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Offline Monty

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Re: Morgan Rogers - Signed
« Reply #345 on: March 08, 2024, 12:21:32 AM »
I thought he looked perfectly decent on the ball, just struggled with all those subtle angles and positioning things we do to actually get on the ball in space. This level of football really isn't easy, but I think he's got every chance.

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« Reply #346 on: March 08, 2024, 01:52:51 AM »
Looks highly promising to me.

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« Reply #347 on: March 08, 2024, 06:37:24 AM »
He needs time on the pitch in proper games, like Tim does. They’ll have learned a lot more in their last two appearances about the pace and expectation of top level matches.

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« Reply #348 on: March 08, 2024, 06:42:36 AM »
I don’t think he’s quite a full fitness yet. Probably better to judge him next season when he’s up to speed and has learned from Unai. He will be a really good squad player.

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« Reply #349 on: March 08, 2024, 09:46:14 AM »
I think he's just the latest to struggle a bit playing in the 'Ramsey' role on the left.  Tielemans, Zaniolo and McGinn have all played there in Ramsey's absence and have all struggled a bit.  I think the 'number 10' role would suit him.a lot more.

I think the only player who looked comfortable there, especially doing the defensive work as well as going forward, was Philogene in pre-season...

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« Reply #350 on: March 08, 2024, 12:14:14 PM »
He looks a long way off at the moment to me, which is hardly surprising given his age and the level that he's been playing at.  But he has some decent attributes and moments where he looks ok.  I'm hopeful that with our coaching he'll develop into a good player for us.

It still feels a really strange signing to me, but hopefully he'll surprise a few people in due course.

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« Reply #351 on: March 08, 2024, 01:35:26 PM »
Size is on his side, not sure how pacey he is ? Not had chance to see that yet. He's obviously very raw like Duran but i'd say ahead of Duran in terms of development and miles ahead on maturity.

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« Reply #352 on: March 08, 2024, 08:07:13 PM »
Size is on his side, not sure how pacey he is ? Not had chance to see that yet. He's obviously very raw like Duran but i'd say ahead of Duran in terms of development and miles ahead on maturity.
Yea he doesnt ‘seem’ to have pace, I’d agree with that. I think he has a nice first touch and the potential. Got a bit overrun last night and second half at Luton, but very early days.

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« Reply #353 on: March 08, 2024, 08:57:37 PM »
He looks a long way off at the moment to me, which is hardly surprising given his age

It still feels a really strange signing to me, but hopefully he'll surprise a few people in due course.

It does. However, we have people who know a bit more than the likes of us. They see something that can be developed to make a player that not only fits but improves us in an area where we’re lacking. I’m finding it hard though to see how he will fit. Is he a forward, a 10, or, a midfield general in the making?

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« Reply #354 on: March 08, 2024, 08:57:38 PM »
Size is on his side, not sure how pacey he is ?

Can you knock up a chant for that using the Rolling Stones song?

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« Reply #355 on: March 08, 2024, 09:02:18 PM »
He looks a long way off at the moment to me, which is hardly surprising given his age

It still feels a really strange signing to me, but hopefully he'll surprise a few people in due course.

It does. However, we have people who know a bit more than the likes of us. They see something that can be developed to make a player that not only fits but improves us in an area where we’re lacking. I’m finding it hard though to see how he will fit. Is he a forward, a 10, or, a midfield general in the making?

I suspect that's why Emery likes him, versatility is the name of the game.

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« Reply #356 on: March 09, 2024, 09:27:14 AM »
Rogers has gone from playing Rotherham at the Riverside six weeks ago, to playing Ajax on their own turf for us.

I think it’s been clear he’s bought for the future, but also someone who can help out in our run-in as part of his development.

I don’t think you can really start assessing him till next season.

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« Reply #357 on: March 09, 2024, 09:28:26 AM »
Rogers has gone from playing Rotherham at the Riverside six weeks ago, to playing Ajax on their own turf for us.

It's a bizarre signing.

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« Reply #358 on: March 09, 2024, 09:39:54 AM »
Rogers has gone from playing Rotherham at the Riverside six weeks ago, to playing Ajax on their own turf for us.

I think it’s been clear he’s bought for the future, but also someone who can help out in our run-in as part of his development.

I don’t think you can really start assessing him till next season.

Exactly this. Emery has seen something he can work on and he hasn't cost us an absolute fortune. He's been unlucky not to score on a couple of occasions as well. As ever, a bit of patience is needed.

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« Reply #359 on: March 09, 2024, 09:40:09 AM »
Looks useful with the ball, useless without it.

 


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