[2] During Roberts' time at Chester, the club helped found The Combination in 1890, finishing in third place in the inaugural season.
[3] In 1891, Roberts moved to London to take up employment with Shoolbreds, a large department store in Gower Street.
[1] He joined the newly formed London Welsh club shortly after his arrival in the capital, and was converted into a free-scoring centre forward.
One report commented: "His play is remarkable for unnerving judgement, together with great speed... besides being a good dribbler, he is a fine shot at goal and keeps his team together well.
"[1] In 1892, his career was interrupted by a broken leg, but he made a full recovery enabling him to score seven goals in one match for Middlesex against United Hospitals in 1894.