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.
Roberts' return to the team was met with disappointment, as he failed to deliver in three league games and was subsequently dropped from the starting lineup by manager Paul Cox. This setback was further compounded when he was ejected in a humiliating defeat to Matlock Town in the FA Trophy First Round.