Morris deal agreed

[skettyjack]

I wonder if we'll ever go 4 at the back and a forward 3 similar to Mane, Salah, Firmino with Lowe, Ayew and Morris?

 

[sainthelens]

After reading our friends post from the U.S., I've a feeling this could go one of two ways very quickly. If he doesn't fancy it, he'll be offski pretty sharpish, a really good start will lift him and anything could happen.
Good luck to him (if he comes) and having even more pace in the side can only help.

 

[Badlands]

Who is going to replace? Lowe!
He will either have to hit the ground running or get used to a Championship bench.
If he’s prepare to work and be a genuine challenge to Lowe then it’s all good news.

 

[st.lopez]

In response to Cooperman, success or failure will have to do with his head more than anything. He's a big deal in his hometown--soccer mad Seattle draws 40K a game for the Sounders, he makes good money, lives close to his family, etc. He's also played the past several years with one of the best #10s MLS has seen--Nico Lodeiro (you may have seen him in a couple of World Cups with Uruguay). Lodeiro typically leads the league in touches and ground covered, and he is ALWAYS looking to release Morris into space. As I said, he's got it really good in Seattle.

Now, he's got to scrap for his spot for the first time in...forever? MLS squad depth is not like the Championship...nobody has remotely challenged him in Seattle. He's a hard worker and a great guy, but this is going to be really new. Will the coach use him correctly?--he needs space to run into--he's not going to be unlocking a packed in defense with fancy footwork and intricate passing. Will the fans be all over him after some loose touches (he definitely has these from time to time)...and will he then get down on himself? Do you have a 10 that will look to release him into space?
Honestly, we love him in Seattle, but no one knows for sure how he's going to respond to being dropped straight into a promotion battle with players whose position he's going to have to take. His physical tools are impressive tho and I'm excited to see what happens. If he does great, Sounders sell him for a chunk of cash and we get to have another American to watch in Europe. If he struggles, he'll come back and be with the same coaching staff that knows his best attributes. Will be fun to see...

 

[JackSomething]

Who is going to replace? Lowe!
He will either have to hit the ground running or get used to a Championship bench.
If he’s prepare to work and be a genuine challenge to Lowe then it’s all good news.

Rotation is always needed, as is cover for injuries and suspensions. Ayew certainly looks like he could do with a rest.

 

[Ringwood Jack]

In response to Cooperman, success or failure will have to do with his head more than anything. He's a big deal in his hometown--soccer mad Seattle draws 40K a game for the Sounders, he makes good money, lives close to his family, etc. He's also played the past several years with one of the best #10s MLS has seen--Nico Lodeiro (you may have seen him in a couple of World Cups with Uruguay). Lodeiro typically leads the league in touches and ground covered, and he is ALWAYS looking to release Morris into space. As I said, he's got it really good in Seattle.

Now, he's got to scrap for his spot for the first time in...forever? MLS squad depth is not like the Championship...nobody has remotely challenged him in Seattle. He's a hard worker and a great guy, but this is going to be really new. Will the coach use him correctly?--he needs space to run into--he's not going to be unlocking a packed in defense with fancy footwork and intricate passing. Will the fans be all over him after some loose touches (he definitely has these from time to time)...and will he then get down on himself? Do you have a 10 that will look to release him into space?
Honestly, we love him in Seattle, but no one knows for sure how he's going to respond to being dropped straight into a promotion battle with players whose position he's going to have to take. His physical tools are impressive tho and I'm excited to see what happens. If he does great, Sounders sell him for a chunk of cash and we get to have another American to watch in Europe. If he struggles, he'll come back and be with the same coaching staff that knows his best attributes. Will be fun to see...

Of what ive seen of the MLS, the difference between that and the Championship is the MLS have more technical players a bit like the Prem but at a tempo of the Championship . There are a lot of savvy players in the Championship who will know their game management well so Morris will be surprised on how good a number of Championship fullbacks are. Saying that if he pace then it will give us a real presence and threat in the final third and even a more solid outlet if he has the physicality to go with it. Hopefully he will settle quickly and make an impact.

