Johnny Dexter

Not to be confused with John Dexter.

Johnny Dexter (white kit) in action on the cover of the 1981 RotR annual, with Viktor Boskovic (arms raised) visible in the background

Johnny Dexter was a fictional footballer who appeared in three different comic strips in the British boys' comic Roy of the Rovers during the 1970s, 80s and 90s. He was a defender, playing centre-back for Danefield United and England and usually left-back for Melchester Rovers. He was amongst the most popular characters in the comic, being the only one other than Roy himself ever to appear on the cover of one of the comic's annuals, and is still fondly remembered by fans of the "golden age" of British sports-themed comics.[1]

  1. ^ Honeyball, Lee (30 November 2003). "The 10 best comic book footballers". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 19 January 2007.