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Roberts vows to be back
CHRISTIAN Roberts has vowed to return to the County Ground fitter and stronger than ever' after banishing serious fears for his future to the back of his mind.
Town's Welshman admits his career is in the balance after it was confirmed knee surgery is needed but is determined to prove the doubters wrong by gracing the County Ground flanks once more.
Roberts, pictured, will be rushed into a London hospital on Tuesday for immediate surgery, after a micro fracture on his right knee was diagnosed by a Harley Street specialist yesterday morning.
He knows a long road to recovery lies ahead but is refusing to consider letting the injury beat him for good as he already plots his return to the top of his game.
With any comeback not expected until well into next season, at best, Roberts admits he has struggled to get his head round the news, but believes he has the resilience to emerge stronger for the experience.
He said: "It is a long road back. It is like wherever to Vegas but I cannot look on the negative side.
"I have to be positive and I have to believe I will be back.
"I have got confidence I will be back stronger than ever. The injury has beaten me.
"I have been fighting it for months but it has killed my game and I need to get it sorted.
"I have every faith in my surgeon though. He thinks I will come back from this and I think that too.
"It is a shock going in as early as Tuesday but I suppose the sooner I go in the sooner I can start my rehabilitation."
Roberts, 28, who has already undergone surgery to have his knee cleaned out this season, admits he was not so positive moments after the need for an operation was confirmed.
"Of course all sorts of things flash through your mind," he said. "I guess you would have to say my career is uncertain now and that was my immediate reaction.
"It is scary and very nerve-wracking because this is a big operation. But I know people come back from things like that, in fact they come back from worse.
"I have to get my head round this and show my mental toughness. Like I said it is a long way back but I am ready for it."
7:37am Thursday 20th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: hogface, Worcestershire on 8:56am Thu 20 Mar 08
"Rushed in....next Tuesday" Slightly over-egging things again Adver !
Good luck Robbo, hopefully you'll return determined to perform to your ability in [bold]every game[/bold]
"Rushed in....next Tuesday" Slightly over-egging things again Adver !
Good luck Robbo, hopefully you'll return determined to perform to your ability in
every game Posted by: docklander, swindon on 9:14am Thu 20 Mar 08
Wish you well Chistian, I hope the op gives you your confidence back,and that you have many more years in the game.
Wish you well Chistian, I hope the op gives you your confidence back,and that you have many more years in the game.
Posted by: CartertonRed, Carterton on 10:37am Thu 20 Mar 08
Good luck Robbo. Hope to see you back to your old self next season.
Good luck Robbo. Hope to see you back to your old self next season.
Posted by: SHARRON on 11:20am Thu 20 Mar 08
good luck wih th o robbo.i have no doubt u will be back with a bang next season and back to ur best
good luck wih th o robbo.i have no doubt u will be back with a bang next season and back to ur best
Posted by: malkym on 1:43pm Thu 20 Mar 08
[quote][bold]CartertonRed[/bold] wrote:
Good luck Robbo. Hope to see you back to your old self next season.[/quote] What's that then -clicking into action and sparkling once in a blue moon -fading and disappearing from view all to often?
CartertonRed wrote:
Good luck Robbo. Hope to see you back to your old self next season.
What's that then -clicking into action and sparkling once in a blue moon -fading and disappearing from view all to often?
Posted by: blobster, Bradford on Avon on 3:32pm Thu 20 Mar 08
Good luck Roberts
Best to look for a fresh start with another club though when you are better
Good luck Roberts
Best to look for a fresh start with another club though when you are better
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