Robert John Iles (born 2 September 1955) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League, as a goalkeeper.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Robert John Iles | ||
Date of birth | 2 September 1955 | ||
Place of birth | Leicester, England | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1973–1975 | Bournemouth | 0 | (0) |
1976–1977 | Poole Town | ? | (?) |
1977–1978 | Weymouth | ? | (?) |
1978–1983 | Chelsea | 14 | (0) |
1983–1987 | Wealdstone | 139 | (1) |
1987–1989 | Yeovil Town | ? | (?) |
1989–1990 | Bashley | ? | (?) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Born in Leicester, Iles joined Chelsea for £10,000 in June 1978 from Southern League Weymouth and made 14 League appearances for the club. His first team opportunities at Chelsea were limited by the form of Peter Bonetti, Petar Borota and Steve Francis. Iles signed for non-league Wealdstone in 1983.[1]
References
edit- ^ Chelsea Football Club The Full Statistical Story 1905-1986 by Scott Cheshire and Ron Hockings ISBN 0-9511640-0-7
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