 

[monmouth]

I wonder if we'll ever go 4 at the back and a forward 3 similar to Mane, Salah, Firmino with Lowe, Ayew and Morris?

Well there’s a parallel no one would have ever bet on seeing :lol: :lol:

 

[airedale]

In response to Cooperman, success or failure will have to do with his head more than anything. He's a big deal in his hometown--soccer mad Seattle draws 40K a game for the Sounders, he makes good money, lives close to his family, etc. He's also played the past several years with one of the best #10s MLS has seen--Nico Lodeiro (you may have seen him in a couple of World Cups with Uruguay). Lodeiro typically leads the league in touches and ground covered, and he is ALWAYS looking to release Morris into space. As I said, he's got it really good in Seattle.

Now, he's got to scrap for his spot for the first time in...forever? MLS squad depth is not like the Championship...nobody has remotely challenged him in Seattle. He's a hard worker and a great guy, but this is going to be really new. Will the coach use him correctly?--he needs space to run into--he's not going to be unlocking a packed in defense with fancy footwork and intricate passing. Will the fans be all over him after some loose touches (he definitely has these from time to time)...and will he then get down on himself? Do you have a 10 that will look to release him into space?
Honestly, we love him in Seattle, but no one knows for sure how he's going to respond to being dropped straight into a promotion battle with players whose position he's going to have to take. His physical tools are impressive tho and I'm excited to see what happens. If he does great, Sounders sell him for a chunk of cash and we get to have another American to watch in Europe. If he struggles, he'll come back and be with the same coaching staff that knows his best attributes. Will be fun to see...

I think he will be happy with the coaching staff here, maybe enhance his development too?

 

[Badlands]

In response to Cooperman, success or failure will have to do with his head more than anything. He's a big deal in his hometown--soccer mad Seattle draws 40K a game for the Sounders, he makes good money, lives close to his family, etc. He's also played the past several years with one of the best #10s MLS has seen--Nico Lodeiro (you may have seen him in a couple of World Cups with Uruguay). Lodeiro typically leads the league in touches and ground covered, and he is ALWAYS looking to release Morris into space. As I said, he's got it really good in Seattle.

Now, he's got to scrap for his spot for the first time in...forever? MLS squad depth is not like the Championship...nobody has remotely challenged him in Seattle. He's a hard worker and a great guy, but this is going to be really new. Will the coach use him correctly?--he needs space to run into--he's not going to be unlocking a packed in defense with fancy footwork and intricate passing. Will the fans be all over him after some loose touches (he definitely has these from time to time)...and will he then get down on himself? Do you have a 10 that will look to release him into space?
Honestly, we love him in Seattle, but no one knows for sure how he's going to respond to being dropped straight into a promotion battle with players whose position he's going to have to take. His physical tools are impressive tho and I'm excited to see what happens. If he does great, Sounders sell him for a chunk of cash and we get to have another American to watch in Europe. If he struggles, he'll come back and be with the same coaching staff that knows his best attributes. Will be fun to see...

‘ he needs space to run in to’
Ah well

 

[A4Jack]

In response to Cooperman, success or failure will have to do with his head more than anything. He's a big deal in his hometown--soccer mad Seattle draws 40K a game for the Sounders, he makes good money, lives close to his family, etc. He's also played the past several years with one of the best #10s MLS has seen--Nico Lodeiro (you may have seen him in a couple of World Cups with Uruguay). Lodeiro typically leads the league in touches and ground covered, and he is ALWAYS looking to release Morris into space. As I said, he's got it really good in Seattle.

Now, he's got to scrap for his spot for the first time in...forever? MLS squad depth is not like the Championship...nobody has remotely challenged him in Seattle. He's a hard worker and a great guy, but this is going to be really new. Will the coach use him correctly?--he needs space to run into--he's not going to be unlocking a packed in defense with fancy footwork and intricate passing. Will the fans be all over him after some loose touches (he definitely has these from time to time)...and will he then get down on himself? Do you have a 10 that will look to release him into space?
Honestly, we love him in Seattle, but no one knows for sure how he's going to respond to being dropped straight into a promotion battle with players whose position he's going to have to take. His physical tools are impressive tho and I'm excited to see what happens. If he does great, Sounders sell him for a chunk of cash and we get to have another American to watch in Europe. If he struggles, he'll come back and be with the same coaching staff that knows his best attributes. Will be fun to see...

