Ravel Morrison: A talent worth sticking with or a trainwreck waiting to happen?
by Sweet science on Jan 13, 2012 8:59 PM GMT
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There is no doubting the talent that the boy has. Too many pundits and experts within the game and within our club has sung his plaudits for him to be another over-rated prospect. Being compared to the best of the class of 92 (Beckham, Scholes and before them Giggs) should not be taken lightly. But does Ravel Morrison have the temperament, the motivation and the discipline to make it at United, or even in the game of football.
And do Manchester United, recognising his obvious talent, succumb to his wage demands despite his legal troubles?
Sir Alex Ferguson said that his agent (Key Sports Management) had been looking at other clubs in the hope of a move, and that their wage demans are un-realistic. Despite his talent, he is yet to feature in a premier league game. He currently earns £1200 a week. Not a bad wage for the mere mortal. One that 90% of the population would kill for. And I am sure the club are offering a raise too. Not enough I guess.
Don't footballers make you sick sometimes. Who said they do it for the money
Even if he does sign a new contract, is he worth the hassle? The boy is in and out of court like a Brazilian twin on a physio table. To date he has been given a caution for assulting his mother, been arrested twice for assulting his missus, a conviciton of criminal damage. Not to mention intimidating a witness. The Times has a story that goes into his case in slightly more depth. A good read.
He also took to twitter not too long ago to critisize the club, an action that got up Wayne Rooney's nose. You know you have troubles in life when he is telling you how to behave!
There have also been allegation's today (I stress these are allegations, for the fear of being sued) that he has stolen from United's first team dressing room. I mean.... Really? How stupid can you get?
He really comes across as a bit of tit (Being very nice to him there). If it is money he wants, all he has to do is work hard in training and he will become a multi-millionaire within three years. The boy is gifted with a football. I witnessed him personally when he came on as a sub at Aldershot, and he looked at complete ease when dribbiling with the ball. A rare sight for an English footballer.
Up untill now I have always hoped the club stuck with him. Part of me wishes we give him his contract. Because if he fufills his potential he could be a world beater. A legend at the club. But will he be able to acheive what his talent deserves. Does he posess that love of the game? Does he share the loyalty to the club, that the club has shown him in his troubles?
If he doesn't I hope he really implodes. And doesn't make it at all as a footballer. If I sound bitter, I don't give a damm. Because he has the world at his feet. He can live the dream that millions and millions of people (myself included) would love to do. To play football for the best team in the world. He comes across like he doesn't care.
Like he doesn't know how lucky he is.
Feel free to give your thoughts on Ravel. Do you want him at our club? Is he worth the risk?
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Ok so just seen a tweet from Rio to Ravel
The “stolen” possesion was apparntly a watch that was Rio’s.
Rio tweeted this
@RavelMorrison49 whoever saying you nicked a watch from training that was mine is talking rubbish…see you at training monday. #StayFocused
So that is good news. Also, Rios has tweeted him a couple of times. Maybe he is trying to take him under his wing. Guide him. If he is to stay at the club. Hopefully Rio looks after him. Big if thought at the moment
The hard part for me to come to grips with is life after Sir Alex.
While SAF is at Old Trafford, I see him being able to keep Ravel in-line, as much as can be done. But who replaces him and what does Morrison do without that strict no nonsense disciplinarian? What other manager in the world would drop Wayne Rooney for a little bit of a bender 4 days before his next match? I have no worry that HE can keep RM on the straight and narrow.
I don’t think its as simple as if he stays or goes. But rather, if he stays, how long before he goes?
We are going to have that problem anyway
E.g, Would Rooney have stayed last season? I fear for the day S.A.F leaves
I think Jose has to come in. Because he has the personality to tackle these issues. TO succeed the great man. I can’t think of another manager who I would have faith in to carry on the mantle.
by Sweet science on Jan 13, 2012 9:22 PM GMT up reply actions
Agreed.
Jose’s a fighter. Often he confuses his club with himself, but he’s a fighter with a HUGE personality/ego.
But would he be attracted by United? (Whatever the reason, the club isn’t generous in their outlay for players, like Real or Chelsea…)
He has regularly said he wants to come back to England.
What job could he be waiting for? Both Liverpool and Chelsea have been open recently. That leaves only United and Arsenal and they are tighter than we are with the purse strings.
I am sure he would love the chance to follow in SAF's footsteps
The two are good friends. And I am sure Fergie has told the United heirachy that Jose is their man once he goes
by Sweet science on Jan 14, 2012 12:05 PM GMT up reply actions
so he’s here for a year or two or three and then leaves. Seems to be his pattern, and you can’t say he hasn’t coached teams of a similar profile to ours before.
Yeah but im sure he would still be succsesful in thois years
Thus. We would still win silverware and we won’t have the problem of a manager coming in straight after Fergie
by Sweet science on Jan 16, 2012 5:03 PM GMT up reply actions
Well done by the way.
I always enjoy your commentaries. Its an aspect we haven’t had here in about 18months.
Appreciated
I guess, after we won against City, I am re-invited :)
by Sweet science on Jan 13, 2012 9:20 PM GMT up reply actions
An interesting prospect for sure
I’d imagine he knows he can get a fairly significant raise if he leaves. Danny Sturridge seems a good comp as far as age when he left City and talent are concerned, and Chelsea rewarded him with 65k per week. SAF may think his demands are unreasonable, but it wouldn’t surprise me at all if he actually gets what he wants.
by Stephen Schmidt on Jan 13, 2012 9:29 PM GMT reply actions
Good point regarding Sturridge
Thing is. He had appeared and scored a few times in the PL. Morrison… Nada
Also, Strurridge had no where near the level of legal & personality disorders that Morrison seems to have
by Sweet science on Jan 13, 2012 9:37 PM GMT up reply actions
That's the real issue I think
It will be interesting to see exactly how much his lifestyle and personality costs him
by Stephen Schmidt on Jan 13, 2012 10:07 PM GMT up reply actions
Wonder
if it’s a personality level thing where the dude is just damaged goods, or if he’s just working his way through a really turbulent youth, and will calm down as he ages. Neither pattern is uncommon, and I don’t know nearly enough to say which way it goes. Probably nobody does.
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