Topic: What Lucas brings to the team. What Babel might bring.

[Rafa_La]

Aye, great energy - worked his socks . Promising future this lad...hope its with us for years to come.

Aye. He's been one of the few who has put in a decent shift for most games so far this season. He's sure been doing all those little tricks that show his confidence.  Nice one

[jackh]

Mentioned this aspect of him in a recent post:

What's more, he seems to be one of a handful who really care about the club - he sticks up for his team-mates and isn't hesistant in letting the referee know what he thinks.  I'm not quite old enough to clearly remember Evans' side but, certainly under Gerard and Rafa, we've often seemed too nice.  I remember it all kicking off in the pre-season against Feyenoord a couple of years ago - Agger & Gerrard vs Drenthe.  It was good to see in many ways.  I'm not saying I want similar to the regular scenes in Arsenal v Chelsea games over the last 6/7 years, but a bit of collective spirit goes a long way towards a successful team.

Not asking for a team of gobshites but it's nice to see a bit of spirit and unity amongst the eleven on the pitch - of the current crop, I'd say that Lucas is the best at giving off in support of his mates.

[leivapool]

Mentioned this aspect of him in a recent post:

Not asking for a team of gobshites but it's nice to see a bit of spirit and unity amongst the eleven on the pitch - of the current crop, I'd say that Lucas is the best at giving off in support of his mates.

I agree with this, he is real Captain material, always encouraging and communicating with his team mates. 

Two things I noticed at the Villa game on Monday:
One was that Lucas must have been going for a world record in thumbs up to team mates during the match  and secondly the way he and Raul walked off the pitch together with their arms around each others shoulders.  They do seem to be getting on really well, certainly on the pitch.  Long may it continue as I feel it is a part of Lucas's improved form, his understanding with Raul.

[Sangria]

I agree with this, he is real Captain material, always encouraging and communicating with his team mates. 

Two things I noticed at the Villa game on Monday:
One was that Lucas must have been going for a world record in thumbs up to team mates during the match  and secondly the way he and Raul walked off the pitch together with their arms around each others shoulders.  They do seem to be getting on really well, certainly on the pitch.  Long may it continue as I feel it is a part of Lucas's improved form, his understanding with Raul.

A Meirucas midfield.

[royhendo]

Ah well - twas an adventure Ryan, twas an adventure.

[Corkboy]

Ah well - twas an adventure Ryan, twas an adventure.

Well, Yorky did say "might" bring.

[Sinos]

This deserves to be read again

[leivapool]

There are some great posts on here, but who honestly thought when the thread was opened that we would all be devastated if the lad got injured badly?  Who honestly thought he would become such a  massive player for us in less than 3 seasons?  Get well soon Lucas.