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George Lapslie (Pg 24 - Signed for Bradford City)

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  • redlanered
    redlanered Posts: 2,199
    Like others, I feel George has the potential to be more than good enough for us.  He's still learning, and (off and on the pitch) demonstrates a capacity to learn.  We saw with Karlan Grant that a successful loan out can be the making of a player, and we may well regret this. 
  • MattF
    MattF Posts: 3,797
    All the best to him, am sure we'll come to regret this and I doubt there's anyone involved who wants this to happen, but I doubt we've done it unless we felt there was any other choice
  • BFG94
    BFG94 Posts: 457
    Wishing George all the best. Could never fault the effort he put into each and every game.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,040
    At least he got a goal in front of The Covered End.
  • Addictedoldgit
    Addictedoldgit Posts: 1,828
    I just love his passion & energy, we don't have that type of player, the nearest to him is Shinnie.
    To many like Watson & Pratley & Gilbey.

    I feel sad, remembering his display against Pompey away.
    As others have said this could come back to bite us on the bum. 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,040
    edited December 2020
    So Lapslie had one VERY good game v Pompey A.
    JFC had one VERY good game v Fulham A.
    Oshalaja had one good game v Forest H.

    Personally, I'm looking for a lot more than a player having one very good game in their Charlton career.
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    edited December 2020
    Covered End said:
    So Lapslie had one very good game v Pompey A.
    JFC had one very good game v Fulham A.
    Oshalaja had one good game v Forest H.

    Personally, I'm looking for a lot more than a player having one very good game in their Charlton career.
    That's very harsh on JFC. He's not going to be in the League 1 TOTY but he's a decent player at this level and has had a number of good games for us, a couple this season already. 
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Henry Irving said:
    A lot of assumptions that George will leave in January but Mansfield might be willing to wait until the summer.

    We can't force Lapslie to leave until his contract expires but in Gallen we trust.
    I think it's fair to say his time with us is coming to an end though, whether that be in the next few weeks or in the summer. 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,267
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Henry Irving said:
    A lot of assumptions that George will leave in January but Mansfield might be willing to wait until the summer.

    We can't force Lapslie to leave until his contract expires but in Gallen we trust.
    I think it's fair to say his time with us is coming to an end though, whether that be in the next few weeks or in the summer. 
    Since Cawley has said we're giving him a free transfer that is self-evident.


  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Henry Irving said:
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Henry Irving said:
    A lot of assumptions that George will leave in January but Mansfield might be willing to wait until the summer.

    We can't force Lapslie to leave until his contract expires but in Gallen we trust.
    I think it's fair to say his time with us is coming to an end though, whether that be in the next few weeks or in the summer. 
    Since Cawley has said we're giving him a free transfer that is self-evident.


    Sorry misread your post. Having said that, he doesn't necessarily have to go to Mansfield so for me that increases the probability it will be in January. 

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  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,040
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Covered End said:
    So Lapslie had one very good game v Pompey A.
    JFC had one very good game v Fulham A.
    Oshalaja had one good game v Forest H.

    Personally, I'm looking for a lot more than a player having one very good game in their Charlton career.
    That's very harsh on JFC. He's not going to be in the League 1 TOTY but he's a decent player at this level and has had a number of good games for us, a couple this season already. 
    Yes, he's had a number of good games a load of absolute stinkers and one VERY good game.
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Covered End said:
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Covered End said:
    So Lapslie had one very good game v Pompey A.
    JFC had one very good game v Fulham A.
    Oshalaja had one good game v Forest H.

    Personally, I'm looking for a lot more than a player having one very good game in their Charlton career.
    That's very harsh on JFC. He's not going to be in the League 1 TOTY but he's a decent player at this level and has had a number of good games for us, a couple this season already. 
    Yes, he's had a number of good games a load of absolute stinkers and one VERY good game.
    Still disagree. I think it's tricky for a player like him to be noticed as he's just a tidy player. Not a tough tackling DM or goalscoring AM so harder to stand out but I think he's had a few outstanding games. 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,040
    Do you remember who these outstanding games he had were against?
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Not all of them no but I don't remember every single players outstanding games. Admittedly I should as there's not been many over the last 6-7 years!
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,040
    Any of JFC's outstanding games apart from Fulham A?
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Covered End said:
    Any of JFC's outstanding games apart from Fulham A?
    Recently v AFC?
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,040
    edited December 2020
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Covered End said:
    Any of JFC's outstanding games apart from Fulham A?
    Recently v AFC?
    Yes I agree it was definitely one of his best games for CAFC.
    The best he had played for some time.
    CL voted him our 5th best player.

