RDL

[EGBFitness]

Thought he deserved his own thread, name has been branded around in few threads

I'm just wondering why everyone is now under the conclusion that Simpson is our saviour? A player that couldn't get in the QPR team this season and to me seems as if the deal was that he would be used as a rotation squad player? (Don't quote me on it)

RDL was described as best RB in championship last season by many pundits and his attackin style suited our play as we was rarely attacked the way we can be exposed in the premier.

Apart from the palace game I don't think he has played too bad, been at error for a few goals (so has a few of our players with other goals too though) and he has had some slow starts to some games but has made up for it in the second half.

He has also been up against some world class players without any support from anyone in front of him.

As suggested by sky yesterday, more of our attacks have came down the right side than left side, he has also made more tackles and covered more ground than any other defender so far this season.

The only issue I find is although it is good seeing him support our right wingers maybe he should be instructed to not push too far forward, few occasions yesterday he was trying to put a cross in from Swanseas touch line, without getting the support he needs it is obviously exposing us there.

The 2nd goal was not RDL fault either, if you're man is standing in an offside position then you do not follow him, Moore was keeping everyone on side and on the note of following his man, him and Morgan was both together, RDL player assisted and Morgans man scored.

As I've put in numerous threads the only way to balance our team a lot more in to put Schlupp back in at LB position, were becoming predictable playing down the right flank and with Konch only being able to pass back to KS (most time putting him under pressure) or smack the ball up in hope I struggle to find what he brings to the team

[Guest Sharpe's Fox]

For all his runs and crosses none have created a shot on target. People are just suggesting we bring Simpson in to be a bit more solid and at least try to stop getting mauled on the counter by the likes of Bolasie, Obertan and Montero.

[cc_star]

The goals that have lead RDL to be questioned defensively are more the complete & total lack of cover provided by the RM, whether it's Mahrez, Knockaert etc.

Most teams who have an attacking FB have a CM/CDM who hangs back to allow the FB to bomb forward, also Morgan who has put in some great performances is weak at covering the right flank staying rooted to the centre.

As we've conceded the most shots on target in whole division this lack of defensive cover is fact.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

I think most people are just frustrated he keeps getting away with sub standard performances when we have a decent option on the bench.

[EGBFitness]

For all his runs and crosses none have created a shot on target. People are just suggesting we bring Simpson in to be a bit more solid and at least try to stop getting mauled on the counter by the likes of Bolasie, Obertan and Montero.

They haven't in recent weeks but nor has chances been created by our attacking midfields who are their to do a job. We lack any kind of creativity throughout the whole team at the minute which is more the depressing thing.

I will agree with you that he had a poor game against Bolasie, but I don't think he done too bad against Montero and Obertan played on both sides and both RDL and Konch stood off him and made him look world class

[Leicester Lass]

For all his runs and crosses none have created a shot on target. People are just suggesting we bring Simpson in to be a bit more solid and at least try to stop getting mauled on the counter by the likes of Bolasie, Obertan and Montero.

Apart from his assist for Vardy's goal against United?

As for the OP, Trippier was the best right back in the division last season.

It's time Simpson had a chance, de Laet's defending for Swansea's second goal yesterday was inexcusable. I like Ritchie but he's getting found out too easily at this level so far.

[Lineker's Left Foot]

Thought he deserved his own thread, name has been branded around in few threads

I'm just wondering why everyone is now under the conclusion that Simpson is our saviour? A player that couldn't get in the QPR team this season and to me seems as if the deal was that he would be used as a rotation squad player? (Don't quote me on it)

RDL was described as best RB in championship last season by many pundits and his attackin style suited our play as we was rarely attacked the way we can be exposed in the premier.

Apart from the palace game I don't think he has played too bad, been at error for a few goals (so has a few of our players with other goals too though) and he has had some slow starts to some games but has made up for it in the second half.

He has also been up against some world class players without any support from anyone in front of him.

