CONFIMRED - Sean Morrison signs for Cardiff

[3points]

+1

thought he did well at Brighton at centre back last season too

[3points]

Akpan wasn't that bad - he made some mistakes on the ball, but he broke up a lot of play, especially in the 2nd half when we started to get a bit over run in midfield

[paultheroyal]

I don't know which way to read this

Mercenary makes ambiguous comment to ward off criticism shocker

Wanted out since he lost captaincy.

[From Despair To Where?]

just got back from an internet free week in Norfolk and can't be arsed to read the whole thread so can someone confirm. Did we really get £4m for the lumbering carthorse or is someone, other than Nicky Hammond, taking the piss?

[Drew_3]

just got back from an internet free week in Norfolk and can't be arsed to read the whole thread so can someone confirm. Did we really get £4m for the lumbering carthorse or is someone, other than Nicky Hammond, taking the piss?

Nope he's gone, 3m rising to 4m based on add ons

[M Brook]

And he did! Hector was superb today. Man of the match by a long way. Composed, brave, decent distribution. A definite improvement on Morrison it has be said. The boy has a very big future ahead if him!

He was good today but I'm not sure his performance was 'superb' tho I'm sure it won't be long before he does provide us with a performance that deserves that level of praise. He still needs more game time and experience but he is a great prospect and has much more potential than Morrison. Today's was a gutsy rather than classic performance. MOTM for me was Gunter.

[Simon's Church]

Tbf morrison was putting in motm performances in the prem when he was hectors age.

[RoyalBlue]

Plus one to a certain degree Royal Blue. You simply cannot compare the working employee and employer contracts of "normal working people" with those of professional footballers. The higher up the pyramid the bigger the distance with the real world us mere mortals live in.

I would imagine this is another prime exhibit for supporters who lose heart with the modern game of football, sorry product I believe it is now called, and clear off to get their fix lower down the pyramid where you can still relate to the club and players.

Players like Morrison will come and go, no big deal. Some will stay longer, achieve memorable lasting achievements like some of the 106 team, and will keep a bit of Reading FC in their hearts when they look back on their career. Morrison going is a bit meh for me.

I like Jem but I couldn't believe it when after the match today he proclaimed that his best mate Morrison absolutely loved Reading Football Club. Yeh, right! He loved it so much that he whored himself off, despite being on a damn good contract, the moment the Welsh pimps picked up the phone!

[Handsome Man]

Plus one to a certain degree Royal Blue. You simply cannot compare the working employee and employer contracts of "normal working people" with those of professional footballers. The higher up the pyramid the bigger the distance with the real world us mere mortals live in.

I would imagine this is another prime exhibit for supporters who lose heart with the modern game of football, sorry product I believe it is now called, and clear off to get their fix lower down the pyramid where you can still relate to the club and players.

Players like Morrison will come and go, no big deal. Some will stay longer, achieve memorable lasting achievements like some of the 106 team, and will keep a bit of Reading FC in their hearts when they look back on their career. Morrison going is a bit meh for me.

I like Jem but I couldn't believe it when after the match today he proclaimed that his best mate Morrison absolutely loved Reading Football Club. Yeh, right! He loved it so much that he whored himself off, despite being on a damn good contract, the moment the Welsh pimps picked up the phone!

He left a side where he would soon be fourth-choice centre-back to earn more money for somebody else. That's not whoring, it is just common sense.

[From Despair To Where?]

just got back from an internet free week in Norfolk and can't be arsed to read the whole thread so can someone confirm. Did we really get £4m for the lumbering carthorse or is someone, other than Nicky Hammond, taking the piss?

Nope he's gone, 3m rising to 4m based on add ons

Now don't get me wrong, i don't dislike him, it's just, like Sonko before him, he's half the player he was pre injury so to get £3m+ for him is exceptional business. That's more than we got for Marriappa isn't it?

[HYPERH1PPO]

Tbf morrison was putting in motm performances in the prem when he was hectors age.

Then he got injured..

[Ian Royal]

Tbf morrison was putting in motm performances in the prem when he was hectors age.

Two seasons ago.

Besides, I'm not sure that's even true given how terrible we were defensively.

[Royal Ginger]

I seem to remember that he got a couple of goals in quick succession which upped everyone's opinion of him a bit.

[From Despair To Where?]

I seem to remember that he got a couple of goals in quick succession which upped everyone's opinion of him a bit.

Home to United and away to Wigan IIRC. Bloody good thing he scored in both games otherwise we would have lost them 4-2 and 3-1

[East Grinstead Royal]

Interviewed by Adrian Williams on BBRB, Sean suggests the deal had been accepted by Reading before he was even aware of Cardiff's interest.

[ayjaydee]

Just listened to Morro on BBCRB and the story he put was a bit different. He said the approach and bid was made to the club after OGS watched him at Wigan. The club confirmed the bid was acceptable and notified the player. He said it came out of the blue and that he was happy here.
Made all the right noises about what RFC have done for him and that he hopes we go up with Cardiff.

[paddy20]

Interviewed by Adrian Williams on BBRB, Sean suggests the deal had been accepted by Reading before he was even aware of Cardiff's interest.

Good interview. any criticism of Morro should now stop and he should get a warm welcome when he returns. Reading chose to take the money - He says it was all pretty much done and dusted before he even knew about it. Good luck to one of our best young players, shame we are now a selling club although I do think you could not play Pearce and him together. Just think he was the better option to keep. All this to pay Drenthe's wages!!!

[The Rouge]

Well someone's not telling the truth here..

[Big Foot]

Just listened to Morro on BBCRB and the story he put was a bit different. He said the approach and bid was made to the club after OGS watched him at Wigan. The club confirmed the bid was acceptable and notified the player. He said it came out of the blue and that he was happy here.
Made all the right noises about what RFC have done for him and that he hopes we go up with Cardiff.

Sounds very plausible and good luck to him - makes Adkins looks rather silly for the white lie he told last week

[Royal Lady]

+1 - Morro didn't need to give an interview now he's gone, clearly wanted to put the record straight.