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Mike Lawton

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#dotnet & #powershell developer, runner, ex-pat Hoosier now living in the mountains of VA, supporter of #LFC ⚽️ #IUBB 🏀#USMNT ⚽️ #USWNT ⚽️ Hashtag […] [bridged from mstdn.social/@mlawton on the fediverse by fed.brid.gy ]

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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026
Now thinking about Dom's time on the ball and wondering if it's him or more of the residue from Slot's emphasis on on losing possession. But you're right... it's too tedious and slow and the others are better line-breaking passers, which is what we (and Iraola) want to see.
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026
I will say, that I though Nyoni was fantastic in his limited minutes. I don't think he put a foot wrong (albeit, maybe a hand 😉). I'd like to see him and Mac Allister more in a double-pivot. That he likes to fall back a bit can work well in this midfield. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026
As for the Wirtz criticism, I see it, but I remain bullish. He'll misplay a pass, often undercooked, but will also put some on a plate, seeing things that others don't... yet. Given that injuries to Ekitike and Isak have deprived any semblance of stability in front of him, and playing with a […]
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026
Had to time shift, but have FINALLY seen the Bournemouth match. Really difficult opposition, who were up for it. Very impressed by Bournemouth's energy and physicality. It helps to have Michael Oliver on the whistle, but what can be done? Jacquet deservedly the MOTM, but a solid case could be […]
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
The movement on the ball from the angle behind the net. ❤️ #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
OH MY! SZOBOSZLAI!!!! #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
It's a handball in the box, the arm outward to create a wider profile. But there is no VAR. (Though who knows what VAR would have decided). Madley is more interested in punishing dissent, the fragile ego on that guy. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
Clown show defending, but Mamardashvili is there to paw it away. Fantastic save! I have questions about the goal conceded, but he's been outstanding. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
Both teams gifting chances and both largely wasting them. Szoboszlai in alone and was off balance trying to stay onside (he was miles onside) #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
@Herndonite agreed. You've got Chambers and Endo on the bench looking for minutes.
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
Not only was that a perfect challenge from Kerkez, but his awareness that Araujo was going to have to switch to cover the ball and the abandoned runner was more the threat -- brilliant. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
Had to step away to pick up a kiddo from school and missed the second goal. Just arrived to see a fine save from Mamardashvili. Kerkez giving too much space. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
I'm not a huge fan of Andy Madley as a match official, but he's doing his best to keep this game under control by throwing yellows to keep the temperature down. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
Koumas and McConnell are terrorizing Sinesi trying to play out of the back. Good press. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
He knew it the moment he struck it. Peeled off in celebration because Dubravka would have no chance. Mac Allister rejuvenated under Iraola? He was well below his levels last season. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
Lovely lay off to a trailing Mac Allister and he buries it. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
Great run from Koumas and Rio puts it on a plate with a perfectly weighted pass. Great save to deny it. Great run. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026
After a moment of indecision in coming to claim a ball Gomez was expecting him to gatehr, Mamardashvili makes a very solid save after some horrid defending. Rio late recovering, then Gomez must choose between covering two players but ended up leaving the bigger threat open. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026
@Herndonite making the fanbase appreciate Kerkez all the more
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026
@peteyjlawson even Szoboszlai is mortal.
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026
Probably a deserved draw. Had moments at the end that just went wide. 1.13 xG on 0 goals tells that story. Team in transition. Still a thin squad and coming off an intense match 3 days ago? Tough to find consistency. Jacquet was very good. He’s been a bright spot in this young season. Araujo […]
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026
Kerkez was more worried about the overlap than the ball carrier and it almost cost dearly. Still, Kerkez > Tsimikas #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026
Won’t be sorry to see Castagne depart. Blocked a number of key passes and shots. Like the sub of Ngumoha for Barcola, managing minutes for both. IMHO, Frimpong is never the right choice. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026
Good subs by Iraola. Gravenberch has not had a great campaign. We know what he’s capable of, but he’s struggling to find it. And when the midfield struggles, everything is compromised. Munoz was decent. Good header denied by a great save. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026
BTW, the foul disparity continues. 8 #LFC fouls committed to just 3 for Fulham. At home! Remarkable how the officiating always helps the opposition. LFC aren’t a terribly aggressive team off the ball. I can’t explain it.
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026
Tsimikas getting the halftime hook is a mercy. He was dreadful. Gravenberch is fortunate not to get subbed out too. Very poor. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026
Think Barcola’s shot was going wide. Good chance though. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026
Followed by minutes of being very sloppy. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026
Ever since the Keystone Kops moment in the box, it’s been a good 10 min for #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
Good win. For a work in progress there is plenty to be happy about. For starters, the intensity is massively improved over last season. Szoboszlai is my MOTM, but a special shout out to Isak and Wirtz for some terrific pressing. Jacquet and Araujo look very promising. As much as I was sorry to […]
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
It used to be Endo to seal it. Is it "run dammit" time with Koumas now? #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
Things you notice... wingers that backtrack. Saw Barcola do it repeatedly in the first half, then just now Kerkez came forward to make a challenge and Munoz is already got him covered. Hopeful signs for a squad that wants to continue to harass the opposition when out of position. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
Had to step out to pick up a kiddo from school. Paramount+ has no pause feature, so I've missed 25 minutes. Came back in time to see Atleti asking for a yellow card, which the referee doesn't seem to know is itself a yellow card. Just saw the replay of the Mac Allister strike. Wow. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
Replay shows a clear foul. Commentators discuss a clear foul. Referee sees no foul and spends all kinds of time arguing about leaving the field for an injury stoppage WHEN HE COULD HAVE PREVENTED THE STOPPAGE BY CALLING THE FOUL. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
What a clever pass from Araujo... little backheel sweep, after rotating his body to box out the defender. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
Szoboszlai!!!! #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
Really good, strong save from Alisson, who was howling mad at Szoboszlai for a half-assed blocking effort. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
Two ridiculous referee decisions (or lack thereof) in a row. Got the crowd good and throaty, though. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
Ugh. Plenty of defenders, but my kingdom for one who anticipates the run. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
Barcola is just so silky smooth. Beautiful touch out of the air and forced a good save. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
I was yelling for a foul, but credit to the referee who saw there was no contact at all. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026
The assumption was Barcola on the left, but Rio has lined up there early. #LFC
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Lee @lee6.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/09/2026
#silentsunday #Wales #anglesey #newboroughbeach #littletower #twrbach #MenaiStrait #ynysllanddwyn #19thcentury #history #navigationpoint
Twr Bach (little tower)
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026
@BillSaysThis Salah would be proud.
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026
Very happy to see Nyoni come on. The lack of midfield investment in the transfer window creates a huge opportunity for him. I think he's ready. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026
@peteyjlawson that's why I knew immediately how thin that margin was. Not sure what the metric equivalent would be. Not sure I want to know.
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026
The offside decision is correct. Unlucky. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026
Flashbacks to Ekitike playing through repeated pulls and grabs and not going down. Commentators are so interested in "ball first" as if that's the only place a foul might occur. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026
I like Munoz. Direct and speedy. Looks like a nightmare to defend. #LFC
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Mike Lawton @mlawton.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026
@Lee6 :cheers: my friend. Or, 🍰 ↔️ 🍰 (need an emoji for toasting with cakes!)
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