Couldn't make it any clearer that he is using us for a fitness and game rehabilitation programme
Hardly a mention about FFC except that he thanks SP for his trust and "of course cares what happened to Fulham even though I obviously won't be here next year"
Maybe he could put, say, 80% effort in today for his team mates ?
No issue with this, it could have worked out better as he is one hell of a player, I'm sure whoever he is with next season will see that, we took a chance but not quite worked for us.
Still think it was a no brainer to sign him pre season but was expecting a little more. A stellar performance today though and it'll be worthwhile.
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If you're going to say things like that as a player, you better start putting in the performances.
When he goes back can we have that Billy Gilmore please? :54:
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Let's be fair right from the off he has always stated that he wants to be at Chelsea, he has not hid this and I do think each game he is getting better.
Precisely as expected, nothing new here, move on - although he could score a hatful of goals for us before he leaves
COYW!!
Quote from: AnotherVicHalomLoveChild on February 28, 2021, 11:38:25 AM
Precisely as expected, nothing new here, move on - although he could score a hatful of goals for us before he leaves
COYW!!
But given his track record for us to date that's beyond unlikely.
I know others think they see something in him but I am still puzzled as to exactly what he contributes; assists? no, goals? no, defence opening passes? no, tackles? not really, attacking runs? some.
Quote from: AnotherVicHalomLoveChild on February 28, 2021, 11:38:25 AM
Precisely as expected, nothing new here, move on - although he could score a hatful of goals for us before he leaves
COYW!!
As probably Areola Andersen and a few other loanees . Thing is where is he going? Playing as he is at present Tuchel won't want him back. "My biggest strength was my power, my speed my physicality". The article really emphasises his loss of confidence in his body, something many on here have observed. If his 'physicality' can return in the last 13 games (& if Mitro can get his mojo back) we have a very good chance of staying up. But even if we dfo I wouldn't have RLC on my wish list for next year
Quote from: Twig on February 28, 2021, 11:49:04 AM
Quote from: AnotherVicHalomLoveChild on February 28, 2021, 11:38:25 AM
Precisely as expected, nothing new here, move on - although he could score a hatful of goals for us before he leaves
COYW!!
But given his track record for us to date that's beyond unlikely.
I know others think they see something in him but I am still puzzled as to exactly what he contributes; assists? no, goals? no, defence opening passes? no, tackles? not really, attacking runs? some.
Plus 1
Not sure what else he's going to say....on his performance's, will they want him back
Think hes going to end up another Chelsea player out on loan every year to a different club
Quote from: Twig on February 28, 2021, 11:49:04 AM
Quote from: AnotherVicHalomLoveChild on February 28, 2021, 11:38:25 AM
Precisely as expected, nothing new here, move on - although he could score a hatful of goals for us before he leaves
COYW!!
It was an attempt @ irony Twig
As in he "could" but of course he won't score a hatful of goals before he clears off somewhere else
I cannot see in him what other pundits / commentators do
But given his track record for us to date that's beyond unlikely.
I know others think they see something in him but I am still puzzled as to exactly what he contributes; assists? no, goals? no, defence opening passes? no, tackles? not really, attacking runs? some.
He's been good this game
RLC just refereed to FFC as us!
Been good of late. Not sure where he'll fit in at Chelsea.
I don't begrudge anyone preferring to push for a place in a Champions' League team (eg Chelsea) rather than relegation battles/mid-tablr obscurity (eg at Fulham) but only when you look too good for the latter (eg Anderson) which RLC does not, it has to be said. So it does look a bit silly IMO.
With a number of top draw opponents coming up to play in the next few weeks RBL will stand up and be counted, he will rise the occasion and will relish the challenge and with his qualities in conjunction with the never day die attitude of Fulham, we will win some points that would have been unlikely 3 months ago.
If RLC is to get a starting place in the Chelsea team next season then we have a good few relegation saving performances coming from him in our remaining games which will include a few goals.
Won't be here next year as he doesn't deserve to be in my opinion.
Glad we haven't got an option to buy
Quote from: Statto on February 28, 2021, 03:34:17 PM
I don't begrudge anyone preferring to push for a place in a Champions' League team (eg Chelsea) rather than relegation battles/mid-tablr obscurity (eg at Fulham) but only when you look too good for the latter (eg Anderson) which RLC does not, it has to be said. So it does look a bit silly IMO.
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Where is he going to play at Chelsea? In the middle? In front of who? Mount? No. Kante? No. Kovacic? No. Jorginho? No. Even Gilmour would be ahead of him.
Will he play on the wings? Again, in front of who? Pulisic? No. Ziyech? No. Hudson-Odoi? No. Werner? No. Havertz? No.
I think he has to start accepting some harsh truths about himself, and his performances are nowhere near the standard of a PL team challenging for Champions League spots
I think he tries hard, does his best, and obviously has a lot of quality, and has come so close to scoring in recent games, carving out the chances for himself, though is frustrating at times.
I couldn't care less whether or not he is up to a team challenging for a Championship League spot, only what he does for Fulham, which i feel is generally positive and improving all the time.
He will not get in the Chelsea team . His future has to be elsewhere
