Philip Roberts

Arsenal

Roberts joined Arsenal on 3 June 2010, from Norwich City on scholarship terms. Robert's first season at the club went well as he scored four goals in 15 appearances at the under-18s level for Arsenal. He then followed that up during the 2011–12 season scoring nine goals in only 23 matches for the under-18s and becoming the top scorer among the Arsenal under-18s and he made four appearances for the reserves, scoring 1 goal in the process against Wolverhampton Wanderers. At the start of the 2012–13 season he joined Inverness on loan. Phillips was released by Arsenal at the end of the 2012–13 season.

Inverness CT (loan)

On 30 August 2012, Roberts signed a loan deal with Scottish Premier League side Inverness Caledonian Thistle until January 2013. On 22 September, he made his professional debut for Inverness in the Scottish Premier League against Hibernian coming on as a 71st-minute substitute for Conor Pepper as Inverness drew 2–2. Seven days later, he scored his first professional goal and provided assist for Richie Foran in a 4–0 win over Dundee United. After the match, Roberts says he couldn't ask for more after his performance. On 24 November 2012, Roberts set up a goal for Billy McKay -who scored the only goal in the game – as Inverness beat Celtic 1–0. On 7 December 2012, Roberts loan spell was extended until the end of the season. In the semi-final of Scottish League Cup against Hearts, which was 1–1 draw and led to penalties shoot-out,…

Roberts is eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland through his parents as well as England and Jamaica. Roberts made his Republic of Ireland U17 debut against the Czech Republic U17s in 2009, coming on with the score 1–1 before giving the Republic of Ireland the lead.

As of match played 2 December 2023

Born in the London Borough of Newham, Roberts attended Ilford County High School in Barkingside, Ilford from the years of 11–16. He has a sister called Lauren – attending Woodford County, and a younger brother called Chris. His cousin, Sean Roberts is a semi-professional footballer who has played for North Greenford Utd, Thamesmead Town, VCD Athletic A.F.C. Hornchurch, and is who plays for Cray Wanderers, Philip 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.