Patrick Roberts has reflected on his first FA Cup experience a decade ago, compared that to Chris Rigg's debut as a 15-year-old and looked ahead to today's game against the Potters.
SCORED IN A SHOOTOUT
"Wolves away, it was snowing. This is what's in my mind, anyway. I took a penalty. Was that Fulham? I was only 17 maybe. I don't know if we won that game. I can't remember. I scored my penalty. It was nice but there were a lot of young boys that day. That was my first FA Cup experience."
STOKE... AGAIN
“You get the big ties with the little ties. It stands out. Everyone always wants a different tie that you normally get. We've got Stoke, which we've played twice in the last three weeks. Three different managers. It would be strange. For young lads, if they get a chance. One of the things might be that you might get beat and he's put a young team in. Look at Riggy back at Shrewsbury. I remember that game and how young he was. He obviously played Fulham as well."
CRAZY TIMES
“That was the only two times he was with us that year. He was only 15. It was crazy to see him there. It helps you as a young kid to know what the games are like. Shrewsbury would be a better way to make a debut."
FIRST TEAM INVOLVED
"We'll still be involved. It's another game in the calendar. We'll still be involved. It's another week to prepare. If you're not playing. If you're not playing, the other lads get a chance. You'll be here to watch it. It's at home. Hopefully, we get a good crowd. If young boys are playing, it's an opportunity to see what they're about and how they test themselves. It's a men's game, as you would say.”
