Garreth Roberts
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Date of birth | 15 November 1960 | ||
Place of birth | Hull, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1978–1991 | Hull City[1] | 409 | (47) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Garreth Roberts (born 15 November 1960) is an English retired professional footballer who spent his whole career with hometown club Hull City, including captaining them to two promotions.
Education[]
Roberts was educated at Wolfreton School.
Career[]
Roberts made his debut against Bury in March 1979, coming on as a substitute for the injured Alan Warboys.[2] He was made Captain of the team in his early twenties.[2] He played primarily in midfield, although in the later stages of his career he was also deployed in defence as a full-back or sweeper.[2]
Roberts was forced to retire from professional football at the age of 31 due to injuries.[2] His testimonial match saw Hull-born Nick Barmby make his debut for Tottenham Hotspur and score two goals against his hometown club.[2]
Roberts was voted 17th in a list of the top 100 Hull City players compiled for the club's centenary.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Garreth Roberts". Hull City Online. 24 June 2008. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d e "Garreth Roberts' A to Z". City Magazine. Hull City A.F.C. (51): 20–24. November 2009.
- ^ "The Top 100 Tigers". Hull City A.F.C. 15 March 2005. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- 1960 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Kingston upon Hull
- English footballers
- Hull City A.F.C. players
- Association football utility players
- People educated at Wolfreton School
- Association football midfielders