As suggested by sky yesterday, more of our attacks have came down the right side than left side, he has also made more tackles and covered more ground than any other defender so far this season.

The only issue I find is although it is good seeing him support our right wingers maybe he should be instructed to not push too far forward, few occasions yesterday he was trying to put a cross in from Swanseas touch line, without getting the support he needs it is obviously exposing us there.

The 2nd goal was not RDL fault either, if you're man is standing in an offside position then you do not follow him, Moore was keeping everyone on side and on the note of following his man, him and Morgan was both together, RDL player assisted and Morgans man scored.

As I've put in numerous threads the only way to balance our team a lot more in to put Schlupp back in at LB position, were becoming predictable playing down the right flank and with Konch only being able to pass back to KS (most time putting him under pressure) or smack the ball up in hope I struggle to find what he brings to the team

RDL beat right back last year?? Kieran Trippier is better

[ealingfox]

To be fair his defending was suspect last season, but now we're playing better teams he's being routinely humiliated.

[Aus Fox]

Apart from his assist for Vardy's goal against United?

As for the OP, Trippier was the best right back in the division last season.

It's time Simpson had a chance, de Laet's defending for Swansea's second goal yesterday was inexcusable. I like Ritchie but he's getting found out too easily at this level so far.

RDL was made to look bad by Liam Moore, of Moore holds his line there simpley isn't a chance created.

I always find it funny how a scapegoat is always found in our team, no matter how well or bad the team is playing. Then every mistake becomes their fault to suit an I told you so agenda.

Pathetic!

[davieG]

If the main problem is that he gets caught up field because he attacks too much and Simpson doesn't because he doesn't attack much surely the simple answer is to tell him not to get forward.

 

 

But considrring he seems to be our main attacking option because we're getting FA down the left or the middle apart from the occasional long range shot from Mahrez where he's no longer covering Delaet our chances of scoring will be even less.

[splinterdream]

I think he's pushing up wide because we have a lack of width up front. Mahrez is often pulling the ball inside, so it seems RDL is playing a sweeper role as well as being expected to be a right back which imo he is doing okay. If you play this role though you need pacey defenders to cover. Konchesky is far worse for me, at least RDL gets to the line and attempts to whip a cross in because no one else seems to. I have to say I think we miss Dyer and would like to see Albrighton given the role to run at players with Knockaert given another chance and King playing with Cambiasso, Vardy and Ulloa

[lgfualol]

We need to stop conceding, and goals come from Richard's side. Therefore, play our other option.

[kingfox]

Simpson deserves a chance though, how many games can we afford to go by with De Laet in the team, making defensive errors. If we were playing well but he stood out as a weak link, then despite us playing well fans would probably still call for De Laet to be dropped for Simpson. 

 

De Laet has improved as a player since joining us, but throughout his career he has always been a defender who is capable of making mistakes. Yes he is great going forward at times, he can make some well timed tackles(he even proved that yesterday) however at this level same applies to the rest of the defence, you cannot afford to switch off so many times in a game, because it will keep on costing us goals, and if it gets so bad it will cost us our place in the league. 

 

I've always said when it comes to De Laet, if we ever get promoted he wouldn't be able to make the step up. I got slated, had people calling me all sorts, and people probably even blocked me for it; however I was only going on what I've seen in the past. De Laet is good going forward, but at Premier League level you also need to be pretty solid defensively, but he isn't. Against the teams we should be trying to pick up points against, he has been either poor or average every time, he got torn apart by Bolasie, Bolasie even tore him apart at Championship level. He struggled at times against Montero yesterday, and despite playing well in the second half's against Manchester United & Arsenal, his errors cost us goals. Against United he completely switched off against Falcao, which then led to Van Persie's goal, against Arsenal he was closest to Sanchez, just decides to stand there ball watching, and before you know it Sanchez has ran behind him into open space, and scored a tap in. 

 

Other defenders are also to blame for some of the goals we've conceded, but like I've just said with the Arsenal game also yesterday for the second goal against Swansea, because he didn't track the run of the player he is meant to be marking, it has cost us goals. 

