17 Facts About Robbie Slater

Robert David Slater was born on 22 November 1964 and is an Australian former professional soccer player and sports commentator.

Robbie Slater played as a midfielder from 1982 until 2001 notably in the Premier League for Blackburn Rovers where he was amongst the title winning side of 1995.

Robbie Slater played in England's top flight for West Ham United and Southampton, as well as playing in the Football League for Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Robbie Slater played in Europe for Anderlecht and RC Lens as well as playing in Australia for St George Saints, Sydney United and Northern Spirit FC.

Robbie Slater made 44 caps for Australia, scoring one goal.

Robbie Slater was born in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, and migrated to Australia with his family where he started his playing career.

Robbie Slater played with various clubs in his youth before joining St George Saints in the National Soccer League in 1982.

Robbie Slater won the NSL with St George in 1983, and following this season he trialled with Nottingham Forest; however St George and Nottingham Forest were unable to agree terms and he returned to Australia.

Robbie Slater then moved to Sydney Croatia in 1987 before an aborted move to Hajduk Split was quickly followed by a transfer to Anderlecht.

Robbie Slater did not see much playing time in Belgium and moved to then Ligue 2 club Lens, which was promoted during his time at the club.

Robbie Slater was not a regular player in the second half of the season, but his 18 league appearances were more than enough to qualify for a title medal.

Robbie Slater made 29 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals for West Ham before moving on to Southampton in August 1996.

Under Jones, Robbie Slater rarely played, making only three league starts with his final appearance coming as a substitute against Manchester United on 19 January 1998.

Robbie Slater is a member of the Football Federation Australia Football Hall of Fame.

Robbie Slater wrote an autobiographical book in the late nineties called The Hard Way on his playing career.

Robbie Slater was an analyst and commentator Fox Sports, commentating matches in the A-League, while appearing on Fox Sports FC and Matchday Saturday, which were football coverage shows.

Robbie Slater was involved in a controversy after writing an article for the Daily Telegraph, concerning an incident with Harry Kewell.