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Draytonian III

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Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« on January 14, 2024, 05:11:05 pm by Draytonian III »
…. And Snodin, Glynn and Lee in a Sheffield Cup match, how many fathers and sons have played for Rovers ?



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Dutch Uncle

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #1 on January 14, 2024, 05:17:08 pm by Dutch Uncle »
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

Champagne Super Rovers

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #2 on January 14, 2024, 05:31:59 pm by Champagne Super Rovers »
Alan and Chris Brown

Bentley Bullet

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #3 on January 14, 2024, 05:35:41 pm by Bentley Bullet »
Alick & Alick Jeffrey (junior)

roversdude

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #4 on January 14, 2024, 06:20:25 pm by roversdude »
Jay actually played alongside John in the cup for Mickleover

Canadian Rover

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #5 on January 14, 2024, 10:57:23 pm by Canadian Rover »
John Ryan and Tim Ryan

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DMnumber4

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #6 on January 15, 2024, 12:33:11 pm by DMnumber4 »
Few brothers as well;
Ian & Glyn Snodin
Neil & Steve Roberts
Neil & Andy Campbell (didn't play together though)
Paul & Jack McKay

Dutch Uncle

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #7 on January 15, 2024, 12:36:05 pm by Dutch Uncle »
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.
« Last Edit: January 15, 2024, 12:39:48 pm by Dutch Uncle »

Bentley Bullet

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #8 on January 15, 2024, 01:00:11 pm by Bentley Bullet »
Kyle Bennett and his less talented brother Gordon.

Bentley Bullet

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #9 on January 15, 2024, 01:21:44 pm by Bentley Bullet »
Kit Lawlor and his two sons Mick and Robbie.

DMnumber4

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #10 on January 15, 2024, 01:41:58 pm by DMnumber4 »
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:

The Red Baron

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #11 on January 15, 2024, 03:10:53 pm by The Red Baron »
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.

Drover

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #12 on January 15, 2024, 05:06:19 pm by Drover »
Kyle Bennett and his less talented brother Gordon.

I heard Gordon Bennett's name called out more often.
« Last Edit: January 15, 2024, 05:11:50 pm by Drover »

Chris Black come back

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Re: Brown,Ravenhill,McGrath ……..
« Reply #13 on January 16, 2024, 08:37:34 am by Chris Black come back »
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).

 

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