Burton Albion boss Paul Peschisolido has revealed his desire to sign Luton Town's defender Ian Roper. 'Ropes' is one of his top transfer targets as he looks to fill the gap made by Jake Buxton after he followed Nigel Clough to Derby County
Roper, 32, played over 300 games for Walsall before joining Luton last season. He played 24 times for them as they tried the imposible and achieve survival after their massive points deduction. Roper is believed to be looking for a return to the Football League after Luton's relegation.
Peschisolido said: "Ian is the type of defender we are looking for, very strong in the air".
"I have spoken to him, but it is early days yet and there is another candidate we have in mind."
If successful in their bid, Roper will link up with a fammiliar face in Paul Boertein in 'The Brewers' defence
Roper, 32, played over 300 games for Walsall before joining Luton last season. He played 24 times for them as they tried the imposible and achieve survival after their massive points deduction. Roper is believed to be looking for a return to the Football League after Luton's relegation.
Date of birth | Monday, 20th June 1977 | Height | 6.2 |
Place of birth | Nuneaton, England | Weight | 13.4 |
Nationality | Position | Defence | |
Comments | Squad No. | ||
Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards) | ||||||
Team | Debut | Apps (+ sub) | Goals | Yellows | Reds | |
| 09 Aug 2008 | 23 (1) | 3 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 268 (17) | 5 | 44 | 5 | |||
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards) | ||||||
Season | First App. | Apps (+ sub) | Goals | Yellows | Reds | |
| 09 Aug 2008 | 23 (1) | 3 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 18 Aug 2007 | 21 (0) | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||
| 08 Aug 2006 | 32 (0) | 4 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 29 Aug 2005 | 30 (1) | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||
| 07 Aug 2004 | 26 (1) | 0 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 09 Aug 2003 | 35 (0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 10 Aug 2002 | 45 (2) | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| 21 Aug 2001 | 26 (4) | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 12 Aug 2000 | 21 (8) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 21 Sep 1999 | 32 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Appearances 291 (+ 18 as sub); Goals 8; Yellow cards 51; Red cards 5 | ||||||
Peschisolido said: "Ian is the type of defender we are looking for, very strong in the air".
"I have spoken to him, but it is early days yet and there is another candidate we have in mind."
If successful in their bid, Roper will link up with a fammiliar face in Paul Boertein in 'The Brewers' defence