Philip James Roberts was born on 7 April 1994 and is an Irish footballer who last played for Margate.
18 Facts About Philip Roberts
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Philip Roberts began his career at Arsenal, although he never made an appearance for the club.
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Philip Roberts spent time on loan at Inverness Caledonian Thistle, then signed for Falkirk.
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FC Hornchurch, and is who plays for Cray Wanderers, Philip Roberts played at youth levels for Charlton before being released, having been on trial at Liverpool he eventually ended up playing for Norwich featuring for their U18 team at the age of 16.
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Philip Roberts joined Arsenal on 3 June 2010, from Norwich City on scholarship terms.
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On 30 August 2012, Philip Roberts signed a loan deal with Scottish Premier League side Inverness Caledonian Thistle until January 2013.
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On 7 December 2012, Philip Roberts loan spell was extended until the end of the season.
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Opposition goalkeeper Jamie MacDonald claims he spooked Philip Roberts, causing him miss the penalty.
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Philip Roberts joined Manager Gary Holt, who knew him from his time at Norwich City and signed a two-year contract, subjected to international clearance.
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Since then, Philip Roberts struggled to make a goal-scoring form, having been overshadowed by his striking partner, Rory Loy.
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Philip Roberts was involved in an incident with Alloa's Michael Doyle, which led to Philip Roberts' sending off.
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On 28 August 2015, Philip Roberts was informed by Paul Hartley that he was no longer part of the club's plans, with his contract being terminated by mutual consent the same day.
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On 22 February 2016, Philip Roberts signed for Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
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On 11 January 2017, Philip Roberts returned to England, signing for non-league club Chelmsford City.
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On 22 February 2017, after failing to break through into Chelmsford's first team, Philip Roberts was loaned to Chesham United.
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In February 2018, after scoring 17 league goals for Braintree, Philip Roberts returned to Chelmsford, scoring one goal in six league appearances in his second spell at the club.
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On 2 October 2020, after a short spell with Brentwood Town, Philip Roberts returned to Chelmsford for a third spell at the club.
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Philip Roberts is eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland through his parents as well as England and Jamaica.