Valiants of old: Gary Roberts, midfielder playmaker with off-field issues…
Gary Roberts was a great midfielder when he was focused on the game but all too often off-pitch troubles got in the way…
Gary Roberts
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Talented midfielder Gary Roberts joined Port Vale in 2010 but despite some good performances on the pitch it was overshadowed by breaches of club discipline which eventually saw his contract terminated in 2011.
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Sam Hornby has loan spell at Chester extended who also sign former Valiant Gary Roberts
Chester FC have confirmed that goalkeeper Sam Hornby has had his loan spell extended and will be joined by former Valiant Gary Roberts.
Gary Roberts
Time at club: 2010-2012 Appearances: 58 Goals: 7 Gary Roberts player profile: Talented midfielder Gary Roberts began his career with Crewe Alexandra in 2003 but left after six years to join Yeovil Town. He was subsequently released by Yeovil after a series of drink and gambling related problems. He subsequently joinefd Rotherham United but was […]
Cult Hero 30: Gary Roberts
Cult hero Gary Roberts: we take a look at our thirtieth cult Vale figure – midfielder Gary Roberts – who had a controversy-packed two year spell at Vale Park.
Vale old boys – non-league round-up
There was mixed news for former Valiants in non-league action this week as OVF takes a look at how our old boys fared…
Here’s hoping for a brighter 2012 for Vale
In his latest column, OVF founder Rob Fielding says the last twelve months have included some of the club’s darkest moments and have truly been an annus horriblis.
Roberts needs support not jeers
In his latest “One Vale View” column, Rob Fielding comments on Gary Roberts’ suspension and hopes that with help, the midfielder can conquer his demons and give himself a better life both on and off the pitch. Rob doesn’t expect everyone to agree with him and reminds OVF viewers that these are his own, personal […]
Plymouth 0-2 Port Vale
Plymouth 0-2 Port Vale: Captain Marc Richards was controversially sent-off as Vale bounced back from defeats to Wimbledon and Southend with a 2-0 win over struggling Plymouth.
Port Vale 4-1 Accrington
Port Vale 4-1 Accrington: Sean Rigg hit two and Tom Pope notched his first goal of the season as Vale swept aside Accrington to secure an emphatic first home win.
Barnet 1-3 Port Vale
Barnet 1-3 Port Vale: Sean Rigg scored twice in a rare start as a striker as Port Vale secured a fine away victory at Barnet,
Port Vale 2-4 Huddersfield Town
Port Vale 2-4 Huddersfield Town: Goals from Gary Roberts and Doug Loft were not enough as Vale went out of the Carling Cup after a first round defeat to Huddersfield Town.
Released Roberts joins Mansfield
Troubled midfielder Gary Roberts has been released by the Valiants and has joined Mansfield Town. Roberts was suspended by the Vale for the second time this season after turning up “unfit for training” and it was widely expected that his time at the club was at an end.
Roberts breaches club discipline again
Port Vale have issued a statement confirming a “serious breach of club discipline” by midfielder Gary Roberts.
Gary Roberts attacks manager Jim Gannon
Gary Roberts has publically criticised manager Jim Gannon after being dropped for the Accrington game. Roberts told the Sentinel: “I don’t know why I wasn’t in the squad because the manager didn’t explain it to me. “I found out I wasn’t in the team about 20 minutes before the team-sheet was handed in on Saturday. I […]