benjii Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 Excellent last night. I've slagged him off in the past, so I think he now deserves a "credit thread". I doubt anyone on the pitch covered more ground. Helped Harding out at every turn. Worked the ball well. A couple of good shots. Tireless runs into space. Once he and Lambert get to know each other a bit better they could link up really well. I would still like to see him pick the ball up in the central hole more often but that's not easy for him when he's playing on the wing. Well done lad, great game, keep it up.
Smirking_Saint Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 See his potential now ?? One of those players that can make something happen. As Zidane says, 'every team needs le spark'
Greenridge Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 Plenty on here have slagged him off relentlessly and a fair amount have supported him. He will come good there is no doubt and he will become a very very valuable asset to the team. The challenge will be how he fits into the structure of the team / team formation. Of course there will always be some who have a 5 metre swimming badge or Janet and John Level 1 football coaching badge that will tell you otherwise.
benjii Posted 12 August, 2009 Author Posted 12 August, 2009 Plenty on here have slagged him off relentlessly and a fair amount have supported him. He will come good there is no doubt and he will become a very very valuable asset to the team. The challenge will be how he fits into the structure of the team / team formation. Of course there will always be some who have a 5 metre swimming badge or Janet and John Level 1 football coaching badge that will tell you otherwise. I think those that have slagged him off in the past for positional ill-discipline have been spot on. Last night he fixed it!
NickG Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 reminds me of Joe Cole in that no-one doubted he had ability but how and where to use it?
musesaint Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 I never cease to be amazed by posters on this forum who doubt Lallana's obvious talents When he's gone (and he probably will be to a higher league long before we get a sniff of the Premiership again) they'll all notice the hole in midfield and start posting their regrets Lallana Rocks. Fact. And f*cuk off all those who doubt him PS I am not his dad or best mate :-)
SET Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 AL awesome but he is not a winger, he's made for the top point of a diamond midfield.
benjii Posted 12 August, 2009 Author Posted 12 August, 2009 I never cease to be amazed by posters on this forum who doubt Lallana's obvious talents When he's gone (and he probably will be to a higher league long before we get a sniff of the Premiership again) they'll all notice the hole in midfield and start posting their regrets Lallana Rocks. Fact. And f*cuk off all those who doubt him PS I am not his dad or best mate :-) I don't think anyone doubted his touch or skill on the ball, they doubted his ability to be an effective football player in a high-level professional team. Luckily, if he can keep up last night's efforts it looks like he can. There's no need for people who have rightly voiced criticisms in the past to bow down with contrition. That said, we needed to remember last season that the young'uns were being run by a bunch of muppets.
musesaint Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 I don't think anyone doubted his touch or skill on the ball, they doubted his ability to be an effective football player in a high-level professional team. Luckily, if he can keep up last night's efforts it looks like he can. There's no need for people who have rightly voiced criticisms in the past to bow down with contrition. That said, we needed to remember last season that the young'uns were being run by a bunch of muppets. I'll take that as an acceptance of his genius :-)
Northam Girls Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 AL awesome but he is not a winger, he's made for the top point of a diamond midfield. With Lloyd on the right, Fish on the left and Morgan at the bottom :-)
Lets B Avenue Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 Before you start campaigning for him to be in the World Cup squad. Lets see how he plays someone slightly better than Northampton. FFS. Oh. He still can't take corners. Or tackle.
benjii Posted 12 August, 2009 Author Posted 12 August, 2009 Before you start campaigning for him to be in the World Cup squad. Lets see how he plays someone slightly better than Northampton. FFS. Oh. 1 He still can't take corners. 2 Or tackle. 1 - agree 2 - he was exlcellent defensively last night. You don't need to tackle someone if you chanel them straight into your full-back.
