Evan Ferguson F Roma (loan from Brighton) b.2004

**SkStu** · 22/08/2025, 6:06 PM

Originally Posted by Eirambler

"In attack, Ferguson appears to have overtaken Dovbyk. The Irishman impressed in training with his dynamism and physicality and is favored to start as a central striker in a 3-4-2-1 formation."

https://romapress.net/evan-ferguson-...yk-vs-bologna/

Dynamism is not something I'd have associated with Ferguson in the last 18 months, so it really does seem like he's in much better physical shape this year.

It was the sparring sessions with McGregor, clearly.

**Razors left peg** · 22/08/2025, 6:23 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

It was the sparring sessions with McGregor, clearly.

McGregor might have shared some of his steroids too looking at Fergusons arms!

**John83** · 22/08/2025, 8:56 PM

Don't even joke about that. I'm hoping for a big season for Ferguson, not a lengthy ban for his B sample smelling of Laphroaig.

**Eirambler** · 23/08/2025, 5:47 PM

Ferg is in from the start against Bologna.

**Eirambler** · 23/08/2025, 7:03 PM

Lively start from him anyway. Roma dominating possession. Had a chance on 10 minutes that he should have buried - hit it straight at the keeper.

**Razors left peg** · 23/08/2025, 8:18 PM

Solid debut for him. Lead the line very well. Probably should have scored, but definitely should have had an assist. 70 minutes in very hot weather will bring his fitness along too. Enjoyable watch

**Eirambler** · 23/08/2025, 8:23 PM

It was decent, a very strong opening 20, a bit quieter after that. Should have been played in just after half time by Wesley when he would have been clean through. A small involvement in the Roma goal, recycling possession in the build up. Worked hard throughout - hopefully did enough to keep his place.

Will be an interesting call between him and Parrott for the September games, assuming it's one or the other to start.

**Razors left peg** · 23/08/2025, 8:42 PM

He'll benefit from playing with a fit Dybala. Was really good after coming on. Dovbyk looked slow and lumbering in comparison to Ferguson

**Eirambler** · 24/08/2025, 8:40 AM

Won Roma's player of the match. I think it's based on social media likes. They might need to revisit that approach to avoid him winning it most weeks...

**rebelmusic** · 25/08/2025, 8:25 AM

Highlights of Evans game are here:

**tetsujin1979** · 25/08/2025, 9:50 AM

Reaction in the gazzetta thinks he's already overtaken Dovbyk
https://www.gazzetta.it/calcio/fanta...erarchie.shtml

**Eirambler** · 25/08/2025, 10:25 AM

My Italian is going to come on in spades this season.

If I'm reading that translation correctly, it's saying that they're looking to offload Dovbyk - they might want to consider Evan's injury record before they make a final decision on that one.

**Exgrad** · 25/08/2025, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by tetsujin1979

Reaction in the gazzetta thinks he's already overtaken Dovbyk
https://www.gazzetta.it/calcio/fanta...erarchie.shtml

The line about 10 months since he's played more than 70 minutes stood out (though think he may have for Ireland). That was a league cup game when he was getting a couple of minutes at the end of premier league matches (maybe). Has been 18months nearly with minimal football. Just have to hope he gets a decent run at it from here.