Playing Career
Roeder failed to earn a scholarship at Arsenal and began his professional playing career at Leyton Orient, making his name as a classy ball-playing defender before moving to Queens Park Rangers.
At QPR, Roeder captained the team in the 1982 FA Cup Final but missed the replay due to suspension. During his time at Loftus Road, he was famed for his shuffle, known as the "Roeder Shuffle", a stepover that he used to extricate himself from tight spots and also to instigate attacking moves from the heart of the defence.
During a successful loan spell at Notts County, (in which the team were undefeated) a transfer fee of £125,000 was agreed. The Notts Chairman Jack Dunnett agreed to match every penny the supporters donated for the fee. Only £40,000 was raised, the transfer was not completed and Notts County were relegated that season.
In 1984, Roeder was transferred to Newcastle United, where he was to make close to 200 appearances during his five years at the club. Roeder then had a two year spell at Watford, followed by a return to Leyton Orient for whom he played eight games in 1992, before a six game stint to finish his playing career at Gillingham, whom he had joined as player-manager.
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