Morgan Rogers

[Monty]

His goal was so very, very good. First of all the surging run, but then the skill to cut inside the defender, and unleash a fantastic finish. But also the supreme confidence in his own ability when I suspect most players his age would have looked to have passed it in the area.

The finish looked good but it did come off the keeper's face.

So not only was it a fine goal, it was also funny.

[Mister E]

If his time at Man City's academy is the reason for his success, then why after two years playing there did he not impress in any of his loans?
West Brom have obviously done a good job with him to get him on their radar. Boro then did a good job with him to get him on ours. And Emery has gone a good job with him because you can literally see the improvement in him in only a few months.

Clearly the clubs weren't right for him. Not playing the right football , the system and the set up.
It's hardly his fault because he's been said to be a wonderful talent and suited to Premier League football.

You need to read the piece above, from Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air

[Beard82]

May I remind or make aware Rodgers is known to Mark Harrison who is Villa academy manager.  His knowledge and development of Rodgers is a key part of him signing, settling and knowing his abilities
He was previously WBA academy manager and West Brom coaches spoke about how Morgan Rogers would one day play in the Champions League, being held in a completely different, higher level of esteem.

There's no 'd' in Rogers.

NO F***ING 'D' in Rogers!

It's Rogers, not Rodgers.

NO D!

Its ok - but think we can find a better chant for him.

[eye digress]

His goal was so very, very good. First of all the surging run, but then the skill to cut inside the defender, and unleash a fantastic finish. But also the supreme confidence in his own ability when I suspect most players his age would have looked to have passed it in the area.

It really was.

A few of you have suggested comparisons - notably with Stan and Atkinson, due to the upper body strength and ball carrying prowess.

But this particular finish had Yorkie written through it like a stick of rock.

[Dante Lavelli]

He’s obviously a cross between Zlatan and Zidane.

[AV84]

Song suggestion - to the tune of No Limits by 2Unlimited

No No, no No No No, no no no no, no no D in Rogers

(Sounds a bit Vicar of Dibley when I see it written out)

[VillaTim]

If he was playing for Liverpool or ManUre his goal Sunday would have been on a constant loop today on SSN.

[Brazilian Villain]

Song suggestion - to the tune of No Limits by 2Unlimited

No No, no No No No, no no no no, no no D in Rogers

Could work, but may leave fans in general wondering what it's about.

Maybe something like "Morgan's swerves is all we ever needed him to show" etc. to the tune of 'More than Words'.

[VillaTim]

To the tune of John Carew .

"Rogers G not D
He's bigger than thee and me
He's gonna score one or 3
Etc

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

May I remind or make aware Rodgers is known to Mark Harrison who is Villa academy manager.  His knowledge and development of Rodgers is a key part of him signing, settling and knowing his abilities
He was previously WBA academy manager and West Brom coaches spoke about how Morgan Rogers would one day play in the Champions League, being held in a completely different, higher level of esteem.

I don't think this has much truth in it. If Harrison was so confident in him then surely we would have been in for him when Boro got him for a cool one million. Instead we only looked at him six months later when Emery saw him and his price had gone up to £8-15m.

Something in my brain just clicked and I remembered that Morgan Rogers was originally meant to be part of the Jack Grealish transfer, where he was valued at £10m in part exchange.

Confirmed by Meaning Evil:

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jack-grealish-villa-city-transfer-21192405

At the time, I think we dismissed it, as nobody knew who he was and was thought to be a pisstake valuation.  So he has been on our radar for awhile.

[Percy McCarthy]

Generally there is a lack insight and football acumen and have either a biassed opinion or a rudimentary comprehension of player judgement and that's a typical football fan.

Yes, I’ve noticed that.

[Percy McCarthy]

I wish you would show some respect for Rogers by spelling his surname correctly even once.

You’d think one of them would be able to.

[Clark W Griswold]

May I remind or make aware Rodgers is known to Mark Harrison who is Villa academy manager.  His knowledge and development of Rodgers is a key part of him signing, settling and knowing his abilities
He was previously WBA academy manager and West Brom coaches spoke about how Morgan Rogers would one day play in the Champions League, being held in a completely different, higher level of esteem.

I don't think this has much truth in it. If Harrison was so confident in him then surely we would have been in for him when Boro got him for a cool one million. Instead we only looked at him six months later when Emery saw him and his price had gone up to £8-15m.

Something in my brain just clicked and I remembered that Morgan Rogers was originally meant to be part of the Jack Grealish transfer, where he was valued at £10m in part exchange.

Confirmed by Meaning Evil:

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jack-grealish-villa-city-transfer-21192405

At the time, I think we dismissed it, as nobody knew who he was and was thought to be a pisstake valuation.  So he has been on our radar for awhile.

Interesting, especially since his performance on Sunday was pretty much Grealish without all of the 'look at me' fannying about and falling over.

[Somniloquism]

When he is made team captain, will he be a jolly roger?

[Toronto Villa]

May I remind or make aware Rodgers is known to Mark Harrison who is Villa academy manager.  His knowledge and development of Rodgers is a key part of him signing, settling and knowing his abilities
He was previously WBA academy manager and West Brom coaches spoke about how Morgan Rogers would one day play in the Champions League, being held in a completely different, higher level of esteem.

I don't think this has much truth in it. If Harrison was so confident in him then surely we would have been in for him when Boro got him for a cool one million. Instead we only looked at him six months later when Emery saw him and his price had gone up to £8-15m.

Something in my brain just clicked and I remembered that Morgan Rogers was originally meant to be part of the Jack Grealish transfer, where he was valued at £10m in part exchange.

Confirmed by Meaning Evil:

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jack-grealish-villa-city-transfer-21192405

At the time, I think we dismissed it, as nobody knew who he was and was thought to be a pisstake valuation.  So he has been on our radar for awhile.

Interesting, especially since his performance on Sunday was pretty much Grealish without all of the 'look at me' fannying about and falling over.

C’mon now. Let’s not rewrite history. Grealish was just outstanding for us. Rogers will do very well to get close to that level.