Ian Roper

Date of birth20 June 1977
Place of birthNuneaton
NationalityEnglish
Weight84 kg
Height1.91 m
PositionDefender/Centre back

Although Ian began the 2000-01 campaign as Andy Tillson's partner in the heart of the Walsall defence, he was soon replaced by Tony Barras and was subsequently in and out of the side.

However, he was still a vital member of the Saddlers' promotion squad and always gave 100 per cent when called upon.

A central defender who is effective in the air and firm in the tackle, he was placed on the transfer list during the summer.

Ian signed a new three-year contract with Walsall in May 2004 that was extended to June 2008 in May 2007.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Walsall 15 May 1995 30 Jun 2008
Luton Town 08 Aug 2008 30 Jun 2009
Kettering Town 30 Jul 2009

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1998-99 Walsall League Cup
1
1999-00 Walsall League Cup 2
2000-01 Walsall LDV Vans Trophy
2
2000-01 Walsall League Cup 1
1
2000-01 Walsall League Division 2 20
5
2001-02 Walsall FA Cup 1
1
2001-02 Walsall League Cup 1
1
2001-02 Walsall League Division 1 24
3
3
1
2002-03 Walsall FA Cup 3
1
1
2002-03 Walsall League Cup 3
2002-03 Walsall League Division 1 39
1
10
2003-04 Walsall FA Cup 1
2003-04 Walsall League Cup 1
2003-04 Walsall League Division 1 33
7
2004-05 Walsall LDV Vans Trophy 1
2004-05 Walsall League One 25
1
2
2
2005-06 Walsall FA Cup 4
1
2005-06 Walsall LDV Vans Trophy 2
2005-06 Walsall League One 24
1
7
1
2006-07 Walsall FA Cup 2
2006-07 Walsall Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
1
2006-07 Walsall League Cup 2
2006-07 Walsall League Two 27
4
4
2007-08 Walsall FA Cup 1
1
2007-08 Walsall Johnstones Paint Trophy 1
2007-08 Walsall League One 19
1
5
1
2008-09 Luton Town FA Cup 2
1
2008-09 Luton Town Johnstones Paint Trophy 3
2008-09 Luton Town League Two 18
1
3
5
2009-10 Kettering Town FA Cup 3
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
07 Nov 2009 Hartlepool United v Kettering Town W 0-1 FA Cup 1st round
29 Nov 2009 Kettering Town v Leeds United D 1-1 FA Cup 2nd round
08 Dec 2009 Leeds United v Kettering Town L 5-1 FA Cup 2nd round replay


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.