Billy Roberts (footballer, born 1880)

William Henry Roberts (born 1880 in Bromley, deceased) was an English professional footballer who made two appearances in the Football League for Preston North End.[2] He also played for Southern League clubs Tottenham Hotspur, Grays United, Brighton & Hove Albion,[1] where he was top scorer in the 1903–04 season with nine goals in all competitions,[3] and Queens Park Rangers.[4] He played as an inside left.[2]

Billy Roberts
Personal information
Full name William Henry Roberts
Date of birth 1880
Place of birth Bromley, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Position(s) Inside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
White Star Wanderers
Tottenham Hotspur
1901–1902 Stockport County 0 (0)
Grays United
1903–1905 Brighton & Hove Albion 67 (15)
1905–1906 Queens Park Rangers 22 (1)
1906–1907 Preston North End 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  1. ^ a b Carder, Tim & Harris, Roger (1997). Albion A–Z: A Who's Who of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Hove: Goldstone Books. p. 205. ISBN 0-9521337-1-7.
  2. ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData (Tony Brown). p. 222. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ Carder & Harris, Albion A–Z, p. 338.
  4. ^ Westerberg, Kenneth. "1905/06" (Excel spreadsheet). QPRNet. Ron Norris. Retrieved 15 July 2010.[permanent dead link]