Luke Thomas

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

8 hours ago, Koke said:

 

He isn't gonna be rated cos he has two English first names, and a no nonsense Nigel Pearson haircut. Maybe if his name was Lucas Tommasi and he had Bruno Fernandes type tattoos, he'd be on that page 

 

Haha off topic, but you’ve just reminded me of (a comedy sketch I think) that referred to Roberto De Matteo and Laurent Blanc as Bob Matthews and Laurence White 

[Fox92]

My only criticism yesterday is that he should have fouled Zaha in the build up to the goal. We let Zaha basically run across the pitch and Thomas didn't really do anything except stick with him. I know he's young, and an experienced player probably would have, but he needed to foul Zaha.

 

Other than that I think he's tidy and offers us a good cross from the left. 

[lcfc sheff]

He’s definitely above championship standard! The lad looks so comfortable brendan must be delighted with his development on the pitch. The positions be takes up attacking wise show a brain way beyond his years. 
 

[smitha]

Definitely grew into the game, works better as a wing back with his forward play, that back flick that nearly played Barnes at the end was outrageous what a talent. Work still needed defensively but what a player he will be.

[RowlattsFox]

Sloppy first half but like most, did well second half. I like the inverted full back position he takes up sometimes when we're going forward leaving Barnes on the touchline. Shows he has some football intelligence. 

[st albans fox]

He struggled in the first half but as we got control of the game, so he improved ......

[HybridFox]

Didn't think he had the best of games personally. Some poor touches at times but did improve second half and more game time for his development

[Kinowe Soorie]

Steady.

[Harry96]

Was good second half. Would’ve loved for Barnes to get onto that flick of his he did. 

[Ric Flair]

Brilliant 2nd half, he's so intelligent going forward. 

[UHDrive]

I'm still not convinced on him. Hes had a few 1st team games now and I haven't seen anything that makes him stand out and with the choice of wing backs we have right now I'd rather he be sent on loan like KDH.

[Ric Flair]

4 minutes ago, UHDrive said:

I'm still not convinced on him. Hes had a few 1st team games now and I haven't seen anything that makes him stand out and with the choice of wing backs we have right now I'd rather he be sent on loan like KDH.

Have you watched any of our EL games this season? If you watched the game at home vs AEK and weren't impressed then you're more unreasonable than Roy Keane, pal!!! 😂😂

[Aleksz]

5 minutes ago, UHDrive said:

I'm still not convinced on him. Hes had a few 1st team games now and I haven't seen anything that makes him stand out and with the choice of wing backs we have right now I'd rather he be sent on loan like KDH.

Awful take. His end product for one is something well beyond his years. If he bulks up and gets better defensively with experience, he’ll be brilliant.

[UHDrive]

1 minute ago, Ric Flair said:

Have you watched any of our EL games this season? If you watched the game at home vs AEK and weren't impressed then you're more unreasonable than Roy Keane, pal!!! 😂😂

Yes ibe watched him in every game this season. AEK were awful by the way, hardly a comparison!

[Webbo]

He'd really benefit from a loan but we need him for cover. Such a shame.

[Ric Flair]

1 minute ago, UHDrive said:

Yes ibe watched him in every game this season. AEK were awful by the way, hardly a comparison!

I know but you said you've never seen anything of him that stands out and yet he was excellent with Barnes that day and caused countless problems. Did you watch his debut where he got MoTM? I think he's never let us down this season, he grows in to games and his progression here is coming along nicely. 

[GingerrrFox]

I think people forget this lad is 19. He’s this good at 19. Let that sink in. If he continues on this trajectory and stays focused he’s pushing to play for England at the next World Cup. 

[UHDrive]

3 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

I know but you said you've never seen anything of him that stands out and yet he was excellent with Barnes that day and caused countless problems. Did you watch his debut where he got MoTM? I think he's never let us down this season, he grows in to games and his progression here is coming along nicely. 

I wish I could agree but I dont. He doesn't have enough pace for me in the position he plays and I just dont think hes dynamic enough. Hes technically brilliant and great at defending and has a good spatial awarenes.

[Tielemans63]

2 minutes ago, GingerrrFox said:

I think people forget this lad is 19. He’s this good at 19. Let that sink in. If he continues on this trajectory and stays focused he’s pushing to play for England at the next World Cup. 

Agreed. Thought he had a good game today. He'll progress to be an excellent player, I'm sure of it. People said the same about Harvey and Chilwell and they've done alright for themselves.

[jmono84]

I agree he isn’t rapid but I feel he’s fast enough. I’m usually a bit sceptical about our young players coming through like Hamza but Thomas has really impressed me. His confidence and quality on the ball is his best attribute and today I saw him win a couple headers! I think he’s really promising.

Edited 24 January 2021 by jmono84

[Ric Flair]

8 minutes ago, UHDrive said:

I wish I could agree but I dont. He doesn't have enough pace for me in the position he plays and I just dont think hes dynamic enough. Hes technically brilliant and great at defending and has a good spatial awarenes.

Going forward he causes a number of problems as well though, I think he will prove to be a valuable squad player in the coming years.

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

One of the most pleasing parts of his game today was how he didn't hide after a dodgy touch or pass (pitch his side first half was understandably playing up) - he was still looking to make things happen and get forward second half - really feel like playing with Barnes helps him too, similar backgrounds, and they have really, really promising little flashes together.

 

Thomas seems quite a quiet lad, hopefully with more experience he has a Barnes-esque boost in self-belief because he's certainly good enough. Even in Harvey's interviews these days it's clear how much more confident he is, without being a helmet.

 

He might not be the quickest (I don't think he's particularly slow either) but his engine just about makes up for it - I think he's coming along really well.

[AKCJ]

1 hour ago, Webbo said:

He'd really benefit from a loan but we need him for cover. Such a shame.

Do we need that cover if we've got Ricardo back though?

[fox_up_north]

I'd say keep him around for the rest of the season then sort out a proper loan for him next year. He's still only 19 but I can totally see him doing a Barnes. 

[Aleksz]

Barnes definitely enjoys playing with him more than he did Chilwell too.