Player Thread: Patrick Roberts

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers: "Patrick (Roberts) is different to Sterling. Raheem is speed, wing play, Patrick is more a David Silva type."
 
I'd actually agree with Brendan there. Roberts dribbles better than Silva, but he's similar in the fact that he's more about close control and quick feet, like Silva, when compared to Sterling.
 
The lad does nothing better than Silva at this moment, FACT. Rodgers should use him more as a No.10 i think i fully season 35-45 games the lad will mature playing in a similar style to our's, maybe even ready for England squad, dont take much does it...
 
uncle b said:
The lad does nothing better than Silva at this moment, FACT. Rodgers should use him more as a No.10 i think i fully season 35-45 games the lad will mature playing in a similar style to our's, maybe even ready for England squad, dont take much does it...
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No one thinks he does anything better than Silva yet obviously. Point is he's closer to Silva technically speaking than Sterling, and I agree. He's much more of a natural dribbler than merlin is as well.
 
twosips said:
I'd actually agree with Brendan there. Roberts dribbles better than Silva, but he's similar in the fact that he's more about close control and quick feet, like Silva, when compared to Sterling.
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More Hazard than Silva IMO,either way,certainly not a traditional winger,but then neither is Raheem....!
 
twosips said:
No one thinks he does anything better than Silva yet obviously. Point is he's closer to Silva technically speaking than Sterling, and I agree. He's much more of a natural dribbler than merlin is as well.
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FantasyIreland said:
More Hazard than Silva IMO,either way,certainly not a traditional winger,but then neither is Raheem....!
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Sterling is more like Robben, very fast, direct, dribbles past people. Roberts is similar to Ribery - more creative, takes a lot more touches when running with the ball, dribbles through people.
 
twosips said:
No one thinks he does anything better than Silva yet obviously. Point is he's closer to Silva technically speaking than Sterling, and I agree. He's much more of a natural dribbler than merlin is as well.
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I do , Roberts likes to beat people , whilst Silva passes sidewards

Silva as beat about 5 players in his whole time at City , Roberts can do that in one game
 
If Rodgers wants to develop Roberts to be more creative like Silva that is fantastic news for us. He's got a good track record with youth.
 
ColinLee said:
Celtic are away to Lincoln Red Imps of Gibraltar tomorrow, it's on at 7:00pm - BT Sport 2 for anyone wanting to watch. CL qualifier, first leg.
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Dont bank on seeing Roberts though..........so far,Rodgers hasn't been giving him much game time.
 
FantasyIreland said:
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers: "Patrick (Roberts) is different to Sterling. Raheem is speed, wing play, Patrick is more a David Silva type."
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I hope City are happy with him in that role - especially if it limits his playing time. I hope there's something in the loan that allows Roberts to return if not played regularly or simply not happy. I don't have any faith in Rodgers.
 
FantasyIreland said:
Dont bank on seeing Roberts though..........so far,Rodgers hasn't been giving him much game time.
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well 2bh, it's up to Roberts to be so ridiculously good in training and whenever he gets any time to the point where he makes Rodgers look a numpty. This is where he decides to take the "I'll make it work (Jack Byrne)" route, or the "I'm going to sulk and moan about how much I'm not appreciated on Twitter (Brandon Barker)" route.

Patrick has to earn the right to play like David Silva. He's got a manager who knows how to spot the genuine thing and I'm not surprised that he'd be talked down early on because Roberts needs to keep his head on the game, if he does and puts a shift in he'll get his spot.
 
Forcing myself to watch it for the past 20 mins. Celtic are crap and Rodgers looks as clueless as ever. I bet he's been trying act the big bollox in preseason and has them all knackered and belittled.

I never understand how people claim he was good for young players. Think he's just a bluffer who got lucky here and there.
 
TonyM said:
Forcing myself to watch it for the past 20 mins. Celtic are crap and Rodgers looks as clueless as ever. I bet he's been trying act the big bollox in preseason and has them all knackered and belittled.

I never understand how people claim he was good for young players. Think he's just a bluffer who got lucky here and there.
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I've been doing the same, Celtic have been truly atrocious. Lincoln are winning 1-0 btw for anyone wondering with only 5 minutes to go and Celtic have used all 3 subs with no Roberts. Probably best for his ankles tbh, not that Celtic have been much better in that regard.
 
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