2018/19 Lucas Digne

[davek]

He's been great, but in January we need to see Digne get a back up LB to push him and keep him competitive for his position. It'd be nice to have a situation where we're like Spurs and have great competition at both FB positions. That's been a real strength of theirs over the last few seasons.

 

[neil999]

He's been great, but in January we need to see Digne get a back up LB to push him and keep him competitive for his position. It'd be nice to have a situation where we're like Spurs and have great competition at both FB positions. That's been a real strength of theirs over the last few seasons.

i agree, but i assume we will have to go for a young player? problem with full backs is they generally cant play anywhere else, so difficult to keep a good player happy if they are going to get very little game time...

 

[toffee-L]

He's been great, but in January we need to see Digne get a back up LB to push him and keep him competitive for his position. It'd be nice to have a situation where we're like Spurs and have great competition at both FB positions. That's been a real strength of theirs over the last few seasons.

I agree but I think they'll wait until the summer for that when Baine's contract expires.

Can't see us doing anything in January unless a really good striker becomes available and is too good to ignore.

 

[Azzurri]

That’s twice today I’ve seen someone claim Digne is better than Baines was.

How about we let him play more than 10 games before declaring him better than someone who was undoubtedly one of the world’s top left backs for a period?

 

[Charro]

I’m with the he’s a better all round player than Baines.

Baines let himself down defensively quite a bit but was just extraordinary going forward.

It’s a fair shout imo. I mean, this lad has played for France, Roma, PSG and Barcelona.

 

[dav]

I’m with the he’s a better all round player than Baines.

Baines let himself down defensively quite a bit but was just extraordinary going forward.

It’s a fair shout imo. I mean, this lad has played for France, Roma, PSG and Barcelona.

i agree, baines is [Poor language removed] always has been. tired slow cant defend or attack. possibly worst signing ever. glad we have moved on

 

[Toffe3m4n]

He's been great, but in January we need to see Digne get a back up LB to push him and keep him competitive for his position. It'd be nice to have a situation where we're like Spurs and have great competition at both FB positions. That's been a real strength of theirs over the last few seasons.

Wonder if young Robinson will be that player?

 

[carolinablue232]

Wonder if young Robinson will be that player?

Long way to go, young Robinson has. Much learning he must do.

 

[messymascot]

Digne is a more rounded left back but not sure he can be classed as better. Even if he has a very good 5-6 years it will be difficult to compare them. Why can't we just be pleased we had peak Baines who for a time was best attacking left back in the league who we have now replaced with Digne who offers slightly less going forward but will improve our defence. I agree we need someone else as cover after this season but Baines is fine for now.

 

[TonyT65]

Baines was incredible for us going forward for a good length of time.
Digne has a bit to prove there yet.
But as long as he doesn't run underneath a cross to leave an easy finish he'll do for me for now!

 

[Brisan123]

Long way to go, young Robinson has. Much learning he must do.

For all the potential our youth have I’d be surprised if 1 or 2 became first team regulars in our team
Back on topic
Baines was boss for a long time
Digne will be boss for a long time

 

[paulbefc]

Digne has a long way to go to even be mentioned in the same sentence as peak Baines.

 

[macdog]

They're both sexy devils.

 

[fandjango]

Alright Leighton lad!!

I didnt have a pop a Baines, im just saying this lad we have now who played for Barca and PSG, is a better allround player than Baines.

And you are still wrong

 

[maccavennie]

Baines is still more than capable of stepping in and provides excellent competition for Digne