Robert Roberts

Robert Roberts (1865 – 1 October 1945) was a Welsh footballer who played at outside-left for several clubs, spending most of his career with Crewe Alexandra in the English Football League. He made two appearances for Wales.

Football career Roberts was born in Rhosllannerchrugog near Wrexham and was a member of the village football team by the time he was thirteen, going on to captain the side for four seasons.

Once he had completed his schooling, he became a teacher in Anglesey before moving to take up a post with Timberlane National School in Northwich, where he played for Witton Britannia, helping them reach the final of the Cheshire Junior Cup, where they lost to Crewe Hornets. Shortly after his international debut, Roberts was persuaded by Seth Powell to sign for West Bromwich Albion as an amateur.

In the league, Roberts made 38 appearances for Crewe over two seasons, scoring 17 goals, with the club finishing both years mid-table in the Second Division.

Roberts later became a publican and also joined Crewe Alexandra as a committee member, and then became company secretary and then a director as the club became a limited company.

Date Venue Opponent Result Goals Competition 7 February 1891 Ulsterville, Belfast 2–7 0 British Home Championship 13 March 1893 Victoria Ground, Stoke-upon-Trent 0–6 0 British Home Championship