Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Sat Mar 13, 2021 7:57 pm  

chapylad wrote:

Roberts much better today.
Was It my imagination or did he play Rodrigo in midfield Roberts upfront?
And if Rodrigo wasn`t injured that has got to be one of the dumbest substitutions he has made. Bringing on an out of form Klich for a an international forward especially as Roberts had a decent game in midfield.
Rudiger mom for me.

Agree. Though Bielsa saying Rodrigo well short of fitness that’s why he took him off

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Sun Mar 14, 2021 9:07 pm  

chapylad wrote:

Tbh mate a nil nil isnt bad as I personally think we might struggle to win 2 more games before the season ends.
I've said before LU are punching well above their weight and if they avoid relegation they have done well considering the playing roster they have with imo some very average players.
All good fun though Marty

10 games left. Fulham Sheff U Brighton West Brom to play could win all of those. Others are v v tough. City Liverpool Man U Spurs etc

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:46 am  

I think we can get at least 2 wins from that . How many new players would you like to see come in for next season to hopefully push on

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:11 am  

Trebor1 wrote:

10 games left. Fulham Sheff U Brighton West Brom to play could win all of those. Others are v v tough. City Liverpool Man U Spurs etc

i reckon we will beat either Liverpool or Man united, likely Liverpool for me as they are still a bit shaky defensively and have their eyes mostly on the CL and we play them right in the thick of that.

somewhere around 50 points and mid table would represent a fantastic first season back and should be easily achievable with those fixtures.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:36 am  

kaybenbull wrote:

I think we can get at least 2 wins from that . How many new players would you like to see come in for next season to hopefully push on

I see 3 or 4 wins from the fixtures though much depends on Bamford fitness. Rodrigo needs to get up to full fitness ASAP otherwise we might struggle to win more than 2.

Well according to Phil Hay we’re looking at 4 or 5 players to come in and he’s usually well connected with these stories. Need at least 4 imo. Left back, good cover for Philips with someone who could hopefully play in Klich position too. Quality back up keeper, and a good attacking mid who has goals in him ie De Paul.

Longer term I don’t think Ayling is good enough but that can wait for another season possibly. Just think he’s very average defensively. Chelsea were all over him Saturday.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:38 am  

Biff Tannen wrote:

i reckon we will beat either Liverpool or Man united, likely Liverpool for me as they are still a bit shaky defensively and have their eyes mostly on the CL and we play them right in the thick of that.

somewhere around 50 points and mid table would represent a fantastic first season back and should be easily achievable with those fixtures.

Agree Biff. Hopefully Bamford ok as he will be key. Anywhere near 50 points would be fabulous especially with the injuries we’ve had

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Mon Mar 15, 2021 11:10 am  

6 of our last 10 games are against teams below us, so another 4 or 5 wins isn't beyond the realms of possibly.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:01 pm  

Whilst we should be beating teams below us you have to remember they are scrapping for their survival so won`t be easy.
Fulham is a good example of what I mean and Friday could go either way.
On the recruitment front we have some good players in the U23`s that I would like to see given a game or two this season.
But for me we need a GK, LB, Defensive MF, Attacking MF, Wing and CF all to the tune of circa 100 mil.
Forshaw needs to be given a chance and could cover Philipps and save us a few quid.
It`s who we get rid of that will be interesting.
Me I would lose Kiko, Alioski, Hernandez, Roberts and Costa and wouldn`t sign Harrison.

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:43 pm  

Bamford fit for Friday. Rodrigo picked up minor injury but that’s great news Bamford bring back. He’s so import at the moment

Re: The ONLY LUFC Football Thread : Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:16 pm  

Shame for Rodrigo as I was hoping he could take over from Bamford up front.
Funny how the likes of Costa never gets injured .
Probably as he only plays for 10 minutes each half.