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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 15, 2022 14:59:25 GMT
Thomas played 43 games and had 5 assists at Coventry plus 4 goals, whilst he only played 28 games for us last season but still managed 5 assists. The stats don't back up your view that he was great at Coventry but not so great for us?LT's clearly one for the future, if he could starts this season like he ended last season, he seems to doing OK in pre-season, then he could be the most exciting winger we've had since Bodin. Well he scored 4 goals and those stats were from L2 so id say that was much better. Cant say I remember any of his assists for us apart from his straightforward pass to Billy towards the end. Just my opinion, Barton obviously sees something but to me seems like he carries too much baggage and we should look elsewhere, especially as Barnsley will want to recoup some of the million they paid for him Hopefully getting him off the wage bill/freeing up a squad place will be sufficient, as I also wouldn't pay a fee unless it was just a nominal one.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Jul 15, 2022 15:02:21 GMT
Well he scored 4 goals and those stats were from L2 so id say that was much better. Cant say I remember any of his assists for us apart from his straightforward pass to Billy towards the end. Just my opinion, Barton obviously sees something but to me seems like he carries too much baggage and we should look elsewhere, especially as Barnsley will want to recoup some of the million they paid for him Hopefully getting him off the wage bill/freeing up a squad place will be sufficient, as I also wouldn't pay a fee unless it was just a nominal one. He's got talent, no doubt. But is 23 now and should be showing it on a more regular basis. Ill trust Barton though
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Post by aghast on Jul 15, 2022 16:11:53 GMT
Blaming him for not having an earlier promotion? And sulking? Never saw any of that. Clearly sulking after the Oldham home win. Barton had a word with him. Nicholson contributed much more last season even though he wasnt as good as in L1, yet Nicholson got criticism. Thomas was great for Coventry, saw none of that form last season though We must have had two players called Luke Thomas, because the one I saw, especially later on, was nothing like the other Luke Thomas you were watching.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Jul 15, 2022 16:28:06 GMT
Clearly sulking after the Oldham home win. Barton had a word with him. Nicholson contributed much more last season even though he wasnt as good as in L1, yet Nicholson got criticism. Thomas was great for Coventry, saw none of that form last season though We must have had two players called Luke Thomas, because the one I saw, especially later on, was nothing like the other Luke Thomas you were watching. Yeah he looked better later on but should have ripped that league a new one. When we signed him I was expecting a similar impact as the one Elliott Anderson made. Needs to improve on his final balls though as no point being quick and direct unless you have end product
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Post by gashead1981 on Jul 15, 2022 17:07:12 GMT
I watched Thomas when he was on loan at Coventry and was so unbelievably impressed with him at the time that I asked Tommy W if we could get in on the action when his loan expired.
I was so impressed by him that JCH who was also playing alongside Conor Chaplin completely passed me by.
I would love to see LT back here. I think he’s a real rough diamond with defo the talent to play championship level football when everything around him is in the right place.
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Post by dudelebowski on Jul 15, 2022 17:17:14 GMT
Nicholson contributed more than Thomas? Not sure on that one myself. Sammy Nics king of the wrong decision and missed one on ones.
Give me Lukey T any day of the week.
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Post by richie on Jul 15, 2022 17:21:38 GMT
Personally o like SN over LT and the fact that he played more probably adds weight to the claim that he’s better. Fact is though, LT got his head screwed back on and sorted himself out when he was here deffo worth adding to the squad
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Post by pucklegas on Jul 15, 2022 17:26:02 GMT
Luke Thomas after the rebuke was a different player, from the stand you get a better view, and he was streets ahead in terms of seeing opportunities, and get us on the front foot.
He will be amazing this season, and I cant wait for his return, needs to add goals but a fit LT is a championship player IMHO.
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Post by eric on Aug 4, 2022 15:24:34 GMT
Barnsley have a signed a forward on loan from Man City. I don’t know whether he’s a number 9 or a wide forward - could that be the trigger for Thomas’ release?
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Post by bidefordgas on Aug 4, 2022 15:27:50 GMT
Barnsley have a signed a forward on loan from Man City. I don’t know whether he’s a number 9 or a wide forward - could that be the trigger for Thomas’ release? He is a centreforward Eric.
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Post by eric on Aug 4, 2022 19:31:29 GMT
Barnsley have a signed a forward on loan from Man City. I don’t know whether he’s a number 9 or a wide forward - could that be the trigger for Thomas’ release? He is a centreforward Eric. Typical 🙁
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Post by lastminutewinner on Aug 4, 2022 19:36:15 GMT
I doubt he will be moving this week as they have 2 midfielders (Matty Wolfe and Josh Benson) who have had knocks and are doubtful for the weekend
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Post by pirate on Aug 4, 2022 19:54:43 GMT
I doubt he will be moving this week as they have 2 midfielders (Matty Wolfe and Josh Benson) who have had knocks and are doubtful for the weekend I like Thomas and there is enough potential there for us to bring him in, but it's hardly like he ripped it up in League Two last season and the way some are talking about him it's like all our hopes are riding on him signing!
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Post by 2nd May 1990 on Aug 4, 2022 20:47:11 GMT
I doubt he will be moving this week as they have 2 midfielders (Matty Wolfe and Josh Benson) who have had knocks and are doubtful for the weekend I like Thomas and there is enough potential there for us to bring him in, but it's hardly like he ripped it up in League Two last season and the way some are talking about him it's like all our hopes are riding on him signing! I feel the same. I like him and think he has potential but if we’re honest, he probably wouldn’t be someone Barton would be starting week in week out. A welcome piece to slot around the edge of the jigsaw but not one of the main ones needed to make real headway in the middle of the puzzle.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Aug 4, 2022 21:15:56 GMT
I doubt he will be moving this week as they have 2 midfielders (Matty Wolfe and Josh Benson) who have had knocks and are doubtful for the weekend I like Thomas and there is enough potential there for us to bring him in, but it's hardly like he ripped it up in League Two last season and the way some are talking about him it's like all our hopes are riding on him signing! He was a massive disappointment for me. Ive said enough about him previously but I wont be gutted if we dont sign him
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Aug 5, 2022 5:36:23 GMT
Agree with the above. He struggled to get a regular spot in L2. He's a nearly player at the moment. He could end up being good enough for the championship but he could also quite easily drop a division or 2. He's at an important stage in his career I feel.
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Post by daniel300380 on Aug 5, 2022 10:37:52 GMT
I doubt he will be moving this week as they have 2 midfielders (Matty Wolfe and Josh Benson) who have had knocks and are doubtful for the weekend I like Thomas and there is enough potential there for us to bring him in, but it's hardly like he ripped it up in League Two last season and the way some are talking about him it's like all our hopes are riding on him signing! Plus if we pay a transfer fee and give him a few year deal, it's a big risk. As if he has problems again, we will struggle to get his wages off the books. Could go the over way though, if he reaches his potential. I'm not bothered if we sign him, due to the high risk.
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Post by alanrg on Aug 6, 2022 13:28:10 GMT
Starting today against Cheltenham
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Post by lastminutewinner on Aug 6, 2022 14:52:26 GMT
Starting today against Cheltenham Apparently he is Barnsley's best player so far today
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Post by buktaboy on Aug 6, 2022 15:32:32 GMT
Just put them one up
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