 On-loan striker Rory Donnelly was nominated and then named Football League Two Player of the Month after scoring three goals in January.By 31 January, Tranmere climbed to 17th place, their highest since August, though above the relegation zone by only two points.Adams continued refreshing the squad by signing Canadian international striker Iain Hume, who returned to Tranmere after ten years, midfielders Rob Taylor and Lee Molyneux and defender Adam Dugdale.