Ex-Wrexham defender Roberts quits

Published : 08 Oct 2009 11:28:09

Walsall defender Stephen Roberts has decided to quit the game at the age of 29 after battling with a back problem.The former Wales international and Wrexham man managed only 21 first-team appearances for the Saddlers after signing from Doncaster in July 2008. "Some things transcend football and his long-term health is more important," team-mate Rhys Weston told BBC WM. "He's got a young family to look after and obviously his priorities are with them," the defender said. "I've been fortunat.... read more