Off Topic Cryptic crossword

[Taffvalerowdy]

Is it Michael .....?

 

[Saints_Alive]

No Taff, not Michael.

 

[Saints_Alive]

You are on the right track Taff, also think of a classical author.

 

[Taffvalerowdy]

Jackson "somebody" ?

 

[Saints_Alive]

It's one of Janet's other brothers, without an e

 

[Taffvalerowdy]

Jermain Defoe

 

[Saints_Alive]

That's the fella!.....Paddy's enemy = D'foe....geddit?...

your turn Taff!

 

[Taffvalerowdy]

Thanks for the help - I needed it because you had set a good clue!

Very talented but not as slick as Denis (6,7)

 

[Taffvalerowdy]

Clue - Brother

 

[Saints_Alive]

Leslie Compton?.......Denis advertised Brylcreem -"slick"?

 

[Taffvalerowdy]

Leslie Compton?.......Denis advertised Brylcreem -"slick"?

Spot on - yep, that's why I used "slick"

All yours!

 

[Saints_Alive]

Nice clue Taff, I wouldn't have got without the "brother"...

Felix is the Real McCoy and his pitch is a different gravy (6,10)

 

[Steelmonkey]

Dexter Blackstock

 

[Saints_Alive]

Yep it's ex Saint and Rs striker Dex.....was disappointed when we sold him to you for £500k.

Your go Steels!

 

[surreyhoop]

Next clue Steels? Cant believe we have reached over 1000 posts!

 

[Taffvalerowdy]

Guys, I'll join in again soon but having a real struggle with my divorce....

Sorry to read that Surrey.

Hope things improve quickly!

 

[Steelmonkey]

Is this where they play with strange balls? 5, 4

 

[Steelmonkey]

Next clue Steels? Cant believe we have reached over 1000 posts!

yeah, never thought this would last this long!!

 

[Taffvalerowdy]

Rugby Park

 

[Steelmonkey]

Rugby Park

Easy one for a Sunday afternoon!! All yours Taff