Alton Rovers
| Full name | Alton Rovers |
|---|---|
| Ground | ?, Alton, England |
| Manager | Jimmy Grant (1988–89) |
| League | FA Premier League (1989–90) |
Alton Rovers are a fictional football team in the Bristish comic Victor of D.C. Thomson, which appeared in 1988 in the Goals of Jimmy Grant strip. Alton Rovers also appeared in the Football Pictury Story Monthly comics.
History
Alton Rovers were one of the original Football League clubs in 1888. A club with great tradition, won 3 league titles way back. In 1988 Rovers were aiming at returning to the top flight. During a tour in Australia in the summer of 1988 they played against United who featured Jimmy Grant. A recurring injury resulted into Joe Pearson's decision to offer him a pay pre game contract. Grant refused and surprisingly signed as player-manager (though relatively young) for Second Division side, Alton Rovers.
Rovers' coach was Bob Baker who acted as bench manager was Grant was on the pitch. Soon, Duncan Fraser signed for £1 million from United and Rovers became one of the favourites for promotion. Rovers beat First division title contenters Liverford in the League Cup final and later sealed promotion after many years. In the summer of 1989 the team toured USA playing against New York Statesmen and other American sides. Their last friendly on American soil was against Glasgow Royals who right after signed Jimmy Grant.
Alton Rovers played in the First Division in the 89/90 season.
Honours
Note that all records are fictional, as of the 1988/89 season.
League
- First Division: 3 titles
- in the 1930s
- Second Division:
- 1988–89
Cups
- League Cup:
- 1989
Colours and kits
The club colours were yellow, red and black.
Rivalries
Rovers played against Alton Town in 88/89 iin the Second Division, the derby of the town. Alton Villa was also from the same town, a club that has been mentioned in the Playmaker, the Goals of Jimmy Grant and the Football Pictury Story Monthly comics.
Records
Note that all records are fictional, as of the 1988/89 season.
- Highest record fee received: £3 million for Jimmy Grant (from Glasgow Royals) in 1989
Notable players
Jimmy Grant- Billy Bean
- Dennis Duke
Duncan Fraser
Notable managers
- Jimmy Grant (player-manager)
- Bob Baker (coach)
Sources
External links
Champ forum Leston Villa trophies British Comics Champ covers 1984–1986
