Footballers Jimmy Harris and Danny Meggs hated each other’s guts. They were bitter rivals on and off the pitch, but things all came to a head at the qualifying match for promotion to the next division. With talent scouts watching, Danny performed a devastating tackle on Jimmy which landed with a sickening crunch.

The injury caused Jimmy to be out of the beautiful game… but with World War Two looming, he wouldn’t be out of action for long!

Story: Dave and Jim Turner

Art: Paolo Ongaro

Cover: Simon Pritchard