1 game, 1 start.
That must have surprised you given how little he's going to play this season eh?
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1 game, 1 start.
That must have surprised you given how little he's going to play this season eh?
A little early to toot your own horn just yet eh?
He was good first half but tired in the 2nd when we actually needed him and it was against 1 of the worst midfields in the league, let's see if he can stop Villa walking through out midfield like they did last season at Anfield. I'd still rather Allen in their ahead of him
Yep, I don't quite get this view of Pat's. I reckon Lucas is one of the first names on the team sheet.
I think he just wants Ryan to be wrong about Lucas to be honest. He will most definitely play almost every game if he's fit.
Lucas' position, the holding role, is arguably the most difficult position in world football to fill right now, especially for a top side or one with ambition.
Can we upgrade on Lucas? Sure, but it isn't easy. The ideal player needs to be able to be a defensive shield while dictating tempo, needs to have a great touch and turn while being athletic and beastly.
I think Brandon seemingly prioritizing the central defense is the right approach. Lucas is adequate (and more than adequate once he regains his pre-injury form). Our defense, not so.
Can we upgrade on Lucas? Sure, but it isn't easy. The ideal player needs to be able to be a defensive shield while dictating tempo, needs to have a great touch and turn while being athletic and beastly.
I think Brandon seemingly prioritizing the central defense is the right approach. Lucas is adequate (and more than adequate once he regains his pre-injury form). Our defense, not so.
Is it just me or has @Time for a song and dance gone on a mental posting spree since he 'acquired' his new avatar...
I dunno, but I definitely can't take Skullflower as seriously any more.
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Lucas was excellent in the first half but was a fair bit less than excellent as the game went on, and those other teams have more quality ahead of their sitting midfielders than we have. When we're as good as they are overall, we can afford to take the same approach. Until then we need that extra stiffening at DM. I'm not in a tearing hurry to replace Lucas, but we're going to need better than him in that position to win things.
I wonder was Lucas's lesser second half performance related to the change in formation,
We went from 4-2-3-1 to 4-3-3 and it looked liked there was more space between the midfield and the front three in the second half than the first.
I wonder if this extra space was exploited by the Stoke midfield three allowing them to control the centre somewhat and in doing so made Lucas look less accomplished
We went from 4-2-3-1 to 4-3-3 and it looked liked there was more space between the midfield and the front three in the second half than the first.
I wonder if this extra space was exploited by the Stoke midfield three allowing them to control the centre somewhat and in doing so made Lucas look less accomplished
If we ever meet i reckon we'd 69.
Did a former poster do a name change or something?
We're doing it sideways man, I dont want your balls laying in my eye sockets.
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?
No witch hunt here. I was just wondering did I miss the boat with a username change or did someone start again with a new name. El Pistelero changed recently too I think.
This bit is getting old man.
Not a bad point.
i thought we dropped deeper in the second half, we looked to preserve a lead and hit them on the counter, Stoke pressed on a bit more, and inexplicably Gerrard sat beside him. Plus, everyone tired.
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