William Roberts

Background

He was born in Birmingham.

Career

While playing amateur football for Flint Town United, Roberts impressed enough for the club to sign him on a full contract in 1928. During his four years at Ninian Park the club fell into a serious decline that saw them fall from division one to division three in the space of four years. He parted company with the club at the end of the 1932-1933 season and did play professional football again.

Achievements

• Roberts was a virtual ever present during the freefall and scored his only goal for the Bluebirds in December 1929 during a 5-2 win over Southampton.