Patrick Roberts

[cityzennn93:20]

It's a good sign, for sure. But imo the decision should be based on performancce with the first team, not training or loans.

Perhaps Pep is going to give him a seaeon as 'occasional player' to see if he grabs it. Would be fair on the player & get rid of doubt either way.

Come on Pep, sign a long deal & manage like you were at Barca.

maybe pep watched him at celtic and was impressed And also got impressed by him in preseason.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

I think he would be a revelation. Technically better than sterling, but Sterling makes up for it with his pace.

 

[Neville Kneville]

maybe pep watched him at celtic and was impressed And also got impressed by him in preseason.

Maybe, but the true test is when he gets on, in a real game. Then often they do something spectacular & win a game but tail off, as we have seen many times with raglets. But then you find out for real, whether they have a chance or need moving on.

 

[Neville Kneville]

I think he would be a revelation. Technically better than sterling, but Sterling makes up for it with his pace.

He has a better pass on him than Sterling too, but Rahim has the physique allied to the ability.

We have to see if Roberts can stand Prem level pressing.

 

[whalley ranger]

Interesting, how do you know this?

I know the developer he bought it off.

 

[Rolee]

I know the developer he bought it off.

Thanks mate. It certainly suggests that he is of the belief that he'll be with the club long term.

 

[Jacob Smith]

I think he would be a revelation. Technically better than sterling, but Sterling makes up for it with his pace.

With you on this, he has that ability to glide past defenders that not many have. Could argue that's because of the level of opposition but he did do it against us last year...

 

[Bazzmand Show]

I think he would be a revelation. Technically better than sterling, but Sterling makes up for it with his pace.

Sometimes, being really good technically with the ball - actually makes up for a lack of pace. If you can keep the ball close and turn quickly, you leave most defenders for dead and can operate in tight spaces. Roberts is also not slow, not rapid, but Ive seen he does have a decent turn of pace - particularly on the ball.

 

[BlueMedic]

He'd be replacing Navas as a back-up winger. He's clearly an improvement in creativity & he's home grown.

With Nolito, Navas & maybe Nacho leaving I'd hope at worst he'd be given the chance to impress in pre-season before a final decision is made.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

He's very similar to Bernardo, I think. I do think he'd be better off going on loan, rather than being a bit part player for us. Southampton would be great for him.