QuoteIs there any arguments for calling Lawal up to senior squad already? Type of powerful midfielder we are crying out for. Don't love calling up L1 players but this lad won't be long for there I'd say
And Crawford will likely still play him CB against each San Marino. Just hope Celtic finally realise this lads a midfielder and not a CB.
Is there any arguments for calling Lawal up to senior squad already? Type of powerful midfielder we are crying out for. Don't love calling up L1 players but this lad won't be long for there I'd say
Its really not that complicated!!!
Maybe for the Swiss game
Let him play against San Marino for the U21s
This kid is a ball player - and is going to be playing far higher than L1 next season. He could be the anchor of the Irish team for a decade - and yes - he should be in the squad for the friendlies (along with Szmodics).
Well thankfully for us Charlie Adams finally saw sense and played him in his natural position after getting the job. Was full of praise for Lawal after his fifth game in charge.Originally Posted by Jolly Red Giant
“How he dribbles with the ball, his touches and passes. There are not many midfielders like that in the Championship in England let alone League One. So, he has got a bright future. He is at a big football club in Celtic.
There's something very encouraging about a manager speaking so highly of a player who is only in on loan.
Another goal for the lad (17 seconds in) after scoring one at the weekend too. Then gets fouled for a penalty which Promise missed!
Lost 4-1 in the end which sees them more or less relegated. Got another penalty in the second which Lawal took and missed.
They need to win their two remaining games and hope that the three teams above them finish with 43pt or less. Even then it comes down to goal difference or goals scored.
Two penalties missed by two different Irish players in the same game in England must be a new one surely? Sometimes I think our lads would have a higher conversion rate for bullet headers from corners than from penalties.
I think Lawal would be best served by a Championship loan. When I've seen him, I have felt he needs to work a little (like most midfielders tbf) on receiving the ball under pressure.
He can use his body to shield it and his power to get out of pressure but I think he needs a little time to work on receiving it as the touch can be off.
Otherwise, he has a good shot, fine pass, can dribble, has decent anticipation for a tackle or a block. He can be a fine player for club and country if he keeps developing.
If I'm right regarding the receipt of possession thing like I think I am, well it's a pity he hasn't been getting more exposure in midfield the last two years or so.
He's been linked to Sheffield United. But Rodgers might want a look at him in preseason before he goes anywhere.
Celtic being linked with Charles Pickel. Plays as a DM for Serie B side Cremonese. Swiss underage international but plays for DR Congo at senior level.
Also while it might only be to train and filling in until Cullen returns from marrying Travers it's fantastic that Lawal was brought up. Shows that O'Shea views him as a midfielder also.
Should maybe try playing him in midfield then.
Linked with Bournemouth, Stoke, and RB Salzburg according to Peter O'Rourke with Celtic open to both loan and permanent offers. Player is said to be open to leaving permanently too if he needs to for first team opportunities.
RB wouldn't be a bad move. Assume with the Red Bull clubs they've one big scouting department and would view Lawal as someone that could develop and move onto Leipzig or sold for a profit.
https://x.com/jkanalysis7/status/179...CWq8Wfa4A&s=19
This is a month or so old, but it's a really interesting insight into the kind of player Lawal is. Comes with the caveat that everything here is from League 1 so standard of opposition needs to be taken into account.
But I'm not really seeing anyone else in the Irish setup right now in midfield who brings the same skillset as this lad in terms of size, strength and pace.
Looks like he could be exactly what we're needing in the centre of midfield and would likely suit a Hallgrimsson type of set up (quick counters and more direct play) rather than the slower, more technical stuff Kenny was fixated on.
Would like to see him given a chance at some point in the Nations League, even if he doesn't hit the ground running at club level next season.
I’m with you, Eirambler. I think he’s got all the pieces in his game to give our midfield a different dimension. Still a young guy and needs to be introduced in a sensible way but at a bare minimum needs to be called into squads regularly moving forward to see where he’s at.
Unless it's injury related then it's not a good look getting subbed on and off in the same game. Played about 22 minutes in the second half of the friendly vs DC United.
I know people have been excited about Lawal and I see why but I struggle to get excited by any player that chooses to remain at Celtic as I fail to believe they can do so and be serious about their development as a player.
I mean for crying out loud, this club thought he was a defender!
Roger's latest comments had a smack of De Zerbi off them and really that should be a warning sign for Lawal to gtfo out of Celtic ASAP, he's been linked with Bournemouth, Stoke & RBS...all 3 would be superior and might actually develop Lawal into a better player.
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