Pilko Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Soft as shite defending for the Smalling goal. Seems to play really well, and then totally switch off and have a crap moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Soft as s**** defending for the Smalling goal. Seems to play really well, and then totally switch off and have a crap moment. He also gave Lukaku a chance in the 1st half which he headed over. Stayed with the man when all he had to do was step out and play him offside. At the minute he shouldn't be starting ahead of Clark and Lascelles if they're both fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Soft as s**** defending for the Smalling goal. Seems to play really well, and then totally switch off and have a crap moment. He also gave Lukaku a chance in the 1st half which he headed over. Stayed with the man when all he had to do was step out and play him offside. At the minute he shouldn't be starting ahead of Clark and Lascelles if they're both fit. Aye he needs to learn to take note of what's around him. Both times the player was behind him and he seemed to have no idea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Just going to reinstate a bit of balance here given the above comments, which are fair enough observations but don't reflect fully the reality imo. Thought he showed (at times) unbelievable composure and class today. He really is a quality footballer. Just needs a bit more time settling into the team and league, days like this are inevitable, just look at Lindelof, Otamendi, Mangala etc... quality defenders who struggle at first. Lejeune has been immense for us most of his time on the pitch, and I look forward to seeing what more he has in store for us. Could be one of our best defenders in a long time imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Agreed. It's been a fair start for his first season in the PL. He's clearly got class and more time getting used to the PL should only cut some of the mistakes out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 He looks a natural footballer and a decent defender so far. In time I'm hopeful he'll form a good partnership with Lascelles who's probably the opposite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 For someone coming into this league from a poor La Liga side and after an injury, he's the least of our worries. Keep him in imo, he's only going to get better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I thought he was crap tbh. The Lukaku and Smalling goals were unbelievably powderpuff, soft as shite forrin defending. The sort of stuff Coloccini used to get pelters for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I'm all for giving players time but we seem to look more solid and pick up more points with him out of the side (some statto will probably prove me wrong here ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I'm all for giving players time but we seem to look more solid and pick up more points with him out of the side (some statto will probably prove me wrong here ) Was going to make the same point after the last match, but thought it a bit unfair given our problems have mostly been at the other end of the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 He looks very solid imo. In that first half he saved our necks 2-3 times easily with his composure and decision making. But of course I get it goals conceded stand out and as a defender that's always going to be what you're judged on. ...but for what it's worth I love watching him play and can tell he's an outstanding defender, our best imo. Put a few better players around him and he will flourish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSFC Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Jury is still out for me. Definitely has it in him and Im sure he will show more poise long term. Need Jamal back in the side cause atleast at that point it atleast looks like 3 Premier league players (think Jamal brings a confidence to the backline). Guys looked disjointed today albeit against a team clearly at a different level. Hopefully he learns a little something today that you got to be way more physical at times. I think reading the game in front of him and such is good but crosses today were a bit concerning considering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 He was a little iffy today against a strike force that he won't be facing every week, and he's still new to the league. Nowt to worry about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 In his first season in the league and he's not ong back from an extended break due to injury. Good player ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newintoon Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Turboshite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 This guy is class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newintoon Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 What was he doing for the Lukaku goal Bramblesque Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Had a mare. Sure it wont be a regular event. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Turboshite [the truth] This guy is class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Was v.good for the most part. Man it's were pretty good today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Was superb in parts and terrible in others. Can see a great player in there, will no doubt just take him a little while to settle following a disjointed start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Is it a coincidence that our results have go down hill since he came into the side again ? Think we miss the combination of Clark and the capt, might not be our best two centre halves but is probably our best pairing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We drew one of them, lost two of them 0-1 and I don't think any centre-back pairing would have changed today's outcome so yes, I think it's a coincidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Fourth goal was pretty pathetic like, only just seen it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 He played vs Palace were we kept a clean sheet. Its not like he's caused us to leak goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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