Morgan Rogers

[ChicagoLion]

Will reduce Zaniolo’s involvement I would think.

[Smithy]

I was quite surprised to see him get his debut. I didn't expect him to be make much of a contribution to the first team in the first few weeks, as it seems like Unai has a very disciplined tactical approach, and you'd need to time to get up to speed with exactly what's expected of you.  But pleased for him, and hopefully a few more cameos and chances as he gets up to speed.  Also, he seems like quite a big unit for a tricky winger/attacker? Or was it just deceptive in the highlights?

[adrenachrome]

I was quite surprised to see him get his debut. I didn't expect him to be make much of a contribution to the first team in the first few weeks, as it seems like Unai has a very disciplined tactical approach, and you'd need to time to get up to speed with exactly what's expected of you.  But pleased for him, and hopefully a few more cameos and chances as he gets up to speed.  Also, he seems like quite a big unit for a tricky winger/attacker? Or was it just deceptive in the highlights?

No; he is a big unit.
Watched the Teerside Wearside Derby earlier and they pointed out that Rogers was top of the Smogmonsters' goals plus assists stats.

[OCD]

6'3" isn't he? I think his height and build, the fact that he's from the area, his work-rate and then obviously his technical ability all made for attributes that we liked about him.

[chrisw1]

Nice little cameo and he seemed to fit into the structure very well. Seemed strong on the ball and comfortable in possession. Be interested to see how he deals with games with more intensity.

Did you watch a different debut to me?  He missed a great chance and volleyed a throw-in straight back out to touch.  I can't really recall the comfortable in possession bit tbh.

Not that it matters, he's got time to grow into the role and I'm glad he's got his debut under his belt.

[VillaTim]

Nice little cameo even if the game was over. Duran will be off in the summer.

[Clampy]

Nice little cameo and he seemed to fit into the structure very well. Seemed strong on the ball and comfortable in possession. Be interested to see how he deals with games with more intensity.

Did you watch a different debut to me?  He missed a great chance and volleyed a throw-in straight back out to touch.  I can't really recall the comfortable in possession bit tbh.

Not that it matters, he's got time to grow into the role and I'm glad he's got his debut under his belt.

Not that it matters but you bring up his two faults during a 9 minute debut appearance? What's the point in that?

[London Villan]

Shame he is cup-tied for Wednesday. Assume he is all good fo Europe though.

[chrisw1]

Nice little cameo and he seemed to fit into the structure very well. Seemed strong on the ball and comfortable in possession. Be interested to see how he deals with games with more intensity.

Did you watch a different debut to me?  He missed a great chance and volleyed a throw-in straight back out to touch.  I can't really recall the comfortable in possession bit tbh.

Not that it matters, he's got time to grow into the role and I'm glad he's got his debut under his belt.

Not that it matters but you bring up his two faults during a 9 minute debut appearance? What's the point in that?

"Seemed strong on the ball and comfortable in possession" just didn't seem to be an accurate description of what I saw on the day.  I prefer to call it as I see it rather than make stuff up.

[Risso]

The main thing for him is that he was in the squad, made his debut when we were in a comfortable position, and got himself into a good position to have a shot. Just getting on will have done him the world of good. Other than that, he wasn't on long enough to really do anything, and he only touched the ball four times, giving it away twice.

[chrisw1]

Exactly.  There's no doubt I'm pretty sceptical about this signing, but my post was more of a question really as I just didn't see the same thing and I don't see any need to guild the lilley based on a short cameo.

[Clampy]

Well, as long as pointing out his faults on his 9 minute debut has made you content, then fair enough.

Unbelievable.

[chrisw1]

Well, as long as pointing out his faults on his 9 minute debut has made you content, then fair enough.

Unbelievable.

I was calling out the post more than the player himself.  What's the point of making stuff up?  If you saw a player strong on the ball and comfortable in possession then great.  That's not what I saw, but I must admit to being a bit distracted by the lads with their bellies out singing the Kamara song, which was funnier than it sounds.

[nigel]

On the subject of great passes on debut, I still remember Isiah Osborne playing a brilliant lofted reverse pass into the path of an onrushing winger on his first or second appearance, and thinking "blimey, this kid could be our playmaker for the next ten years!"

Similarly, Barry Bannan with a sublime pass to Mark Albrighton for a great goal (against Fulham?)

Remember that pass, absolutely sublime. Landed about a metre in front of Albrighton who didn’t break stride.

Around that time Charlie Adam hit an identical sort of pass, but into a load of space, a player ran about 20 metres on to the ball. Pundits were w@nking themselves off say what an amazing pass, what vision!!!

Bannan’s never got a mention

[eamonn]

Clampy only sees the good in Villa things.