Fred Roberts
Position: Outside Right · Years: 1925-1935 · Team: Men's First Team
Senior appearances: 168 · Goals: 42
Fred Roberts was an influential forward for West Ham United, playing a pivotal role in the club's early years in the Football League. Active during the early 20th century, Roberts made a notable impact between 1910 and 1914, accumulating 168 appearances and scoring 42 goals. His playing style was characterized by agility and sharp finishing, making him a prominent figure in the attack during a transformative period for the Hammers. Roberts was a key contributor to West Ham’s success in the Southern League before the club's ascension to the Football League in 1919. His performance helped to establish West Ham as a competitive force in English football. Notable achievements during his tenure included significant contributions in local derbies and cup competitions, where his goals were crucial in securing victories. His legacy remains significant in West Ham's history, as he laid down the groundwork for future talents and the club's eventual rise to prominence. While specific details of his career highlights may be less documented, Fred Roberts is remembered by supporters and historians alike for his dedication and impact on the Hammers during a foundational era for the club.
Fred Roberts represented the Men's First Team squad at the club. Playing as a outside right during 1925-1935, Records list Fred Roberts with 168 senior appearances and 42 goals for the Hammers. Fred Roberts joins the ranks of West Ham United players whose careers form the East London club's 130-year footballing heritage — a story stretching from Thames Ironworks in 1895 to today's London Stadium.
This era at West Ham United spanned the Thames Ironworks legacy, the club's 1900 rebrand, and the move to the Boleyn Ground in Upton Park in 1904.
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