Jackie Roberts
For the West Indian cricket umpire, see Jackie Roberts (umpire).
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Roberts | ||
| Date of birth | 30 June 1918 | ||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 2001 (aged 82–83) | ||
| Playing position | Right back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| – | Cwmbwria Juniors | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1937–1950 | Bolton Wanderers | 162 | (19) |
| 1950–1951 | Swansea City | 16 | (1) |
| – | Llanelli | ? | (?) |
| Total | 178 | (20) | |
| National team | |||
| – | Wales | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
John "Jackie" Roberts (30 June 1918 – 2001) was a Welsh footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a right back.
Career
Born in Swansea, Roberts began his career with Cwmbwria Juniors before turning professional in 1937 with Bolton Wanderers. Roberts' career was disrupted by World War II, when he joined the Army, serving in France, the Middle East and Italy, where he was injured by shrapnel. After the war ended and normal football resumed, Roberts eventually spent a season with Swansea City in 1950-1951. In total, Roberts made 178 appearances in the Football League, scoring 20 goals. He later played for Welsh team Llanelli.
Roberts also made one appearance for the Welsh national side.