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Post by welwyn on Sept 28, 2023 14:13:17 GMT
Gone for a scan this week. Doesn't sound great.
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Post by CrackityJones on Sept 30, 2023 14:45:02 GMT
Scores at Goodison
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Post by manulike on Sept 30, 2023 15:21:52 GMT
Any updates re: the scan?
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Post by iot on Sept 30, 2023 15:34:53 GMT
Taken off before the 60min mark, anyone know why? Hopefully he can step in for Mepham (who I believe is out for a while) against Croatia
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Post by welwyn on Oct 4, 2023 16:19:15 GMT
Black Eye that blew up like a balloon and was affecting his vision at Goodison. Hence why he was back last night.
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Post by jimexotic on Oct 6, 2023 14:30:41 GMT
I've no problem with him coming in as long as he just keeps it simple. I maintain that he totally screwed up against Wolves for that goal, getting done for pace is one thing but bad decision making and getting outmuscled isn't what you want from a centre back. Big fan of the guy, great story and I like his attitude but you can't be doing stuff like that against Croatia, keep it simple and safe.
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Post by jimexotic on Oct 7, 2023 11:52:38 GMT
Cant see Tom lasting the 90 minutes at this rate.
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Post by iantov on Oct 7, 2023 12:15:26 GMT
Just got a kick to the head but he's fine, back on the field.
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Post by fiveattheback on Nov 22, 2023 12:08:03 GMT
Played well last night, good range of passing too
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Post by morg on Nov 22, 2023 13:12:41 GMT
Seemed to be a calming influence. As stated, passing was good and he's a threat from corners. Might pip Mepham for a start in March.
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Post by CrackityJones on Nov 22, 2023 13:58:03 GMT
If he’s still a prem regular in March and Mepham isn’t then the shirt is his
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Post by gimli on Nov 22, 2023 15:22:00 GMT
Seemed to bring the best out of Rodon too, who had his best game in a long time last night. Not sure if it was because they just complement each other well, or because the shift over to the right of the back 3 suited Rodon better than the middle, but either way it would be harsh to drop Lockyer for the playoffs, especially if Mepham barely plays between now and then.
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Post by iot on Nov 22, 2023 16:35:46 GMT
Yeah agree with the comments. I think we've all always assumed (and his club managers apparently) that he's best at the centre of a back 3. But, having him there does cause a certain limitation because he's very poor at playing long balls. The central defender tends to have much more time on the ball and is usually the first receiver from the keeper, so it's really beneficial to have someone that has a good range of passing - to keep the opposition on their toes more than anything. There were a couple of times where Lockyer played nice switches or balls over the top that created dangerous moments, Rodon can't do that. But he is deceptively quick so he's much better on the ball down that right channel. To be fair, Rodon played a couple of really nice balls through the lines yesterday - so he can do that, it's just the switches of play that he struggles with.
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Post by fireboy0610 on Nov 22, 2023 16:46:01 GMT
If he’s still a prem regular in March and Mepham isn’t then the shirt is his I'd pick Lockyer before Mepham all day long, he's like an old style sweeper, as has been mentioned before Lockyers calmness helped rodon big style who had his best game for a while. |
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Post by quetzal on Nov 22, 2023 16:48:24 GMT
If he’s still a prem regular in March and Mepham isn’t then the shirt is his I'd pick Lockyer before Mepham all day long, he's like an old style sweeper, as has been mentioned before Lockyers calmness helped rodon big style who had his best game for a while. A lot more likely to score from a corner too |
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Post by fireboy0610 on Nov 22, 2023 16:57:06 GMT
I'd pick Lockyer before Mepham all day long, he's like an old style sweeper, as has been mentioned before Lockyers calmness helped rodon big style who had his best game for a while. A lot more likely to score from a corner too Aye, i noticed that he was very clever in his movement at set pieces. |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Nov 23, 2023 21:59:14 GMT
I really like Lockyer in the middle. Getting regular game time in the top flight, a captain at club level, playing at a club that also plays 5 at the back, very aggressive and a proper leader. A couple of time he played some really good long balls, you could tell he knew exactly where the wing back would be running because he's used to the system. I'd start him ahead of Mepham now
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Post by fiveattheback on Nov 23, 2023 22:18:39 GMT
I really like Lockyer in the middle. Getting regular game time in the top flight, a captain at club level, playing at a club that also plays 5 at the back, very aggressive and a proper leader. A couple of time he played some really good long balls, you could tell he knew exactly where the wing back would be running because he's used to the system. I'd start him ahead of Mepham now That was really noticeable, I don't think any of our other centre backs really have it in them. He also strikes me as a lot calmer than Rodon or Mepham Lockyer's been unfortunate to get so few caps, that was his 16th I think, he never let us down when he came into the team under Giggs and is still only 28 |
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Post by marsvolta on Nov 23, 2023 22:27:04 GMT
I really like Lockyer in the middle. Getting regular game time in the top flight, a captain at club level, playing at a club that also plays 5 at the back, very aggressive and a proper leader. A couple of time he played some really good long balls, you could tell he knew exactly where the wing back would be running because he's used to the system. I'd start him ahead of Mepham now That was really noticeable, I don't think any of our other centre backs really have it in them. He also strikes me as a lot calmer than Rodon or Mepham Lockyer's been unfortunate to get so few caps, that was his 16th I think, he never let us down when he came into the team under Giggs and is still only 28 He said on Twitter that it was his first competitive game for Wales in three years, that surely can’t be right? |
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Post by bobbyghoul on Nov 23, 2023 22:37:45 GMT
I like Tom, been advocating for him for a while. But he's not quick is he?
