Roberts confronted criticism after the incident with Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parrish telling NEWSTORN Sport it was the “most reckless problem I’ve ever seen” whereas Eagles boss Oliver Glasner described it as a “horrible foul”.
Millwall head coach Alex Neill defended his participant after the sport saying his problem was not deliberate.
The goalkeeper suffered what Millwall described as ‘”disgusting” on-line abuse after the incident, and in an announcement Roberts mentioned he was “devastated by what occurred”.
“As quickly as I might, I reached out to Jean-Philippe personally to apologise, and I used to be grateful to listen to again from him that night that he was OK and reassured me to not fear,” Roberts mentioned.
“I’m devastated by what occurred. I unequivocally settle for the crimson card as awarded and settle for my punishment.
“Moreover, it has been extraordinarily disagreeable to look at options that I supposed to hurt a fellow skilled. I’ve categorically by no means stepped onto a soccer pitch with the intention of wounding anybody.
“Deceptive articles and feedback have resulted in an unthinkable quantity of abusive messages and threats in the direction of my household and I.
“To the footballing group who know me and reached out with assist via this powerful time, thanks, I admire each single message.”
