Morgan Rogers

[Percy McCarthy]

Has Rogers played much for the U21s before this? Is Carsley familiar with him as a player ?

It's a tough position to be playing in for England really, they're spoiled for choice in midfield.

4 games, 4 goals.

[rob_bridge]

Whoever decided to buy this kid needs a medal . Not many saw it . What a talent

I remember when we were being linked with him the stories were that unai desperately wanted him.

I think alot of us at the time were like why? As in the cup he looked very average against us. But man he has been one of unais best buys value for money wise.

I liked the look of him in the cup game. Checked his age and thought he had potential. Couple of weeks later we were in for him and checked it was same bloke. Thought could be a good one - don't get me wrong we have had a lot of false dawns.

On the march. Value must have trebled in 7 or 8 months,

[Smithy]

Whoever decided to buy this kid needs a medal . Not many saw it . What a talent

I remember when we were being linked with him the stories were that unai desperately wanted him.

I think alot of us at the time were like why? As in the cup he looked very average against us. But man he has been one of unais best buys value for money wise.

I liked the look of him in the cup game. Checked his age and thought he had potential. Couple of weeks later we were in for him and checked it was same bloke. Thought could be a good one - don't get me wrong we have had a lot of false dawns.

On the march. Value must have trebled in 7 or 8 months,

What's interesting is it's not like he hasn't had "potential", for a few years. His loan at Bournemouth had an option to buy, but they chose not to.  Boro picked him up for £1m.

Unai clearly saw something in him that he knew he could work with, coach, and mould into a premier league force - something none of the other coaches he's worked under could see (barring possibly Carrick).

Either way, he's been a brilliant signing, and next time we're told Unai wants a player who has so far failed to set the world alight, I will have complete trust in him (and his "process").

[paul_e]

Whoever decided to buy this kid needs a medal . Not many saw it . What a talent

I remember when we were being linked with him the stories were that unai desperately wanted him.

I think alot of us at the time were like why? As in the cup he looked very average against us. But man he has been one of unais best buys value for money wise.

I liked the look of him in the cup game. Checked his age and thought he had potential. Couple of weeks later we were in for him and checked it was same bloke. Thought could be a good one - don't get me wrong we have had a lot of false dawns.

On the march. Value must have trebled in 7 or 8 months,

What's interesting is it's not like he hasn't had "potential", for a few years. His loan at Bournemouth had an option to buy, but they chose not to.  Boro picked him up for £1m.

Unai clearly saw something in him that he knew he could work with, coach, and mould into a premier league force - something none of the other coaches he's worked under could see (barring possibly Carrick).

Either way, he's been a brilliant signing, and next time we're told Unai wants a player who has so far failed to set the world alight, I will have complete trust in him (and his "process").

Including Guardiola.

[chrisw1]

Very true Smithy.  He is performing beyond all expectations.

[OCD]

With all of City's resources and the assets they have at their disposal, I'm not sure how higher priority it is for them to develop a player unless he's the next Phil Foden. They chose to cash in on Cole Palmer rather than give him a chance and if Rogers gets to that level, we'll have some player on our hands.

[eamonn]

Do Boro have a sell-on?

[Smithy]

With all of City's resources and the assets they have at their disposal, I'm not sure how higher priority it is for them to develop a player unless he's the next Phil Foden. They chose to cash in on Cole Palmer rather than give him a chance and if Rogers gets to that level, we'll have some player on our hands.

They don't all need to be Fodens, or Palmers, or even Rogers.  The number of young players they sell for relatively small amounts (£1m to £5/6m) is quite big, and then every now and again they sell a good one quite a bit more, like Palmer.  Their youth system is a decent profit-making machine for them.  We're doing above average on that score ourselves in the last few years, definitely, but it's something we'll be doing more of, I'm certain of it.

[paul_e]

With all of City's resources and the assets they have at their disposal, I'm not sure how higher priority it is for them to develop a player unless he's the next Phil Foden. They chose to cash in on Cole Palmer rather than give him a chance and if Rogers gets to that level, we'll have some player on our hands.

They don't all need to be Fodens, or Palmers, or even Rogers.  The number of young players they sell for relatively small amounts (£1m to £5/6m) is quite big, and then every now and again they sell a good one quite a bit more, like Palmer.  Their youth system is a decent profit-making machine for them.  We're doing above average on that score ourselves in the last few years, definitely, but it's something we'll be doing more of, I'm certain of it.

Of course, but if you sell someone for £1m and they're worth at least £30-40m a year later it's going to sting a bit.

[Demitri_C]

Whoever decided to buy this kid needs a medal . Not many saw it . What a talent

I remember when we were being linked with him the stories were that unai desperately wanted him.

I think alot of us at the time were like why? As in the cup he looked very average against us. But man he has been one of unais best buys value for money wise.

I liked the look of him in the cup game. Checked his age and thought he had potential. Couple of weeks later we were in for him and checked it was same bloke. Thought could be a good one - don't get me wrong we have had a lot of false dawns.

On the march. Value must have trebled in 7 or 8 months,

He may have done but i remember the game not being very good. Couldnt recall him doing much in that particular game.

Rogers is going to be  a 60m player easy

[Footy-Vill]

The performance for a lot of the game today was good.
Yet his final pass or finishing is still needing improvement.
Watkins or Duran would be finishing those chances today.
With Buendia on the scene again I can see him have rotational minutes however he played the whole match again when I thought it would have been fair to sub him off as he does tire and goes anonymous at times.

I do see a lot of Adam Traroe in him at the moment as he able to drive past players but end product lacking.
Always exciting but I can get frustrated as I just never expect him to score despite his chances they are not high xG chances

That said he has ability to progress and he will over course of season.
If he can get 8+ goals that would be super.
Expecting at least 5 though considering all comps and games.

Fully back him to improve but can't get too carried away.
Hopefully saving his best for Munich at home I have a feeling he does something special in that game! And Scores!

[SoccerHQ]

Frightening to watch from the halfway line up to the penalty box.

Just needs to get a bit more end product now from that position as too many moves fizzle out just to a pass that dosen't quite come off or a shot into the keeper's arms.

Still though considering he was an unknown six months back his progress has been extraordinary.

[Brazilian Villain]

Some great touches tonight. His dad must be very proud. https://x.com/footballontnt/status/1836084089805328638

[coreyfeldman]

once his final decision making is as instinctive as his dribbling he's going to be world class, he bullies players in a really old school fashion, his touch is deft. He reminds me of Haaland he's so strong and confident the way he backs himself physically. Very impressive

[Percy McCarthy]

Some of these first touches are incredible. (No need to turn the sound off either for a change, banging tune):

https://x.com/astonvilla___/status/1836176723458629760?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA