BS3_RED Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Real shame for the guy. I always liked him when we had him and really think we should have kept hold of him. His goal against Hartlepool will live with me foreever as the most emotional goal i have ever seen. All the best Christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Where did you hear this? I cant find anything about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Where did you hear this? I cant find anything about it! He was talking to Papa650 in Cardiff the other day at the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbespm Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 never forget his playoff goal..wish him well if it's true scored a brilliant goal against mansfield in the 5-4 classic too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I think a knee injury has forced his hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citynut54 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Really disappointing news. especially after the guy battled back to sort out his off field problems. Although a very inconsistant performer, largely i always felt due to being asked to play out wide too often, he left some great memories at AG.Hartlepool, Mansfield and Baadiff spring to mind. I've often wondered since he left, what GJ could have done with him because the potential was always there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 If that is true then I'm gutted for him. Despite playing for Cardiff & Swindon I loved the guy. Never really saw the best of him here, but for that goal against Hartlepool he will always be remembered at AG. Good luck mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfunkle Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 nah bolox to him. he was an alcoholic and obviously spent/wasted a lot of the clubs (our) money to feed that habit whilst on the books here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfred Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I feel for the guy. Forgetting that wonderful goal against Hartlepool, Roberts was a 100%er in every game he played and i hope he finds a new career or that life treats him well fom here on in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfred Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 nah bolox to him. he was an alcoholic and obviously spent/wasted a lot of the clubs (our) money to feed that habit whilst on the books here. Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westred1 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'll remember him for 3 reasons: 1) His last minute screamer v Mansfield away to make it 5-4 2) His wonder goal v Hartlepool in the play offs 3) His shot that hit the roof of Oakwell's (Barnsley) biggest stand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezgimed Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Only saw him fully for one season. Obviously remembered for the Hartlepool game, but there were some other decent moments. I remember him being played through on goal about 20 times against Grimsby at home, and in the 90th minute, he was through and finally scored to win 1-0. It was like trial and error over and over and over. I remember a class goal too when he did a cruyff turn with back to goal to do him man, turn him then slot in the bottom corner. Also met him at a Team Bath friendly and was a good bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich-TWSC- Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 It's not been confirmed but apparently it's been ongoing for a while (not in the team photo etc) - mumblings is that he doesn't have to quit (it's not a career ending injury) but just wants walk away from the Pro-Game... So expect him to join a semi-pro club at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I remember the pitch invasion v hartlepool and he was lifted off. My support goes out to the lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighbridgeRED Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 nah bolox to him. he was an alcoholic and obviously spent/wasted a lot of the clubs (our) money to feed that habit whilst on the books here. How many of us watched him after 2 cups of tea and glass of water (0). I wish him and his family all the best in the future. Thanks for the Memories Christian.. Highbridge Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 nah bolox to him. he was an alcoholic and obviously spent/wasted a lot of the clubs (our) money to feed that habit whilst on the books here. I was going to delete this message but decided that by leaving it up people will see just what a stupid comment you have made. An addiction is an illness, he didn't choose to have an addiction to alcohol and fair play for working his problems out which is a very difficult thing to do. I sincerely hope you or a close family member/friend does not put you through the pains of an addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbespm Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 nah bolox to him. he was an alcoholic and obviously spent/wasted a lot of the clubs (our) money to feed that habit whilst on the books here. [/ what a pathetic post!full of ignorance full of misunderstanding, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy-shuffle-carl-shutt Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I was going to delete this message but decided that by leaving it up people will see just what a stupid comment you have made. An addiction is an illness, he didn't choose to have an addiction to alcohol and fair play for working his problems out which is a very difficult thing to do. I sincerely hope you or a close family member/friend does not put you through the pains of an addiction. Christian roberts IMO opinion was a flop whichever way you cut it. The player wore gloves one of the first times he played for us, says alot in my book. His goal at Hartlepool was good but really cant say he was that good a servant to us. Gary J would not have stood for his antics and leaving when he did prlonged his career by a good 5 years. Wasted his talent alot of players would give their right arm for his abilty but he squandered it on booze and jack the lad living. I wish him all the best though and I'm sure he will get a call for the masters if it is not too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenun Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 nah bolox to him. he was an alcoholic and obviously spent/wasted a lot of the clubs (our) money to feed that habit whilst on the books here. It was incredibly brave of Christian to publically admit his alcoholism and choose to face his demons when there are plenty of other professional footballers who haven't, or wouldn't. They're the real wasters. Christian will forever have my admiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Last minute versus Mansfield away OMFG Will be forever remembered for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Mat Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Christian roberts IMO opinion was a flop whichever way you cut it. The player wore gloves one of the first times he played for us, says alot in my book. His goal at Hartlepool was good but really cant say he was that good a servant to us. Gary J would not have stood for his antics and leaving when he did prlonged his career by a good 5 years. Wasted his talent alot of players would give their right arm for his abilty but he squandered it on booze and jack the lad living. I wish him all the best though and I'm sure he will get a call for the masters if it is not too late. What the hell's wrong with wearing gloves to play football?!? I'm not sure if you've noticed, but it does get quite cold wearing a t-shirt and shorts in the middle of December in this country when you're running around outside for two hours. Lots of players wear gloves. It helps improve circulation and improves blood flow, and therefore probably slightly improves your performance. Christian Roberts comes across as a very decent, average bloke who truly loved his home-town club (sadly, he couldn't help where he