Background
Roberts, the son of former Coventry City striker Ted Roberts, began his career at his father"s old club, signing a professional contract in November 1963.
Roberts, the son of former Coventry City striker Ted Roberts, began his career at his father"s old club, signing a professional contract in November 1963.
He was a tall centre-forward who is probably best remembered from his six-year spell at Mansfield Town. However, despite a good goalscoring record, he only played a handful of games for the Sky Blues, and moved to Mansfield Town in March 1968, making his debut against Brighton & Hove Albion. He also had a goal disallowed in the goalless draw against Liverpool the same year in the League Cup, denying Mansfield a famous victory.
In league competition, Roberts was Mansfield"s top scorer in 1969-1970 and 1970-1971.
Roberts left Mansfield in the February 1974, having scored 73 goals in 230 games for the club He subsequently joined Scunthorpe United.
He also had a short loan spell at Doncaster Rovers in early 1973. He retired from the game in 1976 due to injury, and settled in the Mansfield area.