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Post by bringbackelmo on Nov 23, 2023 22:54:08 GMT
Was it just me or did he lash out at a Turkish players face at one point? There was a little spell where he looked like he lost his head. Other than that, thought he did okay.
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Post by fiveattheback on Nov 24, 2023 1:14:39 GMT
That was really noticeable, I don't think any of our other centre backs really have it in them. He also strikes me as a lot calmer than Rodon or Mepham Lockyer's been unfortunate to get so few caps, that was his 16th I think, he never let us down when he came into the team under Giggs and is still only 28 He said on Twitter that it was his first competitive game for Wales in three years, that surely can’t be right? It is. Last competitive game was June 2020 against Bulgaria, only played friendlies since then |
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Post by majorraglan on Nov 25, 2023 0:32:43 GMT
He had a good game and looked solid. Luton aren’t the great test the Premier League has seen and I expect he’ll get a fair bit of defensive experience over the next few months which will hopefully sharpen and improve his game. He gives us an extra option and some strength in depth.
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Post by jimexotic on Nov 25, 2023 12:55:36 GMT
He'll get done for pace every now and again but then everyone does, Van Dijk gets roasted from time to time, it happens because football is set up to favour the attacker these days and being a central defender is becoming an increasingly tougher gig. In the right set up Lockyer can thrive for us, he's a good option to have for the next 5-6 years and he strikers me as a player that is still on the upward trajectory, there's more to come.
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Post by evans1282 on Nov 25, 2023 14:59:39 GMT
He'll get done for pace every now and again but then everyone does, Van Dijk gets roasted from time to time, it happens because football is set up to favour the attacker these days and being a central defender is becoming an increasingly tougher gig. In the right set up Lockyer can thrive for us, he's a good option to have for the next 5-6 years and he strikers me as a player that is still on the upward trajectory, there's more to come. He's a proper defender but you're right about the pace not a first option in a four and was interested they used hom as the middle defender in a three , less chance of him being pulled 1 2 1 in the wide areas.Cards on table I prefer Mepham when both have game time. |
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Post by wirralwelsh on Nov 25, 2023 19:01:05 GMT
Mepham hasn't done anything to justify being picked over Lockyer who has been performing well holding his own at Premier league level as well as looking solid for Wales. Reason Mepham isn't getting game time is Bournemouth have better options
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Post by morg on Nov 25, 2023 19:06:00 GMT
Mepham hasn't done anything to justify being picked over Lockyer who has been performing well holding his own at Premier league level as well as looking solid for Wales. Reason Mepham isn't getting game time is Bournemouth have better options I think of all the players who Page was encouraging to move clubs to get game time, it's Mepham who's place is most under threat. Every weekend that passes that sees Lockyer get 90 minutes and Mepham get little or none, is an issue for the latter. |
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Post by welwyn on Nov 26, 2023 16:05:24 GMT
Was it just me or did he lash out at a Turkish players face at one point? There was a little spell where he looked like he lost his head. Other than that, thought he did okay. Wouldn't surprise me, the man loves a bit of spithousery. I have been convinced that VAR would have caught him out by now in the PL but the only VAR incident that has involved him this season has been him holding Bellegarde's leg when the ended up on they floor together, forcing him to kick out at Locks, who rolled around in spithouse fashion like he'd been blinded and getting Bellegarde sent-off as a result. He'll get done for pace every now and again but then everyone does, Van Dijk gets roasted from time to time, it happens because football is set up to favour the attacker these days and being a central defender is becoming an increasingly tougher gig. In the right set up Lockyer can thrive for us, he's a good option to have for the next 5-6 years and he strikers me as a player that is still on the upward trajectory, there's more to come. He hugely struggles pacewise with the PL, however I think we may be better suited to deal with it with Rodon & Davies alongside him than with the rest of our back 3, whom injury prone Burke apart, are all either slow or hugely inexperienced CB's. I really like Lockyer in the middle. Getting regular game time in the top flight, a captain at club level, playing at a club that also plays 5 at the back, very aggressive and a proper leader. A couple of time he played some really good long balls, you could tell he knew exactly where the wing back would be running because he's used to the system. I'd start him ahead of Mepham now Hadn't actually thought about that before Tuesday but was obvious within about 10-15 mins. Not sure he is a great passer of the ball but he absolutely loves trying to play a 60-70 yard 'big switch' to a wide-man. Can't remember Rodon playing many as the central man in the back 3. Definitely would help our game to have that as a part of it. |
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Post by welwyn on Dec 4, 2023 14:07:11 GMT
Came off after a knee in the back at half-time and we defensively fell apart from an organisational point of view.
Getting a scan later by the sounds of things. If he is out long-term, back Arsenal & City on the handicap this week!!
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Post by allezlesrouges on Dec 11, 2023 17:37:30 GMT
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