Roy of the Rovers: World Cup Special

by Tom Tully, Joe Colquhoun, and David Sque

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This collection contains stories from the 60s, 70s and 90s. 1962-1963 Roy makes his England debut against South American side Caragua. England win 3-1 (Roy 2). 1966 Whilst on tour in Australia during the real 1966 World Cup, Rovers found themselves representing England in an alternative tournament, organised by a wealthy sheep farmer, where their opponents included a team of Italian acrobats! 1977-1978 Roy takes over as caretaker-manager of England and after defeating Holland 5-1 turns down the full-time job. 1991-1992 Roy appointed player-manager of England 'B' team and wins a four-nation tournament v USA, France and Segovia.
  • ISBN10 1848566719
  • ISBN13 9781848566712
  • Publish Date 7 May 2010
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 15 March 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Titan Books Ltd
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 208
  • Language English