Bang average. You need to do more than want to lace a ball around like Beckham. Be more useful if he could lace a ball into the net now and again. He has one goal in 65 appearances.
I like morgan, he’s a player that looks like he has something about him that could be special but like today it just doesn’t quite seem to happen. I think a short spell out on loan could be the answer to unlocking whatever it is that’s not happening.
I can only assume that he must show alot more in training than he does in matches. For Adkins to give him the 10 shirt and even in one of his pre match interviews towards the end of his time here he actually said he thought Albie would run the show that night and actually he was dire again. I get a bit of stick on here sometimes for being negative about Albie but I mean it when I say I feel sorry for him, he is trying to do a job that is beyond him at the moment and will probably be feeling terrible best thing for him would be to move him on to a lower level where he will hopefully flourish
I know we want think the best of anyone coming up through the youth set up but let’s be honest from the start players like Albie and Lapslie looked like league two players because that’s what they are. We always overate our youth.
I can only assume that he must show alot more in training than he does in matches. For Adkins to give him the 10 shirt and even in one of his pre match interviews towards the end of his time here he actually said he thought Albie would run the show that night and actually he was dire again. I get a bit of stick on here sometimes for being negative about Albie but I mean it when I say I feel sorry for him, he is trying to do a job that is beyond him at the moment and will probably be feeling terrible best thing for him would be to move him on to a lower level where he will hopefully flourish
I got lol’ed shitloads, for daring to say he wasn’t good enough last season. I’m genuinely disappointed that I’m absolutely correct. But we need to be looking upwards so In turn need the players to achieve that. He had yet another chance to prove he is good enough against a team from a level he by some people’s opinion should piss all over. He didn’t and he can’t,,, yet. Hope in the future he manages to live up to expectation, but its probably going to be elsewhere.
I’d swap him for Brendan Wiredu all day long, released the wrong player by the looks of things.
What’s wiredu Done to warrant a place in a league 1 squad?
I can't profess to have seen much of him myself,, but have seen some Colchester fans on Twitter have been saying they think he's too good for League Two.
One of the only ones who keeps going, even when we're rubbish. I wish there was more payoff in terms of goals and assists from Albie. But if JJ keeps on playing an extra man in midfield he'd be on the bench for me.
He can cover multiple areas in midfield and full back. When the other players are putting a proper shift in, Albie's energy in finding space is brilliant. Plus his defensive covering is superb. Why are we writing him off after all our midfield has been worse than L1 relegation? Which other midfielder deserves such opprobium? All of them. I will judge him again when he's back in a confident side.
Granted Leko, Lee, Gilbey and Jaiyesimi are a bit ahead of him at the moment. But when his confidence comes back up, I would have him straight back on the bench at the least.
One of the only ones who keeps going, even when we're rubbish. I wish there was more payoff in terms of goals and assists from Albie. But if JJ keeps on playing an extra man in midfield he'd be on the bench for me.
He can cover multiple areas in midfield and full back. When the other players are putting a proper shift in, Albie's energy in finding space is brilliant. Plus his defensive covering is superb. Why are we writing him off after all our midfield has been worse than L1 relegation? Which other midfielder deserves such opprobium? All of them. I will judge him again when he's back in a confident side.
Granted Leko, Lee, Gilbey and Jaiyesimi are a bit ahead of him at the moment. But when his confidence comes back up, I would have him straight back on the bench at the least.
Are you his dad. He is nowhere near as good as you paint him to be. Also he is showing very little sign of improving.
Perhaps he needs to go on loan to learn a different perspective, he’s always been here (not been loaned out before has he?) maybe he’s too comfortable and needs to learn about himself, he plays like someone with no consequences, if he plays badly he’s not fussed; if he’s not picked he’s not fussed.
I can’t remember, but did he have a loan spell at some point? I think it got cut short when we were in the Championship maybe. Might be wrong
At the moment, doesn’t look like it will work out for him here, but you never know. He does seem to be far down the pecking order now and when JFC returns, could be a bit further. If the 3 of Dobson, Gilbey & Lee continue to start for Jackson and we move up the table, is there an argument to send Arter back to Forest in Jan (if we can), send Morgan out on loan/sell and look at a better replacement?
I can’t remember, but did he have a loan spell at some point? I think it got cut short when we were in the Championship maybe. Might be wrong
At the moment, doesn’t look like it will work out for him here, but you never know. He does seem to be far down the pecking order now and when JFC returns, could be a bit further. If the 3 of Dobson, Gilbey & Lee continue to start for Jackson and we move up the table, is there an argument to send Arter back to Forest in Jan (if we can), send Morgan out on loan/sell and look at a better replacement?
One of the only ones who keeps going, even when we're rubbish. I wish there was more payoff in terms of goals and assists from Albie. But if JJ keeps on playing an extra man in midfield he'd be on the bench for me.
He can cover multiple areas in midfield and full back. When the other players are putting a proper shift in, Albie's energy in finding space is brilliant. Plus his defensive covering is superb. Why are we writing him off after all our midfield has been worse than L1 relegation? Which other midfielder deserves such opprobium? All of them. I will judge him again when he's back in a confident side.
Granted Leko, Lee, Gilbey and Jaiyesimi are a bit ahead of him at the moment. But when his confidence comes back up, I would have him straight back on the bench at the least.
Think you are being very kind to Morgan here. He just seems completely lost in whichever position he plays. He can’t play CAM because he doesn’t create enough. He can’t play CM because he doesn’t influence a game enough. He can’t play CDM because he doesn’t offer enough protection to the back 4.