Bailey Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 Lallana would be most effective if he played through the middle, just off of Lambert IMO.
benjii Posted 12 August, 2009 Author Posted 12 August, 2009 Lallana would be most effective if he played through the middle, just off of Lambert IMO. I agree, but I think in this League it is useful to have two up front, to pressure the other side who will probably be gash on the ball and give it back to you all the time if you do so. We could play two up front and Lallana behind, but then you almost inevitably sacrifice some width in midfield unless you go 3-at-the-back (which we won't) or play a really open game. Or I guess we could play Lallana in a very advanced role up with Lambert. Great to have someone like Rasiak to throw on if we need another striker. It's a tricky one, but the reason I was so impressed last night was because I saw for the first time, a real understanding of what his position involved and a commitment to playing there in line with the needs of the team.
funkymojo44 Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 yes an attacking midfielder that can't tackle. christ on a stick.
Red And White Barmy Army Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 thinking about it now, i defos have my doubts about lallana's ability to play with lambert in the same team. they cover so much of the same area i feel you need either a ST that will push further on, or a DM (Schneiderlan) and a normal fabregas type CM that won't advance so much as Lallana. If AL can adapt to the left wing it will be great. Competition between him and Fish. I didn't get to the Northampton game so am surprised by the turn around between saturday and wednesday to say the least, but it looks as tho pardew has been working tirelessly with him. he seemed very frustrated at Lallana's positional play when we didn't have the ball vs. millwall. such a great/strange feeling to have a manager who can get the best out of his players and put them together as a team. things like this just don't happen in southampton we'll reserve a bit of judgement over him till this weekend tho i thinks.
Smirking_Saint Posted 12 August, 2009 Posted 12 August, 2009 Like i have said since we signed lambert, play lallana off him, it will work IMO and there will be goals !!
skintsaint Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Until he gets consistancy then Im not for him to be in the team, a good game at home versus a League 2 team will not change my mind on that. He has talent sure, but until he puts in good performances for 10-15 games then Im not convinced he should be starting away games, and only use him for games at homes where teams sit back.
wild-saint Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Until he gets consistancy then Im not for him to be in the team, a good game at home versus a League 2 team will not change my mind on that. He has talent sure, but until he puts in good performances for 10-15 games then Im not convinced he should be starting away games, and only use him for games at homes where teams sit back. SO if we used your advice then we would need to wait about 5 years to meet the 10-15 game target.
West End Saint Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 I think the reason he got so much stick is he didnt live up to his potential he had a great start to last season and looked a great prospect then got injured and had a massive loss of confidence and frankly did not put enough effort in players you know have the ability and dont do themselves justice are so annoying. He did have a good game and I hope he comes good this season he is a special talent just needs belief to toughen up and get a decent shot on him and he could be good for us this year he certainly owes a decent season after last year lets hope we get it.
Chez Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 I think the reason he got so much stick is he didnt live up to his potential he had a great start to last season and looked a great prospect then got injured and had a massive loss of confidence and frankly did not put enough effort in players you know have the ability and dont do themselves justice are so annoying. He did have a good game and I hope he comes good this season he is a special talent just needs belief to toughen up and get a decent shot on him and he could be good for us this year he certainly owes a decent season after last year lets hope we get it. I simply do not understand anyone that suggests he does not put enough effort in. He may not be uneffective in some games but there is not a single game where he does not give his all.
dubai_phil Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Before you start campaigning for him to be in the World Cup squad. Lets see how he plays someone slightly better than Northampton. FFS. Oh. He still can't take corners. Or tackle. As I keep repeating... Anyone watch Le Tiss in a pre-season friendly against Salisbury when he made his first start? He was AWFUL. If the internet had esisted in those days we'd have been queuing up to pay his taxi fare, as many did with Kenwyne Jones. Hell, even Oakley got merciless stick, yet now he has "matured" as a footballer we keep having threads wanting him back FFS young players are inconsistent and only show glimpses of their true ability. That is the single biggest flaw in the Academy system which STOPS teaching players when they hit 18 and they are either dumped by the wayside or expected to make the grade. Lallana WILL be a class act, but it will take TIME. He, like the other youngsters were pushed beyond what they were ready for last year, without any real professionalism in the setting up of the teams and reviews of their perfornances, but with some brains in the club now, that won't happen.
