| Jordan Roberts 10:26 - Aug 14 with 1389 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
Might be an unpopular opinion, but I like the lad. From what I saw yesterday, I feel there's unfair criticism. He's not a lone striker, he's a weak finisher too, but he doesn't do himself any harm. Excellent work rate and puts in a lot of hard work.
First half - not much service into feet, mostly running channels without the right ball into him. A lot of chasing the ball. Tough for him, but Luton largely dominated that first half.
Second half - much better. Held it up well bringing others in at times, won his headers, put himself about and works hard to pressure and close the ball down aggressively.
I like him. I'd like to see him given a chance with a partner, possibly Jackson. I think we'd be much better at pressing the ball and winning it back quicker. He's a weak finisher, won't score many but then again, he's a winger not a striker. He plays with heart and works hard, might be technically limited compared to others in the squad, but balances that out with work rates that others are lacking at times. |  |
| |  |
| Jordan Roberts on 10:45 - Aug 14 with 1333 views | PositivelyPortman |
He’s unpopular because Hurst signed him.
Some people dislike Nolan, Donacien and Toto for the same reason.
They’ll argue the fact, but it’s true.
[Post edited 14 Aug 2019 10:46]
|  |
| |
| Jordan Roberts on 10:45 - Aug 14 with 1328 views | Bad_Boy_Mark |
I actually agree with most of your post.
He works very hard, gets in some good positions, has good pace, chases lost causes, but lacked a bit of composure at one or two points, had a couple of unlucky bounces/miscontrols and is not a lone striker.
At this time, he won't be first choice but a good option to have in the squad or coming off the bench. |  | | |
| Jordan Roberts on 11:17 - Aug 14 with 1239 views | Coastalblue |
I like him and I think he works very hard and gives his all and has at times when it seemed others weren't, unfortunately I just don't think he's that good a player beyond that and we should be striving for better. |  |
| |
| Jordan Roberts on 11:18 - Aug 14 with 1235 views | BlueBlood90 |
I thought he was really good when he came on and played in his natural position at Derby away last season.
Wouldn't be against seeing him play there while Garbutt's out injured. |  |
| |
| Jordan Roberts on 11:24 - Aug 14 with 1206 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| Jordan Roberts on 10:45 - Aug 14 by PositivelyPortman |
He’s unpopular because Hurst signed him.
Some people dislike Nolan, Donacien and Toto for the same reason.
They’ll argue the fact, but it’s true.
[Post edited 14 Aug 2019 10:46]
|
He's unpopular cause he's sh1t |  |
| |
| Jordan Roberts on 13:58 - Aug 14 with 1017 views | 44_not_out |
| Jordan Roberts on 11:24 - Aug 14 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
He's unpopular cause he's sh1t |
Agree!
Some of the stuff spouted on this forum about players being poor is sometimes over the top. But in Roberts case it is justified. ‘Work rate’ is just an element of a players overall ability. Ian Marshall was a lazy bastard, but had a very useful knack of scoring goals! Would I be right in thinking that Roberts has never scored for Town, despite his ‘work rate’.
I mentioned it on a previous thread, if Roberts starts a league match this season we may as well give up.
However, I’m sure he’s a smashing guy |  | | |
| Jordan Roberts on 14:00 - Aug 14 with 1012 views | Steve_M |
| Jordan Roberts on 11:17 - Aug 14 by Coastalblue |
I like him and I think he works very hard and gives his all and has at times when it seemed others weren't, unfortunately I just don't think he's that good a player beyond that and we should be striving for better. |
Agreed. He works hard but isn't very good. Worth keeping as someone who will work hard and put himself about but it is a concern that he is our third striker until December. |  |
| |
| |
By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions.
