the weekend. The only mention was that he came on at half time, then nothing till the final whistle!

This is from an unnofficial Tranmere site.

John Aldridge brought on his new signing Des Hamilton at the start of the second half. Unfortunately this did not seem to help Rovers cause in anyway and the ball failed to make its way towards the Bolton goal with any conviction.

-- Anonymous, January 15, 2001

Answers

Is this a loan deal or has Hamilton gone for good?

-- Anonymous, January 15, 2001

Do I sense some desperation in the tone of questioning Jonno? not like you at all sir :)))

Loan unfortunately :(

-- Anonymous, January 15, 2001

Friends in Birkenhead seem to think that Dereck Hamilton is brilliant , but due to the lack of funds at both clubs the only way Tranmere could afford El Des, would be to swap his for one of their out of favour player. Defender Dave Challinors name seems to be coming up quite a lot. Is he any good?

-- Anonymous, January 15, 2001

He's the long-throw meister, isn't he?

-- Anonymous, January 15, 2001

>>>>>Dereck Hamilton is brilliant

Is he related to wor Des or is he a figment of YBR's imagination?

-- Anonymous, January 15, 2001

Dessie's real name is Derrick. Presumably became Des via Dezza.

-- Anonymous, January 16, 2001

Ah yes, I remember Challinor now. He's the one who holds the world record for throw ins, who terrorized premiership defences in the cups last season. Yes he would be a good trade for our Decka.

-- Anonymous, January 16, 2001