McDermott backs Morgan


By Mark Sugar
February 10 2005

Reserve team Manager Brian McDermott is backing striker Dean Morgan to be a success at Reading.The former Colchester forward was critised by Manager Steve Coppell for his "lax" attitude in the Reserves 6-1 win last week.But yesterday Morgan and co gave a better account of themselves as they won 5-2.

MCDERMOTT BACKING MORGAN

Reserve team manager Brian McDermott is backing Reading striker Dean Morgan to be a success at the club following his performance in yesterday's 5-2 reserve team win over Cheltenham Town which secured the Royals spot in the last 4 of the Pontins Cup.

Both McDermott and Reading Manager Steve Coppell were highly critical of the reserves lack of desire last week despite winning 6-1. Both felt players such as Dean Morgan and Lloyd Owusu weren't pushing as hard for a first team spot as they should be.

But Morgan gave the right performance yesterday that will give Coppell a headache for Saturday's 6 pointer trip to Leeds United. The team are in desperate need of a goal and a win after not winning since Boxing Day.

McDermott said;

"It was generally a very pleasing performance.

"Last week we won 6-1 and today it was only 5-2, but this performance was far,far better.

"The attitude of the players was very good, and in the first half in particular our performance was excellent. We got a lot out of it - last week we feel we didn't despite scoring six."

Speaking on Morgan, he added;

"Today Dean showed a real desire and hunger to go with his undoubted ability. If he can produce consistent performances like that, he'll be a very good player."

Morgan has made 12 appearances this season, scoring 2 goals.   

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