mcfluff1985 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Couldn't find an existing thread for him. The new Thierry Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 McLaughlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 The new Ian Marshall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRad Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Great finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsy Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Think he could be a good forward with the right player alongside him quality finish today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_ktf Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Is this new role his best position? He's scored two recently. Today's is a class finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtAndrew Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 McLovin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayvan Cowboy Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Mclusky Does Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 McLaughlin. I toyed with O'Loflin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1laticsfan Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Definitely best up front. He's got the pace, a pretty good first touch and a good finisher. If he was more consistent he wouldn't be in our league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliggi Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 He's had the right education. He just had the wrong manager. Playing in a defensive team isn't him but he has a new lease of life under shez. There has always been a decent player in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Showed several times this season he has potential hope we can keep hold of him for a couple of years and he can develop. Personally I believe his best position is on the right wing where he is given the licence to get the ball and take players on. If he stays fit and focused then potentially we have a very good player on our hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Given that he seems to be progressing should we activate the option to keep McLaughlin for another season now or later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) Missed his turn, before the run, best individual goal we've scored for quite some time. Now AAH is going to be out we need a catalyst, could he be it? Pace and an ability to run at defenders will always reap rewards at this level and most defenders are either kids or cloggers who want the ball in front of them not in behind. Edited February 12, 2017 by oafcprozac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Early days but...... Shades of Vardy? , Pace....scares defenders, direct, good control, didn't waste a touch (seven) with goal. Lovely finish. Hes a different type of player to Vardy He's not as quick as Vardy, and Vardy is also an on the shoulder striker whereas Mclaughlin is more of a dribbler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Given that he seems to be progressing should we activate the option to keep McLaughlin for another season now or later? If it's an option to extend at the end of the season (guessing) what would be the upside in activating it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 If it's an option to extend at the end of the season (guessing) what would be the upside in activating it now? Fair call Dave OG I never really got my thought process across with that post - Given that we are more than definitely going to activate the clause to resign him for next season maybe we should look at offering a contract for the year after as well. Consider that he was supposed to be a right back but can also play right mid and as a stand in striker surely we can get him signed up at a very good rate, if we wait to the end of the season his wage demands may well increase significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisbrogan Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 You could see yesterday that McLaughlin wasn't sure where to position himself at times but the finish was a confident one. If if just gets himself within 10 yards of Holloway to Ngoo when they're battling in the air he might get himself a few more chances. Pretty sure Kevin Philips was a converted full back who went on to do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) Early days but...... Shades of Vardy? , Pace....scares defenders, direct, good control, didn't waste a touch (seven) with goal. Lovely finish. Hes a different type of player to Vardy He's not as quick as Vardy, and Vardy is also an on the shoulder striker whereas Mclaughlin is more of a dribbler. Darren Huckerby Edited February 12, 2017 by HarryBosch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) If it's an option to extend at the end of the season (guessing) what would be the upside in activating it now? Man management... Boosting his confidence even further? A well deserved pat on the back? Alternatively he could be the type to rest on his laurels if we extended it now. I trust Shez will know which, if either... Edited February 12, 2017 by HarryBosch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Missed his turn, before the run, best individual goal we've scored for quite some time. Now AAH is going to be out we need a catalyst, could he be it? Pace and an ability to run at defenders will always reap rewards at this level and most defenders are either kids or cloggers who want the ball in front of them not in behind. ' Now AAH is going to be out ' Not heard anything definite regarding the injury have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyres_28 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Both his goals have been scored when he's been coming from a wide right position. We reverted to 4-1-4-1 yesterday with Taylor and McLaughlin supporting from wide and O'Neil bursting through the middle. I'm baffled that so many think he could do a job up front. I'm not saying he's a bad player (quite like him at times wide right) and playing him up top is hanging him out to dry. However, how anyone can come away from yesterday suggesting McLaughlin is a central striker is beyond me. His runs are poor and when with AAH he actually runs away from him rather than trying to link up for flick ons. Play him wide right every day of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarddog73 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 He could play centrally if paired with a big un to feed off, he can finish better than most we've tried this season, it will take him time to come to terms with the role but so far so good as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I can only think of 1 game on the wing where I've been impressed with him. When he's been upfront, he's been much better for us. Long may it continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngen Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Judging from his crossing all season, I will reserve judgement on his 1 clinical finish. Missed a couple of good chances against Bradford and Chesterfield. Getting in the right positions though is always a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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