 However Micky Adams left the club in December 2010, and Roberts did not enjoy a happy relationship with new manager Jim Gannon.Gannon dropped him to the bench after Roberts admitted he did not enjoy playing in a more advanced position; Vale fans showed their support for the player by chanting his name throughout a 1–0 win over Rotherham.He then picked up a three-match ban after receiving a red card for violent conduct in a reserve match against Nottingham Forest.