Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:15 pm  

Ayling going forward is a better option.
However he struggles to get back and leaves the right side vulnerable.
Not sure yet about Kristennson as he is good one minute then switches off the next.
Whilst a much improved defence against Newcastle better finishing and we lose that 3 nil.
Defence is my worry and lack of goals.
On another note and picking up the criticism of Robinson.
I see he is now saying Joffy signed an extension to his contract on false pretentions as he barely gets a look in even with Bamford injured we opted for James in the past and Rodrigo.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:31 pm  

Robinson is one of the snide, horrible, arrogant men I have ever had the misfortune to meet.
I take what he says with a pinch of salt as he definitely has his own agenda

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:51 pm  

got to say west ham look the more likely. outnumbered and over run in midfield. possible change of shape possibly

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:51 pm  

So frustrating to not hold a lead again and gifted them 2 goals, but Klich and Harrison changed the game and we deserved the win I thought. Looks like it'll be Klich's last game as well.

It's very tight at the moment, any of the bottom 8 could go down.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:54 pm  

aronsson and summerville together are to lightweight and we got bullied. when klich and harrison game on we won midfield and looked miles better.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:55 pm  

I think Southampton are getting isolated at the bottom. can hardly see Bournemouth picking up more than 8 or 9 more points all season.
big window this. midfielder def needed, a physical one.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:25 pm  

Yea, a proper 10 or attacking 8 with a bit of extra physicality would really help. I'd love us to try to sign Sander Berge from Sheffield United, but no way they'd sell now.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:54 am  

tad rhino wrote:

tad rhino wrote:

aronsson and summerville together are to lightweight and we got bullied. when klich and harrison game on we won midfield and looked miles better.

Yep, i thought that when i saw the team sheet and it proved to be true. Klich and Harrison were great when came on. The football from Leeds is too frantic, there's not enough control, not enough quality.

I'd say Aronson needs dropping but now Klich is going that can't happen (only have Greenwood really who can play there and again is young and lightweight, Foreshaw not got the legs, Gyabi too raw...) and it sounds like Klich won't be replaced from what Marsch was saying which is infuriating to say the least... what a farce.

The sooner Radrizanni sells the better. It's now becoming a huge window and i'm just praying we've enough money spare to get us away from the bottom end.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:11 pm  

I'm not sure we won't replace Klich, Marche just said he was happy with his options, but that could just be him bigging up his squad. Although, I know the club have talked about pathways for the young players in the past, so Klich going may mean Greenwood moves up the pecking order, and Archie Gray(?) takes Greenwood's place in the squad. That wouldn't be my choice, but it's possible. I'm not convinced by Greenwood to be honest, he gives me Tyler Roberts vibes, not really a 9, a 10, or an 8. There's a few midfielders linked, but nothing from one of the reliable sources.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Thu Jan 05, 2023 2:05 pm  

Jack Burton wrote:

Jack Burton wrote:

I'm not sure we won't replace Klich, Marche just said he was happy with his options, but that could just be him bigging up his squad. Although, I know the club have talked about pathways for the young players in the past, so Klich going may mean Greenwood moves up the pecking order, and Archie Gray(?) takes Greenwood's place in the squad. That wouldn't be my choice, but it's possible. I'm not convinced by Greenwood to be honest, he gives me Tyler Roberts vibes, not really a 9, a 10, or an 8. There's a few midfielders linked, but nothing from one of the reliable sources.

Well, we'll see. I have little faith that Radrizanni has the funds to do what's needed at the moment. There's too much reliance on young inexperienced kids. Don't get me wrong, some of them are talents, Perkins looks very good as does Gray, then Summerville to boot and Gnonto / Geldhart etc and the future is bright but we're crying out for some good experience with them.

Marsch simply has to get some better performances from the team soon also.. he's been here 10 months and its not getting much better (i'm not saying sack him as he needs a couple of windows to change to the team as i've said above), but he has to get some solid wins and performances soon. We just can't seem to build any form.. we take the lead then lose it far far too often..... we lack the ability to move the ball forwards effectively, we seem to play it into areas then try chase like mad, then get easily beaten on the counter.