was born), but still put a lot into this club while he was here. He was talented, and scored some memorable and quality goals for us, but did frustrate and disappoint on occasions. He was still a good player for us. Yes, he probably squandered money on booze and 'jack the lad' living, but how many of you all give a secret smile when you hear the George Best quote along similar lines? Most of us know that many footballers are put in a position with a lot of money and a lot of time on their hands, and a lot of adoring fans, and many of them female, out there. It's very sad for him that he has to retire, but I get the impression he's had enough of football and probably has other things in his life he'd rather pursue now. I want to wish him all the best and hope he continues his recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted September 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Last minute versus Mansfield away OMFG Will be forever remembered for that I have just been watching the highlights on youtube. That is one away game i will always regret not going too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie1 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 wow the atmosphere when he scored against hartlepool was electric the only thing close is the palace play off at ashton gate very close in my mind but the hartlepool goal just shades it i think GOOD LUCK CHRISTIAN IN WHAT EVER U DO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Mat Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have just been watching the highlights on youtube. That is one away game i will always regret not going too. That very second he scored, that single solitary moment in time, will stay with me forever. That was possibly the single greatest combined explosion of joy, relief, pleasure, excitement, and pure amazement at what had just happened that I have ever experienced. It wasn't just the goal, it was the way he did it. Setting up the equaliser first of all was good. But to then take their defence apart, and so calmly, so easily, with all the relaxation and focus in the world, simply slot that ball into the corner of the net was absolutely stunning. Thanks, Christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Hartlepool and Mansfield will be the main memories of Robbo but for me it will be his display at Tinnion park when he didn't celebrate scoring against the team he admitted to loving but still played an absolute blinder. Good luck in the future from me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy-shuffle-carl-shutt Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 What the hell's wrong with wearing gloves to play football?!? I'm not sure if you've noticed, but it does get quite cold wearing a t-shirt and shorts in the middle of December in this country when you're running around outside for two hours. Lots of players wear gloves. It helps improve circulation and improves blood flow, and therefore probably slightly improves your performance. Christian Roberts comes across as a very decent, average bloke who truly loved his home-town club (sadly, he couldn't help where he was born), but still put a lot into this club while he was here. He was talented, and scored some memorable and quality goals for us, but did frustrate and disappoint on occasions. He was still a good player for us. Yes, he probably squandered money on booze and 'jack the lad' living, but how many of you all give a secret smile when you hear the George Best quote along similar lines? Most of us know that many footballers are put in a position with a lot of money and a lot of time on their hands, and a lot of adoring fans, and many of them female, out there. It's very sad for him that he has to retire, but I get the impression he's had enough of football and probably has other things in his life he'd rather pursue now. I want to wish him all the best and hope he continues his recovery. Gloves probably not worth mentioning i just never took to the guy. Christian Roberts is not even in the same universe George best. George best had an outrageous talent and god only knows what he would have done if was able to stay off the sauce, that is why you can say god ol george. He had the talent to do just about anything with a football and was half cut most of the time. I applaud him for saying he had a problem and for getting help. For me he was part of the booze culture that was for so long part of being a footballer which is no longer acceptable for today's professionals. I just get the feeling that we never saw the best of him even though he had the ability. I will always remember his Hartlepool goal but i don't not view his time with us through rose tinted glasses. I do wish him all the best with his battle against his addictions and hope that he can overcome them in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'm still in love with red ferret's hat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 despite the pathetic comments of those 2 above morons, Christian was a Good Lad with a limited ability but punched above his weight for a time at City, had a good work ethic who's career highlights were probably with us, Scored 2 of the most Memorable City goals in recent years against Mansfield and Hartlepool which are up there alongside Tinnion at Anfield as "moments" we will all never forget, also can't forgot his 2 winning goals against Cardiff. Shame that after he fought back from his off field problems unlike many others,that haven't, it's a shame that his career is over so early due to injury. All the best for the future..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC_Dan Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have just been watching the highlights on youtube. That is one away game i will always regret not going too. The one time I nearly walked out of a game before the end. The last time I ever considered doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Mat Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Gloves probably not worth mentioning i just never took to the guy. Christian Roberts is not even in the same universe George best. George best had an outrageous talent and god only knows what he would have done if was able to stay off the sauce, that is why you can say god ol george. He had the talent to do just about anything with a football and was half cut most of the time. I applaud him for saying he had a problem and for getting help. For me he was part of the booze culture that was for so long part of being a footballer which is no longer acceptable for today's professionals. I just get the feeling that we never saw the best of him even though he had the ability. I will always remember his Hartlepool goal but i don't not view his time with us through rose tinted glasses. I do wish him all the best with his battle against his addictions and hope that he can overcome them in the future. If you read the meaning of the words, rather than just the names I was in no way comparing Christian Roberts to George Best! Best was an amzing talent, but let's not forget, he retired from football the first time at the age of 27!!! The only other similarities, other than that they were footballers, was that they both retired early and both had drink problems. Best continued to battle his until the day he died, whereas Roberst seems to be recovering. He was never 'Good Ol George'. He was an idiot. An amazingly talented idiot, but an idiot nonetheless. That's why I don't say 'Good Ol George' because personally I found it even more frustrating that he wasted his peak years and could have been so much more than he was. Meanwhile, I'm pleased you approve of Robert's recovery and hope that continues. I never saw him through rose-tinted specs. Those moments he provided for us were amazing when they happened, but again read what I wrote and you'll see I say Roberts had the ability to frustrate and disappoint. He wasn't perfect, but then not many people are apart from nearly all the contributors to this website..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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