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'''Mark Roberts''' (born 29 October 1975 in [[Irvine, North Ayrshire|Irvine]]) is a [[Scottish people|Scottish]] professional [[football (soccer)|footballer]] who is currently the |
'''Mark Roberts''' (born 29 October 1975 in [[Irvine, North Ayrshire|Irvine]]) is a [[Scottish people|Scottish]] professional [[football (soccer)|footballer]] who is currently the [[coach (sport)|manager]] of [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]]. |
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==Early days== |
==Early days== |
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Roberts was one of 5 nominees for the Scottish First Division Player of the Year Award for the [[2006-07 in Scottish football|2006–07]] season. |
Roberts was one of 5 nominees for the Scottish First Division Player of the Year Award for the [[2006-07 in Scottish football|2006–07]] season. |
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Roberts made 104 league appearances for Partick Thistle in his 4 seasons at the club and scored 30 league goals, as well as 17 goals in other competitions. His 47 goals for Thistle ensured that the Jags fans would hold him in high regard long after he left the club |
Roberts made 104 league appearances for Partick Thistle in his 4 seasons at the club and scored 30 league goals, as well as 17 goals in other competitions. His 47 goals for Thistle ensured that the Jags fans would hold him in high regard long after he left the club, particularly as many saw him as the player that led Thistle to promotion to the First Division. |
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== Ayr United == |
== Ayr United == |
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Roberts signed for [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]] in January 2009. |
Roberts signed for [[Ayr United F.C.|Ayr United]] in January 2009. |
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On 18 September 2010, Roberts made history when he scored three penalties for Ayr in a league fixture with East Fife. No player had done this in Ayr United's history.{{citation needed|date=April 2012}} Roberts was sent off after a confrontation whilst celebrating his third. |
On 18 September 2010, Roberts made history when he scored three penalties for Ayr in a league fixture with [[East Fife F.C.|East Fife]]. No player had done this in Ayr United's history.{{citation needed|date=April 2012}} Roberts was sent off after a confrontation whilst celebrating his third. |
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On 18 January 2011, Roberts scored the goal that sent SPL side Hibernian out of the [[Scottish Cup]]. |
On 18 January 2011, Roberts scored the goal that sent [[Scottish Premier League|SPL]] side [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] out of the [[Scottish Cup]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jan/18/ayr-hibernian-scottish-cup|title=Ayr 1-0 Hibernian|publisher=[[The Guardian]]|date=18 Jan 2011|accessdate=15 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9364332.stm|title=Ayr 1-0 Hibernian|publisher=[[BBC]]|date=18 Jan 2011|accessdate=15 May 2012}}</ref> |
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On 15 May 2012, it was announced that Ayr would not renew the contract of [[Brian Reid (footballer)|Brian Reid]], and that Roberts would replace him as manager for the 2012-13 season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ayrunitedfc.co.uk/news.asp?int_news_id=2965|title=Change in Manager|publisher=[[Ayr United F.C.]]|date=15 May 2012|accessdate=15 May 2012}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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On 15 May 2012 , Roberts was appointed Manager of Ayr, after the depature of Brian Reid. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Mark Roberts | ||
| Date of birth | 29 October 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Irvine, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ayr United(manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1992 | Bellfield BC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1992–2000 | Kilmarnock | 101 | (15) |
| 1999 | → Raith Rovers (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| 2000–2001 | Falkirk | 25 | (9) |
| 2001–2002 | Airdrieonians | 36 | (12) |
| 2002–2002 | Shelbourne | (?) | (?) |
| 2003–2003 | St. Mirren | 13 | (3) |
| 2003–2005 | Airdrie United | 62 | (3) |
| 2005–2009 | Partick Thistle | 104 | (30) |
| 2009– | Ayr United | 113 | (42) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2012- | Ayr United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:00, 21 April 2012 (UTC) | |||
Mark Roberts (born 29 October 1975 in Irvine) is a Scottish professional footballer who is currently the manager of Ayr United.
Early days
Roberts spent his youth career with Bellfield Boys Club in Kilmarnock during the 1991–92 season.
Kilmarnock
Roberts signed for Kilmarnock F.C. at the start of the 1992–93 season and stayed for 8 seasons, where he made 101 league appearances and scored 15 league goals. During 1999 Roberts was loaned out to Raith Rovers by Kilmarnock, where he made 3 league appearances and scored one league goal.
Falkirk
Roberts signed for Falkirk at the start of the 2000–01 season and stayed for one season, where he made 25 league appearances and scored 9 league goals.
Airdrieonians
Roberts signed for Airdrieonians at the start of the 2001–02 season and stayed for one season, where he made 36 league appearances and scored 12 league goals.
Shelbourne
Roberts signed for Dublin club Shelbourne, who play in the League of Ireland First Division in the summer of 2002 but only stayed there until the end of December 2002.
St Mirren
Roberts signed for Paisley club St Mirren in the January 2003 transfer window for the remainder of the 2002–03 season. Roberts made 13 league appearances and scored 3 league goals.
Airdrie United
Roberts signed for Airdrie United at the start of the 2003–04 season and stayed for two seasons, where he made 62 league appearances and scored 3 league goals.
Roberts has the distinction of having played for both of Airdrie's professional clubs, namely Airdrieonians and Airdrie United.
Partick Thistle
Roberts signed for Partick Thistle at the start of the 2005–06 season. Roberts scored a brace in his first game against Dumbarton. Roberts scored 22 goals during his first season at Firhill, as Partick Thistle gained promotion to the Scottish First Division via the play-offs.
Roberts was one of 5 nominees for the Scottish First Division Player of the Year Award for the 2006–07 season.
Roberts made 104 league appearances for Partick Thistle in his 4 seasons at the club and scored 30 league goals, as well as 17 goals in other competitions. His 47 goals for Thistle ensured that the Jags fans would hold him in high regard long after he left the club, particularly as many saw him as the player that led Thistle to promotion to the First Division.
Ayr United
Roberts signed for Ayr United in January 2009.
On 18 September 2010, Roberts made history when he scored three penalties for Ayr in a league fixture with East Fife. No player had done this in Ayr United's history.[citation needed] Roberts was sent off after a confrontation whilst celebrating his third.
On 18 January 2011, Roberts scored the goal that sent SPL side Hibernian out of the Scottish Cup.[1][2]
On 15 May 2012, it was announced that Ayr would not renew the contract of Brian Reid, and that Roberts would replace him as manager for the 2012-13 season.[3]
References
- ^ "Ayr 1-0 Hibernian". The Guardian. 18 Jan 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
- ^ "Ayr 1-0 Hibernian". BBC. 18 Jan 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
- ^ "Change in Manager". Ayr United F.C. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
External links
- Mark Roberts at Soccerbase (Partick Thistle & Ayr United)
- Mark Roberts at Soccerbase (Kilmarnock to Airdrie United)
- Living people
- 1975 births
- Scottish footballers
- Kilmarnock F.C. players
- Falkirk F.C. players
- Airdrieonians F.C. players
- Shelbourne F.C. players
- Raith Rovers F.C. players
- Airdrie United F.C. players
- Partick Thistle F.C. players
- Ayr United F.C. players
- League of Ireland players
- Scottish Football League players
- Scottish Premier League players
- Association football forwards