Robert Betts
| Date of birth | 21 December 1981 |
| Place of birth | Doncaster |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
A former captain of the Coventry City youth team, Robert spent much of 2000-01 in the reserves before moving on loan to Plymouth Argyle to gain further experience of first-team football. He played in three senior games and one from the subs' bench for the Third Division club producing some impressive displays before returning to Highfield Road where he made a further senior appearance when he came off the subs' bench for the last ten minutes of the final game against Bradford City.
A tenacious young midfield player he is the grandson of former Manchester United wing half Maurice Setters.
Robert briefly joined Rochdale in August 2003 on non-contract terms before signing for Kidderminster Harriers on a one-year contract. However, this was cancelled in March 2004.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster Rovers | 01 Jul 1997 | 23 Dec 1998 | |
| Coventry City | 23 Dec 1998 | 30 Jun 2003 | |
| Plymouth Argyle | 16 Feb 2001 | 16 Mar 2001 | L |
| Lincoln City | 12 Oct 2001 | 12 Nov 2001 | L |
| Cheltenham Town | 28 Apr 2003 | 02 May 2003 | T |
| Rochdale | 04 Aug 2003 | 11 Sep 2003 | |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 12 Sep 2003 | 15 Mar 2004 | |
| Notts County | 16 Mar 2004 | 19 Mar 2004 | T |
| Hereford United | 24 Mar 2004 | 30 Jun 2004 | |
| Forest Green Rovers | 27 Aug 2004 | 01 Oct 2004 | |
| Racing Club Warwick | 01 Oct 2004 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1999-00 | Coventry City | Premier League | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Coventry City | Premier League | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Plymouth Argyle | League Division 3 | 3 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Coventry City | League Division 1 | 4 | 5 |
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| 2001-02 | Lincoln City | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Lincoln City | League Division 3 | 1 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Coventry City | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Coventry City | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Coventry City | League Division 1 | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Kidderminster Harriers | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Kidderminster Harriers | League Division 3 | 8 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Rochdale | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Rochdale | League Division 3 | 4 | 1 |
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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 | |
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| 22 Apr 2000 | West Ham United v Coventry City | L | 5-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 2000 | Newcastle United v Coventry City | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 May 2001 | Coventry City v Bradford City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Jan 2002 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Coventry City | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Jan 2002 | Coventry City v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 0-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Coventry City v Stockport County | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 29 Jan 2002 | Crystal Palace v Coventry City | W | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Coventry City v Gillingham | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Coventry City | W | 1-6 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Feb 2002 | Coventry City v Barnsley | W | 4-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Mar 2002 | Manchester City v Coventry City | L | 4-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Mar 2002 | Coventry City v Sheffield United | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2002 | Burnley v Coventry City | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 02 Oct 2002 | Coventry City v Rushden and Diamonds | W | 8-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 04 Jan 2003 | Cardiff City v Coventry City | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 11 Jan 2003 | Coventry City v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 15 Jan 2003 | Coventry City v Cardiff City | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.