ROTR Myths No.1 - Roy has never been booked

Roy Race was a great sportsman we all know that, but it frustrates me (and I'm sure other fans) when pundits and journalists, even Egmont, insist that the great man was never cautioned. Hopefully the evidence shown below will dispel this myth for good:

Roy Race was cautioned in 1980/81 against Bradport. Racey was having a rough time, Penny had "left" him, taking an unannounced holiday to Basran and Roy struggled with the taunts of the Bradport fans. He was booked for a dangerous lunge from behind:

Roy Race booked, cautioned, yellow card vs Bradport 1981

The second yellow card I've found came against Burndean in 1987/88. Brian "Crawler" Tebbit, the famous diver, conned the referee into believing Roy had elbowed him in the throat:

Roy Race booked, yellow card, cautioned vs Burndean 1988

Roy's final caution came after an unfortunate collision with Deans Park goalkeeper Jim Elliott. A teasing cross from Matt Croker tempted Roy into a diving header, but Elliott leapt forward too, meaning Roy's shoulder smashed into the unprotected goalie. Elliott had to be replaced later and Roy was given a yellow card for "dangerous play."

Roy Race booked, yellow card, cautioned vs Deans Park 1992

Any more bookings, I think this is it?

Please help by suggesting more Roy of the Rovers myths...

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  1. I guess the myth's that he has never been sent off :)

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