About James Roberts
Lived 1878 – 2000. James Roberts was a British association football player and association football coach.
James Roberts (born 1878) was a Welsh footballer who played at both professional and international levels.
Career Roberts played for Bradford City between 1905 and 1908, making 24 appearances in the English Football League; he was also Bradford's first international player.
Roberts earned international caps for Wales, earning two caps in 1906 and 1907.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was James Roberts?
Welsh footballer
When was James Roberts born?
James Roberts was born in 1878 in Wales.
When did James Roberts die?
James Roberts died in 2000.
What was James Roberts's occupation?
James Roberts was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was James Roberts?
James Roberts was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Roberts (footballer, born 1878)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Roberts. https://biography.guide/james-roberts-association-football-player-1878/
MLA: "James Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-roberts-association-football-player-1878/.
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