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Home alone for Roberts
9:34am Saturday 17th May 2008
Comments (14)CARDIFF has been the place to be during FA Cup final week in recent years as thousands poured into Wales to cheer their side on to English football's most coveted prize.
But as the city prepares for their long-awaited shot at hijacking England's big day, Christian Roberts is expecting to cut a lonely figure in his homeland - as his injury nightmare prevents him from joining the pilgrimage to London.
After seven years of hosting the world's most famous club cup competition, Cardiff saw the FA Cup final reclaimed by Wembley last year.
Twelve months on, City have reached the blue riband event for the first time in 81 years.
Cardiff-born Roberts has never lost his affinity for the club but, due to his continued rehabilitation from a serious knee injury, he will be one of the few Bluebird fans left the other side of the bridge as they lock horns with Premiership giants Portsmouth.
He said: "It is typical really. The day Cardiff reach the FA Cup final and I am on crutches and just could not cope with going. To be honest it is really getting to me.
"Fortunately I hope I will be off them some time next week because the last couple of months have been really hard. Still, I will definitely be watching the final in Cardiff and cheering on the boys.
"In recent years cup final week has been so hectic in Cardiff and I think they should have kept it at the Millennium Stadium. It is ironic that soon after it goes back to Wembley, Cardiff get there.
"I can't imagine what the city would have been like had the final still been held in Cardiff. It would have been a memorable atmosphere."
While Portsmouth go into the clash as huge favourites to lift the trophy, Roberts insists you write Cardiff off at your peril.
He said: "I think Portsmouth are the Premier League side Cardiff would have wanted to face in the final.
"On their day they are class but they have too many off days. They are going into it on a poor run of form and I really believe the form book could be upset.
"It sounds strange saying Cardiff could be in Europe. But they have a real chance and the passionate fans will really get behind them on Saturday."
Despite Wales' absence from the summer's European Championships, Roberts believes there are plenty of signs that Welsh football is on the rise.
"It has been a good season for football in the country," he said. "Swansea have gone up while Cardiff have done well in the league and have capped it with their final appearance.
"This can only be good for the future of the game as well because the better the Welsh clubs the better chance our youngsters have of playing at a high level."
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glasred, glastonbury says...
11:52am Sat 17 May 08
tractorboy, south bucks says...
2:23pm Sat 17 May 08
Robbo I really wish you a full recovery, but I hope your agent is looking for a new club for you.
If Swindon are to acheive anything this coming season then we'll need better quality than you.
red_gilly, swindon says...
4:45pm Sat 17 May 08
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
5:43pm Sun 18 May 08
red_gilly wrote:WHO GIVES A FU*K ABOUT CARDIFF. GET THIS WELSH SHI* OFF ARE SITE.PS What do u mean we will acheive plenty with him in the team. MM bring in more players 2 strengthen the team, FAIRPLAY 2 YA U CAN TELL YOUR A FEMALE.STICK 2 YA HOUSEWORK?
Looking forward to seeing Robbo fit and playing for stfc next season!!!! We will acheive plenty with him in the team, it is more dependent on the players Malpas brings in to help strengthen the team.
Jeanette Giles, Derbyshire says...
7:42pm Sun 18 May 08
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
8:09pm Sun 18 May 08
Jeanette Giles wrote:SORRY I CANT HELP BEING RACIS thats the way i was bought up.This is calm. I am realy.I do like 2 go 4it when im fu,,knot in a good mood. C TOLD YA NO BAD LANGUAGE.
Ooooh! Stfc Romain your language is atrocious calm down it's only a comment. Racism is an awful trait.
steve, brentford says...
8:18pm Sun 18 May 08
Stfc Romain wrote:Thats not how you was brought up MR Romain and your not a flipping racist please refrain from saying you are:-) ps my lots good thanks mate.
Jeanette Giles wrote: Ooooh! Stfc Romain your language is atrocious calm down it's only a comment. Racism is an awful trait.SORRY I CANT HELP BEING RACIS thats the way i was bought up.This is calm. I am realy.I do like 2 go 4it when im fu,,knot in a good mood. C TOLD YA NO BAD LANGUAGE.
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
8:28pm Sun 18 May 08
steve wrote:GOOD, ARE U GOING NEXT SEASON MATE.
Stfc Romain wrote:Thats not how you was brought up MR Romain and your not a flipping racist please refrain from saying you are:-) ps my lots good thanks mate.Jeanette Giles wrote: Ooooh! Stfc Romain your language is atrocious calm down it's only a comment. Racism is an awful trait.SORRY I CANT HELP BEING RACIS thats the way i was bought up.This is calm. I am realy.I do like 2 go 4it when im fu,,knot in a good mood. C TOLD YA NO BAD LANGUAGE.
steve, brentford says...
9:05pm Sun 18 May 08
Stfc Romain wrote:Yes Dazza to as many as possible but will miss some due to wedding, honeymoon, and a holiday unless the missus wants to go to swindon for the honeymoon lol. Im undecided on a season ticket i need to work out how many i will miss to see if its worth it but your get plenty of lifts home mate because you dont make a bad cup of tea:-)
steve wrote:GOOD, ARE U GOING NEXT SEASON MATE.Stfc Romain wrote:Thats not how you was brought up MR Romain and your not a flipping racist please refrain from saying you are:-) ps my lots good thanks mate.Jeanette Giles wrote: Ooooh! Stfc Romain your language is atrocious calm down it's only a comment. Racism is an awful trait.SORRY I CANT HELP BEING RACIS thats the way i was bought up.This is calm. I am realy.I do like 2 go 4it when im fu,,knot in a good mood. C TOLD YA NO BAD LANGUAGE.
Stfc Romain, swindon says...
10:06pm Sun 18 May 08
steve wrote:i wont be getting 1. what london games is there next season. ANYWAY I MAKE A GOOD CUP OF TEA. Look after yaself mate. lets hope there is some good news on stfc soon RATHER THAN LATER
Stfc Romain wrote:Yes Dazza to as many as possible but will miss some due to wedding, honeymoon, and a holiday unless the missus wants to go to swindon for the honeymoon lol. Im undecided on a season ticket i need to work out how many i will miss to see if its worth it but your get plenty of lifts home mate because you dont make a bad cup of tea:-)steve wrote:GOOD, ARE U GOING NEXT SEASON MATE.Stfc Romain wrote:Thats not how you was brought up MR Romain and your not a flipping racist please refrain from saying you are:-) ps my lots good thanks mate.Jeanette Giles wrote: Ooooh! Stfc Romain your language is atrocious calm down it's only a comment. Racism is an awful trait.SORRY I CANT HELP BEING RACIS thats the way i was bought up.This is calm. I am realy.I do like 2 go 4it when im fu,,knot in a good mood. C TOLD YA NO BAD LANGUAGE.
M Mack, Highworth says...
9:24am Mon 19 May 08
s.lovesey, Swindon says...
4:13pm Mon 19 May 08
M Mack wrote:I like CR think he is one of our better players but his consistancy has always been an issue, if he could take that to the next level then happy days.
Robbo was great the season before last, but last season was a forgetful one for him. I think he knows he has to be back to his best next season or it will be his last here. I hope we do get the best out of him because when he's on form, he can terrorise defences.
controller, swindon says...
5:07pm Mon 19 May 08
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11:23am Sat 17 May 08