Ruffian Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 According to his Instagram he is in Stockholm. Maybe looking for a new team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 2 hours ago, Ruffian said: According to his Instagram he is in Stockholm. Maybe looking for a new team? He needs to move on from TFC and see if he can find a better situation for himself, getting away from his hometown might not be a bad thing IMHO! Greatest Cockney Rip Off and shamrock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havoc88 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 It's possible, however, I think he is into fashion and could honestly see him just traveling there to see what's the latest trends in Scandinavia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Good depth player but won't get ahead of Morrow. He's been too good. Now is the time for Morgan to ply is trade in Europe and Sweden would be a great place to start. Top division though at least. Maybe this would open up a reserve role for an up and coming Canadian left back. Free kick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Just kicking tires until the CPL starts imo. Shame at one point he seemed to have a decent upside, just hasn't managed to improve as he could have done, shake a few lapses in concentration and stay injury free. He has paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I'm torn on Morgan. On the one hand, given that he is playing behind one of the best LB's in MLS, I think it makes sense for him to leave TFC. On the other hand, I don't know if he gets a better role or contract if he leaves MLS. It's a real shame that Ryan Nelsen destroyed every ounce of Morgan's confidence in his 18 months as manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 he's played over 100 games for TFC. it's time to move on. Hopefully somewhere in Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/12/16/mls-announces-list-players-eligible-stage-1-re-entry-draft He (and Bernier) have opted out of the MLS re-entry draft which further suggests he's got some irons in the fire in Scandinavia if he's there. I am wondering if Bernier is retiring but I guess that is for another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Gian-Luca said: http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/12/16/mls-announces-list-players-eligible-stage-1-re-entry-draft He (and Bernier) have opted out of the MLS re-entry draft which further suggests he's got some irons in the fire in Scandinavia if he's there. I am wondering if Bernier is retiring but I guess that is for another thread. I don't think so. Bernier has stated this week that he only wants to play for the Impact in MLS. RED isn't really for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complete Homer Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 2 hours ago, Gian-Luca said: http://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/12/16/mls-announces-list-players-eligible-stage-1-re-entry-draft He (and Bernier) have opted out of the MLS re-entry draft which further suggests he's got some irons in the fire in Scandinavia if he's there. I am wondering if Bernier is retiring but I guess that is for another thread. He can still re-sign at a lower price with IMFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgkiss Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I rate Morgan higher than Morrow. I always have. I'm pretty sure if Morgan gets a chance to get on with a European club, he will be on a pretty decent team within a couple of years. If Morrow left and went to Europe, I'm pretty sure he could get on with a team too but I feel he would be returned fairly quickly. Thank you Ashtone. You were always a class act and I hope only bigger and better things for you. gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Hopefully he's looking to sign with a top flight if he's signing in Scandinavia or Finland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 People realize Morgan hasn't signed or trialed anywhere yet, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 4 minutes ago, shermanator said: People realize Morgan hasn't signed or trialed anywhere yet, right? http://www.torontofc.ca/post/2016/12/16/toronto-fc-re-signs-ashtone-morgan matty and Complete Homer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Good, glad he is back. Gives his all for the club. Too bad he was hurt much of the year. Morrow wasn't always at the top of his game. I think Ashtone would have got a lot more playing time this year had he been healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 1 minute ago, Ivan said: Good, glad he is back. Gives his all for the club. Too bad he was hurt much of the year. Morrow wasn't always at the top of his game. I think Ashtone would have got a lot more playing time this year had he been healthy. I agree. It was pretty evident that Vanney trusted Morgan off the bench at either LB or LW. As I mentioned earlier, I highly doubt there was a better offer in terms of money or playing time in a similar league of play than what he has at TFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I actually believe in a 3-5-2 that there's very little to distinguish between Morgan and Morrow. Morrow is better defensively and is the better option in a 4 man backline, but with an emphasis on offence from the wingbacks in a 3-5-2 you almost have to think if Morrow gets injured that Morgan could have a chance to run with job for good. gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 1 hour ago, jpg75 said: I actually believe in a 3-5-2 that there's very little to distinguish between Morgan and Morrow. Morrow is better defensively and is the better option in a 4 man backline, but with an emphasis on offence from the wingbacks in a 3-5-2 you almost have to think if Morrow gets injured that Morgan could have a chance to run with job for good. That's being very generous to Morgan. Morrow is better in every aspect except for probably pure speed. Morrow was arguably the best LB in MLS last season and should have been called up to the US during the season. PopePouri 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 23 minutes ago, Vince193 said: That's being very generous to Morgan. Morrow is better in every aspect except for probably pure speed. Morrow was arguably the best LB in MLS last season and should have been called up to the US during the season. My thought is that a lot of non-playing factors would be involved. Morrow will be 30 next season and he's making 200K. If he gets a major injury, that might precipitate a move to a younger, cheaper option at both the starter and backup spots at Left Wing Back. I am also assuming Morgan is taking a paycut from his 120K salary from this season and that a young player on the cheap could fill in as backup. Also Morrow might have a high trade value at this point and it might make sense to acquire assets while allocating that salary to upgrade at CB. Lastly, although Morrow is superior in almost every aspect that speed advantage at LWB shouldn't be understated. A big part of that position is the ability to cover a lot of ground at both ends and Morgan gives you a lot in that regard. gator 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 I think Morgan can whip in a cross better than Morrow, as he tends to put more pace on it and releases it quicker - he's also less likely to score 5 goals in a season mind you and Morrow is better defensively. lazlo_80, jpg75 and Complete Homer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) On 12/16/2016 at 6:16 PM, jpg75 said: I actually believe in a 3-5-2 that there's very little to distinguish between Morgan and Morrow. Morrow is better defensively and is the better option in a 4 man backline, but with an emphasis on offence from the wingbacks in a 3-5-2 you almost have to think if Morrow gets injured that Morgan could have a chance to run with job for good. Overall, Morrow did nothing to deserve losing his spot. He played well and, even coming forward, he was effective. Its been often mentioned that Morgan's strenght was his ball crossing. I use to mention this as well and thought this aspect of his game was what made him a very very promising talent. But then suddenly Danny Kouvermans suffered a career ending injury. Since then, Morgans crosses have not yielded much. This is likely due to having a different set of forwrds with different skills and strenghts from Kouverman. It looks like Kouvremans skills in converting those crosses into goals are what made Morgan skills standout. Edited December 18, 2016 by Free kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) 18 hours ago, Gian-Luca said: I think Morgan can whip in a cross better than Morrow, as he tends to put more pace on it and releases it quicker - he's also less likely to score 5 goals in a season mind you and Morrow is better defensively. Problem there is that, aside from the playoff matches versus Montreal, TFC doesnt score or create many chances off of crosses from wing anymore. With fwds like Giovinco (small stature) and perhaps Altidore and Ricketts you need to play the ball more on the ground. And the game plan is a slower buildup up the middle moreso than a quick counter attack from the wings. Morgan would do best on a squad that relies on that targetman. Edited December 17, 2016 by Free kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Looks like Morgan underwent surgery on a stress fracture in his foot. IIRC this same type of injury happened to him last year as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Obinna Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Great news. Any minutes he can get are huge for him right now, whether or not he continues in Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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