lexicon Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Wing back really isn't the ideal position for Lichaj... But FB is - he's very solid defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 i still dont like the idea of him playing LB though :/ but im sure he would prefer to play LB than be on the bench stevens for me should be the chosen LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAVFC Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 While he is steady enough and a good player to have in the squad, I don't think he's the left sided player to take us forward. Also I don't think either Bennett or Stevens have played enough to say who is the better and whether they are the man for the job, especially as we are more solid now and its not really because neither of them are playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted December 15, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted December 15, 2012 Like Bannan, he takes way too much stick. Yes, he has his weaknesses, but he gives it his all, and is improving every game. He's a defensive full-back rather than an attacking wingback, but even so he I think he has a couple of goal assists this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Bit harsh on the lad. Felt he has been okay so far. Nothing special, but tidy. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I think he's a bit of a liability. Even when our team is playing so well, he is the standout weak link in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I dont think he is amazing but he has never really let us down, 1 bad game at City (in i think was his 2nd game) is all and a very good squad player if being honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Out of contract at the end of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa87 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Such a limited player, but useful to have in the squad. Not too bad defensively but going forward he is pretty poor. I don't think you can upset the balance of the team at the moment through dropping him and I am sure Lambert will stick with him today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Out of contract at the end of the season will be interesting to see if we offer a new contract in January....I like Lichaj, although he's not the best full back within the squad I think his work rate and determination are admirable. Also think he's well liked within the squad and good for morale. It would be a shame to lose him for nothing come the Summer. Give him an extra 2yr contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'd keep him in the squad because he is good cover, but I think he's lacking in football ability. He's clearly been told to keep it very simple, which when he does makes he an effective defender. He does seem to give the ball away in some very basic positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Lichaj cannot really break into a bad USMNT. Should tell you all you need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Lichaj cannot really break into a bad USMNT. Should tell you all you need to know. That Americans know nothing about football?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymond Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 That Americans know nothing about football?? Yep. Jurgen Klinsmann knows nothing of this football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJVillan Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I think Lambert's style relies a lot on full backs bombing forward and contributing to the attack, especially when the midfield plays narrow. I think we'll see Lichaj replaced with someone more comfortable in possession. He's handy cover but I think he would have been given a new contract by now if we wanted to keep him beyond this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Yep. Jurgen Klinsmann knows nothing of this football. Just because players don't get into their international side doesn't mean that they are no good.. For years gareth Barry couldn't get into the England side even though he was playing brilliantly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I thought he was playing okay. Bennett showed how not to play LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Better than Bennett. Streets ahead of him defensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 i felt a bit sorry for him today, i believe is his naturally a right back so it is not ideal for him out on the left. he was up against moses who is in good form and a tricky player, and then he was often doubled up on by the chelsea right back as well, whilst having little cover from his teamates. a tough game for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 hes worth keeping as a squad player, if we let him go we then have no cover at RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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