Roy of the Rovers on new signings who were unable to settle easily in the Melchester team, either because they refused to change their style of play and expected the Rovers to play around them, such as the uncomprisingly tough defender Duncan McKay, or had personal characteristics that made it difficult for the other players to accept them, such as ex-circus ball juggler Sammy Spangler. As the average reader probably stayed with the comic for only three or four years, many storylines were recycled. For instance, during the first ten years of his playing career Roy was kidnapped at least five times. When playing
Sandridge Rovers F.C. in which the club first played in 1967–68 has never been won, with just two appearances in the final – losing by 2–1 to London Colney in 1982 and by 1–0 to Oxhey Jets in 2003. The only County Cup success has been the Intermediate Cup in 1981–82. Sandridge Rovers play their home matches at the Spencer Recreation Ground in Sandridge, Hertfordshire. They share the facilities with Sandridge Cricket Club. Sandridge Rovers F.C. Sandridge Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Sandridge, Hertfordshire. They currently compete in the and play their home matches at the Spencer Recreation