Goodison was stretchered off with suspected ankle ligament damage

Tranmere Rovers manager Ronnie Moore says his players must learn to cope without veteran defender Ian Goodison.

Moore saw his side lose 2-1 at Crewe on Saturday following the 36-year-old Jamaican's withdrawal through injury after 70 minutes with Rovers up 1-0.

He told BBC Radio Merseyside: "As soon as something happens to Goodison we become a completely different side.

"We're panicking and we were so, so naive. To say we are disappointed is an understatement, that's for sure."

Moore has admitted he is struggling to pinpoint the reasons behind his side's poor form on the road.

"I don't know what it is about being away from home but the Goodison factor is just ridiculous.

"If Goodison stays on we win the game and that's how stupid the game is with our lads," said Moore.

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