Old Sod's Army-Patrick Roberts

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I see Pat has been loaned out yet again this time to Derby. Perhaps Wayne will get the best out of him. I hope he does.


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[Andy S]

Pat Roberts is a prime case of having his  head turned too soon

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Exactly. I think Kit Symons held him back too much. Perhaps if Slav had been here then perhaps he may have progressed better.


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[Fernhurst]

Exactly. I think Kit Symons held him back too much. Perhaps if Slav had been here then perhaps he may have progressed better.

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Very very difficult to fit in an emerging talent when every game is so important Captain.
Remember one game at The Cottage where Kit had started Pat and he began very brightly, however the senior pro's in the opposition gradually ragdolled the lad and when eventually replaced looked battered and bruised and completely spent.
Still follow Pat, so thanks for the update.

[filham]

I had really big hopes for Patrick Roberts, I even went as far as to suggest he was the best prospect we had seen since Haynes.
Yes I know he was lightweight but I am still baffled as to why he is not playing for a top club.

[Bill2]

I was really impressed with him when a junior but going to a bit club as he did you know you will not get a sniff of an opportunity.  Sad as he had fantastic acceleration and was very aware of what was happening around him.

[bog]

Exactly. I think Kit Symons held him back too much. Perhaps if Slav had been here then perhaps he may have progressed better.

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Very very difficult to fit in an emerging talent when every game is so important Captain.
Remember one game at The Cottage where Kit had started Pat and he began very brightly, however the senior pro's in the opposition gradually ragdolled the lad and when eventually replaced looked battered and bruised and completely spent.
Still follow Pat, so thanks for the update.


Part of the learning curve I suppose. Sadly those who offer a very skilfiull contribution can be targeted by those more heavy booted especially when young. I hope he comes through with the Rams.   

[rogerpbackinMidEastUS]

Reminds me of Paul Brooker, similar style and qualities, even though it was against lower division teams.
Sad that after he broke his leg he never really came back.

[Lordedmundo]

Probably one of the most skillful players we've had - I remember his cameo at Norwich a few years ago where he and Matt Smith came on late as subs and helped make the scoreline a bit more respectable.

Unfortunately, he has an incredibly slight build and even looking at recent pictures of him in a Middlesborough shirt - he still looks like a pre-pubescent teenager (apart from the dodgy facial hair)!

[H4usuallysitting]

We could probably get him back on a free

[filham]

We could probably get him back on a free

The question is would there be a place for him on our bench. I suspect not as in our critical position Parker can't risk pure talent unless it caries with it brawn and pace.