Fred Roberts (footballer, born 1909)
Frederick Roberts (9 October 1909 – January 1979) was an English professional footballer who played as a forward in the Football League for Birmingham[1] and Luton Town.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Frederick Roberts | ||
| Date of birth | 9 October 1909 | ||
| Place of birth | West Bromwich, England | ||
| Date of death | January 1979 (aged 69) | ||
| Place of death | Luton, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Smethwick Highfield | |||
| Thomas Pigott's Works | |||
| 1933–1934 | Birmingham | 29 | (9) |
| 1934–1945 | Luton Town | 180 | (38) |
| 1945–1948 | Kettering Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Roberts was born in Greets Green, West Bromwich, Staffordshire. He signed for Birmingham in 1933,[3] and in his first season, 1933–34, was the club's top scorer, though with only eight goals in a struggling side.[4] The following season, he moved to Luton Town where he remained until 1945,[3] making 180 appearances in the Football League and helping the club to the championship of the Third Division South in the 1936–37 season.[2] During the Second World War Roberts remained at Luton, but played wartime guest football for other clubs, including Watford.[5] After leaving Luton he had three seasons at Kettering Town. He died in Luton at the age of 69.[3]
References
- Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 222. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- Bailey, Steve (December 1997). The Definitive Luton Town F.C. Soccerdata. p. 98. ISBN 1-899468-10-2.
- Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 120. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- Matthews, p. 176.
- Jones, Trefor. The Watford Football Club Illustrated Who's Who. Middlesex: T.G. Jones. p. 260. ISBN 0-9527458-0-1.