The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
New striker Callum confident he can score goals in the Championship
Posh - The club’s forward options have been boosted by a new signing and a recovery from injury
New Posh loan striker Callum Morton insists fans shouldn’t judge him solely on his goalscoring record in the last two seasons.
Morton (21) has joined Posh from Championship rivals West Bromwich Albion until the end of the season.
He scored seven goals in 22 appearances on loan at League One Fleetwood Town earlier this season after scoring twice in 21 games (13 starts) at the same level for Lincoln City last season.
Morton helped Northampton Town to promotion from League Two in the 2019-20 season with eight goals in 12 appearances, but he’s taken a big step up in class now.
“People might write me off by looking at my goals record in the last two seasons,” Morton admitted. “But I still feel I have developed as a player.
“Sometimes you go on loan to clubs that play a style that doesn’t necessarily suit your own style of play.
“That won’t be the case here as the way the manager wants to play and the way I like to play are identical.
“When I heard about the interest from Peterborough, it was a one I wanted to explore because they play in a way that suits my game.
“I want to press from the front, try and play on the shoulder and get in behind, but first and foremost, I will work hard for the team, always give 100% and give my absolute all.
“I love to press and to chase defenders. Maybe I can nick a goal or two by doing that, but I will always be an outlet by running in behind.
“This is a big opportunity for me to come and hopefully play some games in the Championship. If I can prove I can play at Championship level then it will only help me when I go back to West Brom at the end of the season.
“I will try and hit the ground running and make the transition as smooth as possible, and score some goals.”
Morton hasn’t played since December 11 after picking up a hamstring problem. He wasn’t fit enough to play in Saturday’s drubbing by Coventry City and he’s ineligible to play against parent club West Brom this Saturday.
Morton could therefore make his debut in next Tuesday’s key Championship fixture at Birmingham City (January 25, 7.45pm).
Posh boss Darren Ferguson said: “Callum gives us something we need. He is full of energy, he wants to play on the shoulder and he wants to run in behind.
“He’s quick enough. He makes intelligent runs. He likes to penetrate using good movement. We need someone who is able to break the lines and take advantage of the creative players we have.
“Given the market and how we are able to compete, he is a very good signing for us. He’s probably better with someone alongside him which is something for us to look at.”