Garreth Roberts
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 November 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Hull, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| 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) is an English retired professional footballer who spent his whole career with hometown club Hull City, including captaining them to two promotions.
Education
[edit]Roberts was educated at Wolfreton School.
Career
[edit]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] On 31 December 2021, Roberts was inducted into the Hull City Hall of Fame.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Garreth Roberts". Hull City Online. 24 June 2008. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Garreth Roberts' A to Z". City Magazine (51). Hull City A.F.C.: 20–24 November 2009.
- ^ "The Top 100 Tigers". Hull City A.F.C. 15 March 2005. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
- ^ "Garreth Roberts to be inducted into the Hull City Hall of Fame". Hull City A.F.C. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2023.