'Les put a smile on the face of so many fans during his life, and was a true gentleman with a kind heart'
Tributes have been paid to 'legendary' Tranmere Rovers FC mascot Les Roberts, who has died. For 30 years, Les was the man behind the iconic Rover the Dog costume, appearing in front of thousands of Tranmere fans at Prenton Park every season. The ECHO previously reported how Les, from Rock Ferry, had supported the team since he was seven . Through the decades Les was at the heart of the club and a huge part of thousands of memories and photographs for fans across Merseyside.
Many want shirts or programmes signing, and some have a little mini Rover that they want me to introduce myself to. 'I’ll go around to every part of the pitch including the away fans, I always go and see them! Sometimes they want photographs taken as well. I go over to those with disabilities to meet them and have a chat.
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