Robert John Iles (born 2 September 1955) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League, as a goalkeeper.

Bob Iles
Personal information
Full name Robert John Iles
Date of birth (1955-09-02) 2 September 1955 (age 69)
Place of birth Leicester, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1975 Bournemouth 0 (0)
1976–1977 Poole Town ? (?)
1977–1978 Weymouth ? (?)
1978–1983 Chelsea 14 (0)
1983–1987 Wealdstone 139 (1)
1987–1989 Yeovil Town ? (?)
1989–1990 Bashley ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Born in Leicester, Iles joined Chelsea for £10,000 in June 1978 from Southern League Weymouth and made 14 League appearances for the club. His first team opportunities at Chelsea were limited by the form of Peter Bonetti, Petar Borota and Steve Francis. Iles signed for non-league Wealdstone in 1983.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Chelsea Football Club The Full Statistical Story 1905-1986 by Scott Cheshire and Ron Hockings ISBN 0-9511640-0-7
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