by Royal Prince »
27 Jan 2012 07:22
Great signing!
He's something different to what we've got so will be refreshing to have another option. Agreed that he'll bring out the best from the other lads, not only while playing big man to the likes of Alf, but also passing on his wisdom and experience off the pitch.
The contract issue at Blackburn, as mentioned previously, was all that was keeping him out of the side (same with Selgado I believe). There is no doubting his experience and credentials, and six years at a Prem club is a long stretch these days so not to be sniffed at.
Lastly, and most importantly, he won't rock the boat. We are where we are now not because of any stand out individuals (and Christ do we all know that), but rather as a result of the collective effort and positive mentality of the team. Roberts comes across as a genuine and humble guy, with a stand out personality. The work he's done for charity sets him apart from many a modern footballer and it's nice to see despite our newfound wealth we're still signing players that fit the Reading mould!
I'm genuinely excited! At worst, even of he's the next Les Ferdinand, he brings alot more to the dressing room and to the club than just his footballing talent. At best he could prove to be the missing piece in the jigsaw!