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 He [played better and did work hard. He is unbelieveably frustrating though.In the first half especially he did some greatstuff beatring players and making a position to pass a killer ball but took a shot instead of the more sensible option.He seems to have practiced his shooting in respect of a bit more power. Overall an improvement but he is not Zidane. If he has decided not to be a big time Charlie but a team memeber then great.I was sitting in the Kingsland corner and when he came to take a corner he was so out of breath he could hardly move across to take it.That was in the first half! He had just made a coupleof runs but it was surprise that a young lad was like that.
Greenridge Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 As I keep repeating... Anyone watch Le Tiss in a pre-season friendly against Salisbury when he made his first start? He was AWFUL. If the internet had esisted in those days we'd have been queuing up to pay his taxi fare, as many did with Kenwyne Jones. Hell, even Oakley got merciless stick, yet now he has "matured" as a footballer we keep having threads wanting him back FFS young players are inconsistent and only show glimpses of their true ability. That is the single biggest flaw in the Academy system which STOPS teaching players when they hit 18 and they are either dumped by the wayside or expected to make the grade. Lallana WILL be a class act, but it will take TIME. He, like the other youngsters were pushed beyond what they were ready for last year, without any real professionalism in the setting up of the teams and reviews of their perfornances, but with some brains in the club now, that won't happen. And unfortunately I fear you'll have to keep repeating it for those that struggle with some basic concepts.
John B Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 And unfortunately I fear you'll have to keep repeating it for those that struggle with some basic concepts. Although I agree with what you are saying but where should Adam Play He does not appear to be a striker or winger and I cannot see him playing in Central Midfield
Lets B Avenue Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 .I was sitting in the Kingsland corner and when he came to take a corner he was so out of breath he could hardly move across to take it.That was in the first half! NicK. We were sat there too. Having missed the 1st 5 or so minutes. If I had seen you struggling to type on your blackberry, I would have come over for that cuppa you didn't get me at the Forum match.
Ampersound Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Great player in the making and is progressing to become that great player we all want him to be. Once his confidence has built up, hopefully he will take a few more players on. Keep it up Adam.
15saints Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 And unfortunately I fear you'll have to keep repeating it for those that struggle with some basic concepts. Why do you feel so superior just because you have a different opinion to some others on here? Maybe, just maybe you are wrong. Have you ever considered that? Lallana has not fulfilled the early promise that he showed. He is not a teenage boy anymore and he is competing against other under twenty one players and it is those you should compare him with. He is behind most of them and will need to be a late bloomer if he is to come up to your expectations. I fear he will be a good club player and there is nothing wrong with that, we have had loads over the years. Dodd, Benali to name just two and before them we built our club on such players peppered with older stars. It is such a shame that we have built these younger players up to fail. He was far to lightweight for the Championship and is likely to be clogged to pieces in this league. He lacks pace for the wing and lacks stature for CM, so where do we play him? However, Alan Little never had any pace and clubs have always fought for his services, but Lallana needs to learn from his example. That is my opinion, which maybe, just maybe wrong.;)
rooney Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Loads of ability and willl develop with time. He must learn to practice more power in his shots though.
John B Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Why do you feel so superior just because you have a different opinion to some others on here? Maybe, just maybe you are wrong. Have you ever considered that? Lallana has not fulfilled the early promise that he showed. He is not a teenage boy anymore and he is competing against other under twenty one players and it is those you should compare him with. He is behind most of them and will need to be a late bloomer if he is to come up to your expectations. I fear he will be a good club player and there is nothing wrong with that, we have had loads over the years. Dodd, Benali to name just two and before them we built our club on such players peppered with older stars. It is such a shame that we have built these younger players up to fail. He was far to lightweight for the Championship and is likely to be clogged to pieces in this league. He lacks pace for the wing and lacks stature for CM, so where do we play him? However, Alan Little never had any pace and clubs have always fought for his services, but Lallana needs to learn from his example. That is my opinion, which maybe, just maybe wrong.;) So where do we play him?
