[3] Roberts was born in Greets Green, West Bromwich, Staffordshire.
He signed for Birmingham in 1933,[4] and in his first season, 1933–34, was the club's top scorer, though with only eight goals in a struggling side.
[5] The following season, he moved to Luton Town where he remained until 1945,[4] making 180 appearances in the Football League and helping the club to the championship of the Third Division South in the 1936–37 season.
[3] During the Second World War Roberts remained at Luton, but played wartime guest football for other clubs, including Watford.
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