I'm sure that's true but I don't think that should be seen as a failure in any way - Most academy prospects won't end up in professional football, some will and occasionally there will be a multi million gem - I think the Roberts will fall in to the middle category and if we say, for arguments...
CDM could be for him, even centre half maybe?? I think I mentioned earlier though, he'll struggle to get a game at CH for us as he won't displace Cashin and I can't see them playing together. He has done okay on the left of a three at times.
I wouldn't be that surprised if he goes back in...
Roberts only played about an hour since November, not been bad just not obvious where he fits in - I've said before, he won't get in the team at CH but while very comfortable on the ball, he's not a full back or wing back....
Roberts back in the team last night for the pizza cup, did okay at wing back which is not his position in a million years, one great pass for an assist otherwise a mixed bag going forward which is to be expected really.
Hayden Roberts doing okay so far - Played left back in the games that he's appeared in but tends to be in a defensive midfield position when Derby have possession. Good on the ball, neat and tidy. Tends to be replaced by and has been dropped for Forsyth if we need more of a threat down the left...