MANAGER Les Parry admitted he was “drained” after Tranmere ended a run of three consecutive League One defeats with a thrilling 2-1 success over Carlisle United at Prenton Park.

A bank holiday crowd of 5,128 were put through a rollercoaster of emotions in a game of three missed penalties that was ultimately decided by an 80th minute strike from Ian Thomas-Moore.

Parry said: “It was one of the most eventful games you will see at any level and I think our supporters went home happy. It was a massive win for us. You have to stop losing runs by any means and I thought the lads were absolutely tremendous.

“We played especially well in the second half when we created so many chances.”

Thomas-Moore struck the winner two minutes after Carlisle drew level through James Berrett, who capitalised on a mistake from Ian Goodison, scorer of Tranmere’s first goal.

Parry said: “After we conceded equaliser I just could not celebrate our winner. I could not believe what Ian had done. After the game I was drained.”