soyt Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 No worries about this lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 This cunt can head a ball longer than I can kick it. Absolute monster. My captain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Looked far more composed on the ball and with his passing. Which is odd, seeing as it was against such a good side. He was noticeably trying to pass through the lines and to feet. Usually with success, as well. Even the longer stuff was quite controlled. Not just blasting it anywhere like he often used to. It was noticeable how bad we were from the back without Schar and Botman to receive it short. But they are both well above average centre backs on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 he was very good again when called upon, you just wonder about his ambition as he is at his peak years wise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, Holloway said: he was very good again when called upon, you just wonder about his ambition as he is at his peak years wise Couldn't give a fuck about his ambition if it's not stopping a clean sheet tbh. He might just want to stay and be a part of something special rather than drop a step or two down the ladder. Especially while it appears he's still an important figure off the pitch. I'm someone that wouldn't have batted an eyelid if we moved on from him for a younger back up but fair play, he's been solid every time called upon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 minute ago, wormy said: Couldn't give a fuck about his ambition if it's not stopping a clean sheet tbh. He might just want to stay and be a part of something special rather than drop a step or two down the ladder. Especially while it appears he's still an important figure off the pitch. I'm someone that wouldn't have batted an eyelid if we moved on from him for a younger back up but fair play, he's been solid every time called upon. aye he might be casting an eye at Jonjo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 His use of the ball and composure on it has improved so much man. Really glad for him tonight. Absolutely no concerns with him coming in for Schar this season when needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Some excellent passing. He’s only one injury away from a run in the side. If he performs well he could be here to see a couple of trophies and famous European nights. And it’s motivating him to be a better footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Thought he was superb tonight. Chuffed for him and he’ll rightly lead us out at OT in the next round. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 He didn't put a foot wrong tonight. Can only mark the lads in front of you and he done that flawlessly tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 The last two years there's always been people who's been saying they are worried when they see him in the side, but I can't remember him letting us down even once since Howe came in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Conjo said: The last two years there's always been people who's been saying they are worried when they see him in the side, but I can't remember him letting us down even once since Howe came in. Should bag a few net busting headers off corners for us the more he plays. Did us and himself proud last night! ?????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 8 hours ago, KaKa said: His use of the ball and composure on it has improved so much man. Really glad for him tonight. Absolutely no concerns with him coming in for Schar this season when needed. He’s certainly got to be one of the really good back up options in the league. As you say he looked pretty good last night, great leader too. The squad feels so much deeper when you see Lascelles and Dummet playing like that. Excellent use of players by Howe. I think he will probably move on at the end of this season as isn’t his contract up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Didn't recognise him. Immense improvements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jackyboy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I always fancy him from a corner, he is so powerful. His composure and distribution last night was the best I've seen from him. He has obviously been working hard in the background and listening to Eddie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Seems like Botman is a very slight doubt for Burnley. Could see Lascelles again sooner than we all think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 hours ago, ExiledGeordie said: He’s certainly got to be one of the really good back up options in the league. As you say he looked pretty good last night, great leader too. The squad feels so much deeper when you see Lascelles and Dummet playing like that. Excellent use of players by Howe. I think he will probably move on at the end of this season as isn’t his contract up? Yeah, his contract is up end of the season. That's why we have been looking at young backups in that position to play behind Schar I imagine. And so yeah, will most likely leave come the summer. Really surprised no one's come in for him this past summer. There's worse players starting at centre back for Forest as an example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: Yeah, his contract is up end of the season. That's why we have been looking at young backups in that position to play behind Schar I imagine. And so yeah, will most likely leave come the summer. Really surprised no one's come in for him this past summer. There's worse players starting at centre back for Forest as an example. Don’t be surprised if they renew him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Massively impressed with him (and Dummett) last night. Lascelles in particular played some really nice passes into midfield, including for the goal. Fair play to them for improving but also hats off to Eddie because just through training he has got everyone in the squad comfortable and competent on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, KaKa said: Yeah, his contract is up end of the season. That's why we have been looking at young backups in that position to play behind Schar I imagine. And so yeah, will most likely leave come the summer. Really surprised no one's come in for him this past summer. There's worse players starting at centre back for Forest as an example. Must not want to leave and neither is the club eager. He's a much better CB than Burn imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 minute ago, r0cafella said: Don’t be surprised if they renew him. Yeah, I'm sure that's also a possibility, and if it happens it will be because he earned it by having a great season. He's still just 29 years old, and so I could see a 3 year extension. If it means we could then focus money on other areas for the meantime then perhaps we see that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Lascelles isn’t as good as our starting CBs but he’s going to look better in an organised, intelligent team that are playing to his strengths. He’s been absolutely fine pretty much every time Howe has needed him. Him and Targett only got so little game time due to us amazingly having very few defensive injuries last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Must not want to leave and neither is the club eager. He's a much better CB than Burn imo. Burn was very good at CB when he first came in too. Think they're probably around the same level in that position. Lascelles is more dominant physically, but Burn was a bit better with the ball in that position, although Lascelles now looks so much better in that respect now, so maybe he does edge him actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fountain Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 11 hours ago, wormy said: Couldn't give a fuck about his ambition if it's not stopping a clean sheet tbh. He might just want to stay and be a part of something special rather than drop a step or two down the ladder. Especially while it appears he's still an important figure off the pitch. I'm someone that wouldn't have batted an eyelid if we moved on from him for a younger back up but fair play, he's been solid every time called upon. If he plays as well as last night he'll get more games. Especially if we're still in 3 cups after the new year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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