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The 2008/09 season is my eleventh at Tranmere and I'm delighted that the club has granted me a testimonial to celebrate this.  This website will be updated regularly with information on the testimonial match, due to take place on Monday 30th March, 2009 as well as details on other events over the course of the season.

I hope all the supporters will enjoy the events as they will involve former Tranmere players from the last 11 years and hopefully give fans the chance to get autographs and photos with their favourite players.  For more information on this, visit the Match section of the website.

Thanks,
John

Latest news

15/03/09:
SHIRT AUCTIONS - John has today launched some online auctions giving you the chance to get your hands on some unique memorabilia, donated to him by friends and teammates, past and present.

First up is an extremely rare, signed Edi Sonko Gambia shirt, worn in a World Cup qualifier this season.  There is also a fantastic Wales shirt, worn and signed by Jason Koumas in Wales' World Cup Qualifier away to Germany this season.  Check out the auctions at the link below:

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27/02/09:
MATCH TICKETS ON SALE - Tickets for the Testimonial Match are now on sale and are available from the Tranmere Rovers ticket office and the Box Office at Everton's Goodison Park.  They are priced as follows:

Adults: £10
Juniors/Seniors: £5
Family ticket: £25 - must be bought in advance

20/02/09:
AUCTIONS GO LIVE - The auctions to play in the Heroes Match and also for the mascot packages are now available.

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9/02/09:
GET INVOLVED! - We will shortly be publishing details of some auctions that will give fans the chance to get involved on John's big night.

The Testimonial Match on Monday 31st March will of course feature the Heroes Match before the main game.  This will be a 20 minute each-way game between members of the Wembley 2000 team and some of the many players to have played alongside John during his ten years at Prenton Park.  Auctions will soon be launched giving fans the chance to bid for a place on one of these two teams.

The lucky winners will not only get to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in the clubs recent history, but to also step out on the hallowed turf and play alongside them.  More information coming soon.

In addition, we will also be running two auctions to become mascots for the main Tranmere vs Everton Testimonial Match - one for Tranmere, and one for Everton.  More details available shortly.

6/02/09:
NEW DATE SET FOR TESTIMONIAL DINNER - John's Testimonial Dinner has been re-arranged for Thursday 5th March, 2009.  The event had to be re-scheduled due to Tranmere's re-arranged League One fixture with Colchester United.

Tickets are available in the Tranmere Rovers club shop, by emailing webmaster@ja2009.co.uk or by calling 07968 753 748.  They are priced at £25 each.

Guest speakers will include Ray Stubbs, David Kelly and of course John himself.

Also see: events  |  tickets

18/01/09:
**EVENING MEAL DATE CHANGED** - Due to Tranmere's re-arranged League One clash away to Colchester United, we regretfully announce that the Testimonial Meal, scheduled for Monday 9th February, will now be moved.

No new date has yet been set for the event, but we hope to do so shortly.

Also see: events  |  tickets

01/01/09:
DINNER TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:  Tickets for the John Achterberg Testimonial dinner are now available.  Priced at £25 each, they are available in the Tranmere Rovers club shop.  Alternatively, email webmaster@ja2009.co.uk or call 07968 753 748 for more information.

Also see: events  |  tickets

31/10/08:
EVENING MEAL UPDATE:  Tranmere legend David Kelly, BBC's Ray Stubbs and local Comedian Sean Styles will all be at the evening meal in February.  For more information, see events or news.

22/10/08:
GOLF DAY:  There will be a Testimonial Golf Event at Mollington Golf club on Wednesday 22nd April, 2009.   For more information, see events or email golf@ja2009.co.uk.

22/10/08:
TESTIMONIAL DINNER DATE CHANGE:  The date for the Testimonial Dinner has been provisionally changed to Monday 9th February, 2009.  Date still subject to change.  For more information, see events.

22/10/08:
THREE MORE OLD FAVOURITES CONFIRMED:  Former Tranmere favourites John Morrissey, Liam O'Brien and Lee Jones have all signalled their intent to be involved in the 'Heroes Match' on the night of John's testimonial.  More details see 'Match'

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