Topic: Thiago Morton is a player. I’ve got his poster on my wall

[Willi]

It was definitely reported for one of our previous loans - can't remember who exactly. Not sure if it applies to every loan.

I'll put a fiver on Ryan Kent at Bristol City, I can afford to lose that.

[Wullie160975]

Was it not Elliot at Blackburn? That's where I remember it from and then everyone assumed it would be the same when Clarkson went there last year and didn't play.

[Keith Lard]

What’s happened to Tyler Morton. He was in and around the first team last year and played in midfield for some big games.

Now I don’t see him on the website as a first team squad player or even on loan

[tubby]

What’s happened to Tyler Morton. He was in and around the first team last year and played in midfield for some big games.

Now I don’t see him on the website as a first team squad player or even on loan

He's at Blackburn.

[Keith Lard]

He's at Blackburn.

That’s good to hear. Hope he has a great year there. I was really impressed with his first team displays

[Asam]

Morton seems to be doing really well now, clearly a class above the level he’s at right now in terms
of footballing ability

[RedBec1993]

If I've got the time, I purposely watched the Blackburn games when they are on sky to see how Morton is getting on. Doing very well, a level above those around him. Sky's the limit for this kid.

[SamLad]

Pretty sure the answer is no, but wtf I'll ask anyway .... is there any way we can get him back in January?

[RedBec1993]

Pretty sure the answer is no, but wtf I'll ask anyway .... is there any way we can get him back in January?

We probably could as he's our player but I doubt we would. Might hinder his development. He seems integral for Blackburn as well. Smart move by the club loaning him out. He's definitely got a future with us imo.

[.adam]

We probably could as he's our player but I doubt we would.

It entirely depends on whether we added a break clause to the loan with Blackburn.

I suspect we did but I don't think we'll exercise it.

[SamLad]

We probably could as he's our player but I doubt we would. Might hinder his development. He seems integral for Blackburn as well. Smart move by the club loaning him out. He's definitely got a future with us imo.

Yeah, I completely get the development issue .... but if we don't sign someone who can slot in immediately in MF in January, not recalling him would be criminal imo.

[RedBec1993]

It entirely depends on whether we added a break clause to the loan with Blackburn.

I suspect we did but I don't think we'll exercise it.

I don't think we will either, we seem to have a good relationship with Blackburn in regards to them taking our young lads for a season or two.

[duvva 💅]

Yeah, I completely get the development issue .... but if we don't sign someone who can slot in immediately in MF in January, not recalling him would be criminal imo.

Things could look different in January. Some of the players will have had a break during the World Cup and others will hopefully be back from injury. If we have everyone or most fit it would probably make more sense him staying out in the long run rather than return to sit on the bench or get a few cup games. Bigger picture and all that

[SamLad]

If we had most players fit we wouldn't be discussing this at all... but I'm not holding my breath for that right now.

[David Struhme]

Recall him and give him a chance in our midfield

[Keith Lard]

It’s getting so bad in midfield that I think we need to recall the lad in winter. Up until that CL game a while back (was it against Napoli or Milan?) he was looking sound in our midfield. Never got another proper run out though after that game.

[RedBec1993]

He’s absolutely smashing it at Blackburn, if we don’t sign the midfielder who the club want in January I think recalling Morton has to be an option.

[Lad]

A cockney fella I work with is a Blackburn fan (long story) and goes to watch them most weeks. He said Morton has been wonderful. Consistently one of the best players on the park.

[duvva 💅]

Young lad bags of potential signs new long term deal.

No one gives a shit because they’re moaning about something/anything they can find to moan about, transfers, owners, backing staff, players. Let’s just batter them all they’ve given us nothing at all no joy no success nothing these past few years. So much so we’re all too busy moaning to be happy that one of our young reds with plenty of potential signs a new deal and no one has anything to say

[Ghost Town]

Young lad bags of potential signs new long term deal.

No one gives a shit because they’re moaning about something/anything they can find to moan about, transfers, owners, backing staff, players. Let’s just batter them all they’ve given us nothing at all no joy no success nothing these past few years. So much so we’re all too busy moaning to be happy that one of our young reds with plenty of potential signs a new deal and no one has anything to say

Well said! What a miserable existence that is

[Passmaster Molby]

Great news, his year at Blackburn is clearly going well. We could do with him right now but he will be in the first team squad next season no doubt.

[Coolie High]

Great news, his year at Blackburn is clearly going well. We could do with him right now but he will be in the first team squad next season no doubt.

