Ravel Morrison finally departs Upton Park

As a player who was meant to do the business alongside Paul Pogba in his early career at Old Trafford, Ravel Morrison’s controversial, but albeit brief, Premier League career seems to be over for now. The supposedly promising U21 England international, who could easily be plying his trade for the England senior team should he prove that he deserves the call-up, has now terminated his deal with West Ham United, settling upon a pre-contract move to Italy instead, with Serie A outfit Lazio.

The move across Europe could in-fact benefit the 22-year-old in the same way as it has done for his ex-Manchester United teammate Pogba, but as Ravel Morrison’s career has been anything but smooth sailing so far, all options remain open for now.

The highlight of Morrison’s career in a West Ham shirt undoubtedly came in the 3-0 triumph at White Hart Lane last season. The attacking midfielder effortlessly ghosted past several of Tottenham’s floundering defenders, calmly lobbed the ball over an on-rushing Hugo Lloris in the Spurs net, and then peeled away in celebration after recording a famous victory over his side’s London rivals.

West Ham’s cause was seemingly not of the utmost urgency for Ravel Morrison however, as although the England midfielder proved to be absolutely dazzling on the pitch, his Upton Park career will sadly be defined by a series of unwanted scandals off of it. Big Sam could have initially shown more faith in the player – but because Morrison was reportedly on some pretty hefty wages during his time in London – it remains all the more disappointing that the once promising starlet never reached his full potential with West Ham.

Whatever happens to the former United man in Italy, it remains a shame that his once destined hero status in the East End ultimately never came to anything meaningful. Eyes will be peeled next season however, as Lazio might be in for somewhat of a surprise package with the ever-interesting Morrison on board.

Ravel Morrison joins Cardiff City on Three Month Loan Deal

Ravel Morrison’s controversial, yet so far pointless time at West Ham United has taken another turn of events as the 21 year old midfielder joins Cardiff City on loan. The deal is a three month emergency loan arrangement which will see the U21 England international return to the East end in December. Morrison is expected to make his debut for Cardiff as soon as this coming weekend after only making one Premier League substitute appearance for the Hammers so far this season.

Whilst much excitement and sensation surrounded his move to West Ham from Manchester United back in 2012, Ravel Morrison has so far completely failed to settle at his new club. Despite being touted as one of the most promising English talents for a long, long time, the young midfielder marks his third loan spell away from the Hammers with his upcoming switch to Cardiff. West Ham have only had three back-to-back years in the Premier League in recent years, yet in each season Morrison has been loaned out to Birmingham, QPR and Cardiff respectively. Rumours of training ground bust-ups and subsequent club cover-ups have surrounded the former United man during his time at the club.

Although many had great hopes for Ravel after he scored his wonder goal against Spurs at White Heart Lane last season, it seems that playing in the Premier League with West Ham just doesn’t look like a viable option for young talent anymore. His situation certainly wasn’t helped by a recent assault charge on an ex-girlfriend and following Instagram pose in an Arsenal shirt whilst still playing for Big Sam’s team. Many Hammers fans have been let down by Morrison, and because of such circumstance, now it will be harder than ever for West Ham’s no. 14 to breakthrough into the starting XI. As the good form of Enner Valencia, Diafra Sakho and Mauro Zarate has become apparent, the young starlet simply has no right to just waltz into the team anymore.  It seems this may be the beginning of the end for Ravel Morrison.

The UnRavelling?

Ravel Morrison is in the spotlight once more after a series of questionable acts. It has already been widely reported that the England U21 star was in court recently over an assault charge that took place earlier this month. The speculation surrounding the case has gone from the ridiculous to the disturbing, but with little evidence actually being released, it would be unwise to take judgement at the moment. Let’s just say that if Ravel is found guilty of what he has been accused of, many West Ham supporters will find it tough to see him in a Hammers shirt again. The second chance given to him by the club seems to have gone completely disregarded.

This was confirmed by Morrison, who uploaded an image of him just chilling in a Ferrari with an Arsenal shirt after being released on bail. Perhaps in this instance we should all give Allardyce a bit more credit for his reservations over the ex-Manchester United midfielder. Respect at West Ham has to be earned no matter how good a player you are supposed to be.

After all the money and faith the club and supporters have given him, it seems that Ravel Morrison just doesn’t actually care about West Ham. You can’t say we didn’t try.