£117m Rogers failed at Bournemouth - and feared he may not make it
A look at the point in club-record £117m Chelsea signing Morgan Rogers' career when he doubted whether he could make it at the highest level.
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Notable Quotes
"I needed that next challenge, to be taken out of my comfort zone and find the player I was going to be in professional football."
— Morgan Rogers , Athlete
"I don't think there's such a thing as a bad loan."
— Michael Appleton , Executive
"You could see his ability having scouted him at Lincoln, but it wasn't clear what he would become."
— Des Taylor , Other
Key People
Des Taylor is a former scout who assessed Morgan Rogers.
Michael Appleton is a former manager of various football clubs in England.
Morgan Rogers is a footballer who has been recognized for his performance in England's qualifying campaign.
Scott Parker is a former football manager who left Burnley by mutual consent.
Steve Cook is a former professional footballer and teammate of Morgan Rogers at Bournemouth.
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A look at the point in club-record £117m Chelsea signing Morgan Rogers' career when he doubted whether he could make it at the highest level.
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