Koke 8,207 Posted 28 December 2020 Report Share Posted 28 December 2020 On 22/12/2020 at 09:36, Ric Flair said: Getting really wound up by that Rising Ballers page on insta. Post endless muck about any young kid coming through but Thomas never gets a mention. Prats 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 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wasyls Pec Deck 797 Posted 29 December 2020 Report Share Posted 29 December 2020 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fox92 12,252 Posted 29 December 2020 Report Share Posted 29 December 2020 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post lcfc sheff 1,466 Posted 24 January Popular Post Report Share Posted 24 January 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. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smitha 258 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RowlattsFox 2,766 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
st albans fox 9,010 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January He struggled in the first half but as we got control of the game, so he improved ...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TK95 2,746 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kinowe Soorie 581 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January Steady. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harry96 619 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January Was good second half. Would’ve loved for Barnes to get onto that flick of his he did. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 24,672 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January Brilliant 2nd half, he's so intelligent going forward. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UHDrive 763 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 24,672 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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!!! 😂😂 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Aleksz 226 Posted 24 January Popular Post Report Share Posted 24 January 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. 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UHDrive 763 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo 17,801 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January He'd really benefit from a loan but we need him for cover. Such a shame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 24,672 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post GingerrrFox 2,124 Posted 24 January Popular Post Report Share Posted 24 January 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. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
UHDrive 763 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paddy. 15,547 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmono84 528 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January (edited) 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 by jmono84 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 24,672 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miquel The Work Geordie 12,107 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AKCJ 15,593 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fox_up_north 777 Posted 24 January Report Share Posted 24 January 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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