Myles Roberts (born 12 December 2001) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on loan from EFL Championship club Watford.

Myles Roberts
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-12-09) 9 December 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth England
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Partick Thistle (on loan from Watford)
Number 12
Youth career
Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Reading 0 (0)
2018–2019Wealdstone (loan) 1 (0)
2019–Tonbridge Angels (loan) 5 (0)
2020 Watford 0 (0)
2020Wingate & Finchley (loan) 6 (0)
2021–2022Concord Rangers (loan) 36 (0)
2022–2023Welling United (loan) 29 (0)
2024–Partick Thistle (loan) 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:16, 26 October 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Early career

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Roberts started his career at Reading, being a part of the club's youth sides. During his time with the club Roberts had a short-term loan spell with Wealdstone.[1]

Watford

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After leaving Reading Roberts signed with Watford in January 2020.[2] Roberts has had multiple loan spells away from Watford including season long loans with National League South clubs Concord Rangers and Welling United.[3][4] Before Roberts was recalled by Watford during his time with Welling United, to train with the Watford first team.[5]

Partick Thistle (loan)

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In July 2024 Roberts joined Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on a season long loan.[6][7][8][9]

Roberts made his Partick Thistle debut on the opening league game of the 2024–25 season, keeping a clean sheet and earning the man of the match award in a 0–0 home draw with Greenock Morton.[10][11] Roberts won Partick Thistle player of the month in his first month with the club, as voted for by Thistle supporters.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "Meet Myles Roberts - The Reading FC goalkeeper who thwarted Bracknell". 28 November 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Young keeper joins Hornets". 30 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Watford's summer ins and outs". BBC Sport. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  4. ^ Fish, by Hal (26 May 2022). "Watford young player of the season Shaq Forde offered new contract". Herts Live. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Myles Roberts recalled by Watford". wellingunited.com. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Myles Roberts joins on loan from Watford". Partick Thistle FC. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  7. ^ Kelly-Hansford, Thomas (29 July 2024). "Watford set to send 22-year-old out on loan". The72 - Football League News. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Second player agrees season-long loan in Scotland". Watford Observer. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Official: Roberts Heads To Partick Thistle On Loan". www.football-addict.com. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Greenock Morton Reaction: Myles Roberts – 3rd August 2024". Partick Thistle FC. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Partick Thistle vs Greenock Morton: Scottish Championship". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  12. ^ https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/roberts-marks-debut-jags-month-with-player-of-the-month-prize/
  13. ^ https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/24570718.roberts-award-loan-spell-partick-watford/