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RIP Roger Darvell (1931-2014)

Daniel Hayes 25th October 2014

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We are saddened to hear of the death of former Sandgrounder Roger Darvell who passed away on 21st October 2014. Roger made 280 appearances for the Sandgrounders, primarily at Centre Half, between 1958 and 1965.


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