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Goalkeeper Liam Roberts Signs with Mansfield After Controversy

9/17/2025

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Goalkeeper Liam Roberts has signed with Mansfield Town after a controversial period at Millwall.
He received a six-game ban for kicking Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta in the head during an FA Cup match, resulting in Mateta needing 25 stitches for a severe ear injury.
Roberts faced death threats and online abuse following the incident.
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough highlighted Roberts' resilience and growth from the experience.
Clough acknowledged the incident as a bad challenge but noted it ultimately strengthened Roberts.

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Goalkeeper Liam Roberts has signed with Mansfield Town after a controversial period at Millwall.
He received a six-game ban for kicking Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta in the head during an FA Cup match, resulting in Mateta needing 25 stitches for a severe ear injury.
Roberts faced death threats and online abuse following the incident.
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough highlighted Roberts' resilience and growth from the experience.
Clough acknowledged the incident as a bad challenge but noted it ultimately strengthened Roberts.