John Roberts (footballer, born 1946)

John Griffiths Roberts (11 September 1946 – 4 January 2016) was an Welsh football player and manager. He played as a defender from 1964 to 1983. He played for Swansea Town, Northampton Town, Arsenal, Birmingham City, Wrexham, Hull City and the national team. He was a player manager of Oswestry Town from 1982 to 1983.

John Roberts
Personal information
Full nameJohn Griffith Roberts
Date of birth(1946-09-11)11 September 1946
Place of birthAbercynon, Wales
Date of death4 January 2016(2016-01-04) (aged 69)
Playing positionDefender
Youth career
1961–1963Abercynon Athletic
1963–1964Swansea Town
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1964–1967Swansea Town37(16)
1967–1969Northampton Town62(11)
1969–1972Arsenal59(4)
1972–1976Birmingham City66(1)
1976–1980Wrexham145(5)
1980–1982Hull City26(1)
1982–1983Oswestry Town
National team
Wales U-211(0)
Wales U-235(0)
1971–1976Wales22(0)
Teams managed
1982–1983Oswestry Town (player manager)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Roberts was born in Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taff. He died on 4 January 2016 at the age of 69.[1]

References

  1. "John Roberts, former Arsenal and Wales defender, dies aged 69". The Guardian. 5 January 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2016.