Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:42 am  

The Eagle wrote:

For me, there are things that are down to Bielsa.
We don't have a big enough squad with many options to change a game from the bench. We persist with mediocre players like Roberts and Costa.

The defending is better than it was, not that you'd know from the commentary, but we are still week from set pieces.

Overall though the reason that he attracts little criticism is that in less 3 years he's changed the whole club from top to bottom. We have gone from mid table championship, to mid table premiership. He's earned enough credit to have a few issues. We need to see some things addressed over the summer though if we are to move forward

Great post.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Mar 09, 2021 10:44 am  

Jack Burton wrote:

Before tonight, I think we've only conceded 1 goal directly from a corner in the last 10 games. Not having our 2 tallest players in koch and Strujik means we'll always be up against it against a side like WH who have 4 or 5 players that are at least 6'3

We saw Llorente weakness tonight and that’s in the air. He’s also probably not used to physical nature of the premier league. West Ham are a big physical side, typically Moyes. Who’s done a great job by the way.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Mar 09, 2021 2:16 pm  

Trebor1 wrote:

We saw Llorente weakness tonight and that’s in the air. He’s also probably not used to physical nature of the premier league. West Ham are a big physical side, typically Moyes. Who’s done a great job by the way.

I agree Llorente looks very slack defending set pieces, but he looks really good in open play, his passing and one on one defending look great.

We just need to get through the Chelsea game, which is probably a write off and make sure we get a result from the Fulham and sheff utd games.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Mar 09, 2021 3:04 pm  

i thought we were good right up until the stupid penalty last night and should have been ahead, ridiculous VAR once again, but then seemed to lose our way a bit and the old set piece wobbles returned.

the changes in the second half really steadied us and we looked really good. Klich looks a shadow of himself, i didn't even know he was on the pitch until late in the first half. i would drop him and play Dallas there for a couple of games he needs to rest or at least sort his head out. on another day we put 3/4 in second half, Bamford 2 sitters and the missed tap in but not our day.

unlikely we get owt on saturday they are looking solid, Fulham next friday and last chance to get rid of this London thing, we don't want that hanging over us going into next year.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:05 pm  

Biff Tannen wrote:

unlikely we get owt on saturday they are looking solid, Fulham next friday and last chance to get rid of this London thing, we don't want that hanging over us going into next year.

Don't told your breath, 2 wins in London since 2014!

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:22 pm  

Jack Burton wrote:

I agree Llorente looks very slack defending set pieces, but he looks really good in open play, his passing and one on one defending look great.

We just need to get through the Chelsea game, which is probably a write off and make sure we get a result from the Fulham and sheff utd games.

Agree. I do wonder though if we’re due a win against one of the big boys.. we’ve shown we’re capable with wins v Leicester and Everton.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Mar 09, 2021 4:40 pm  

Jack Burton wrote:

Don't told your breath, 2 wins in London since 2014!

i'm not. actually think Fulham have been a good side since they got the loan lads in just too many draws, but they seem to be starting to pick up wins now at the right time i can see them staying up easily now they have the momentum.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Tue Mar 09, 2021 7:05 pm  

Think you will find Marty that I have criticized Bielsa mainly for his constant selection of the likes of Costa, Harrison and Roberts.
Klich is either knackered or injured and should not be playing now that we have 2 or 3 players back.
I would also say the treatment of Hernandez has been harsh and his lack of game time might come back to haunt us.
I along with others were criticized for being negative a few weeks back saying why are we worrying about relegation.
Whilst I think we will stay up I reckon we will be lucky to win 2 more games and maybe get 2 more draws and if teams like Fulham, Newcastle and Brighton string a few wins together we are very certainly looking over our shoulder.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Fri Mar 12, 2021 10:51 am  

Chris Wilder has been sacked it looks like. They've had a shocking season, but he's worked miracles there, I think it's pretty disgraceful to be honest.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Fri Mar 12, 2021 11:28 am  

Jack Burton wrote:

Chris Wilder has been sacked it looks like. They've had a shocking season, but he's worked miracles there, I think it's pretty disgraceful to be honest.

I agree hes done a great job there really. He shouldve been given chance to take them back up next season but thats Wendyball im afraid. Managers carry the can for poor results