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Title: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: Draytonian III on January 14, 2024, 05:11:05 pm
…. And Snodin, Glynn and Lee in a Sheffield Cup match, how many fathers and sons have played for Rovers ?
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: Dutch Uncle on January 14, 2024, 05:17:08 pm
AFAIK:

Keith Ripliey Snr & Jnr
Daryl & Joe Pugh
Ernie & Barry Swallow

There have been a few Uncle/Nephews as well
Neil & Michael Woods
George & John Flowers
Paul & Jonny Maxted were on the books but didn't play
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: Champagne Super Rovers on January 14, 2024, 05:31:59 pm
Alan and Chris Brown
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: Bentley Bullet on January 14, 2024, 05:35:41 pm
Alick & Alick Jeffrey (junior)
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: roversdude on January 14, 2024, 06:20:25 pm
Jay actually played alongside John in the cup for Mickleover
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: Canadian Rover on January 14, 2024, 10:57:23 pm
John Ryan and Tim Ryan

;)
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: DMnumber4 on January 15, 2024, 12:33:11 pm
Few brothers as well;
Ian & Glyn Snodin
Neil & Steve Roberts
Neil & Andy Campbell (didn't play together though)
Paul & Jack McKay
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: Dutch Uncle on January 15, 2024, 12:36:05 pm
Quote from: DMnumber4 on January 15, 2024, 12:33:11 pm
Few brothers as well;
Ian & Glyn Snodin
Neil & Steve Roberts
Neil & Andy Campbell (didn't play together though)
Paul & Jack McKay
More brothers

Glen/Steve Humphries
Steve/Dave Wignall
Tom/Frank/Harold/Joe Keetley
Darren/David Esdaille
Matt/Joe Mills

There were many occasions with 3 of the 4 Keetleys playing together but never all four.

Edit: Tom, Frank and Harold Keetley played in the same match for Rovers on 15 occasions, and Tom, Harold and Joe played together twice.
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: Bentley Bullet on January 15, 2024, 01:00:11 pm
Kyle Bennett and his less talented brother Gordon.
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: Bentley Bullet on January 15, 2024, 01:21:44 pm
Kit Lawlor and his two sons Mick and Robbie.
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: DMnumber4 on January 15, 2024, 01:41:58 pm
Quote from: Dutch Uncle on January 15, 2024, 12:36:05 pm
Quote from: DMnumber4 on January 15, 2024, 12:33:11 pm
Few brothers as well;
Ian & Glyn Snodin
Neil & Steve Roberts
Neil & Andy Campbell (didn't play together though)
Paul & Jack McKay
More brothers

Glen/Steve Humphries
Steve/Dave Wignall
Tom/Frank/Harold/Joe Keetley
Darren/David Esdaille
Matt/Joe Mills

There were many occasions with 3 of the 4 Keetleys playing together but never all four.

Edit: Tom, Frank and Harold Keetley played in the same match for Rovers on 15 occasions, and Tom, Harold and Joe played together twice.

Stuff of nightmares!  :coat:
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: The Red Baron on January 15, 2024, 03:10:53 pm
Quote from: Dutch Uncle on January 14, 2024, 05:17:08 pm
AFAIK:

Keith Ripliey Snr & Jnr
Daryl & Joe Pugh
Ernie & Barry Swallow

There have been a few Uncle/Nephews as well
Neil & Michael Woods
George & John Flowers
Paul & Jonny Maxted were on the books but didn't play


Also Billy and Eric Longden were Uncle / Nephew

I have a feeling that Jimmy (1923-24) and Cliff (debut 1931-32) Parker may have been related (both were from Brodsworth) but I haven't been able to prove one way or t'other.
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: Drover on January 15, 2024, 05:06:19 pm
Quote from: Bentley Bullet on January 15, 2024, 01:00:11 pm
Kyle Bennett and his less talented brother Gordon.

I heard Gordon Bennett's name called out more often.
Title: Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
Post by: Chris Black come back on January 16, 2024, 08:37:34 am
His brother Elliott Bennett has actually had a good career. Few seasons in the Premier League with Norwich as a regular, and longer stint playing in Championship for Blackburn. Now at Shrewsbury in League One.

Kyle Bennett plays for Shifnal Town FC in the in the Midland League Premier Division (9th tier, rquivaleny to Rossington Main).