Morgan Rogers

[OCD]

But, but, Juve pulled our pants down when they forced us to accept that "dud", Iling-Junior.

Just like Middlesbrough pulled our pants down with Rogers.

[Risso]

I'm not sure that playing for the U21s is proof of much either way to be honest.

[Drummond]

I'm not sure that playing for the U21s is proof of much either way to be honest.

It shows it's not just us that thinks they have good potential though.

[kippaxvilla2]

I don’t think even Middlesbrough saw the potential he had surely they would’ve wanted more than £15m with add ons otherwise.

[PeterWithesShin]

I don’t think even Middlesbrough saw the potential he had surely they would’ve wanted more than £15m with add ons otherwise.

Wasn't it more like 8 or 9 million with it potentially rising to £15m?

[kippaxvilla2]

Yep hence the add ons point.  A right steal as it turns out.

[Dave]

I'm not sure that playing for the U21s is proof of much either way to be honest.

It shows it's not just us that thinks they have good potential though.

Yup. It's not a guarantee that he'll become a world-beater, but it shows that he's considered to be one of the best players for his age in the country at the moment.

He's also thought of highly enough that he's being pushed through the age groups well ahead of time - he made his England U21 debut when he was still eligible for the U19s, and he's still eligible for the U20 side now.

[enigma]

But, but, Juve pulled our pants down when they forced us to accept that "dud", Iling-Junior.

I don't think anyone's saying he's a dud. Just that he's not what we really need right now.

[Brazilian Villain]

I'm not sure that playing for the U21s is proof of much either way to be honest.

It shows it's not just us that thinks they have good potential though.

Yup. It's not a guarantee that he'll become a world-beater, but it shows that he's considered to be one of the best players for his age in the country at the moment.

He's also thought of highly enough that he's being pushed through the age groups well ahead of time - he made his England U21 debut when he was still eligible for the U19s, and he's still eligible for the U20 side now.

Plus he's been playing in Italy for the last two seasons rather than in the Prem-IER League.

[OCD]

But, but, Juve pulled our pants down when they forced us to accept that "dud", Iling-Junior.

I don't think anyone's saying he's a dud. Just that he's not what we really need right now.

You wouldn't think that reading the transfer and verdict threads.

[PaulWinch again]

Well if people say that it’s weird, I’d certainly see it as disappointing now but hopefully he’ll be of value in future.
As for Rogers I was hopeful, but his development has been staggering. He’s been outstanding and just has everything about his game.

[Dogtanian]

Interview with the big lad in hTe Grauniad;

https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/aug/30/morgan-rogers-the-training-was-a-shock-to-me-the-games-were-a-shock

[Dave]

Although Emery's not impressed by his U21 call up:

“Morgan played fantastic last week, fantastic. He is now ready to play in the England first team. If not, I accept it because there are other players as well. But do not call him up for the U21’s. His moment to play there is finished, it's done. Now he is at another level — it's completely clear he has gone to another level.”

[PaulWinch again]

I agree, but quite surprised Unai said it.

[Ads]

It's quite nice to hear that from your boss though, as I suspect Rogers is probably a little gutted over it.