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Originally Posted by the debonaire
we should, in my humble opinion, get at least £350,000 for roberts, maybe even £500,000. here's why-
-ipswich fans are constantly singing his praises
-bobby robson singled him out for special praise
-it's rumoured john toshack is looking closely at him
-izale mcleod (mk dons forward) has been the subject of £1 million bids and roberts had more goals than him before he went on loan.
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The price was agreed before Roberts played for Ipswich, the fans singing his praises would have had no bearing on that otherwise. It's also common amongst footballers to up their game while on loan trying to get a permanent deal.
As for comparing him to Mcleod you are comparing apples and pears.