TramRam Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 08/02/2020 at 17:20, Millenniumram said: For me, Lawrence hasn’t changed under any manager during his time here. He’s not got better and he’s not got worse. This. Also, I watched the 15mins you get on Sky this Morning, What I saw made me smile, Was TLs smile with his goal and celebration, Rooney getting involved and jumping onto players, There seems to be an enjoyment, Something I hope is showing a togetherness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Hard to argue that he's not. Tom is now looking like the player we thought we were buying. I'd imagine having Rooney around is a factor too. Nobody can give it the 'I'm the Billy Big Nads' when he's in the side after all. Long may it last in any case. Thought his strike against Swansea was as good as anything from Harry WIlson last year. Actually felt a little sorry for their keeper who didn't have a scooby which way the ball was travelling and ended up choosing neither. He looked a tad daft with his feet rooted to the ground. I got over it pretty quick, mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSD Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I have to disagree with Cocu when he believes Lawrence is a better playing out wide. His best performances have come from him playing down the middle, he looks dangerous and unpredictable. He has all the potential to be a match winner, the problem he has is when he plays bad, it's very noticeable because of his rash tackling and poor decision making. He's been doing excellent the last month because he's doing the basics right, no showboating poo and taking on 4-5 players, losing the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 08/02/2020 at 18:34, papa_lazarou said: I think Lawrence is improving because of Rooney. The whole side has lifted, the work ethic has changed. Maybe a few home truths have been uttered and it's hit home. Cocu has to take some of the credit of course, but the shift is noticeable due to the coach on the pitch reinforcing the managers message. Long my it continue! Let's not get too excited yet...... Long way to go. There will still be some bumps in the road, but it's great to be a Rams fan again. The lad has talent, always has.... Maybe the penny has dropped and he can go on to reach his full potential. Up the Rams..... and welll done to the team and the coaching staff today for getting that monkey of our backs. There should be no fear facing Bristol..... They aren't anything special.... No side in this division is! There's definitely an element to this argument. I mean it's one thing for a manager to rate you, but if England & Manchester United's record goal scorer tells you to your face that you're a good player, but you could be even better, you're gonna take it on board. It doesn't even have to be as abrupt a compliment as that. When I was a younger player, being told "Well played" by a teammate who I rated & looked up to did wonders for my confidence within games... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 23 minutes ago, SouthStandDan said: I have to disagree with Cocu when he believes Lawrence is a better playing out wide. His best performances have come from him playing down the middle, he looks dangerous and unpredictable. He has all the potential to be a match winner, the problem he has is when he plays bad, it's very noticeable because of his rash tackling and poor decision making. He's been doing excellent the last month because he's doing the basics right, no showboating poo and taking on 4-5 players, losing the ball. He might be better in the middle but the team plays better when is on the wing and not disturbing Holmes' game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curb Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 58 minutes ago, ramsbottom said: There's definitely an element to this argument. I mean it's one thing for a manager to rate you, but if England & Manchester United's record goal scorer tells you to your face that you're a good player, but you could be even better, you're gonna take it on board. It doesn't even have to be as abrupt a compliment as that. When I was a younger player, being told "Well played" by a teammate who I rated & looked up to did wonders for my confidence within games... Unless that manager’s played over 100 times for Holland, won La Liga once with Barcelona and the Eredivisie four times as a player, and three times as manager. You’d think he would listen to him a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, TramRam said: This. Also, I watched the 15mins you get on Sky this Morning, What I saw made me smile, Was TLs smile with his goal and celebration, Rooney getting involved and jumping onto players, There seems to be an enjoyment, Something I hope is showing a togetherness. Yep, let’s hope that the good team spirit is genuine. Certainly seems that way. Perhaps playing with someone like Rooney has brought them all together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Clough Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, SouthStandDan said: I have to disagree with Cocu when he believes Lawrence is a better playing out wide. His best performances have come from him playing down the middle, he looks dangerous and unpredictable. He has all the potential to be a match winner, the problem he has is when he plays bad, it's very noticeable because of his rash tackling and poor decision making. He's been doing excellent the last month because he's doing the basics right, no showboating poo and taking on 4-5 players, losing the ball. His best games for us have always been when he's played on the wing, but drifting inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Millenniumram said: Yep, let’s hope that the good team spirit is genuine. Certainly seems that way. Perhaps playing with someone like Rooney has brought them all together? I think the having gone through a difficult start to the season and got through it makes me think some genuine spirit is growing as well - if it had been easy from the off then got tricky it's a lot harder to really be caring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsbottom Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 2 hours ago, curb said: Unless that manager’s played over 100 times for Holland, won La Liga once with Barcelona and the Eredivisie four times as a player, and three times as manager. You’d think he would listen to him a little. Of course, but as a player, especially on the pitch during a game, I would also respond better to encouragement from senior players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 22 minutes ago, RadioactiveWaste said: I think the having gone through a difficult start to the season and got through it makes me think some genuine spirit is growing as well - if it had been easy from the off then got tricky it's a lot harder to really be caring. To be fair there were some genuine spirits at the start of the season as well... hear they have a few good ones on down the joiners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Meanwhile Tom Lawrence is improving the sorting and sifting procedures in the back room of a certain charity shop on Albert St in town The lad is paying his debt to society off the pitch too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 42 minutes ago, SchtivePesley said: Meanwhile Tom Lawrence is improving the sorting and sifting procedures in the back room of a certain charity shop on Albert St in town The lad is paying his debt to society off the pitch too ? What's this about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I assume Tom is doing community service. He is certainly doing DCFC a favour at the minute he was brilliant against Swansea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 35 minutes ago, Curtains said: I assume Tom is doing community service. He is certainly doing DCFC a favour at the minute he was brilliant against Swansea. Correct - his community service is in one of the Charity shops in town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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