Oliver James Roberts (born 23 September 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Atherton Collieries.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oliver James Roberts | ||
| Date of birth | 23 September 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Ashton-under-Lyne, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Atherton Collieries | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2012 | Stockport County | ||
| 2012–2015 | Stoke City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Stoke City | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Tamworth (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Fleetwood Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Stalybridge Celtic | 45 | (4) |
| 2018 | New Orleans Jesters | ||
| 2018 | Mickleover Sports | ||
| 2018 | Buxton | ||
| 2018–2019 | Atherton Collieries | 21 | (2) |
| 2019–2021 | Trafford | ||
| 2021–2022 | Colne | 36 | (3) |
| 2022– | Atherton Collieries | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:00, 1 July 2022 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
After joining Stoke City from Stockport County in 2012, Roberts spent three years in the Stoke academy before joining Tamworth on loan in October 2015.[1] On 3 October 2015, Roberts made his Tamworth debut in Tamworth's 2–0 away defeat against Curzon Ashton, replacing Paul Green at half time.[2] Roberts went onto make five more appearances for Tamworth[3] before being recalled by Stoke in November 2015.[4]
On 22 August 2016, Roberts joined League One side Fleetwood Town on a one-year deal with an option of an extra twelve months.[5] On 9 November 2016, Roberts made his Fleetwood Town debut in an EFL Trophy tie against Carlisle United, in which Fleetwood suffered a 4–2 defeat.[6] On 18 May 2017, it was announced that Roberts would leave Fleetwood upon the expiry of his contract in June 2017.[7]
On 4 August 2017, following his release from Fleetwood, Roberts joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Stalybridge Celtic.[8] Just over a week later, he made his debut for Stalybridge Celtic during their 1–0 home victory over Nantwich Town, featuring for 80 minutes before being replaced by Lassana Mendes.[9]
In July 2018, Roberts joined Mickleover Sports after spending time in the National Premier Soccer League with New Orleans Jesters.[10] In December 2018, Roberts joined Atherton Collieries.[11]
On 30 June 2022, Roberts returned to Atherton Collieries.[12]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 28 April 2018.[3]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Tamworth (loan) | 2015–16 | National League North | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Fleetwood Town | 2016–17 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Stalybridge Celtic | 2017–18 | Northern Premier League Premier Division | 45 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | 5[b] | 0 | 52 | 4 | |
| Career total | 51 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 59 | 4 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- ^ Four appearances in FA Trophy, one in Northern Premier League Challenge Cup
References edit
- ^ "Stoke City: Young midfielder Oliver Roberts departs for Tamworth on loan". Stoke Sentinel. 2 October 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Curzon Ashton vs. Tamworth". Soccerway. 3 October 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ a b "O. Roberts". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Stoke City recall for teenage midfield prospect". Tamworth Herald. 26 November 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "DEVELOPMENT SQUAD: Duo join Cod Army". Fleetwood Town Official Site. 22 August 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Carlisle United vs. Fleetwood Town". Soccerway. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
- ^ "Retained list 2016/17: Development Squad". Fleetwood Town Official Site. 18 May 2017. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
- ^ "Roberts Becomes Latest New Celtic Recruit". Pitchero Non-League. 4 August 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ "Match Report - Evo-Stik Premier - Saturday August 12th, 2017". Stalybridge Celtic Official Site. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ "OLIVER ROBERTS SIGNS FOR SPORTS". mickleoverfc.com. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Oliver Roberts Arrives". athertoncollieries.co.uk. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "New Signing: Oli Roberts". athertoncollieries.co.uk. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.