Robert Ian Wardle (born 5 March 1955) is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Wardle started his career at Bristol City, however he did not play a professional game before moving to Shrewsbury Town.
[2] At Shrewsbury, he would make 131 appearances in his eight years there, earning him a move to Liverpool, with Steve Ogrizovic going to Shrewbury in exchange.
[3] He was loaned out to Wrexham and Tranmere Rovers[1] before being forced to retire due to an eye injury.
[4] A testimonial match in his honour was held at Gay Meadow on 16 December 1986 where his former clubs Liverpool and Shrewsbury played one another.