1976

IPC MAGAZINES

DIED - 1993

"Unbeaten in the league, 1st Division Melchester Rovers had also reached the 5th round of the League Cup, thanks to some astute tactics by player-manager Roy Race, who brought on new signing , Roger Dixon, as substitute, in the dying minutes against Bradport. Dixon scored a sensational winning goal."

 

"Tommy Barnes and his pal, Ginger Collins, were sent to Crowhurst Road School .... where no soccer was played... only rugby !
Tommy wanted to be a professional soccer plaer when he grew up and after an argument, the Headmaster said Tommy could form a soccer team... if he showed he could play rugger, too .... by getting into the school first team ...."

"Millionaire David Bradley had given First Division Selby Villa two million pounds, on condition that he played in the first team. But a mystery man locked Bradley in the strong room making the millionaire late for training !"