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West Ham legend Parkes slams Roberto: He's no keeper!

West Ham legend Phil Parkes has slammed the quality of current first-choice goalkeeper Roberto.

Five of the last six goals conceded by West Ham have been from corners or free-kicks, with Roberto in particular at fault.

“It's pretty obvious he's not very good!" Parkes told Claret and Hugh

“In fact I remarked to a mate when I watched him in the Oxford United game that he may have a clause in his contract which ensures he doesn't have to dive for the ball!

“These are worrying times and things need to change – the goalkeeping situation has to be addressed right away.

“I don't like him at all and to be honest he doesn't even look like a goalkeeper to me.

"He looks like an outfield player who has somehow found his way between the sticks.

“We might have got away with him over a couple of games but the idea of him being in there until January is a serious worry and it's hardly any wonder the team is suffering a crisis of confidence."

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