Phil Roberts
Phillip Stanley Roberts (born 24 February 1950) is a Welsh former professional
footballer whose four-club career spanned three decades. Born in
Cardiff, Roberts won six Wales Under 23 caps whilst with his first club
Bristol Rovers (where he is still widely regarded
). In all Roberts was to make 175 appearances for Rovers before moving to
Portsmouth in the 1973 close season as part of new chairman John Deacon's ambitious re-building plans. He was to prove such an effective player on the south coast that in 1974 he was awarded four full Welsh caps. Roberts was to hold the right back spot at
Fratton Park for four seasons, his final appearance being in the 5–1 thrashing which consigned the club to fourth division football for the first time in their history. A very brief spell with
Hereford United followed before another 100-plus stint with
Exeter City ended a successful Football League career.
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