Gareth Roberts joined the club early in the 2011-12 Season, having previously shone at local league football. Having earned his starting place due to some impressive performances in training and reserves games, Gareth has taken his opportunity with both hands.

Strong in the air, firm in the tackle and confident in possession, Gareth has all the attributes required to succeed and flourish in semi-professional football, and has made a confident start to his Colls career alongside Tom Robinson in the heart of the defence.

With Nemanja Vidic named as his favourite player, it is easy to see why, as Gareth shares several characteristics with the tough-tackling Serb.

Date of birth / age: 21/12/1985 (25 years of age)
Year joined the Colls: Early in the 2011-12 Season
Previous clubs: Ricall United, Kartiers FC, Hounds FC
Position: Centre-Half
Footballing ambition: To play at the best standard I can, and stay fit!
Job: Food Manufacturing Coordinator
Family: Mum, Racheal: Dad, Gary: Brother, Oliver
Biggest influence in football career: Myself
Greatest character in the Colls dressing room: Dunc Bray and Connor Rollinson
Nicknames: Gaz, Robbo, G-Unit and, it appears, “Julia” (Roberts!)
Team you support: Manchester United
Favourite player: Vidic
Why?: He’s the perfect commanding centre-half
Favourite player of all time: Roy Keane
Why?: He won anything that got in his way, and was a great leader
Favourite manager: Sir Alex Ferguson
Best game ever watched: Man U V Bayern Munich – Champions League Final when United scored 2 in the last 90!!
Pre-match superstitions: Always put my left shin-pad on before my right
Anyone you would like to thank for help with career: Martyn Evans, who was my junior football coach, and Liam Bradley, the manager of Ricall United
Favourite TV programme?: Inbetweeners, Celebrity Juice
Favourite film?: Green Mile, Taken
Musical tastes – favourite bands/artists? Fratelis
Favourite food?: Chilli Con Carne
Favourite car?: Audi R8
Embarrassing facts or moments?: Lifting a League Cup in front of all the crowd, dropping it and smashing it!