Liam Roberts
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Liam Joseph Roberts[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 21 November 1994||
Place of birth | Walsall, England | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Barnsley (on loan from Middlesbrough) | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2012 | Walsall | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2021 | Walsall | 131 | (0) |
2012–2013 | → Romulus (loan) | 39 | (0) |
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) |
2016–2017 | → Chester (loan) | 15 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Northampton Town | 46 | (0) |
2022– | Middlesbrough | 4 | (0) |
2023– | → Barnsley (loan) | 27 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 January 2024 |
Liam Joseph Roberts (born 21 November 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League One side Barnsley, on loan from Middlesbrough. He was named Northampton Town Player of the Season and Player's Player of the Season 2021–22.
Career[edit]
Walsall[edit]
Roberts began his career at Walsall's youth academy before joining Romulus on a work experience loan on 4 December 2012.[3] He was released by Walsall on 7 May 2014.[4] However, Roberts subsequently re-signed for the club on 22 July 2014 as cover for Richard O'Donnell and Craig MacGillivray.[5]
Roberts was immediately sent out on loan to Rushall Olympic.[6] His loan deal with the Pics was terminated early to allow him to join Rainworth Miners Welfare on 9 September 2014.[7] Roberts then joined Conference side Southport on 27 November 2014, alongside teammate Amadou Bakayoko.[8] 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.[9] 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.[10]
Roberts returned to Gresley on a three-month loan on 14 August 2015.[11] 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.[12] Six days later, Roberts joined Rugby on a one-month loan.[13] He made six appearances for the club before returning to Walsall.[14]
Roberts finally made his debut for Walsall on 6 February 2016 in a 3–0 home defeat against Millwall, following injuries to both Neil Etheridge and Craig MacGillivray.[15]
In July 2016, after signing a new one-year contract with Walsall, he joined Chester on a season-long loan.[16] He made 15 appearances in the National League, including a run of six consecutive clean sheets between September and October.[17]
Roberts finally established himself as Walsall's first-choice goalkeeper during the 2017–18 season, making 28 appearances in all competitions and being rewarded with a new two-and-a-half-year contract on 20 February 2018.[18] He signed a new contract in November 2019.[19]
Northampton Town[edit]
On 22 June 2021, Roberts signed for Northampton Town for an undisclosed fee.[20] He was named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year after keeping 20 clean sheets throughout the season.[21] At the end of his contract, Roberts was offered a new deal by the club but declined and left as a free agent.[22]
Middlesbrough[edit]
On 21 June 2022, Roberts signed for Middlesbrough on a two-year contract.[22] On 18 July 2023, Roberts joined Barnsley on a season-long loan.[23]
Career statistics[edit]
- As of match played 18 May 2022
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Walsall | 2015–16[24] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2016–17[25] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
2017–18[26] | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 28 | 0 | ||
2018–19[27] | 42 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 47 | 0 | ||
2019–20[28] | League Two | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 39 | 0 | |
2020–21[29] | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | ||
Total | 131 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 149 | 0 | ||
Chester (loan) | 2016–17[25] | National League | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
Northampton Town | 2021–22[30] | League Two | 46 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 49 | 0 |
Career total | 192 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 216 | 0 |
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearance in League Two play-offs
Honours[edit]
Individual
- EFL Golden Glove: League Two 2021–22[31]
- Northampton Town Player of the Year: 2021–22[32]
- PFA Team of the Year: League Two 2021–22[33]
References[edit]
- ^ "Retained List 2016-17" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Liam Roberts". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Briggs, Daniel (4 July 2016). "ROBERTS JOINS CHESTER ON SEASON-LONG LOAN DEAL". Walsall FC. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Walsall goalkeeper signs new two-and-a-half-year deal at Bescot". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- ^ "Liam Roberts: Walsall goalkeeper signs new extended contract". BBC Sport. 19 November 2019.
- ^ "Liam Roberts & Jordan Flores: Northampton sign Walsall goalkeeper and Hull winger". BBC Sport. 22 June 2021.
- ^ "PFA League Two Team of the Year". Professional Footballers' Association. 7 June 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ a b "Middlesbrough confirm first signing of summer". The Northern Echo. 21 June 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Liam Roberts Joins Barnsley On Loan". Middlesbrough FC. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Liam Roberts in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Defend your time like the greatest goalies of the season". www.efl.com. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "AWARDS HANDED OUT AT CLUB'S END OF SEASON DINNER". Northampton Town F.C. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ "Salah and Kerr win PFA player of year awards". BBC Sport. 9 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
External links[edit]
- Liam Roberts at Soccerbase
- 1994 births
- Living people
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football goalkeepers
- Walsall F.C. players
- Romulus F.C. players
- Rushall Olympic F.C. players
- Rainworth Miners Welfare F.C. players
- Southport F.C. players
- Gresley Rovers F.C. players
- Rugby Town F.C. players
- Chester F.C. players
- Northampton Town F.C. players
- English Football League players
- Northern Premier League players
- National League (English football) players
- Footballers from Walsall
- Middlesbrough F.C. players