Jason Roberts MBE




  • On 26 January 2012, Jason signed for Reading on an 18 month contract.

    Jason scored on his debut against Bristol City on 26 January 2012; when David James saved his penalty and Jason bundled the ball over the line from the rebound. His second goal came on the 11 February against Coventry City, where he deflected in a Matthew Connolly header. He scored his 3rd goal in 4 starts against Burnley after looping a Jobi McAnuff cross over keeper Lee Grant to win the game 1-0. On 10 March, Jason got on the score sheet again with a goal from close in to the bottom left corner of the goal, against Leicester in a 3-1 win.

    Reading's matchday edition of the Royal revealed that Jason had officially made the best ever start to a Reading career by helping them achieve an 8 game winning run, while also scoring four times and providing five assists. He scored his 6th goal for Reading in an important top of the table clash against Southampton, connecting with Jimmy Kebe's pinpoint cross. Jason was integral as he gained his fourth promotion to the top flight.

Early Years

Jason Roberts was born and bred in Stonebridge, North West London, part of a big Grenadian and French Guyanese family. Growing up, he spent a lot of his childhood traveling between London and Grenada.

Like many talented players, football was not just a hobby; but in his blood. As a budding young athlete he was spurred into a life of football by his uncles, former footballers Cyrille Regis, Dave Regis, Otis Roberts (a former Grenada international) and Junior Roberts.

As a youngster he played for Parkfield F.C in Harrow, and had spells under the Tottenham F.C and Watford F.C youth academies.

International Career

Along side his club career, Jason has had the honour to play for the Grenada national team. His dedication to the country, as a player, has been an important influence for the team. Jason managed to score a penalty kick against the USA during the 2006 World Cup qualifiers, before Grenada bowed out to the United States. A brilliant 10-0 win against the US Virgin Islands was kicked off by two golden strikes from Jason, during the 2010 World Cup.

An international career high-point came when Grenada beat Jamaica 2-1 in a friendly on June 2008, in preparation for the World Cup qualifiers. Both teams were level after the full 90 minutes, Jason's winning strike came in extra time and sealed Grenada's second ever win against the Reggae Boyz.

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What Jason Offers You

Jason offers audiences advice on what it takes to becoming an achiever in any chosen field through looking at lessons we can learn from sport for business. Having experienced promotion 4 times he is able to demonstrates and is passionate about the importance of teamwork and self belief. He engages the audience through an interactive presentation using footage highlighting personal moments in his football career to bring alive his message.

How Jason presents

Sportsman and media personality, Jason's inspirational and high energy presentations are guaranteed to leave audiences feeling energised and ready to achieve their ambitions.

Where Jason presents

Business Conference, After Dinner Speaker, Team Building Event , Charity Event , Award Ceremony, Dinner or Conference Host - Whether you are looking for a speaker to inspire, educate, motivate or entertain Jason is guaranteed to deliver

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Give us a call or send us an e-mail to find out exactly what Jason could bring to your event.

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Editor

I am proud to be the contributing editor of our highly acclaimed AtTheMatch magazine providing cutting edge features, articles and interviews across a wide range of topics from within the business and sporting sectors. The magazine is read by players, professionals and executives involved in the sporting world as well as fans alike.

The magazine presents an exciting, creative and innovative approach to business and sport through its four sections, In The Boardroom, On The Bench, Half Time and Final Whistle and makes the perfect coffee table publication for anyone who loves the game.





News

BBC announce diversity committee with Lenny Henry, Tanni Grey-Thompson and Jason Roberts named as "advisers"

Jason Roberts to join Diversity Action Group for BBC

Farewell JR

Jason Roberts announces his retirement