Background
Roberts, John was born in 1946.
Roberts, John was born in 1946.
Bachelor of Engineering with honors, Liverpool University, England.
Born in Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Roberts played football for local club Abercynon Athletic while working as a railway fireman. He joined Swansea Town as an apprentice in 1963, turning professional in 1964. Initially a striker who later switched to centre half, he moved to Northampton Town in 1967 and then Arsenal in 1969.
Roberts left Arsenal in 1972, having played a total of 81 matches, scoring five goals.
He went on to have spells at Birmingham City, Wrexham and Hull City before trying his hand as player-manager of Oswestry Town. He went on to work as a stationery salesman and as a driving instructor.
Roberts" death at the age of 69 was reported on 4 January 2016.
Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Chartered Association Certified Corporation Accountants.