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 NicK. We were sat there too. Having missed the 1st 5 or so minutes. If I had seen you struggling to type on your blackberry, I would have come over for that cuppa you didn't get me at the Forum match. i was typing when I was queueing. lol As for the cuppa I would have been delighted not to buy you one...Did you see AL out of breath as well when he came to take the corner, he looked like me after running up some steps
SFC Forever Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 I never cease to be amazed by posters on this forum who doubt Lallana's obvious talents When he's gone (and he probably will be to a higher league long before we get a sniff of the Premiership again) they'll all notice the hole in midfield and start posting their regrets Lallana Rocks. Fact. And f*cuk off all those who doubt him PS I am not his dad or best mate :-) Lover? :smt081
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 And unfortunately I fear you'll have to keep repeating it for those that struggle with some basic concepts. Greenridge, i like to support all the young players but AL has been given a tag of some kind of new superstar.He has quick feet, he also has added a new aggression and fight to try and tackle (although he couldnt tackle a bag of chips).He is not any good in the air and physicall y still not strong enough.He is over 20. He has improved since last season and that is a bonus but he has a long way to go to reach the pedastal you have put him on. I am behind him but am not blinkered enough to miss his points he needs improving on. If I had a choice between having him or Northamptons number 8 (sorry dont know his name) i would have no hesitation in getting him.He was powerful athletic quick and had a real will to win
ottery st mary Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 As I keep repeating... Anyone watch Le Tiss in a pre-season friendly against Salisbury when he made his first start? He was AWFUL. If the internet had esisted in those days we'd have been queuing up to pay his taxi fare, as many did with Kenwyne Jones. Hell, even Oakley got merciless stick, yet now he has "matured" as a footballer we keep having threads wanting him back FFS young players are inconsistent and only show glimpses of their true ability. That is the single biggest flaw in the Academy system which STOPS teaching players when they hit 18 and they are either dumped by the wayside or expected to make the grade. Lallana WILL be a class act, but it will take TIME. He, like the other youngsters were pushed beyond what they were ready for last year, without any real professionalism in the setting up of the teams and reviews of their perfornances, but with some brains in the club now, that won't happen. nickh, :smt015 phil... the wise man of the desert......Top Class Manager/Coach.........It is so clear on this fred, who is the big DADDY and who won the forum football match.:smt081... Very wise words phil.....nickh, listen and learn from the master.:cool: AL is a star and will rise and that is why our TOP Manager/Coach, Phil.. and even our other Manager/Coach, Pardew and many other top football peeps, have such wise words for AL;) COYRs......Its all about Application and the direction you desire.....Alan Pardew is the man and so is Phil.........nickh...so much to learn about football.
Lets B Avenue Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 As I posted on another thread. One goal at WBA, followed by a couple of stepovers against a very disinterested Brum in the League Cup and he was suddenley in the "Ryan Smith" class. I didn't see him panting in front of you, Nick, as I was probably panting myself at that blonde in the white trousers running up and down the steps. :smt054 Why he still takes the corners is beyond me. He dosen't take the free kicks, so leave them to Murty, James or Harding.
Thedelldays Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 And unfortunately I fear you'll have to keep repeating it for those that struggle with some basic concepts. yes but..how old was le tiss then and how old is lallana now..?
SFC Forever Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Last season we threw a whole load of kids to the wolves in the mistaken belief that some good younguns could beat the hardier experienced pro's in the other teams. AP has already begun changing that and with a couple more additions we will have enough on board to help them. James and Mills have begun this preseason looking bright and better prepared. We are not Arsenal with their array of young talent and shouldn't expect our lot to play with the same results. Adam disappeared last season and up until Northampton had not really done much to boost his claims for first team action. Myself, I would love to see us play with some widemen and defy the opposition to score more than us. We have 2 good strikers with a third learning the ropes. Paterson will get stronger which in turn will make him better. Lallana is never going to be a big strong player but if we have enough muscle around him that shouldn't be as much of a problem as it is now. There are a lot of teams in this league that will clog the weaker teams into submission. AP will know this and will sort it. Adam may well show us more of Tuesday nights form once he has more space which will be provided both with experience and bigger stronger teammates. We still need at least one cB and midfielder. Remeber we are only as strong as our weakest link. Huddersfield and Swindon will show us a lot about our prospects.
