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He completed his resurgence by signing a new three-year contract at the end of the 2003-2004 season, but suffered at the hands of suspension and injury for much of 2004-2005.
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Ian Roper
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He made over 300 appearances in the Football League for Walsall between 1995 and 2008. Walsall
Born in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, Roper worked his way up through the Bescot Stadium ranks to sign professional forms in May 1995. He returned to the side in early February 2005 and was soon back to his solid best with some commanding displays in the heart of the back-line.
In March 2007, Roper suffered significant damage to his knee following an injury picked up during the 1–0 defeat at Stockport County on 20 February.
In May of the same year, Roper agreed a new one-year contract with Walsall. Roper, along with eight other players was released at the end of the 2007-2008 season by the managerless club
Luton Town
Roper joined Luton Town on a free transfer in August 2008. Injury and the return of George Pilkington to central defence limited Roper"s chances during the second half of the season, but he played a total of nineteen league games for Luton in 2008-2009, scoring three goals.
Kettering Town
On 30 July 2009, Roper signed for Conference Premier side Kettering Town on a free transfer.
He was appointed Kettering captain in September 2009. In May 2010, Roper signed a new two-year contract with the club Tamworth
Roper however decided a week later that he did not want to continue his playing career in the Conference, and asked for his Tamworth contract to be cancelled, as he wished to continue his playing career at a lower level
Tamworth manager Marcus Law accepted Roper"s request, and he went in search of a new club
Bedworth United
Roper agreed to drop down three levels to join Southern Football League side Bedworth United in August 2011. Bedworth United manager Steve Farmer said Roper was drawn in by the clubs ambitions and described it as a major "coup" to get someone of his experience.
Roper joined having played in the club"s three previous friendlies, and will have a major influence on the younger players at the club, said Farmer. Walsall
Football League Second Division play-offs: 2000-2001
Football League Two: 2006-2007
Luton Town
Football League Trophy: 2008-2009.
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His no-nonsense defending and important goals soon turned him into a fan favourite.
Membership
He was an important member of the back-line who did well to get his Saddlers" career back on track after falling out of favour for a spell under former boss Ray Graydon, which saw him placed on the transfer list.
