One player in particular caught the eye as Bracknell Town were beaten 2-0 by Reading’s under 23s in the Berks & Bucks County FA Senior Cup tie at Larges Lane.
Royals goalkeeper Myles Roberts were the star of the second half show, keeping the Robins at bay with a series of excellent saves to deny Joe Gater a brace of goals if not a hat trick as well as Seb Bowerman and Joe Grant.
And all that despite a wobble in the first half from a long range strike by Harrison Bayley.
At just 16-years-old Roberts put in an assured second half display worthy of more experienced goalkeepers and had both Bracknell and Reading supporters among the 1,000 plus crowd singing his praises.
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Posting on twitter, Richard Claypole said: “Myles Roberts, as a Bracknell Town supporter I don’t mind saying great performance this evening, kept Reading in the game. Good luck for the future.”
Bill Fernley said: “Should’ve seen some of Myles Robert’s second-half saves from last night’s U23/18 win at Larges Lane, Bracknell Town FC in the BBFA Senior Cup. Especially after overcoming a shaky/nervy first-half performance.”
Nath St Paul added: “Fantastic display last night young man. Hope to see you playing in our first team in a couple of years. Keep working hard!”
Roberts signed for the Royals Academy in the summer on a two-year scholarship along with Thierry Nevers who also featured against the Robins on Tuesday night and is part of the clubs under 18 setup that plays against other Category 1 academies in the U18 Premier League.
Main image: Myles Roberts by Neil Graham.