He doesn’t solve any of the issues we’ve seen this season, or even really help, Ox Keita Jones all are better options as of current and have athleticism he doesn’t possess as of yet.

I think he will be a good option when we’ve got a couple midfielders that address the balance but could easily see him having a loan at a PL side next season also.

[classycarra]

Glad to hear this, and that he continues to play every league game for blackburn. Looking forward to seeing him in the preseason, seeing where he's at physically and enjoying his pretty passing technique again

[tubby]

Watching his highlights again he really reminds me of Jorginho.  Same kind of technique and passing range, gets himself out of tight situations well, but as with the Italian, not particularly physical.  He's playing deep for Blackburn as a sitting playmaker.

[El Lobo]

Good news, definitely got something....he's also only just turned 20 so you know, maybe a chance he's not that close to his physical peak

[Hazell]

Good news. Any chance he's part of our first team squad next season?

[rob1966]

Young lad bags of potential signs new long term deal.

No one gives a shit because they’re moaning about something/anything they can find to moan about, transfers, owners, backing staff, players. Let’s just batter them all they’ve given us nothing at all no joy no success nothing these past few years. So much so we’re all too busy moaning to be happy that one of our young reds with plenty of potential signs a new deal and no one has anything to say

They're all desperate for this midfielder who will magically transform our season, they'll be in fucking hysterics if we do sign one and it doesn't get better - the new midfielder will then obviously be shite. Maybe they should try having some fucking faith that the man who took us from being on our way to shite when he came in, to winners of everything, being able to turn it around, with the squad that came within a whisker of winning everything only 7 months ago.

Anyway, great news on Tyler, we've got some great talent coming through, its gonna be fun.

[tubby]

Good news. Any chance he's part of our first team squad next season?

I reckon so, a season in the Championship has been great for him.  Got him used to playing consistently against proper teams instead of youth matches.

[Hazell]

I reckon so, a season in the Championship has been great for him.  Got him used to playing consistently against proper teams instead of youth matches.

Yeah that's a big thing, particular for midfielders/defenders. Hopefully we get to see him next year.

[amir87]

To those that have watched him for Blackburn, how has he looked coping with the physical side of the game?

[tubby]

To those that have watched him for Blackburn, how has he looked coping with the physical side of the game?

He moves well, not an awkward runner or anything, but he's not really the quickest or has any power to his game.

[macmanamanaman]

He moves well, not an awkward runner or anything, but he's not really the quickest or has any power to his game.

But he does run?
He has actual legs?

[tubby]

But he does run?
He has actual legs?

I can confirm that he has legs and the ability to use them for running.

[Sheer Magnetism]

Don't you know? We're meant to be railing against any midfielder who couldn't get into a Tony Pulis team - they're apparently responsible for our current drop in form.

[macmanamanaman]

I can confirm that he has legs and the ability to use them for running.

Aha! He has the legs.  He has the ability.
But does he have the intentionality? The drive, the motivation and...the ' je ne sais quoi' that translates the idea to move into actual, tangible motion?

Best leave him at Blackburn for the moment,  I reckon, until we get some experts to figure this out....

[SamLad]

He moves well, not an awkward runner or anything, but he's not really the quickest or has any power to his game.

in some ways when I watch him (which I've not done a lot of to be honest) Hamann always comes to mind.

[Fromola]

Great news, his year at Blackburn is clearly going well. We could do with him right now but he will be in the first team squad next season no doubt.

Bajcetic and Morton would be better off used as part of the midfield rotation than Elliott and Carvalho (at least with our usual systems). They're better at off the ball/defensive work and have a good passing range.

Morton's done well overall at Blackburn and the year on loan will have done him good. If we're losing 4+ midfielders then Morton will have opportunities. Obviously we need to sign a minimum of 2 as well.

He did well last season but was thrown in the deep end on occasion in very makeshift teams against strong opposition (Spurs away, Leicester in the cup).

[MD1990]

Looks a talent we can make money on most likely.
Maybe he can become a squad player lacks a bit of pace.

[Fromola]

To those that have watched him for Blackburn, how has he looked coping with the physical side of the game?

Blackburn have been very powderpuff at times. Having a good season but have already lost 12 league games.

Morton aside their midfield is youthful and lacking physicality for the level. They're obviously doing something right though as they're sat in 3rd.

[Ghost Town]

Aha! He has the legs.  He has the ability.
But does he have the intentionality? The drive, the motivation and...the ' je ne sais quoi' that translates the idea to move into actual, tangible motion?

Best leave him at Blackburn for the moment,  I reckon, until we get some experts to figure this out....

Plenty of experts, sorry "experts", round here...