I guess you really can’t please everyone can you.
There’s always something that people will want to take the negative spin over. I should know, I’m probably the biggest example of that, but this time I’m not the one doing the complaining. I should also stress that there is a lot of praise for this man as well, so it’s not all bad.
Despite being part of a defence that shipped three goals at the weekend, Blues defender Marc Roberts has come in for a lot of praise for his display, with the club’s Twitter account picking him out for special praise, and WhoScored putting him in their Team of the Week alongside Lukas Jutkiewicz.
Is Marc Roberts our best defender?
Yes
No
News of which left Blues fans in one of two minds.
There were some who decided to praise him for his efforts at the back, whilst there were others who thought it might be best to offer up some ways in which he, and as a result, the team, could improve themselves.
Not to be dramatic but van dijk has posters of him on his wall
— Lee camp FC (@rstar346) February 24, 2020
@Robbo_4 amazing stats
— Tilton Talk Show 🎙️ (@tiltontalkshow) February 24, 2020
The determination to get to every ball was proper defending 👏🏻
— Pedro661™ (@Pedro_661) February 24, 2020
Great in the air but throws are pointless and his passing is terrible!
— lee fitzpatrick (@leefitzy10) February 24, 2020
Can he stop these long throws they never work
— Rhys.KRO (@KroRhys) February 24, 2020
I second this
— BCFC DATA (@BCFCDATA) February 24, 2020
Well done @Robbo_4 you had a fantastic game KRO
— Diana Williams (@DianaWilliams3) February 24, 2020
He was a unit Saturday 👊
— Malcolm Hayden (@justbeinghayden) February 24, 2020
Which side of the argument do you fall on?
Roberts has some good qualities ie his heading ability but his distribution leaves a lot to be desired, I would rate him a descent Championship player at best, Clarke Salter is far superior in technical ability