William J. Roberts (born 1907, date of death unknown) was an English professional footballer. He was born in Birmingham.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 1907 | ||
Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
?–1928 | Flint Town United | ||
1928–1933 | Cardiff City | 130 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
While playing amateur football for Flint Town United, Roberts impressed enough for the club to sign him on a full contract in 1928. During his four years at Ninian Park the club fell into a serious decline that saw them fall from division one to division three in the space of four years. Roberts was a virtual ever present during the freefall and scored his only goal for the Bluebirds in December 1929 during a 5–2 win over Southampton. He parted company with the club at the end of the 1932–33 season and did play professional football again.[1]
References
edit- ^ Hayes, Dean (2006). The Who's Who of Cardiff City. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 163. ISBN 1-85983-462-0.