AJ9 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 I’m amazed at how well he has done to be quite honest. But again, it’s a guy that is coming into a team knowing exactly what his role is, everyone around him functioning at their optimum and the system allowing him to be aggressive, which is a major strength. What has made my jaw drop at times is his passing, but again, it takes two people to complete the pass so maybe he’s not been as shit at this as previously thought, but there are passes that he’s being encouraged to make because the system makes it possible. Coaching eh, who’d have thought it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, loki679 said: It's not that stupid a question Eddie is big on team spirit, competition and players earning their places. Botman coming straight back in after the way Lascelles has performed kind of goes against that philosophy a bit. It reminds me of when Sir Bobby said to Lee Bowyer something along the lines of it didn’t matter how well he plays as Kieron Dyer would always be first choice when fit. It isn’t the best example of man management. If anything Lascelles performances have shown that Howe can look at resting Schar or Botman occasionally against the weaker teams rather than trying to roll them out as a partnership for 50+ games this season. Edited October 6, 2023 by Matt1892 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Has this guy been offered a new contract yet ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Its a difficult one. I'd possibly give him a two year deal to be in the Dummett role going forward, and still buy a new RCB. It's probably unfair on Lascelles for that to be his role though - and although he's playing well at the moment I don't think we should be postponing a CB signing in favour of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Keep him and sign another CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Got to say, if ever there was a centre forward made for Lascelles it was Matate. A forward line of him as CF with Eduard and Ayew as your wide options is just about as bad as it gets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Got to say, if ever there was a centre forward made for Lascelles it was Matate. A forward line of him as CF with Eduard and Ayew as your wide options is just about as bad as it gets. Yeah but also Lascelles pockets Mbappe in his sleep. Phone, keys, wallet, Mbappe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 This guy deserves some serious love for coming in and doing a phenomenal job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 How would people rate Lascelles as a pure captain? He's got to be one of our best i'd imagine, given where we where when he got given the armband and everything he's had to deal with to this point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 He seems like a great bloke, he realises his limitations and he’s happy to be part of the squad. Keep him here. Guehi looks like a player in need of Eddie Howe. I’d have him over Anderson, he looks like he could go next level in a good team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Deserves a ton of respect. Happy to keep him on if he's happy to keep on, which it looks like he is. As we've surely learned with the Tonali situation, you can't take dependability for granted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 21 minutes ago, Tsunami said: He seems like a great bloke, he realises his limitations and he’s happy to be part of the squad. Keep him here. Guehi looks like a player in need of Eddie Howe. I’d have him over Anderson, he looks like he could go next level in a good team. Might cost a few quid that one, I think I saw Wor Eddie talking to him after the game though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 And he's a much better footballer now and more composed on the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 He had too much weight to carry in the past, from clueless managers to mediocre players with him while being the captain at a young age, i noticed today he always had Tripps next to him help him out and giving directions which helps him settle more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonas Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Been massive really. Felt nervous as heck about getting an injury or suspension to that unit at the back but along with the boy Tino, feel a lot better now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Seems to have improved with the ball at his feet. Doesn't look rushed nowadays I'd keep him and bring in another to make the four centrebacks up. Burn and hall at leftback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) it's nuts really. He's been so composed. Edited October 21, 2023 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Green Balls Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Feel like he really could have been a fantastic defender with better coaching after Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 It's not that I'm surprised he's doing well, I always rated him a bit more than some I felt but it's the way he's seamlessly slot in. Sometimes Managers will praise players left on bench or training ground for their behind the scenes training out of politeness but you would't guess he'd played so little for the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 43 minutes ago, andycap said: Seems to have improved with the ball at his feet. Doesn't look rushed nowadays I'd keep him and bring in another to make the four centrebacks up. Burn and hall at leftback. Think it really helps that his three immediate passing options are Schar, Trips, and Bruno. All really comfortable options there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrymac1966 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Love the bloke...dedicated to this club black and white blood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 ?????????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicente_14 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 I always thought his biggest issue was with the ball at his feet. He has always been a decent defender just always looked like he had a bomb at his feet but in recent games, he looks far more composed and comfortable. Really pleased for him, one of the few back in the darker days who seemed to care and get it so only fitting he gets to enjoy the happier times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Yet another player improved by Eddie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Didn't in anyway forsee feeling so bad at the idea of him dropping back to the bench on Botman's return. Am honestly starting to wonder if Howe is going to tell him the spot is his to lose even when Sven's fully fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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