Luke Thomas

[splinterdream]

Today he just stopped running when Almiron passed the ball but continued his run, it was just lazy rather than ability 

[Tanya]

He was diabolical today. Obviously his defending was weak, insipid and lazy, but his forward play was bad as well - he often misplaced simple passes.

 

Ugh.

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[Tanya]

43 minutes ago, splinterdream said:

Today he just stopped running when Almiron passed the ball but continued his run, it was just lazy rather than ability 

Disgusting.

 

I am not sure this lad has a future at this level

[Marshall Cockney Fox]

1 minute ago, Tanya said:

He was diabolical today. Obviously his defending was weak, insipid and lazy, but his forward play was bad as well - he often misplaced simple passes.

 

Ugh.

Forward play? I'm not sure he got over the half way line much at all. Absolutely scared stiff of going forwards. But 0-3  and Barnes in front can do that to you. 

[Tanya]

1 minute ago, Marshall Cockney Fox said:

Forward play? I'm not sure he got over the half way line much at all. Absolutely scared stiff of going forwards. But 0-3  and Barnes in front can do that to you. 

His passing was abhorrent. He misplayed simple passes, and skewed almost all his clearances. Inexcusable. 

[Marshall Cockney Fox]

3 minutes ago, Tanya said:

His passing was abhorrent. He misplayed simple passes, and skewed almost all his clearances. Inexcusable. 

I agree. Poor. I was just emphasising how little even tried to contribute going forwards. 

[adam]

Miles off the standard required. He wouldn't stand out if he played left back for coalville. 

 

 

[splinterdream]

10 minutes ago, adam said:

Miles off the standard required. He wouldn't stand out if he played left back for coalville. 

 

 

The frustrating thing is, he has it in his locker (as they say).

[hejammy]

Just now, splinterdream said:

The frustrating thing is, he has it in his locker (as they say).

Based on what? The fact that he can play well against MK Dons? 

[moore_94]

2 minutes ago, hejammy said:

Based on what? The fact that he can play well against MK Dons? 

The fact that during his time in the first team was have seen him have some brilliant performances?

[splinterdream]

Just now, hejammy said:

Based on what? The fact that he can play well against MK Dons? 

He’s had some tremendous performances for us on more than one occasion, and against top level opposition (remember the Liverpool game and the changing room Salah photo). Today he looked unfit and at times it seems like he’s told not to cross the halfway line 

[Dan]

I take no pleasure in saying it but he isn't good enough.

[ealingfox]

50 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

The fact that during his time in the first team was have seen him have some brilliant performances?

 

Even if we allow for the fact that one might call 'assisting' the cup final winning goal a brilliant performance, literally when has he put in a 'brilliant performance' against a team that isn't shit? 

[moore_94]

Just now, ealingfox said:

 

Even if we allow for the fact that one might call 'assisting' the cup final winning goal a brilliant performance, literally when has he put in a 'brilliant performance' against a team that isn't shit? 

He was still brilliant in the cup final win despite his involvement in the goal?

 

Against Liverpool last season up against Salah?

[Simoken]

just a few days ago most was praising him and comparing him to LB maradona or someone of that ilk now hes 'not good enough' and wanting to cancel him out. jokers, go eat a mince pie you sad pricks. hes one of our own!!! #shiiiiiitfanssss

Edited 26 December 2022 by Simoken

[lcfc_forever]

Just don’t get how he’s not significantly improved his upper body strength - gets bullied far too much. Early on you can understand it but he’s had a few years now at the top level. There is a quality player there, he’s shown it but needs to get more physical and compete more. 

[teblin]

Lack of pace is his problem. Though does get much help from Barnes 

[Fox92]

19 minutes ago, Dan LCFC said:

I take no pleasure in saying it but he isn't good enough.

Pretty much this. I’ve thought it for a while now.

[TrentFox]

We’re in a tough spot with full backs, right now. But nothing is going to convince me, anytime soon, that this lad is a good enough player at this level. Weak, slow, limited. He gets game time because our other players are injured. 

[Thefox81]

Would not put him in my u13s team i manage. Think he needs a season long loan

[I am an Ostrich]

Not good enough for this level, never was, never will be, interesting how v. MKD the other day he looked ok, perhaps his level....

[MattFox]

Nowhere near the physicality required for this level

 

Night and day compared to Chilwell at the same age

Edited 26 December 2022 by MattFox

[hejammy]

1 hour ago, splinterdream said:

He’s had some tremendous performances for us on more than one occasion, and against top level opposition (remember the Liverpool game and the changing room Salah photo). Today he looked unfit and at times it seems like he’s told not to cross the halfway line 

 

1 hour ago, moore_94 said:

The fact that during his time in the first team was have seen him have some brilliant performances?

For the number of games he's played for us, yes he had a very decent game vs Liverpool and a couple of OK performances but other than that it's mostly been pretty dire! That's not someone who shows promise. He needed to go out on loan last season, unfortunately due to the situation with injuries he was thrown in and that has hindered him. Now it's catch 22.

[Ian Nacho]

Nowhere near strong enough. Needs a loan in the Championship and a tub of creatine.