    https://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/90621/statbank-charlton-5-2-afc-wimbledon
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,430
    A lot can happen over the next 5 months but I don't think JFC will be here next season. He's not Championship standard and in this league probably not worth what we're paying him with the salary cap in place. Tidy player on the ball and a decent left foot but I'm sure we'll be looking for CMs who can offer more than that.
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Covered End said:
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Covered End said:
    Any of JFC's outstanding games apart from Fulham A?
    Recently v AFC?
    Yes I agree it was definitely one of his best games for CAFC.
    CL voted him our 5th best player.

    https://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/90621/statbank-charlton-5-2-afc-wimbledon
    Generally it’s a matter of opinion but I definitely remember coming away and thinking how well he’d played. JFC is the type of midfielder who is always going to struggle to shine as he’s just a tidy midfielder who does the basics. Admittedly it’s been a while due to injuries and lack of playing time but I was a big fan a couple of years ago. I think he can play a big part this season. If you disagree that’s cool, I just wouldn’t put him in the same league as Lapslie and Deji who I agree have had very few decent games. Feel a bit sorry for Deji mind, played in 4/5 different positions last year and did his best in a League he was clearly just not quite cut out for. 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,040
    edited December 2020
    Yes if JFC played most games like he did v AFC I would be a fan.
    My point is he doesn't. 
    I would say that was his 2nd best game for CAFC out of 70 odd appearances.
    1very good, say 5 good, 30 average, 35 poor.
    5/6 good games out of 70 is nowhere near good enough for me, that's roughly 2/3 good games a season.
    I agree with Scoham.

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  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Scoham said:
    A lot can happen over the next 5 months but I don't think JFC will be here next season. He's not Championship standard and in this league probably not worth what we're paying him with the salary cap in place. Tidy player on the ball and a decent left foot but I'm sure we'll be looking for CMs who can offer more than that.
    I’d probably agree, would replace if we went up. He’d have to take a cut but no hesitation in keeping him as a League 1 player however. 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,599
    Covered End said:
    Any of JFC's outstanding games apart from Fulham A?
    Last game of the season... Swindon at the Valley, won 4-0

    Seem to remember JFC getting a brace that game
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Covered End said:
    Any of JFC's outstanding games apart from Fulham A?
    Last game of the season... Swindon at the Valley, won 4-0

    Seem to remember JFC getting a brace that game
    Thought he was very good at Pompey this season aswell. The pass to Maatsen for Williams’ goal was outstanding. Overall I think he had a good season when we lost in the play offs (his only full injury free season at the club incidentally). 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,040
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Covered End said:
    Any of JFC's outstanding games apart from Fulham A?
    Last game of the season... Swindon at the Valley, won 4-0

    Seem to remember JFC getting a brace that game
    We've never beaten Swindon 4-0 as far as I remember.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,599
    edited December 2020
    cafcfan1990 said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Covered End said:
    Any of JFC's outstanding games apart from Fulham A?
    Last game of the season... Swindon at the Valley, won 4-0

    Seem to remember JFC getting a brace that game
    Thought he was very good at Pompey this season aswell. The pass to Maatsen for Williams’ goal was outstanding. Overall I think he had a good season when we lost in the play offs (his only full injury free season at the club incidentally). 
    Yeah those ACL injuries really do seem bugger you up beyond recovery!!

    Reckon he'd have been an asset in 2018/19
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,040
    edited December 2020
    He scored 1 in a 3-0 April 2017 v  a relegated to L2 Swindon.
  • Siv_in_Norfolk
    Siv_in_Norfolk Posts: 4,058
    I was really hoping he'd come back from the loan ready to step up... I think he had it in him

    Will be sad to see him go, but have absolute faith in Gallen and Bowyer's decision making 
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,040
    edited December 2020
    Covered End said:
    He scored 1 in a 3-0 April 2017 v  a relegated to L2 Swindon.
    I just had a look back as I couldn't remember.
    Yes it looks like he had a good game v Swindon and was ranked 4th best.
    I quickly totted up where he came season 16/17, it was 18th with a 5.75 average.

    https://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/77803/statbank-charlton-3-0-swindon#latest
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    Looks like he did ok against Bolton too :) 
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,962
    edited December 2020
    Henry Irving said:
    cafcfan1990 said:
    Henry Irving said:
    A lot of assumptions that George will leave in January but Mansfield might be willing to wait until the summer.

    We can't force Lapslie to leave until his contract expires but in Gallen we trust.
    I think it's fair to say his time with us is coming to an end though, whether that be in the next few weeks or in the summer. 
    Since Cawley has said we're giving him a free transfer that is self-evident.


    Although as Lapslie is under contract until June 30th, the club can't give him a free transfer now without the player's consent.

    This is no doubt a decision that suits all parties: Charlton, Lapslie and probably Mansfield.


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