by David Thomas | Mar 8, 2023 | Cap Initiative, News
It’s very short notice but under our initiative whereby every player who has made at least one league appearance for the club is given a cap, next Tuesday at the game against Wycombe Wanderers, will see us present former Rovers striker Barry Hayles with his. Signed...
by David Thomas | Mar 6, 2023 | Cap Initiative, News
I’m sure you will, by now, be aware that we are backing an initiative to present a cap to every player who has appeared in at least one league match for Bristol Rovers and we are extremely grateful for the support we have received from everyone for this scheme to...
by David Thomas | Feb 20, 2023 | Cap Initiative, News
On Saturday, at the game against Burton Albion, we were pleased to be able to present former Rovers striker Wayne Powell with his cap to commemorate his league debut for Rovers on 24th October 1975. He became the 434th player to represent the club in the Football...
by David Thomas | Jan 23, 2023 | Cap Initiative, News
I would like to thank you all for your continued support of our Caps initiative which will continue into this year and quite a few years ahead! As you know, we hope to track down relatives of as many pre war players as possible and suggested a deadline of 31st January...
by David Thomas | Jan 9, 2023 | Cap Initiative, News
MICHAEL FREDERICK TIPPETT Michael Tippett was born in Cadbury Heath in June 1930 and he played for Poplar Rovers, Oldland and Cadbury Heath before signing for Rovers in January 1948. His debut, against Exeter City, on 10th April 1950, saw him become the 298th player...
by David Thomas | Jan 5, 2023 | Cap Initiative, News
David was born in Poole in May 1933 and was an amateur with Poole Town before signing for Rovers in June 1955, going on to make the first of his five first team appearances in September 1956. His debut, against Middlesbrough, saw him become the 327th player to make...
