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:
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'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."
Any more bookings, I think this is it?
Please help by suggesting more Roy of the Rovers myths...
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I guess the myth's that he has never been sent off :)
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