Roy of the Rovers - World Cup Special

ISBN: 9781848566712
Dimensions: 290mm x 205mm
Paperback: 208pp
Publication date: 7 May 2010
Illustration detail: Colour comic strip
All authors: Joe Colquhoun , David Sque , Tom Tully

Joe Colquhoun worked on a large volume of titles in his 30 year career in the UK comics industry, including Lion, Champion, Buster and Battle. He is probably best remembered for work on Battle, including Johnny Red and Charley’s War.

Tom Tully is a British comics writer who has worked on countless strips including The Steel Claw, Kelly’s Eye, Heros the Spartan, Dan Dare, Roy of the Rovers and Johnny Red, which he co-created with Joe Colquhoun.

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Synopsis

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.