| On the Morsy theme 10:09 - Jul 21 with 2896 views | Garv |
Who is the closest player we've had to him in the past?
Not in terms of overall ability - obviously we've had more talented players - but in terms of the type of player and influence on the side.
I'm struggling for anyone matching the profile. Would Holland be the closest? |  |
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| On the Morsy theme on 10:11 - Jul 21 with 2575 views | Steve_M |
Magilton. |  |
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| On the Morsy theme on 10:12 - Jul 21 with 2562 views | the_toff |
I would say more Jim than Holland. Not in terms of playing style but the relentlessly high standards he sets of those around him. |  | | |
| On the Morsy theme on 10:13 - Jul 21 with 2547 views | Keno |
Mills |  |
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| On the Morsy theme on 10:22 - Jul 21 with 2508 views | Mookamoo |
Geraint Williams
He was the same age ish and had that similar central holding midfield role. Someone who could get the ball back and keep it. [Post edited 21 Jul 2023 10:23]
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| On the Morsy theme on 10:37 - Jul 21 with 2430 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
Super, Super Jim Magilton |  |
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| On the Morsy theme on 10:39 - Jul 21 with 2425 views | WeirdFishes |
I feel like Morsy is what Luke Hyam should have become. |  |
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| On the Morsy theme on 10:41 - Jul 21 with 2418 views | chicoazul |
Celestial gods but I can’t wait for him to leave now.
We have dozens and dozens of players in that bracket. |  |
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| On the Morsy theme on 10:43 - Jul 21 with 2388 views | chicoazul |
| On the Morsy theme on 10:11 - Jul 21 by Steve_M |
Magilton. |
Steve I can’t handle this anymore did all these TWTDers only just start supporting us 3 years ago | |
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| On the Morsy theme on 10:49 - Jul 21 with 2350 views | StochesStotasBlewe |
| On the Morsy theme on 10:11 - Jul 21 by Steve_M |
Magilton. |
Going back further, Brian Talbot. |  |
| We have no village green, or a shop.
It's very, very quiet.
I can walk to the pub. |
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| On the Morsy theme on 10:50 - Jul 21 with 2337 views | FrimleyBlue |
Chambers. Captain for what 8 years perhaps?
Now I didn't rate him at the end. But the bloke was skipper for years and years through our darkest days. |  |
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| On the Morsy theme on 10:51 - Jul 21 with 2333 views | RobTheMonk |
I still think Morsy is quite a unique player. He's built like a barrel but has underappreciated finesse to go with it. |  | | |
| On the Morsy theme on 10:54 - Jul 21 with 2307 views | GiveusaWave |
Simon Milton or Billy Baxter |  |
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| Impossible to say…. on 10:56 - Jul 21 with 2289 views | Bloots |
….I’ve not seen us playing in the 3rd Division before.
If we get the chance it will be interesting to see if he has the same influence in the Championship. |  |
| "The sooner he comes back the better, this place has been a disaster without him" - TWTD User (July 2025) |
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| On the Morsy theme on 11:00 - Jul 21 with 2263 views | bluestandard |
Not a perfect comparison, but I think he's a bit like Grant Leadbitter, who was also tidy on the ball, could occasionally get forward, feisty in the tackle etc. Morsy has a greater influence on the side, but they both held the club captain role. | | | |
| On the Morsy theme on 11:19 - Jul 21 with 2217 views | Garv |
| On the Morsy theme on 10:51 - Jul 21 by RobTheMonk |
I still think Morsy is quite a unique player. He's built like a barrel but has underappreciated finesse to go with it. |
This is more or less what I was getting at. I get that we've had inspirational captains before and they've probably had a similar influence on sides, but Morsy is so different to any player I've seen play for us - since around 2000.
His ability and willingness to run with the ball and have players bounce off him is ridiculous. | |
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| On the Morsy theme on 11:27 - Jul 21 with 2192 views | Steve_M |
| On the Morsy theme on 10:43 - Jul 21 by chicoazul |
Steve I can’t handle this anymore did all these TWTDers only just start supporting us 3 years ago |
Even when he couldn't run in his last season he was still out most pivotal player. He could have done without Royle choosing to play Horlock and Currie too in what, was memorably dubbed, our ageing triumvirate. | |
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| On the Morsy theme on 11:29 - Jul 21 with 2185 views | GiveusaWave |
| On the Morsy theme on 11:19 - Jul 21 by Garv |
This is more or less what I was getting at. I get that we've had inspirational captains before and they've probably had a similar influence on sides, but Morsy is so different to any player I've seen play for us - since around 2000.
His ability and willingness to run with the ball and have players bounce off him is ridiculous. |
Personally feel that if we lose him it'll be really demoralising for the squad. Also, we'd need a real midfield-general to replace him and they are hard to find (plus costly). | |
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| On the Morsy theme on 11:37 - Jul 21 with 2154 views | chicoazul |
| On the Morsy theme on 11:27 - Jul 21 by Steve_M |
Even when he couldn't run in his last season he was still out most pivotal player. He could have done without Royle choosing to play Horlock and Currie too in what, was memorably dubbed, our ageing triumvirate. |
Seeing Jim play wide right in his last season or so was….interesting but as you say he was still amazing for so many reasons.
I miss that guy. | |
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| On the Morsy theme on 11:39 - Jul 21 with 2137 views | FrimleyBlue |
| On the Morsy theme on 11:29 - Jul 21 by GiveusaWave |
Personally feel that if we lose him it'll be really demoralising for the squad. Also, we'd need a real midfield-general to replace him and they are hard to find (plus costly). |
Depends. Some might not agree with players moving to Saudi. We don't know their personal thoughts. | |
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| On the Morsy theme on 11:42 - Jul 21 with 2100 views | Nutkins_Return |
Probably Magilton based on position and influence.
If just talking way he influences I would think maybe Jason De Vos. By example and just has a presence. You wouldn't mess with either of them.
Magilton was much more vocal. | |
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| On the Morsy theme on 11:45 - Jul 21 with 2084 views | GeoffSentence |
Mick Mills.
Though Mick was more versatile playing in defence and midfield and also has more wonderful posture. |  |
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| On the Morsy theme on 11:48 - Jul 21 with 2073 views | textbackup |
| On the Morsy theme on 10:50 - Jul 21 by FrimleyBlue |
Chambers. Captain for what 8 years perhaps?
Now I didn't rate him at the end. But the bloke was skipper for years and years through our darkest days. |
😂 |  |
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| On the Morsy theme on 11:50 - Jul 21 with 2064 views | Metal_Hacker |
It's up next
EDIT - wrong thread but he's on the Radio next [Post edited 21 Jul 2023 11:51]
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| On the Morsy theme on 12:22 - Jul 21 with 1997 views | Parsley |
| On the Morsy theme on 11:27 - Jul 21 by Steve_M |
Even when he couldn't run in his last season he was still out most pivotal player. He could have done without Royle choosing to play Horlock and Currie too in what, was memorably dubbed, our ageing triumvirate. |
Ageing triumvirate sounds like a medical issue |  | | |
| On the Morsy theme on 12:22 - Jul 21 with 1999 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
I will throw a new name into the mix: elements of a young Owen Garvan.
Garvan went game after game without giving the ball away. His retention and distribution were superb. Morsy is more athletic, Garvan more likely to play a sweeping long pass.
I will also drop in Sylvain Legwinski as a possible 70% match up.
The best fit answer from the past has already been given. It's Jim, isn’t it?
The closest fit ITFC player to Sam Morsy of all time:
Got to be Massimo Luongo. Very similar attributes, and playing the same system accentuates that. (As do the beards and haircuts!) | | | |
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