 

At Premier League level you have to be better defensively, and you can't afford to switch off or you will get punished, and that's been proved with De Laet so far this season. 

[EGBFitness]

We need to stop conceding, and goals come from Richard's side. Therefore, play our other option.

I think you're missing the point

[Leicester Lass]

RDL was made to look bad by Liam Moore, of Moore holds his line there simpley isn't a chance created.

I always find it funny how a scapegoat is always found in our team, no matter how well or bad the team is playing. Then every mistake becomes their fault to suit an I told you so agenda.

Pathetic!

I agree Moore did himself absolutely no favours whatsoever. But de Laet has got to follow the runner, that is basic defending. Think it says it all that the rest of the players were moaning at de Laet rather than Moore.

[EGBFitness]

I think just because everyone wants to see what Simpson brings they are scrutinising RDL performances.

Don't get me wrong I like Liam Moore and he should be getting a run in the team, he has been great so far this season and he will keep progressing but yesterday wasn't a good game for him, both goals was at his fault, if he was a lot tighter to Bony on the first goal then he wouldn't of got turned so easy to the build up (and followed Bony) also if he wasn't 5/6 yards behind the rest if the defence then they wouldn't if been played on side and scored but because he is a fans favourite his performance isn't judged as thoroughly?

[Saxondale]

Not sure why anybody thinks Homer Simpson is going to be any better.

He was not needed by QPR, and they're shit.

[Dan]

De Laet has not convinced me one bit yet that he's a Premier League full back. He can attack, but he was often at fault in the Championship defensively. He's struggling this year. I wouldn't give up on him as he's not a bad player, but if Simpson isn't going to get a game against West Brom then I don't know when he will.

[Bettsj2]

I dont think that anyone is suggesting that Simpson is our saviour. Simply that RDL has been pretty poor this season so far and as we have purchased an alternative right back, it would at this point be a good idea to play him.

[Father Ted]

Agree with everything the OP said. Everyone's calling for Simpson to start - the man gets a nosebleed when he passes the half way line, aka a right footed Konchesky!

 

Why must I keep banging on about why we were so successful last season? ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK! Schlupp held his place down at full back and we always looked such a threat with him and De Laet and full back. Stick to our philosophy that we had last season. Seems as if Pearson is trying to go for safe options but it's backfiring.

 

Stick with Ritchie, he will come good.

[Callabinho]

He can't read the game, hasn't a clue where his next pass is going to be and positionally he is shocking. Watford at home last season stands out for me. Simpsons turn now.

[Harry - LCFC]

Agree with everything the OP said. Everyone's calling for Simpson to start - the man gets a nosebleed when he passes the half way line, aka a right footed Konchesky!

 

Why must I keep banging on about why we were so successful last season? ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK! Schlupp held his place down at full back and we always looked such a threat with him and De Laet and full back. Stick to our philosophy that we had last season. Seems as if Pearson is trying to go for safe options but it's backfiring.

 

Stick with Ritchie, he will come good.

 

Amazing that people don't agree with you isn't? Still, you keep preaching your message and I'm sure one day people will see sense.

[davieG]

Amazing that people don't agree with you isn't? Still, you keep preaching your message and I'm sure one day people will see sense.

I agree with Father Ted 

[Nalis]

I dont think that anyone is suggesting that Simpson is our saviour. Simply that RDL has been pretty poor this season so far and as we have purchased an alternative right back, it would at this point be a good idea to play him.

This pretty much sums it up for me.

It's not that I dislike De Laet, I just think he's not Premier League standard. I'd be more than happy to be proved wrong but sadly I don't think it will happen.

[Harry - LCFC]

I agree with Father Ted 

 

I was challenging him because he seemed appalled by the idea that there a large number of people out there who didn't side with him. As if everyone else was being thick for taking the other view.

 

Unlike him I'm not about to talk down to people who view our RB situation differently.