‘ he needs space to run in to’
Ah well

Wonder how Lowe has been scoring so much recently if we don’t make space. Negative fk

 

[Itchysphincter]

Sounders a fans have miscalculated the competitiveness of the MLS in my opinion. He is stepping up in standard by coming here, far more of a risk for us than it is for him. If he doesn’t pull up any trees he’ll go home and just be another American that can’t cut in a big boy league. He looks good, but he’s got his work cut out to get in to the team, unless we’re letting Andre go.

 

[monmouth]

Your last bit is what I was wondering. I hope they can keep everyone together now for a real lash at it, but we have no idea what covid has done to the finances, other than it won't be anything other than painful.

 

[Nocountryforoldjack]

At least he'll be used to the weather here... It pisses down lots in seattle too

 

[PSumbler]

In response to Cooperman, success or failure will have to do with his head more than anything. He's a big deal in his hometown--soccer mad Seattle draws 40K a game for the Sounders, he makes good money, lives close to his family, etc. He's also played the past several years with one of the best #10s MLS has seen--Nico Lodeiro (you may have seen him in a couple of World Cups with Uruguay). Lodeiro typically leads the league in touches and ground covered, and he is ALWAYS looking to release Morris into space. As I said, he's got it really good in Seattle.

Now, he's got to scrap for his spot for the first time in...forever? MLS squad depth is not like the Championship...nobody has remotely challenged him in Seattle. He's a hard worker and a great guy, but this is going to be really new. Will the coach use him correctly?--he needs space to run into--he's not going to be unlocking a packed in defense with fancy footwork and intricate passing. Will the fans be all over him after some loose touches (he definitely has these from time to time)...and will he then get down on himself? Do you have a 10 that will look to release him into space?
Honestly, we love him in Seattle, but no one knows for sure how he's going to respond to being dropped straight into a promotion battle with players whose position he's going to have to take. His physical tools are impressive tho and I'm excited to see what happens. If he does great, Sounders sell him for a chunk of cash and we get to have another American to watch in Europe. If he struggles, he'll come back and be with the same coaching staff that knows his best attributes. Will be fun to see...

‘ he needs space to run in to’
Ah well

You have clocked we are quite a good team havent you with a host of options to ensure we win far more than we lose?

This may be off the mark but I fear you would like to see us fail just so you can be claim to be right about the manager

Surely it would be better to be wrong and for us to be in the PRemier League

PS - feel free to respond to the Trust AGM thread... :lol:

 

[st.lopez]

In response to the no doubt aptly named "Itchysphincter", I think both Morris and Swansea are trying to mitigate their risk with a loan deal. I think the best teams in the Championship ARE a step up, especially in terms of the kinds of defenders Morris will encounter. I think most Americans know that. I also think that MLS attacking talent--at least the top end guys--are probably better than what you see in the Championship most days--it's the salary structure of the league that allows teams to spend really big on only three players--it's how we get guys like Vela, Geovinco, Ibrahimovic, Pavon, and a steady stream of Argentinians and Uruguayans to come. They rack up big numbers because teams don't spend on defenders. It's a really imbalanced league in this respect....

As for this tasty line from itchy butt..."he’ll go home and just be another American that can’t cut in a big boy league." It's so outdated that I had to laugh. Americans are now playing regularly at Barca, Dortmund, Leipzig, Wolfsburg, Juventus, and Lille, not to mention at Chelsea and Fulham. A bunch more are playing in Holland, Belgium, and Portugal. Most of the fans in this forum seem like cool folks , and I hope Swansea earns promotion and stays up awhile this time. But let's not get carried away when we rate the Championship. It's a good, very competitive league, and it's overall slightly better than MLS. But European teams are finally starting to realize that American players (and MLS players) can play at the top level, and that they don't have to pay them as much as they would have to pay a Brazilian or Argentinian with the same skill level. Swansea's smart to look for targets there...because everyone else in Europe is going to be doing it sooner or later....