Who played for Melchester Rovers?

The name Melchester Rovers is derived from a fictional football team in the British comic strip, Roy of the Rovers. The weekly strip ran from 1954 to 1993 and followed Roy Race’s illustrious playing career, both on and off the field.

What team did Roy of the Rovers play for?

Melchester Rovers
Roy of the Rovers is a British comic strip about the life and times of a fictional footballer and later manager named Roy Race, who played for Melchester Rovers.

Which comic did Roy of the Rovers appear in?

Tiger
First appearing in Tiger on 11 September, 1954, Roy of the Rovers would be a staple and successful part of the comic for 22 years before becoming its own weekly publication, which at its peak shifted over half a million copies.

Is striker still in the sun?

Striker was a fictional British comic strip which was created by Pete Nash during 1985 and ran in various formats until its last issue was published during 2019. However, the strip returned to The Sun during October 2005, after the comic book had published 87 issues and suffered financial problems.

When did Roy of the Rovers leave Melchester?

In early 1983 Roy swapped Melchester Rovers for ambitious London side Walford Rovers after a fallout with the Melchester directors, but his stint away was short-lived and he was back at his spiritual home by the end of the year.

Who are the opponents of Melchester Rovers football club?

These included: Blackport, Burndean, Carford City, Castlemere, Danefield, Deans Park, Eastoke, Gatesfield, Holverton, Kelburn, Kingsbay, Melborough, North Vale, Oldfield, Portdean, Redstoke, Stambridge City, Tynecaster, Walford Rovers (who Roy managed in 1983) and Weston Villa (also known as Western Villa).

Which is better Melborough Rovers or Melchester Rovers?

For decades, Melchester held the upper hand over their cross-city neighbours, but in later years Melborough became a major force and were in a higher division than Rovers in the late 1990s.

Who was the first goalkeeper for Melchester Rovers?

A real Rovers man, his grandfather had been goalkeeper in the club’s very first season, and Len would stay on as a dependable reserve long after losing his place to his protege Morton. Noel was the joker of the Rovers squad, always playing tricks and having a laugh.