Connor Stuart Roberts (born 8 December 1992) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Cymru Premier side The New Saints.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Connor Stuart Roberts[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 December 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Wrexham, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | The New Saints | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ?–2009 | Tranmere Rovers | ||
| 2009–2011 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Everton | 0 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Burscough (loan) | ? | (?) |
| 2012 | → Colwyn Bay (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Fulham (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Cheltenham Town | 1 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Chester | 0 | (0) |
| 2015–2018 | Bangor City | 85 | (0) |
| 2018– | The New Saints | 66 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Llandudno (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | → Aberystwyth Town (loan) | 46 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011–2012 | Wales U19 | 4 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | Wales U21 | 6 | (0) |
| 2020– | Wales C | 0 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:49, 19 May 2014 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editYouth career
editRoberts began his youth career on the books at his hometown club Chirk AAA FC before joining Tranmere Rovers at a relatively early age, then he was signed by Everton and would be part of the set up at Goodison Park for three years. In that time he was part of the development squads and Everton at both Under 18 and Under 21 levels. Roberts also featured in matches for the Everton XI alongside then youth players Ross Barkley and James Wallace but did not break through in similar fashion.
Burscough & Colwyn Bay loans
editIn 2011 Roberts was given the opportunity to gain first team experience at Northern Premier Division side Burscough. Upon his return to Everton he was granted another loan, this time to Conference North side Colwyn Bay. He made 4 appearances for the North Wales side in 2011 before returning once more to Merseyside. He was briefly loaned to Fulham and played for their U18 squad as he featured in the U18 Premier League Final at Craven Cottage in 2012.
Cheltenham Town
editAlthough he signed his first professional contract with Everton in 2011, a season later Roberts joined Cheltenham Town in 2012 after being released by the Toffees.[2] After a season at the Robins, Roberts failed to make an appearances, however he signed a new one-year contract in July 2013, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2013–14 season.[3] On 3 May 2014, Roberts made his professional debut for Cheltenham in a 3–2 loss against Dagenham and Redbridge.[4] On 13 May 2014 after two years at Whaddon Road, Roberts was released by Cheltenham.[5]
In July 2014 he joined Wrexham on trial and played in a 1–0 win over Swansea City under 21s in the Dragons' first pre season friendly.[6] He played in a second game for the Dragons in a 2–0 victory over his former club Colwyn Bay, where he kept a second consecutive clean sheet for Kevin Wilkin's side, revealing he wanted to earn a contract at the Racecourse Ground.
Chester
editOn 28 August 2014, Roberts signed for Conference Premier side Chester.[7]
Bangor City
editAfter being released from Chester, Roberts joined Bangor City in the Welsh Premier League.
The New Saints
editIn June 2018 he moved to The New Saints.[8]
Llandudno
editAfter making three cup appearances for TNS, Roberts joined Llandudno on a short-term loan deal.[9] He made his debut in a 3–0 defeat against Connah's Quay.[10]
Aberystwyth Town
editIn August 2019, Roberts signed for Aberystwyth Town on a season long loan.[11]
In September 2020, Roberts rejoined Aberystwyth on a short-term loan deal.[12]
International career
editRoberts qualifies for both Wales and Northern Ireland.[13] After progressing through the Wales under-17 and under-19 teams, Roberts made his debut for Wales under-21s in a 3–0 home friendly victory over Iceland in February 2013.[14]
In May 2014, he received a call up to the Wales senior squad for a friendly international against the Netherlands in early June.[15]
In March 2020, Roberts was called up to the Wales C team for their game against England C.
References
edit- ^ "Professional Retain List & Free Transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 3 June 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ^ "Cheltenham Town sign ex-Everton goalkeeper Connor Roberts". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 10 August 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "Cheltenham Town: Connor Roberts signs new contract". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 3 July 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "Cheltenham 2–3 Dag & Red". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 3 May 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "Connor Roberts Released From Cheltenham Town". ctfc.com. Cheltenham Town. 13 May 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ^ "Wrexham 1 Swansea U21s 0". Wrexham AFC. Archived from the original on 8 March 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ^ "Chester: Connor Roberts and Jadan Hall sign". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
- ^ "THE NEW SAINTS SIGN EXPERIENCED KEEPER". tnsfc.co.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "Connor Roberts Joins The Seasiders on Loan". 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Llandudno beaten by league leaders Connah's Quay – News – Llandudno Football Club". www.llandudnofc.co.uk.
- ^ "Connor Roberts Signs for Black and Greens".
- ^ "Roberts Returns! Connor's Ceredigion Comeback Confirmed".
- ^ "Acadrmy Profile Connor Roberts". evertonfc.com. Everton FC. 13 August 2011. Archived from the original on 17 June 2014. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
- ^ "Wales v Iceland Under 21 Match". faw.org.uk. Football Association of Wales. 6 February 2013. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "West Brom goalkeeper Boaz Myhill quits Wales". BBC Sport. 22 May 2014. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
External links
edit- Connor Roberts at Soccerbase
