Jackie Roberts
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John "Jackie" Roberts was a Welsh
footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a right back
.
, 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
.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a right back
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
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Career
Born in SwanseaSwansea
Swansea is a coastal city and county in Wales. Swansea is in the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan. Situated on the sandy South West Wales coast, the county area includes the Gower Peninsula and the Lliw uplands...
, Roberts began his career with Cwmbwria Juniors before turning professional in 1937 with Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
. Roberts' career was disrupted by World War II
Association football during World War II
When World War II was declared in 1939, it had a negative effect on association football; competitions were suspended and players signed up to fight, resulting in the deaths of many players.-League football:-Austria:...
, 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
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
in 1950-1951. In total, Roberts made 178 appearances in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
, scoring 20 goals. He later played for Welsh team Llanelli
Llanelli A.F.C.
Llanelli Association Football Club is a Welsh semi-professional football club that plays in the Welsh Premier League for the 2010–11 season. The team has been based at Stebonheath Park since 1920, and as of 2009 is managed by Andy Legg....
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Roberts also made one appearance for the Welsh national side
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
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