Lewis Dobbin

[EFC_FRANCIS]

If you were him, watching Rondon come on before you and then not bringing you on chasing the game 3-2 down.... would you sign a new contract?

 

[Joey66]

Definitely the substitute needed not Rondon we needed pace .......

 

[MACCA75]

If you were him, watching Rondon come on before you and then not bringing you on chasing the game 3-2 down.... would you sign a new contract?

Probably had to tie Rondon’s laces for him because he can’t bend down that far. He’ll be away in the summer.

 

[BlueStevie35]

Sadly and stupidly I think we lose him this summer and I don’t blame the lad one iota if he does go

 

[Zatara]

Makes no sense to me that Benitez isnt getting him on (as sub) every opportunity he has.

 

[ToffeeTim]

If he wants to play he should leave. He did well then got chucked behind Rondon again in the pecking order. Why would any young player want to play for this clown in charge

 

[maccavennie]

Makes no sense to me that Benitez isnt getting him on (as sub) every opportunity he has.

Because he is still backing a fat arsed whopper in Rondon to come good so whwn he scores his 1 goal every 8 games he can say "I told you so".

Just like he played a right back massively out of form at left back today

 

[maccavennie]

This is the kid who gave us all the momentum against Chelsea BTW

 

[mikel_88]

Said in the match thread before the game i would have started him. Will be another who leaves

 

[Nymzee]

Yannick knows

 

[AdamEFC]

If I was him I’d leave

 

[Nymzee]

Happy 19th birthday lad

 

[blueloon]

It really made no sense bringing on Rondon yesterday while keeping DCL on, Dobbin is a perfect foil for DCL in that situation . DCL does the aerial and physical stuff , Dobbin uses his pace to get behind defenders or run at them . Like Gordon I’ve watched this kid come through from a sharp but lightweight 15 year old , he’s still perhaps another year off being a PL starter but it’s criminal not to give him the opportunity to develop . I’d be sad to see him go , but would understand it if he went to a club who’d give him opportunities.

 

[Zatara]

It really made no sense bringing on Rondon yesterday while keeping DCL on, Dobbin is a perfect foil for DCL in that situation . DCL does the aerial and physical stuff , Dobbin uses his pace to get behind defenders or run at them . Like Gordon I’ve watched this kid come through from a sharp but lightweight 15 year old , he’s still perhaps another year off being a PL starter but it’s criminal not to give him the opportunity to develop . I’d be sad to see him go , but would understand it if he went to a club who’d give him opportunities.

On the other hand could Benitez point to Gordon and say that he's now coming good after being put in and out of the team?

 

[blueloon]

On the other hand could Benitez point to Gordon and say that he's now coming good after being put in and out of the team?

Sorry, but that makes no sense . Gordon has improved by getting game time in the PL , ok it’s been a slow process with development of his stamina needed etc. If Dobbin is not getting game time his development will be slower , maybe stagnate , yesterday was an ideal time for him to get more minutes alongside DCL . As I said, I don’t believe he’s a PL starter yet , I have no problem if he’s “ being put in and out of the team” as you seem to suggest , but all I’m seeing is the “out” bit and missed opportunities.