John Lundstram

[OrangeRab 2,756]

Not sure if this is a PC or confidence thing. But when he takes the ball on the turn he looks so dangerous. 

For the first goal yesterday his first movement is to open his body and take a touch to drive to their goal.

Same with Cantwell’s goal.

So much more dangerous than the touch back towards our own goal and sideways pass.

[Ross-Gazza genius 1,907]

Just now, McEwan's Lager said:

Agree with @STEPPS BOY. I wouldn't give him a new contract. 

We need every bit of his wage to buy a midfielder that can put their foot on the ball and control a game's tempo in the middle of the park. We are absolutely desperate for it. 

Get rid of Raskin then as he is hopeless, apart from a stint when he 1st moved here, he has been garbage. 

[Broxi 11,487]

Keep him, with Diomande and Sterling, and to a lesser degree Raskin, I have no issues with keeping him and not worrying if his form dips again. 
 

If he’s on form like now then he’s the first name on the team sheet 

[STEPPS BOY 73,957]

21 minutes ago, Ross-Gazza genius said:

Never said anyone earning the same but getting guys like Roofe, Davies, Jack, Cifuentes, Matondo, Wright, Lammers and arguably Dessers off the wage bill would be more beneficial than someone who is playing a major role under the new manager. 

We would then start to build a squad round these important experienced players.

We’ve been trying to get Davies and Wright pff the wage bill for a year now but them Dessers, Lammers and Cifuentes are contracted so far more difficult to get rid.

Age catches up with every player and once Lundstrams legs go he doesn’t have the ability of say a Steven Davis to modify his game like he did.

[STEPPS BOY 73,957]

30 minutes ago, McEwan's Lager said:

Agree with @STEPPS BOY. I wouldn't give him a new contract. 

We need every bit of his wage to sign a midfielder that can put their foot on the ball and control a game's tempo in the middle of the park. We are absolutely desperate for it. 

People wont like it but compare and contrast with another deep lying midfielder who plays not far away and absolutely ran the show against us a few weeks back and not for the first time either.

[WilliamMunny 3,239]

Jack Dowell Raskin Cifu can all go before Lundstram.

[ForeverAndEver 71,526]

1 hour ago, Mclean RFC said:

you really have a chip on your shoulder about him over a 50/50 ?

the good he has done heavily outweighs any negative.

No, he was to show he chucked it.

59 minutes ago, Malkytfp1 said:

I agree with this but doesn't that also allow others to approach him on pre contract?

He already can tbf

[CR3 12,690]

wee bit convenient he’s playing really well coming up to needing a new contract but I can’t fault his recent performances. Some players once they get their contract take their foot off the gas and revert back to type though.

[Ross-Gazza genius 1,907]

48 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said:

We’ve been trying to get Davies and Wright pff the wage bill for a year now but them Dessers, Lammers and Cifuentes are contracted so far more difficult to get rid.

Age catches up with every player and once Lundstrams legs go he doesn’t have the ability of say a Steven Davis to modify his game like he did.

He's only just turning 30 so has easily another 2 years in him before his legs will start to go. 

[Blacky Bear 869]

Keeps playing like this and he can become the Tarrier Basher again.

Still love seeing wee Frogy getting melted and kicked upside down at Hampden.

[Albertz85 941]

......is the best on earth 😃

2 games, 2 lovely assists

[OrangeRab 2,756]

Carrying the attack at the moment. Another brilliant ball today. Looking to play forward quickly.

Badly needs some quality outlets though. Our wingers throughout gave him nothing to hit

[The Specky Forum Organiser 64,809]

Get the new contract signed.

[Number5 2,121]

Most consistent player over the last few months.

Pretty much 8/10 week on week.

Thank fuck because Raskin and Cantwell are knocking out 5/10 each week.

[Rangers_no1 32,521]

30 minutes ago, Number5 said:

Thank fuck because Raskin and Cantwell are knocking out 5/10 each week.

That's being generous.

[Smell the hotdog 4,015]

He’s been good recently but wouldn’t give him 30k a week again, half that I’d be happy not sure he will be 

[Number5 2,121]

35 minutes ago, Rangers_no1 said:

That's being generous.

Fucking predictive text!

3/10.

[SPWF 8,244]

17 minutes ago, Smell the hotdog said:

He’s been good recently but wouldn’t give him 30k a week again, half that I’d be happy not sure he will be 

We’re hardly going to offer him the same terms at 29/30 that we did when he was 26/27. The contract on offer will be worth considerably less p/w than his current one. Up to him if he wants to take the drop and stay at a real club, or fuck off back down south to a nothing club and earn 5/10K a week more. 

[The Specky Forum Organiser 64,809]

2 minutes ago, SPWF said:

We’re hardly going to offer him the same terms at 29/30 that we did when he was 26/27. The contract on offer will be worth considerably less p/w than his current one. Up to him if he wants to take the drop and stay at a real club, or fuck off back down south to a nothing club and earn 5/10K a week more. 

Why?

Also, 5k a week  

[SPWF 8,244]

1 minute ago, The Specky Forum Organiser said:

Why?

Also, 5k a week  

Because he’s 3 years older and isn’t worth the same as he was 3 years ago. He could probably get the same, or slightly more at a Championship club. That’s what I mean about 5/10K more. He’s not going back  down and commanding a huge wage anyway. 

[Smell the hotdog 4,015]

6 minutes ago, SPWF said:

We’re hardly going to offer him the same terms at 29/30 that we did when he was 26/27. The contract on offer will be worth considerably less p/w than his current one. Up to him if he wants to take the drop and stay at a real club, or fuck off back down south to a nothing club and earn 5/10K a week more. 

Aye would never have thought a football player would go elsewhere for an extra 10k a week

[J-Maestro 11,110]

People are on drugs if they think a 30 year old who is our best midfielder is going to take a paycut, people talking like he's 37.

[theblueoysterbar 19,636]

2 hours ago, SPWF said:

We’re hardly going to offer him the same terms at 29/30 that we did when he was 26/27. The contract on offer will be worth considerably less p/w than his current one. Up to him if he wants to take the drop and stay at a real club, or fuck off back down south to a nothing club and earn 5/10K a week more. 

Would rather have a guy who's done reasonably well and is on his game just now offered at least the same terms as he's on just now.

How motivated is he going to be to stay and what's he going to think if we walk in to a negotiation and offer him considerably less?

[Smell the hotdog 4,015]

6 minutes ago, J-Maestro said:

People are on drugs if they think a 30 year old who is our best midfielder is going to take a paycut, people talking like he's 37.

There was a reason he came up the road, which was cause it was the best deal available and wasn’t getting it elsewhere. Guys been shite bar a 6 month period to Seville and about 2 months under Clement.

30K a week far better spent on someone who we can sell on for good money.

[Moody Blue Legend 61,518]

Didn’t know he had those passes in him tbh.  Different animal in this form.