Cronky Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I'm not yet sure about Lascelles. He did occasionally get dropped in the Championship last season, and of our three main CBs, I could still see him being the one left out if everyone's fit. For a centre back, he's quite good on the ball - my question marks would be against his decision-making and his physicality (or lack of it). The first area can definitely improve, and maybe the second area is partly about confidence. Hopefully the guy can continue to develop this season, because apart from anything else, we need a leader out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Lascelles' physicality...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 His physicality is fine. He just lacks a quick turn of pace and his concentration/positioning goes at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Questioning his physicality but thinking he's good on the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Garth Cronky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Rafa obviously hugely rates his dressing room influence, we have missed players with his attitude to be fair even if not sure his ability is top drawer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Questioning his physicality but thinking he's good on the ball :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I love the way he is demonstrating that his attitude is more than just hyperbole. All that 'we go again' is all well and good, but if you 'go again' and you're shite again then why bother. I honestly believe this guy is improving every week, not necessarily visibly, but you can see his attitude developing. His humble confession last week was a bigger sign of a confident, self realised young man than any goal celebration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Yeah, you get a strong feeling from Lascelles that - even in spite of the fact he can be a little bit error prone - you wouldn't cross him as Captain. Seems like a genuine boss among the players and based on what Rafa's said about last weekend, there's a direct line between him and the manager, with a lot of trust there. Lascelles signing this contract is a promising sign that Rafa leaving in the summer isn't a certainty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Rafa obviously hugely rates his dressing room influence, we have missed players with his attitude to be fair even if not sure his ability is top drawer. Clearly that must be the case. He still gets caught out now and again, but he's a good lad and at worst will always be a decent squad player so no problem with him getting a deal. Especially since Rafa is boss enough to drop him whenever he thinks he's not been pulling his weight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I suspect Rafa likes him because he hasn't whinged a lot when he's rotated him out too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Yeah, you get a strong feeling from Lascelles that - even in spite of the fact he can be a little bit error prone - you wouldn't cross him as Captain. Seems like a genuine boss among the players and based on what Rafa's said about last weekend, there's a direct line between him and the manager, with a lot of trust there. Lascelles signing this contract is a promising sign that Rafa leaving in the summer isn't a certainty. That relationship is key, like. Probably even more so to the player himself. Lascelles has the potential to be a rough diamond, with the determination to fulfil that potential. Rafa has the experience and craftsmanship to make him truly shine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Got a little piece on Football Focus coming up today for those who are interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 The reporter asked him "Any captains you've played with or seen who you take a lot from?" Lascelles: "Well, I'd like to say a centre half, like me, but.... .... got to give it to Alan Shearer" Definite subtle dig at Coloccini that like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Give him 8 years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Amazing transformation this season. Hero at either end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicane Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 O CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Defenders that score what is this s*** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 He reminds me of our lord and saviour Jesus Christ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Been critical of his defending, and probably will be again, bur fair play to the lad he's been class recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Looking forward to him winning the world cup with England next summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Garth Cronky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Can't wait to see him playing for a top English club like Crystal Palace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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