Running order for celebrations at Prenton Park

Mar 9 2012 by Nick Hilton, Liverpool Echo

1.30pm: Npower No Power Hour begins in the main car park near the Kop Stand turnstiles. This is football themed activity with four stages for children to take part in: warm-ups, specialised skills, go for goal and choosing a No Power Hour activity.

1.30pm: Ground collection for Claire House Children’s Hospice and St John’s Hospice begins, continuing until kick-off.

2.00pm: A special parade of flags by children from Devonshire Park Primary School (the site of the club’s previous ground) to Prenton Park, led by Wirral Samba Band, Oxiris.

2.00pm: The Men From Uncle will be performing retro classics in the Johnny King Stand.

2.15pm: Players’ warm-up begins.

2.40pm: Former Tranmere players presented to supporters on the pitch, followed by a special presentation.

2.55pm: Nurses from Claire House Children’s Hospice and St John’s Hospice to lead the teams out on to the pitch.

3pm: Kick-off.

3.45pm: Half-time break including equaliser draw, pupils from Whitby High School and Birkenhead Prep School appearing on the pitch with their Football League competition trophies and a special edition of Rock The Crossbar featuring former players.

5pm: Meet and greet with the former players in the Tranmere Suite.

* Please note that all times are approximate.