Si Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Dave absolutely has a dossier on all the dumb shit we've all ever said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 He's too limited on the ball to ever be an international standard defender IMO but there's absolutely nothing stopping him being a good PL defender considering his attributes and character. He could very well continue to improve on the ball while becoming a better all around defender at his age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Wonder if the club is short of pens as he's been ready to sign for a week now. NUFC currently seeking to purchase a new pen. They are said to be monitoring the situation in staples. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 He's too limited on the ball to ever be an international standard defender IMO but there's absolutely nothing stopping him being a good PL defender considering his attributes and character. He could very well continue to improve on the ball while becoming a better all around defender at his age. I doubt that he will tbf, technique isn't something that is usually improved that drastically. That's fine though, under the right setup it might not even matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 He's too limited on the ball to ever be an international standard defender IMO but there's absolutely nothing stopping him being a good PL defender considering his attributes and character. He could very well continue to improve on the ball while becoming a better all around defender at his age. I doubt that he will tbf, technique isn't something that is usually improved that drastically. That's fine though, under the right setup it might not even matter. It's not common, especially for a centre back, but i remember Tony Adams being really poor on the ball and even ridiculed for it at times but the end of his career he'd improved massively. He was another young captain so maybe Lascelles has got something he had, hopefully anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 As long as it's not his alcohol level whilst driving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 having strong opinions on whether a 22 year old can improve his ball skills a bit or not with such conviction is hilarious to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 having strong opinions on whether a 22 year old can improve his ball skills a bit or not with such conviction is hilarious to me. Why? Technique is rarely something which improves in the middle of your career. It's something you improve before your a professional. There's a lot of things players improve on from the ages of 22 onwards but technique is rarely one of them. I wouldn't particularly say it's a strong opinion anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Strange mind that he's almost a year older than Mitrovic, yet is still more raw, has only really shown his true potential in bits and starts and seems to be given more leeway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 http://i.imgur.com/u4Y5bhe.jpg?1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 forever with us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 having strong opinions on whether a 22 year old can improve his ball skills a bit or not with such conviction is hilarious to me. Why? Technique is rarely something which improves in the middle of your career. It's something you improve before your a professional. There's a lot of things players improve on from the ages of 22 onwards but technique is rarely one of them. I wouldn't particularly say it's a strong opinion anyway. Not asking him to suddenly turn into Sergio Ramos, but my read on his ability on the ball is more to do with his lack of confidence with it (nerves) than his inability to pass or trap the ball. His mistakes and misplaced places look more like someone who is still learning how to play his position to me. But anyway, who gives a fuck, stupid argument. I think hes 22 and his all around game can improve with the right attitude, work and coaching (+Rafa) and that includes how he distributes the ball (be it more confidently side to side or up the pitch), how he uses his size and strength to defend/tackle, and how he contributes on the other end of the pitch....all on top of continuing to develop as a leader for this club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 You take this stuff way too seriously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 “I know I’m young to be doing this,” said Lascelles, whose multi-tasking skills also enable him to balance a bowl of fruit salad on his knee while answering questions about the eye-catching form which has thrust him into the thoughts of England manager Gareth Southgate. It's not an apple on a bike but he's young, got to start somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Players improve their technique all of the time. It's literally one of the things that get better with practice. Sure he'll never be peak Colo on the ball but he can certainly improve. You don't have to be THAT good on the ball to be a good defender for England. Cahill is neat and tidy at best and he'll end up close to as many caps as Rio or John Terry (under rated with his feet). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Players improve their technique all of the time. It's literally one of the things that get better with practice. Sure he'll never be peak Colo on the ball but he can certainly improve. You don't have to be THAT good on the ball to be a good defender for England. Cahill is neat and tidy at best and he'll end up close to as many caps as Rio or John Terry (under rated with his feet). Not just practise but for a young player like Lascalles, experience and confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Remarkable turnaround since his debut, will never forget that like... he looked about as far from PL class as you can get that day even considering he was thrown into a shitfest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Win and a clean sheet on Sunday and there must be a chance of a Benitez/Lascelles double for the September monthly awards? It'll no doubt go to someone from Manchester clubs but sometimes they go for the underdog if it's a tough choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 This cunt signed yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie1892 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 im becoming more and more impressed with this fella tbh hope he doesn't go down the bramble/dyer rape route but he doesn't seem the type Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 hope he doesn't go down the bramble/dyer rape route but he doesn't seem the type WTF On a par with the "Hope Steve Harper doesn't go down the same path as Gary Speed" line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie1892 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 hope he doesn't go down the bramble/dyer rape route but he doesn't seem the type WTF On a par with the "Hope Steve Harper doesn't go down the same path as Gary Speed" line. haha just a stereotypical view of young premier league footballers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 im becoming more and more impressed with this fella tbh hope he doesn't go down the bramble/dyer rape route but he doesn't seem the type Unbelievable post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 im becoming more and more impressed with this fella tbh hope he doesn't go down the bramble/dyer rape route but he doesn't seem the type Unbelievable post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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