Football gods are cruel for not gifting him better legs.

4 hours ago, Deino said:

Football gods are cruel for not gifting him better legs.

Or better teammates

14 hours ago, loz said:

Or better teammates

I blame that on BlueCo and Maresca

Contract ends in 2028. A deal given under Todd's time as sporting director that does not fit in with our wage structure now.

Captain and loved by the fans. What will Clearlake do? They have a clear policy about new deal or when 2 years are left on a deal. And they could make a fortune of pure profit on him, cover a whole windows ffp or close to it.

He looked leggy to me today, particularly in first half. Highlights how much work Caicedo does.

Such a quality player. Hopefully reverts to right back very soon.

Edited January 5Jan 5 by PhilH930

6 hours ago, PhilH930 said:

He looked leggy to me today, particularly in first half. Highlights how much work Caicedo does.

Such a quality player. Hopefully reverts to right back very soon.

Looked a completely different player with an actual midfielder alongside in Santos, he spent the first half covering for Enzos lack of positional discipline, he just leaves huge gaps in midfield when he plays there, its the same as Caicedo having to cover 2 positions all season.

10 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Contract ends in 2028. A deal given under Todd's time as sporting director that does not fit in with our wage structure now.

Captain and loved by the fans. What will Clearlake do? They have a clear policy about new deal or when 2 years are left on a deal. And they could make a fortune of pure profit on him, cover a whole windows ffp or close to it.

Actually makes me feel sick to even think about this. He's one of, if not out our best player, he's one of our own and I can easily see what you said happening. Hopefully the upstairs gang will give their heads a wobble and see sense when it comes to this.

Reece James at full time taking the temp manager to the fans, helping Rodri off when he was injured. The man sees the football pitch in 5d and is just an absolutely gentle giant of our club. Certainly fast becoming one of my favourite captains in me lifetime. If the scum who run us sell him, run them out the country.

It’s too late now but when we sack off Rosenior around next September/October maybe RJ could become Player/Manager à la Gullit & Vialli

5 hours ago, The Boehly Babes said:

It’s too late now but when we sack off Rosenior around next September/October maybe RJ could become Player/Manager à la Gullit & Vialli

And after that Cesc may be ready 🤔

14 hours ago, Valerie said:

And after that Cesc may be ready 🤔

Honesty, if you like the manager, you don't want him to coach us.

Dicking around with the f**king ball before he boots the f**king ball up field twice.

Had he done that and clear his lines we could have reorganised but no he has to keep f**king around because of Maresca

He’s getting back to some of his best. Hope the fitness and form continues as so impactful to the team. Not so sure about the CB deployment today, but everyone was a little messy then. Was great to see him overlap again Palace, arguably where he’s at his best.

His pass to Pedro (I think) early in the second half from deep was absolutely outstanding, took the defender completely out the game and allowed Pedro in behind.

He’s an absolute Rolls Royce of a player.

I don’t feel like it’s jinxing it to say he appears to have put his fitness issues behind him, we’re a totally different animal when he’s on the pitch.

Probably the only player we have that we can confidently say he's by far the best player in his position in the world.

19 minutes ago, GarnachoCheese said:

Probably the only player we have that we can confidently say he's by far the best player in his position in the world.

Who else is even close this season?

2 hours ago, SydneyChelsea said:

Who else is even close this season?

Arsenal fans tried to pretend Timber was but i'm fairly comfortable saying no one even gets close to him.

I personally think he is the best footballer in the world, we all know how good he is at RB, he dominated the midfield against the So-Called Best Midfielder in the world and whenever he has played CB he has looked absolutely sublime.

I dont think there is a outfield position on the pitch where he would look out of place.

1 hour ago, Imran_CFC said:

I personally think he is the best footballer in the world, we all know how good he is at RB, he dominated the midfield against the So-Called Best Midfielder in the world and whenever he has played CB he has looked absolutely sublime.

I dont think there is a outfield position on the pitch where he would look out of place.

Off the pitch? Pie stand in the concourse? He'd stick his finger in the pie to check whether it's hot. Lick his finger. Have another poke. "It's hot, here you go, pal".

I don’t think of Reece James as the best right back in the world.

I think he’s one of the best footballers in the world. He doesn’t really have a weakness on the pitch. He would be a star at Madrid/Barca.

15 hours ago, dermott said:

Off the pitch? Pie stand in the concourse? He'd stick his finger in the pie to check whether it's hot. Lick his finger. Have another poke. "It's hot, here you go, pal".

This is your wet dream stuff isnt it....😅

So where was James tonight then? Rested I heard. The club captain rested for a semi final against one of our most hated rivals? Absolute bo**ocks. Try that with Terry, Lampard or Drogba against Arsenal and they would laugh at you. What a laughing stock this club has become.

7 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

So where was James tonight then? Rested I heard. The club captain rested for a semi final against one of our most hated rivals? Absolute bo**ocks. Try that with Terry, Lampard or Drogba against Arsenal and they would laugh at you. What a laughing stock this club has become.

He wasn't rested, he had a knock.

I can imagine they decided to just not risk him but would find that infuriating

Edited February 4Feb 4 by bisright1