Liam Roberts
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Liam Roberts | ||
| Date of birth | 24 November 1994 | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Chester (on loan from Walsall) | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2012 | Walsall | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012– | Walsall | 1 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | → Romulus (loan) | ||
| 2014 | → Rushall Olympic (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Rainworth Miners Welfare (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Southport (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Gresley (loan) | 18 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Gresley (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Rugby Town (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2016– | → Chester (loan) | 12 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 October 2016 (UTC). | |||
Liam Roberts (born 24 November 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Chester, on loan from League One side Walsall.
Playing career
Walsall
Roberts began his career at Walsall's youth academy before joining Romulus on a work experience loan on 4 December 2012.[1] He was released by Walsall on 7 May 2014.[2] However, Roberts subsequently re–signed for the club on 22 July 2014 as cover for Richard O'Donnell and Craig MacGillivray.[3]
Roberts was immediately sent out on loan to Rushall Olympic.[4] His loan deal with the Pics was terminated early to allow him to join Rainworth on 9 September 2014.[5] Roberts then joined Conference side Southport on 27 November 2014, alongside team-mate Amadou Bakayoko.[6] After failing to make an appearance for Southport, Roberts enjoyed a successful spell with Gresley in the second half of the season after joining on 16 January 2015.[7] Roberts made eighteen appearances for Gresley as they challenged for a play–off place in the Northern Premier League Division One South. He was handed a new one–year contract by Walsall on 5 June 2015.[8]
Roberts returned to Gresley on a three–month loan on 14 August 2015.[9] He was recalled by Walsall in October, joining the matchday squad for the first time as an unused substitute in the Saddlers' victory over Burton on 10 October 2015.[10] Six days later, Roberts joined Rugby on a one–month loan.[11] He made six appearances for the club before returning to Walsall.[12]
Roberts finally made his debut for Walsall on 6 February 2016 in a 3–0 home defeat against Millwall, following injuries to Neil Etheridge and MacGillivray.[13]
In July 2016, after signing a new contract with Walsall, he joined Chester on a season-long loan.
Career statistics
- As of match played 22 October 2016.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Walsall | 2015–16 | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chester (loan) | 2016–17 | National League | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |
| Career total | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
References
- ↑ Poole, Andrew (4 December 2012). "ROBERTS LOOKING TO TAKE CHANCE". Walsall FC. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ "Craig Westcarr: Walsall release top scorer in eight-man clear-out". BBC Sport. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ "Walsall re-sign goalkeeper Liam Roberts". Express & Star. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ "Walsall loan Liam Roberts to Rushall Olympic". 25 July 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ "Walsall's Liam Roberts switches loan sides". Express & Star. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ "Liam Roberts: Walsall goalkeeper joins Southport on loan". BBC Sport. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ "Walsall send young duo back out on loan". Express & Star. 16 January 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ "Liam Roberts signs new deal at Walsall". Express & Star. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ Wilkinson, Ashley (14 August 2015). "Gresley secure four signings - including Walsall keeper Liam Roberts on loan". Burton Mail. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ "Walsall 2-0 Burton". BBC Sport. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ Briggs, Daniel (16 October 2015). "ROBERTS JOINS RUGBY TOWN ON LOAN". Walsall FC. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ "Liam Roberts". Rugby Town FC. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ "Walsall 0-3 Millwall". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