Greenridge Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 yes but..how old was le tiss then and how old is lallana now..? Not entirely sure that a comparison with MLT is fair he is a bit of a one off I think you'd agree? But to answer yours and nickh's points then he absolutely has a long way to go but the potential is there of that there is no doubt. His positional play is poor at times but sometimes, just sometimes you have to forgive a player if he offers other elements to the game. His shooting needs improvement as well but at least he gets in position to have a dig, I didn't see too many goals from midfield elsewhere in the team last year but don't see the same criticism aimed at other players? And whilst he's not a teenager any more he is still learning and he needs decent coaching and direction and also to fit in a team style that suits him and the team. We could play a rigid 4-4-2 where everyone runs like buggery with a 110% effort and little skill but I doubt that many of us want to see that. We want creativity, exciting football, (I'll stop short of Total Football), to be entertained with some goals and imortantly victories. If that's what you want you need to find a way of having players like AL in your team.
Greenridge Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Why do you feel so superior just because you have a different opinion to some others on here? Maybe, just maybe you are wrong. Have you ever considered that? Lallana has not fulfilled the early promise that he showed. He is not a teenage boy anymore and he is competing against other under twenty one players and it is those you should compare him with. He is behind most of them and will need to be a late bloomer if he is to come up to your expectations. I fear he will be a good club player and there is nothing wrong with that, we have had loads over the years. Dodd, Benali to name just two and before them we built our club on such players peppered with older stars. It is such a shame that we have built these younger players up to fail. He was far to lightweight for the Championship and is likely to be clogged to pieces in this league. He lacks pace for the wing and lacks stature for CM, so where do we play him? However, Alan Little never had any pace and clubs have always fought for his services, but Lallana needs to learn from his example. That is my opinion, which maybe, just maybe wrong.;) Thank you for that rudely put argument. I don't feel in any way superior, it is just an opinion that is all, however it is one endorsed by people in the game who know an awful lot more than I (and possibly you) will ever know. I don't think anyone has built him up to some kind of superstar but there are plenty of people trying to knock him down for some reason. In time he will become a very very good player.
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 (edited) nickh, :smt015 phil... the wise man of the desert......Top Class Manager/Coach.........It is so clear on this fred, who is the big DADDY and who won the forum football match.:smt081... Very wise words phil.....nickh, listen and learn from the master.:cool: AL is a star and will rise and that is why our TOP Manager/Coach, Phil.. and even our other Manager/Coach, Pardew and many other top football peeps, have such wise words for AL;) COYRs......Its all about Application and the direction you desire.....Alan Pardew is the man and so is Phil.........nickh...so much to learn about football. The sycophant knows no bounds.AL is going to be an alright player. There are many at his age years ahead of him, you only have to look at Wilshire to see that.I hope he does prove me wrong as we will bear the fruits of it.Still a long way from that IMO.I wish him well ps if you dont understand the laws of the game then you should hold your words Edited 13 August, 2009 by OldNick
OldNick Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Not entirely sure that a comparison with MLT is fair he is a bit of a one off I think you'd agree? But to answer yours and nickh's points then he absolutely has a long way to go but the potential is there of that there is no doubt. His positional play is poor at times but sometimes, just sometimes you have to forgive a player if he offers other elements to the game. His shooting needs improvement as well but at least he gets in position to have a dig, I didn't see too many goals from midfield elsewhere in the team last year but don't see the same criticism aimed at other players? And whilst he's not a teenager any more he is still learning and he needs decent coaching and direction and also to fit in a team style that suits him and the team. We could play a rigid 4-4-2 where everyone runs like buggery with a 110% effort and little skill but I doubt that many of us want to see that. We want creativity, exciting football, (I'll stop short of Total Football), to be entertained with some goals and imortantly victories. If that's what you want you need to find a way of having players like AL in your team. I think that is fairly put.I have laways hated seeing youngplayers crucified on here and backed them.I do though want to put a brake on the over expectation put on the lad.Yes he has done a few good things and has great feet, but whilst the early days of MLT i saw mercurial talent, with AL i see too much expectation on the lad and that will weigh him down.Let him develop yes, but he is not irreplacable and needs to up his game to be the starin the team.Lambert gave me more hope in the first 45mins than AL has ,due to the fact that he actually came up with the goods. Saying all that AL did a lot better than I have seen him do for a long time, that has to be a plus.it did annoy me when he shot instead of passed when he had done all the hard work and he had set up a chance for a better option.His teammates certainly told him what they thought and to be fair he did apologise.
