After his recovery he disappointed in three league games and was dropped from the first team, with manager Paul Cox saying that Roberts would have to show "hunger and desire" to win back his place. However, he was sent off in a "humiliating" FA Trophy First Round defeat to Matlock Town.
After his recovery, he failed to impress in three league games and was relegated from the first team, with manager Paul Cox stating that Roberts would have to show determination and passion to reclaim his spot. However, he was sent off in a humiliating FA Trophy First Round loss to Matlock Town.