He is 21 now and has a grand total of 3 goals in 88 games (including his loan spell). That simply isn’t good enough. He has been in and around the first team for over 3 years now, and is showing no signs of making a stating position his own. For me he doesn’t do the simple things enough. He starts playing 70 yard diagonal passes when a simple 5 yard pass is enough.
I didn’t go to the game yesterday but I know people who did and they said he was dreadful. Now if you can’t influence a game against a non league side, you aren’t going to be able to do it against league 1 teams.
I genuinely think he needs to start again in league 2 and have a good hard look at himself (maybe a team like Leyton Orient). He does have time to salvage his career before it’s too late for him - I just can’t see him doing that without a fresh start.
It's pretty stark the regression that occurred under Adkins.
I know, I know, but Maybe Bowyer's style did work with the lad. (still shouldn't ever be public though)
Or did that style of management cause the issue that now presents perhaps.
He certainly improved temporarily under Bowyer. He's regressed big time since the start of the season.
@Croydon he's regressed in confidence and ability. He's still buzzing about the pitch, but his passing is far more wayward and he's not making those passes he was good at.
He's never been near a complete article (at least as much as a young league 1 player can be), but since March you can't say he hasn't gone backwards.
It's pretty stark the regression that occurred under Adkins.
I know, I know, but Maybe Bowyer's style did work with the lad. (still shouldn't ever be public though)
Or did that style of management cause the issue that now presents perhaps.
He certainly improved temporarily under Bowyer. He's regressed big time since the start of the season.
@Croydon he's regressed in confidence and ability. He's still buzzing about the pitch, but his passing is far more wayward and he's not making those passes he was good at.
He's never been near a complete article (at least as much as a young league 1 player can be), but since March you can't say he hasn't gone backwards.
Agreed. He looks like a player whose confidence is shot, completely confused what he should be doing out there.
I can only assume that he must show alot more in training than he does in matches. For Adkins to give him the 10 shirt and even in one of his pre match interviews towards the end of his time here he actually said he thought Albie would run the show that night and actually he was dire again. I get a bit of stick on here sometimes for being negative about Albie but I mean it when I say I feel sorry for him, he is trying to do a job that is beyond him at the moment and will probably be feeling terrible best thing for him would be to move him on to a lower level where he will hopefully flourish
I think the reason Albie got the number 10 was down to a lack of other options. I'm guessing Adkins had to 'big him up' he's not gonna say Albie is average and doesn't possess a goal threat. I'm firmly in the Albie tries hard, but there is definitely something missing camp. Based on yesterdays game and what I've seen of Arter in a Charlton Shirt he is also pretty awful. Quite how the guy is earning £40k a week is anyones guess.
I can only assume that he must show alot more in training than he does in matches. For Adkins to give him the 10 shirt and even in one of his pre match interviews towards the end of his time here he actually said he thought Albie would run the show that night and actually he was dire again. I get a bit of stick on here sometimes for being negative about Albie but I mean it when I say I feel sorry for him, he is trying to do a job that is beyond him at the moment and will probably be feeling terrible best thing for him would be to move him on to a lower level where he will hopefully flourish
I think the reason Albie got the number 10 was down to a lack of other options. I'm guessing Adkins had to 'big him up' he's not gonna say Albie is average and doesn't possess a goal threat. I'm firmly in the Albie tries hard, but there is definitely something missing camp. Based on yesterdays game and what I've seen of Arter in a Charlton Shirt he is also pretty awful. Quite how the guy is earning £40k a week is anyones guess.
It's not just that he tries hard. For me he's shown some really good vision at times and hits passes that I doubt many in the squad could replicate. His problem is that he just has flashes and never shines for 90 minutes. And as others have said,against the likes of H&W he really should be standing out a lot more.
Gutted for him, just isn’t clicking. I can’t help but wonder how different things may be if he was loaned out and got a season under his belt at a lower standard a few years back, you can probably blame Roland for that I guess, not enough options to have that luxury.
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I get a bit of stick on here sometimes for being negative about Albie but I mean it when I say I feel sorry for him, he is trying to do a job that is beyond him at the moment and will probably be feeling terrible best thing for him would be to move him on to a lower level where he will hopefully flourish
How right they are, who knows?
(Not saying it was the only reason).
He can cover multiple areas in midfield and full back. When the other players are putting a proper shift in, Albie's energy in finding space is brilliant. Plus his defensive covering is superb. Why are we writing him off after all our midfield has been worse than L1 relegation? Which other midfielder deserves such opprobium? All of them. I will judge him again when he's back in a confident side.
Granted Leko, Lee, Gilbey and Jaiyesimi are a bit ahead of him at the moment. But when his confidence comes back up, I would have him straight back on the bench at the least.
He is nowhere near as good as you paint him to be.
Also he is showing very little sign of improving.
I know, I know, but maybe Bowyer's style did work with the lad. (still shouldn't ever be public though)
At the moment, doesn’t look like it will work out for him here, but you never know. He does seem to be far down the pecking order now and when JFC returns, could be a bit further. If the 3 of Dobson, Gilbey & Lee continue to start for Jackson and we move up the table, is there an argument to send Arter back to Forest in Jan (if we can), send Morgan out on loan/sell and look at a better replacement?
I didn’t go to the game yesterday but I know people who did and they said he was dreadful. Now if you can’t influence a game against a non league side, you aren’t going to be able to do it against league 1 teams.
@Croydon he's regressed in confidence and ability. He's still buzzing about the pitch, but his passing is far more wayward and he's not making those passes he was good at.
He's never been near a complete article (at least as much as a young league 1 player can be), but since March you can't say he hasn't gone backwards.
For me he's shown some really good vision at times and hits passes that I doubt many in the squad could replicate.
His problem is that he just has flashes and never shines for 90 minutes. And as others have said,against the likes of H&W he really should be standing out a lot more.