Luke Thomas

[whoareyaaa]

seems like a very good player, no major mistakes looks strong and confident on the ball and can play

 

[baldeagle]

2 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

He was superb last night, especially 2nd half where he attacked the game. His range of passing and crossing is so natural and a refreshing change to what we've been used to on the left in recent seasons.

 

Still plenty for him to get better at but he is going to be class, he's got a steely side to his game too. He should start on Sunday, I want to see him up against Traore.

Wouldn’t surprise me if Evans comes in and Justin is moved over as he’s a little bit quicker and stronger. Obviously that’s if Evans is fit 

[BKLFox]

3 hours ago, Grebfromgrebland said:

Why aren't we raving about this boy more?  

Because the level headed amongst us know he is only 1 mistake away from being ripped a new 1 on FT.

 

He’s had a really good start to his senior exposure but I’m old enough to not get too excited about a win or too down after a loss, let’s let him grow before we start tagging him the new Ashley Cole after 2 or 3 games.

[deep blue]

5 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

He was superb last night, especially 2nd half where he attacked the game. His range of passing and crossing is so natural and a refreshing change to what we've been used to on the left in recent seasons.

 

Still plenty for him to get better at but he is going to be class, he's got a steely side to his game too. He should start on Sunday, I want to see him up against Traore.

I've seen several posts insisting he shouldn't be played against Traore, but I agree with you.  He has shown enough to be trusted and will learn all the quicker when thrown in against the big boys.  He has shown himself so far to be unfazed by any challenge, but steps up and just gets on with it without any fuss - defends very solidly in all aspects and lends his support in attack with intelligence and superb passing technique.  I think he doesn't get people raving about him quite as much as some of our other players because he has such a natural, uncomplicated style. He makes it seem straightforward and uncomplicated.

[Steve Earle]

5 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

He was superb last night, especially 2nd half where he attacked the game. His range of passing and crossing is so natural and a refreshing change to what we've been used to on the left in recent seasons.

 

Still plenty for him to get better at but he is going to be class, he's got a steely side to his game too. He should start on Sunday, I want to see him up against Traore.

I don't @Ric Flair, not this early in his career!

[baldeagle]

Hope his confidence doesn’t take a hit after getting subbed off at half time because he didn’t do a lot wrong 

[Merging Cultures]

We looked better when he was on the pitch 

[davieG]

Just now, baldeagle said:

Hope his confidence doesn’t take a hit after getting subbed off at half time because he didn’t do a lot wrong 

I think it was just tactical  

[UniFox21]

He's 18/19, another 45 mins in the bank at rhe highest level against Semedo formerly a rated Barca talent. 

[Stuntman_Mike]

Just now, baldeagle said:

Hope his confidence doesn’t take a hit after getting subbed off at half time because he didn’t do a lot wrong 

I'm sure it was tactical and would've been explained to him well. He's still got a big part to play and he's been playing a lot more than would've been expected at this stage already over this season and last. He'll be fine - it's good for his development if anything. 

[majaco]

Great decision  by Rodgers.  Thomas left on a clean sheet.  He has put in very good performances recently; today his touch was poor and he looked uncertain.  My trust in him is growing. Before the game I posted how much stronger he looks now than at the end of last season.  He has been well coached seemingly.   This season , he is developing well.  Rodgers looked after him today.  I think Traore would have been too much for him.

 

 

[RowlattsFox]

Not sure what Rodgers saw that needed changing? Justin is much better on the right and we look more balanced with left foot option of the left. 

[StanSP]

4 minutes ago, baldeagle said:

Hope his confidence doesn’t take a hit after getting subbed off at half time because he didn’t do a lot wrong 

It shouldn't and it won't. 

He played all game on Thursday didn't he? Probably tactical as we could have expected them to bring on Traore at HT. Justin is more experienced and ended up handling Traore fairly well to be honest. 

 

He didn't do a lot wrong but it's still another 45 minutes for him in which  he performed well considering his own inexperience. 

 

I, for one, am very happy with how he's playing . Got a decent talent with potential on our hands. Might save us money in buying big for a player which could be all the more important in these times... 

[eblair]

Think change was about anticipating Adama coming on, if not for that think was quite harsh on the kid

[VLC86]

For those wondering why he was subbed off at half time, he had to play the last post at the Etihad

[st albans fox]

Is he a wing back? Perhaps this is the issue when he’s in a five....he looks better running onto the ball than being out wide and receiving ....

[baldeagle]

2 minutes ago, StanSP said:

It shouldn't and it won't. 

He played all game on Thursday didn't he? Probably tactical as we could have expected them to bring on Traore at HT. Justin is more experienced and ended up handling Traore fairly well to be honest. 

 

He didn't do a lot wrong but it's still another 45 minutes for him in which  he performed well considering his own inexperience. 

 

I, for one, am very happy with how he's playing . Got a decent talent with potential on our hands. Might save us money in buying big for a player which could be all the more important in these times... 

I can see why the change was made and it was correct just don’t want it to effect his confidence because I think he’s got a big future ahead of him  . 

[Dunge]

I thought he struggled today. He hadn’t done anything catastrophic yet, but the signs were there that a bad mistake or three were coming. I think bringing Albrighton on was very sensible.

 

I would agree we miss a left footer in that position and he’s done well, but he doesn’t look entirely ready to me so we have to be careful with him. Any disappointment he feels at being subbed can be managed, whereas disappointment from an error that costs the team would be far more damaging for his confidence.

 

He’s got great potential and has done well when called upon but needs more time, possibly years.

[HitchinFox]

Yes, Thomas definitely found it hard going today. Put us under pressure a couple of times after losing the ball. 

Still a great talent and really look forward to him developing. The things he did well today were better than what we saw him in the games after lockdown – so he's improving!

 

 

[davieG]

7 minutes ago, HitchinFox said:

Yes, Thomas definitely found it hard going today. Put us under pressure a couple of times after losing the ball. 

Still a great talent and really look forward to him developing. The things he did well today were better than what we saw him in the games after lockdown – so he's improving!

 

 

In that 2nd half they nearly all lost the ball a couple of times.

[shailen]

He can work on his positioning still and his touch but he's growing in this team and his attacking play and final product are already top class.

[HitchinFox]

23 minutes ago, davieG said:

In that 2nd half they nearly all lost the ball a couple of times.

All I'm saying is that I recognise why Rodgers took him off. He struggled a bit. No shame in that.

[Ric Flair]

1 hour ago, st albans fox said:

Is he a wing back? Perhaps this is the issue when he’s in a five....he looks better running onto the ball than being out wide and receiving ....

I'd say he is with a LCB that can help him with decoy runs an proper cover. Probably more of a wingback than Justin IMO, who is better on the right of a back 3.

[lcfc sheff]

Reminds me of Bensebaini for gladbach. Don’t think he did anything wrong today quite surprised to see him took off. But he’ll get plenty of opportunities this season so let’s not look too much into what was almost probably a tactical decision 

[Gravy Fox]

He wasn't at his best, but in the same way as Barnes, Choudhury and Chilwell, he will gain so much from playing in the first team. Yes, he'll make mistakes, the coaching  staff will work on these with him. I personally cannot wait to see the player he'll become.