Garreth Roberts
<templatestyles src="Module:Infobox/styles.css"></templatestyles>
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Garreth Roberts | ||
| Date of birth | 15 November 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Hull, England | ||
| Height | Script error: No such module "person height". | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978–1991 | Hull City[1] | 409 | (47) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Garreth Roberts (born 15 November 1960 in Hull) is a retired professional footballer who played his whole career for his hometown club Hull City and captained them to two promotions.
Contents
Career
Roberts made his debut against Bury in March 1979, coming on as a substitute for the injured Alan Warboys.[2] He was made Captain of the team in his early twenties.[2] He played primarily in midfield, although in the later stages of his career he was also deployed in defence as a full-back or sweeper.[2]
Roberts was forced to retire from professional football at the age of 31 due to injuries.[2] His testimonial match saw Hull-born Nick Barmby make his debut for Tottenham Hotspur and score two goals against his hometown club.[2]
Roberts was voted 17th in a list of the top 100 Hull City players compiled for the club's centenary.[3]
Retirement
Roberts still lives in the area and is a supporter of Hull City. He regularly provides live match commentary and expert analysis on local radio station KCFM.
