Jobyfox Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January (edited) It’s being reported that Sheffield United are sending him back and that Leeds are thinking of coming in for him. When he first came into the side I thought he looked steady, but not spectacular. You couldn’t really say that he did anything that would make him a standout, but he didn’t let us down - particularly during the injury crisis and FA Cup run. Last season I thought he was awful. He seemed to just defend in no man’s land. Neither tackling his appointment or defending the ball. He was bad even amongst a lot of players playing well below their best. So I don’t rate him, but still would have mixed feelings about us selling to Leeds. Despite our current lead over them I’m unsure I’d want to do anything to help them https://motleedsnews.com/comment/leeds-united-transfer-news-daniel-farke-to-get-third-swing-at-luke-thomas-as-sheffield-united-set-to-send-him-back-to-leicester/ Edited 3 January by Jobyfox Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan. Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January Leicester and Luke are going in different directions. No chance he gets anywhere near our side. He needs to move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K789 Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January No qualms selling. Just not athletic enough for a modern fb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobyfox Posted 3 January Author Share Posted 3 January 15 minutes ago, nathan. said: Leicester and Luke are going in different directions. No chance he gets anywhere near our side. He needs to move. Agreed - I’m just not bothered about doing business with Leeds. It would actually be good to get some cash for him, but for what fee? I’d like £5m, but would probably take £3m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan. Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January £3m is fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_lcfc Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January Take whatever we can get and run. He’ll drop down the leagues over the next few years. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Criggers Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January I honestly forgot he existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January Sell but with a future sell on clause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonb Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January Don't mind him going Leeds. Over the past season and a half with us and Sheffield United he's been terrible. If he went Leeds it won't strengthen them one bit, plus barring a collapse Leeds are no longer a worry anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January Yes purely because it shows Leeds we don’t think they’re a threat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 3 January Popular Post Share Posted 3 January Contract up in the summer but we'd get a fee at tribunal if we offered him a new deal on similar terms. I think a few million + sell on is the correct move if offered. I don't get the vitriol on Luke Thomas at all. He's an academy graduate, a Leicester fan and was instrumental in our FA Cup win. There were one or two other exceptional performances too, but he's stagnated here and doesn't fit the system. I wish him all the best. 57 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALC Fox Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January I think by far and away his best attribute is his passing. In Enzo's system I think he could do okay inverting into midfield from the left. But there remains a question mark over his defensive positioning at left-back. Either he comes back, throws himself into things in training and learns what the manager wants him do. Or he goes either this month or in the summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January 26 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Contract up in the summer but we'd get a fee at tribunal if we offered him a new deal on similar terms. I think a few million + sell on is the correct move if offered. I don't get the vitriol on Luke Thomas at all. He's an academy graduate, a Leicester fan and was instrumental in our FA Cup win. There were one or two other exceptional performances too, but he's stagnated here and doesn't fit the system. I wish him all the best. I believe we have an option to extend his contract 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January 15 minutes ago, moore_94 said: I believe we have an option to extend his contract I really wouldn't bother if there's £3-4m come in and a sell on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Out Foxed Posted 3 January Popular Post Share Posted 3 January 1 hour ago, Ric Flair said: Contract up in the summer but we'd get a fee at tribunal if we offered him a new deal on similar terms. I think a few million + sell on is the correct move if offered. I don't get the vitriol on Luke Thomas at all. He's an academy graduate, a Leicester fan and was instrumental in our FA Cup win. There were one or two other exceptional performances too, but he's stagnated here and doesn't fit the system. I wish him all the best. some people want to see academy players fail. proper weirdos. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurru991 Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January I trust Enzo to make the right decision , if he thinks Luke can make the grade then I'm good with that . Maybe, just maybe he's playing in the wrong position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adejo92 Posted 3 January Share Posted 3 January I totally get the sentiment with him, but he can't cut it in the Premier league and unfortunately, Sentiment counts for little in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 4 January Share Posted 4 January Maresca keeps talk8ng about wanting another left sided defender. it’s all about where our priorities are for the team and what needs strengthening the most I guess.. if Maresca needs a no.8 badly and a striker/ winger then it might be worth keeping hold of him until the summer to cover for a few games.. we get a solid offer, then sell, but bare in mind some of our finances will then have to be spent on a left sided defender… and Luke is near the end of his contract so we might not get his full values worth and tribunals never give a true players value… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 4 January Share Posted 4 January 40 minutes ago, gurru991 said: I trust Enzo to make the right decision , if he thinks Luke can make the grade then I'm good with that . Maybe, just maybe he's playing in the wrong position. Nacho replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCJohn Posted 4 January Share Posted 4 January I have always liked Thomas and think he gets unwarranted abuse due to being an academy player. Also, do not underestimate the Rodgers effect. We have seen players such as Ndidi and Vestergard look great this season and Daka has looked much better. There is a theme and that theme is Rodgers. That said, I’m not sure Thomas would be suited to this system. He seems more of an out and out left back but I may be wrong. It makes the Sheff Utd move an odd one as he was being played as a wing back before Wilder has come back and dropped him for Lowe. As well as that, they were always going to be cannon fodder this season. If Maresca feels he could be adapted, I’d welcome him back. If not, he must need to make a sensible move to a club with a decent coach who will play him in his strongest position and get his confidence back. I don’t buy that he will fall down the leagues as someone above said but he may need to take a step back to go forwards again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 4 January Share Posted 4 January I think Enzo could get Thomas playing well. I still think there's a good player in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrevLeftPeg Posted 4 January Share Posted 4 January 9 hours ago, Out Foxed said: some people want to see academy players fail. proper weirdos. I don't think they want to see them fail. We all want academy players to succeed With Thomas though, he's simply just not at the level we are currently at or aspire to be. He's not the best defensively and offers very little going forward. Sheff united fans have also come to the conclusion of many Leicester fans that's he's simply not good enough It's best for both Luke and Leicester for him to move on and hopefully he can carve out a successful career elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzFOX Posted 4 January Share Posted 4 January Ah the curious tale of young Luke. if I think about his best moments at Leicester he was actually quite good. However like many pointed out he’s struggled more than he’s succeeded. lets see if Enzo and his staff can work some magic with him. If they can’t improve home no one can. He’s a good lad though despite his issues let’s not be mean to him he’s still young & learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westernpark Posted 4 January Share Posted 4 January He’s a good player who has had inconsistent moments that come as a young player, as well as playing the majority under a coach who was largely responsible for our down slide. He doesn’t really fit into our very effective system, so I hope he finds a new club that suits him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest123 Posted 4 January Share Posted 4 January 11 hours ago, Ric Flair said: Contract up in the summer but we'd get a fee at tribunal if we offered him a new deal on similar terms. I think a few million + sell on is the correct move if offered. I don't get the vitriol on Luke Thomas at all. He's an academy graduate, a Leicester fan and was instrumental in our FA Cup win. There were one or two other exceptional performances too, but he's stagnated here and doesn't fit the system. I wish him all the best. one thing that gets overlooked is that often he had Barnes in front of him not putting in the slightest bit of effort helping defend and he often had 2 men to deal with. the clearest example of that was the 1st goal forest scored in the 4-1 fa cup match. doesn't fit with what Enzo wants though so sell him anywhere for me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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