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Footballers seldom seen at home? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rovers

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'footballers' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for rovers that I've seen before include "Wanderers - a soccer club?" , "Roamers" , "Wanderers, wild in song" , "football team" .)

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