TRANMERE ROVERS FC are about to embark on a sequence of December and Christmas holiday games that can help to define their season – and Martin Devaney wants to be at the heart of them.

The experienced wide man hasn’t been in the starting line-up since the end of August.

But a run of substitute appearances in recent weeks suggests he is winning the battle with the lingering effects of a hamstring injury.

Devaney hopes to be involved tomorrow when Tranmere return to League One action after a fortnight’s break, with a home game against MK Dons.

The 31-year-old said: “The next four or five weeks can define our season. Christmas is a very important time, when games come back to back.

“It’s a chance to get points on the board quickly.

“By the end of January, you might know if you are going to be fighting for the play-offs or fighting relegation.

“I think as long as we’re in the top eight or nine by the end of January and will give ourselves a chance. That’s what we’re trying to do.”

The visit from the promotion chasing Dons is Tranmere’s first game in December following a lay-off last weekend caused by their early exit from the FA Cup.

They travel to Stevenage the following Saturday, December 17, play host to Rochdale on Boxing Day and are also at home on Friday, December 30 when Bury are the visitors.

Tranmere’s New Year holiday game is at Sheffield Wednesday on Monday, January 2 they take on Brentford at Prenton Park on Saturday, January 7.

Devaney said: “The break last week probably came at a good time. We’ve been able to work on things after the disappointing run of results.

“We’ve not won in six games so we have been trying to get back to the things we were doing at the start of the season.

“One result can change things for us.