TheHomunculusLives Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Am I the only fan who thinks that other than the debut goal v Salford, Morrison has actually been pretty underwhelming so far. I understand he's probably still gaining match sharpness and he doesn't have great players around him, and I'd still pick him in our best team at the moment. But I'm seeing little evidence of this much heralded elite talent that means he could have been a world beater. ossieram, Tamworthram, Ramarena and 2 others 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammeister Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 He seems able to pass to another one of our players - which is a big plus. I see a tendency to pass sideways, but that could be due to lack of movement ahead of him by forwards. I think he will get stronger- just needs to not allow other teams to press his buttons like on Friday. jono, Betty Swollocks and MickD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 19 minutes ago, TheHomunculusLives said: Am I the only fan who thinks that other than the debut goal v Salford, Morrison has actually been pretty underwhelming so far. I understand he's probably still gaining match sharpness and he doesn't have great players around him, and I'd still pick him in our best team at the moment. But I'm seeing little evidence of this much heralded elite talent that means he could have been a world beater. JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Give a lad a break he only played freaking few games and now got some players for again maybe he will playes further forward. Premier ram, JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta, angieram and 8 others 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Based on the restrictions on us when he signed and his willingness to sign in that position, i think he is underrated and an excellent signing. We were hardly going to get Messi Betty Swollocks, 1967Ram, Indyram and 27 others 18 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Just now, CBRammette said: Based on the restrictions on us when he signed and his willingness to sign in that position, i think he is underrated and an excellent signing. We were hardly going to get Messi Absolutely, his quality on the ball is clear to see, if we had a few more of his ability in the team we'd be thriving. Comrade 86, 1967Ram, LeedsRam1999 and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hintonsboots Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 minute ago, CBRammette said: Based on the restrictions on us when he signed and his willingness to sign in that position, i think he is underrated and an excellent signing. We were hardly going to get Messi Things are already getting messy. CBRammette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Maybe because the bar is so low comparing him against our current midfield that he does appear like a world beater. jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 He did look tired against Birmingham which may well have been down to his international travels RadioactiveWaste and jimtastic56 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean (hick) Saunders Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) Good value at £4.5k per week I would say. Especially if comparing him with Butterfield (for example) who would have I guess been on 3x that and did virtually 4 call. Edited September 13, 2021 by Dean (hick) Saunders LeedsCityRam, Comrade 86 and MickD 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Ram Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 51 minutes ago, TheHomunculusLives said: Am I the only fan who thinks that other than the debut goal v Salford, Morrison has actually been pretty underwhelming so far. I understand he's probably still gaining match sharpness and he doesn't have great players around him, and I'd still pick him in our best team at the moment. But I'm seeing little evidence of this much heralded elite talent that means he could have been a world beater. Jury still out for me but I get where you are coming from…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy03 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) I'm not sure what you were expecting. There's a reason why he never became the player he supposedly could have been. If he was that good, he wouldn't be playing for us obviously. I'm not saying he can't be a good player for us, but it's unlikely he will ever be a world beater. So far he's exactly what I expected him to be. Flashes of brilliance, you can see he's a good footballer but parts of his game need work. Edited September 13, 2021 by Rammy03 Jourdan and MickD 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHomunculusLives Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Rammy03 said: I'm not sure what you were expecting. There's a reason why he never became the player he supposedly could have been. If he was that good, he wouldn't be playing for us obviously. I'm not saying he can't be a good player for us, but it's unlikely he will ever be a world beater. I was expecting a player with a level of ability that stood out at Championship level. What I'm seeing - the debut goal apart - is a neat and tidy average Championship midfielder, nothing more. And we saw signs of temperament issues in the Birmingham game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 For £4,500.00-a-week in this day and age, he's an absolute star of a player - as is Jagielka. He's a steady player at this level, but remember that steady players at this level demand £15k-a-week with bonuses on top. Comrade 86, MickD, i-Ram and 7 others 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967RAMS Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, B4ev6is said: Give a lad a break he only played freaking few games and now got some players for again maybe he will playes further forward. How many games did you give Nick Blackman before you decided not to give him a break and constantly abuse and berate him? RamuelLJackson, Philmycock, GenBr and 1 other 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JfR Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 54 minutes ago, Sparkle said: He did look tired against Birmingham which may well have been down to his international travels Coneheadjohn and RoyMac5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Glad of this thread - "king is naked" and all that. Clearly he's one of the best - if not the best - at the club at receiving the ball in tight places and retaining it. But where I'm really disappointed is his decision making in the final third. Similar to Lawrence, he will shoot when laying off a pass would be a better option. However, his shooting is nowhere near as good as Lawrence's. The game against Forest showed us glimpses of what would be possible with an interchanging, fast moving, slick passing forward quartet of Jozwiak, Sibley, Lawrence and Morrison. But that's only going to work if the decision making is good and the passing sharp. I keep wondering if Louie Watson would be better in the front four for that reason. And drop Morrison back alongside Bird/Shinnie/Knight in the defensive two CDMs. DCFC1388, angieram, Ramarena and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, 1967RAMS said: How many games did you give Nick Blackman before you decided not to give him a break and constantly abuse and berate him? At least 13 games but I was not only one but many throught same as me. RoyMac5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHomunculusLives Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, IslandExile said: Glad of this thread - "king is naked" and all that. Clearly he's one of the best - if not the best - at the club at receiving the ball in tight places and retaining it. But where I'm really disappointed is his decision making in the final third. Similar to Lawrence, he will shoot when laying off a pass would be a better option. However, his shooting is nowhere near as good as Lawrence's. The game against Forest showed us glimpses of what would be possible with an interchanging, fast moving, slick passing forward quartet of Jozwiak, Sibley, Lawrence and Morrison. But that's only going to work if the decision making is good and the passing sharp. I keep wondering if Louie Watson would be better in the front four for that reason. And drop Morrison back alongside Bird/Shinnie/Knight in the defensive two CDMs. From what I've seen, Louie Watson is as good as a passer of the ball as anyone at the club. Unfortunately he seems far too lightweight for Championship level football. IslandExile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4ev6is Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, TheHomunculusLives said: From what I've seen, Louie Watson is as good as a passer of the ball as anyone at the club. Unfortunately he seems far too lightweight for Championship level football. Louie could need a season on loan probleam we cant sigh but I think he puts on some muscle he could be okay. jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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