Chez Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Although I agree with what you are saying but where should Adam Play He does not appear to be a striker or winger and I cannot see him playing in Central Midfield play him anywhere and he will do a job. He has a first touch, sticks his foot in, works hard, and challenges well for anything in the air. He obviously lacks size and pace but I don't see why he couldn't play across the midfield and in attack. Far too much negativity on here considering the talent he posesses. If he said he was willing to sign a new five year deal I'd get him signed up right now without question.
Torres Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Lallana has not fulfilled the early promise that he showed. He is starting just his second full season of first team football, ffs.
Lets B Avenue Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 play him anywhere and he will do a job. He has a first touch, sticks his foot in, works hard, and challenges well for anything in the air. He obviously lacks size and pace but I don't see why he couldn't play across the midfield and in attack. Far too much negativity on here considering the talent he posesses. If he said he was willing to sign a new five year deal I'd get him signed up right now without question. You are obviously his agent. Or just on the wind-up.
Chez Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 You are obviously his agent. Or just on the wind-up. Unsurprisingly I value my own opinion much higher than yours. I saw Le Tiss' first few seasons and even the great one failed to impress at times and was rightly dropped. Chris Nicholl was a canny fella though and gave him plenty of time to develop into the best player you will ever see in a Saints shirt ever. I'm not saying Lallana will match him, but you'll find there are not too many `class' players at this level so you'd better enjoy him while you can, even if thatmeans suffering his poor games. I'm getting fed up of saying it, but I do so again. Lallana is going to be a quality player. Get off his back and get behind him. With a bit of luck we'll get promoted and not lose him at the end of the season.
Thedelldays Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 I'm not saying Lallana will match him, but you'll find there are not too many `class' players at this level so you'd better enjoy him while you can, even if thatmeans suffering his poor games. I think that is a fair point
15saints Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Lallana is 21 DOB 10.5.88. He is competing and compared against Cesc Fabrigas who is one year older DOB 4.5.87 and Theo Walcott DOB 16.3.89. While I was at it there are two other players at Arsenal - Gibbs DOB26.9.89 and Ramsay 26.12.90. I only chose these as I knew Arsenal had lots of young players and these are fairly representative of Lallana's age and development. I think it would be hard to argue that he isn't quite a way behind their progress and they are doing it in the Premier League. Having said all of that I still feel he has a future, but not as glowing as some. He, and us need to recognise his limitations and concentrate on what he does well. He is not untalented but is not in the class of those mentioned above. Finally how is this not speaking down to people from a superior position? 'And unfortunately I fear you'll have to keep repeating it for those that struggle with some basic concepts.'
Torres Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 Lallana is 21 DOB 10.5.88. He is competing and compared against Cesc Fabrigas who is one year older DOB 4.5.87 and Theo Walcott DOB 16.3.89. While I was at it there are two other players at Arsenal - Gibbs DOB26.9.89 and Ramsay 26.12.90. I only chose these as I knew Arsenal had lots of young players and these are fairly representative of Lallana's age and development. I think it would be hard to argue that he isn't quite a way behind their progress and they are doing it in the Premier League. I'm sorry, but do we need Premier League quality youngsters in League One?
skintsaint Posted 13 August, 2009 Posted 13 August, 2009 I'm sorry, but do we need Premier League quality youngsters in League One? Errr...yes that would be nice
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