What Wimbledon fans can expect from new signing Adam Roscrow
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Will Evans celebrates with goalscorer Adam Roscrow. (Image: Matthew Lofthouse)
Adam Roscrow has earned a dream move to Football League side AFC Wimbledon, but what can fans of the London side expect?
The 24-year-old has penned a two-year deal with the London club and returns to the professional game, having previously been on the books of Swansea City at a young age.
But having gone through the leagues with Llantwit Major and the Met, Roscrow now lay acclaim to being a professional footballer.
The Welsh League Vardy?
Forward Adam Roscrow in action against Aberystwyth Town. (Image: Colin Ewart)
Although at a semi-professional level, there have been a number of comparisons of Adam Roscrow being compared to Leicester City and England striker Jamie Vardy in regards to a playing sense.
Roscrow plays off the shoulder of the attacker and has pace in abundance that can leave defenders for dead.
Examples of his goals can be when he netted against Caernarfon Town in the semi-finals of the Europa League playoffs.
Met have usually played with one striker and that forward has been Adam Roscrow. He’s had a number of challengers for that starting spot, but when fit he’s been the man to lead the line.
He built somewhat of a partnership with attacking midfielder Eliot Evans. Met’s midfield knew Roscrow’s strengths, which was to feed the ball on the floor for the striker to chase and nine times out ten, Roscrow would deliver.
Humble beginnings
As well as playing style, Roscrow has similarities to Vardy’s rise from the non-league scene to the professional game.
Roscrow has been in the Welsh pyramid system for the last six years and fully deserving of his move. From being on the books of Llantwit Major,
It is a great example of what can be achieved in from humble beginnings.
Credit has to go to those who have helped nurture him into this player. Christian Edwards is a key figure into the development of Roscrow.
That grounding from the Cardiff Met boss will put him in good stead in Roscrow’s approach to the professional game.
Roscrow has had to have the personal frustrations of having some niggling injuries which has seen him miss some key games, that coupled with Met’s heartbreak from the last two seasons, has helped mould him into a mature player. He along with Met have grown into men, winning their first major Cup this season and earning European football.
The opinions of his coach
Mark Jones, who called Roscrow up twice to the Wales C squad, commented on Roscrow’s move to the Football League: “I’m really pleased with Adam’s move. I think he’s worked extremely really hard for the last three or four seasons to earn recognition.
“I think he’s been a spearhead as an attacking player for a very good club who have progressed through the ranks.
“This is Adam’s elevation to the professional game is his just rewards for the Met and Adam’s efforts.
“For Wales C, he was terrific in his role for us this year, with his explosive performance, his brilliant goal and may have played a part I hope in helping him towards a move.”
He was Met’s, go-to man
He also has a knack of scoring in important goals for the Met. Roscrow’s brace helped Met to their first ever League Cup final in January. He also scored Wales’ equaliser in the Wales C international.
His best goals tally of 15 goals in 25 appearances, earned him a place in the Wales C squad, which was his chance to showcase his talent on the international stage.
Last season, Roscrow was back in prime condition and missed just even fixtures.
Big miss for the Met
Adam Roscrow puts Cardiff Metropolitan in front with a composed finish. (Image: Matthew Lofthouse)
Given Met have a European qualifier in a weeks time, Roscrow’s departure will be a big miss for the Archers. He regularly led the line for the Met for the last three seasons. When Roscrow picked up injuries, Met’s form suffered.
Given the Student nature of the club, a replacement is going to be hard to come. This is a signal to Wimbledon, in how important Roscrow was for the team and how a huge void is going to need to be filled.
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