Colin Roberts (footballer) explained

Colin Roberts
Fullname:Colin Roberts
Birth Date:16 September 1933
Birth Place:Castleford, England
Death Place:Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England
Position:Wing half
Years1:19??–1951
Clubs1:Altofts Colliery
Years2:1953–1956
Clubs2:Bradford Park Avenue
Caps2:75
Goals2:0
Years3:1956–1959
Clubs3:Frickley Colliery
Years4:1959–1961
Clubs4:Bradford City
Caps4:57
Goals4:0
Totalcaps:132
Totalgoals:0

Colin Roberts (16 September 1933 – September 2017) was an English professional footballer who played as a wing half.

Career

Roberts was born in Castleford. He played football for Altofts Colliery before signing for Bradford Park Avenue in 1951. He made his debut in the Football League in the 1953–54 season, and over that and the next two seasons made 75 League appearances for Park Avenue. After returning to non-league football with Frickley Colliery, Roberts spent two seasons back in the league with Bradford City, making 57 further appearances.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Colin Roberts. Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database. Neil Brown. 16 September 2016.