RLC

[MikeTheCubed]

The lack of goals & assists is frustrating (and he appears visibly frustrated with himself) but I think what he brings to the team is more subtle in that when the team are under pressure he is able to manoeuvre away from a challenge and turn defense in to attack.

[cookieg]

Can we make a new poll please.... so unlucky not to get that goal.

The keeper gets a slight touch on it which directs it to the defender. Very unlucky.

[Plodder]

I thought he had a curate's egg of a game tonight. Some of the things he was trying were inventive and threatened to offer something different, but only delivered occasionally. He was much better than he was on Wednesday, but the caveat is that we were playing against a makeshift Sheffield United defence.  It was bit like us looking good in attack against a dreadful WBA defence in the first half a few weeks ago.  RLC continues to frustrate - I can see a potentially top class performer hidden in there, but he is not delivering to those standards. I strongly disagree with the paeans of praise he is getting on Match of the Day at the moment- "one of their main performers", "crucial to the way they play , "vital in the run-in" etc. etc.  I think Danny Murphy is seeing the player he wants to see, not the one currently performing.  I still hope he can bring something extra in the remaining games.

[RaySmith]

I don't understand your criticism.

[HobGoblin]

He played well tonight and was very unlucky not to score. Linked up well. got stronger, hope that continues as he will be key to staying up.

[WolverineFFC]

The lack of goals & assists is frustrating (and he appears visibly frustrated with himself) but I think what he brings to the team is more subtle in that when the team are under pressure he is able to manoeuvre away from a challenge and turn defense in to attack.

Totally agree.  The other players have a lot of confidence in putting the ball on him because he can hold it up and drive it forward with close marking more often than not. Might be the only player on the team who can do this although Maja is showing that potential. If the club had better dead ball abilities I think we would all be hailing his ability to draw fouls and break pressure like he does.

[FFCFOREVER]

Well I thought RLC played well all game.

[ALG01]

i really dislike rubens. he is a first rate waste of space. he is good at not scoring and losing possesion. takes to long to do the wrong things.

Without his reputation he would be nowhere near our first team.

you can fool all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool me about him. not good enough

[b+w geezer]

you can fool all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool me about him. not good enough

I was fooled tonight into thinking he had a good game. Yes it was Sheffield United.

[70sPimlico]

i really dislike rubens. he is a first rate waste of space. he is good at not scoring and losing possesion. takes to long to do the wrong things.

Without his reputation he would be nowhere near our first team.

you can fool all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool me about him. not good enough

Danny Murphy. 170 Games for Liverpool. 169 Game for the mighty whites. Played for England. Captained the mighty whites. Scored 18 goals for the mighty whites.

He says RLC was the best player on the pitch.

ALG01 - 1701 posts on a forum says Fulham player is a, in his words "waste of space".

I know who I'd listen to

[FFC1987]

We really do need a scapegoat even when we win......

[Porthogs FC]

RLC is as effective in attack as any of our front three, not quite good enough but the best we have, you just have to leave him there. Next week he could be the match winner.

We don't have a 10 that can effectively play better than RLC, so that's where he plays. However, he's an 8 through and thorough, but we have a plethora of 8's. Surprised at how much guff he gets, he makes a real difference for our team. Cairney is no better at this level than he is.

[SouthIslandWhite]

I think in many ways that RLC is probably slowly understanding that a club like ours is his #1 best option. He will never been good enough to play for The Walham Green Blueskis. But he is just good enough to play regular minutes for the likes of us and clubs like us. That said, you can clearly see why Frankie was having none of him at Walham Green Towers.

[bahay18]

so close to clicking i think . just needs something to break for him

[Texas White]

I don't understand your criticism.

Just to be clear. I am was making fun of the previous poll. RLC is a terrific player. Which is why our manager keeps picking him. Funny how people see things so differently.

[S.F.Sorrow]

In my opinion he is one of our better players but I understand the criticism. He never quite gets it right. Always close but no cigar.

[OtherHodgson]

I've gotten to where I'll admit I'm no longer objective.  I'm looking for him to turn the ball over or miss a decent chance and he usually confirms my bias.  I so want him to come good because if he could find his previous form it could be the difference for staying up.  But the occasional flashes of skill aren't enough for me in the balance and I'd prefer BDR playing central off of Josh and Cav out on the wing (wait, did I just type that?)

COYW, we can do this!!!

[Willham]

I was less frustrated with RLC today, why? I'm not sure, either a better performance or I was more chill I dont know, he seems to completely miss when trying to head the ball a lot....

[ChesterTheTabby]

Like him, love him, neutral, or hate him - the man is a big powerful unit. When he gets tangled up with the opposition, he's winning the physicality piece, and he does a good job of breaking up the opposition play (and frustratingly our own as well).

He's got the foundation of a really good player, and he's not been nurtured well at Chelsea (shocker) like most players they buy and recycle. He's so visibly angry with things not working for him, and although I often find myself bemoaning his mistakes, he gives it his effort and he works for the team - so I still tip my hat to him. He's wearing our crest and representing our beloved Fulham. Come on RLC - 14-15 games left, score the winners we need in some cheeky 1-0 wins and keep us alive!

[FFC In Oz]

RLC doesn't have enough end product.

He shows good ability with the ball at his feet, and displays moments of quality close control and can turn or spin out of a challenge with ease.

His problem is when he gets in to the final third he lacks the killer touch.  All huff and no puff.

One thing he does excellently is draw free kicks.  I reckon if you looked at the numbers he would comfortably draw the most free kicks in the side.