Robert Lee Roberts
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Humphrey Lee Roberts | ||
| Date of birth | 1868 | ||
| Place of birth | Beaumaris, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 2 March 1943 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1888–1891 | Chester | ||
| 1891–1902 | London Welsh | ||
| 1902 | Brentwood | ||
| International career | |||
| 1890 | Wales | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert Humphrey Lee "Bob Lee" Roberts (1868 – 2 March 1943) was a Welsh footballer who played at full back for Chester in the 1880s and 1890s. He made one appearance for Wales.
Football career[edit]
Roberts was born in Beaumaris on the island of Anglesey, but had joined Chester by 1888, where he became team captain.[1] His only international appearance came on 8 February 1890 against Ireland at the Old Racecourse, Shrewsbury, when he was called up in the absence of Di Jones. The match ended in a 5–2 victory for the Welsh.[2]
During Roberts' time at Chester, the club helped found The Combination in 1890, finishing in third place in the inaugural season.[3]
In 1891, Roberts moved to London to take up employment with Shoolbreds, a large department store in Gower Street.[1] He joined the newly formed London Welsh club shortly after his arrival in the capital, and was converted into a free-scoring centre forward. One report commented: "His play is remarkable for unnerving judgement, together with great speed... besides being a good dribbler, he is a fine shot at goal and keeps his team together well."[1]
In 1892, his career was interrupted by a broken leg, but he made a full recovery enabling him to score seven goals in one match for Middlesex against United Hospitals in 1894.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Davies, Gareth; Garland, Ian (1991). Who's Who of Welsh International Soccer Players. Bridge Books. p. 180. ISBN 1-872424-11-2.
- ^ "Wales 5 Ireland 2 (8 February 1890)". Welsh international matches. Welsh Football Data Archive. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
- ^ "England - The Combination". RSSSF. 23 July 2006. Retrieved 5 February 2010.
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