Joel Latibeaudiere (1 Viewer)

Alkhen · Feb 17, 2026

Fair play to that man, deserves so much credit. I think he's been great in the last few starts. Really level headed, reads the game better than most. There is a way to play the game where you don't need to rely on pace and I think he's making that transition now.

I'm usually the most forgiving and supportive to our own players but I will admit even I had written him off due to his odd running style but sod it if he can play like he has recently I'm more than happy.

Otis · Feb 17, 2026

Alkhen said:
Fair play to that man, deserves so much credit. I think he's been great in the last few starts. Really level headed, reads the game better than most. There is a way to play the game where you don't need to rely on pace and I think he's making that transition now.

I'm usually the most forgiving and supportive of fans to our own players but I will admit even I had written him off due to his odd running style but sod it if he can play like he has recently I'm more than happy.

I've never particularly rated him, but he is just an old fashioned backs to the wall, block everything and clear everything, defender and in the box, he's very decent. No nonsense.

Impressed with him last night and he needs to now keep his place

Fair play to the lad.

JohnWH · Feb 17, 2026

Class

SkyblueTexan · Feb 17, 2026

Lati does the basics right and is a decent center half at this level. Fair play to him. But for the first time in a long time we had 10 men behind the ball for much of the second half when we had the lead with Haji as our only outlet upfront. I think this strategy worked really well and had we played like that against Norwich and QPR, we could’ve won those games as well. Anyway, we just have to really focus on the remaining games and get at least 28 points from them which I think should be good enough for autos.

There were instances yesterday where I was very nervous when we passed the ball around the back amidst some heavy pressure from Boro. But going long time and time again proved a smart move and even resulted in a goal. I hope we’ve given other teams a blueprint for beating Boro now. I think most teams should be able to play in a low block and pump long balls over the top against Boro. Their backline and goalie is not that great and capable of being rattled.

HJones23 · Feb 17, 2026

He’s been solid every time he has played this season & deserves a run in the team. Love how much of a shit house he is as well, constantly in the oppositions ear

Gynnsthetonic · Feb 17, 2026

I've never been a big fan either, he's more steady than Kitching and stays at the back more we're not getting caught out on the break as much

skybluelee · Feb 17, 2026

SkyblueTexan said:
Lati does the basics right and is a decent center half at this level. Fair play to him. But for the first time in a long time we had 10 men behind the ball for much of the second half when we had the lead with Haji as our only outlet upfront. I think this strategy worked really well and had we played like that against Norwich and QPR, we could’ve won those games as well. Anyway, we just have to really focus on the remaining games and get at least 28 points from them which I think should be good enough for autos.

There were instances yesterday where I was very nervous when we passed the ball around the back amidst some heavy pressure from Boro. But going long time and time again proved a smart move and even resulted in a goal. I hope we’ve given other teams a blueprint for beating Boro now. I think most teams should be able to play in a low block and pump long balls over the top against Boro. Their backline and goalie is not that great and capable of being rattled.

You reckon Ipswich will win at least 12 of their past 16? Can’t see it.

Potbellypig · Feb 17, 2026

His place to lose now. We've just got to be really mindful that he's more of a Tony Adams type of defender than a Ruben Dias.

Frostie · Feb 17, 2026

HJones23 said:
Love how much of a shit house he is as well,

From the very first second

shmmeee · Feb 17, 2026

Not lost when he’s started. Not conceded more than 1 when he’s started. The excuses an ifs and buts will flow but his record speaks for itself.

2024/25 League 1 Champs? · Feb 17, 2026

Potbellypig said:
His place to lose now. We've just got to be really mindful that he's more of a Tony Adams type of defender than a Ruben Dias.

or, dare I say, a Kyle McFadzean, which I believe is what many have been calling for on here

Ccfc_Addy · Feb 17, 2026

He was fantastic last night and has looked very solid in his last several appearances, so fair play to him for knuckling down, getting through the period of being frozen out and coming through when we needed him to.

I do wonder, in hindsight, if the simple fact of the situation is that Kitching and Thomas aren't good for each other and the latter thrives when paired with a more experienced leader next to him. Thomas was also fucking excellent last night and seemed so much more focussed than he normally does alongside Kitching.

Covkid1968# · Feb 17, 2026

2024/25 League 1 Champs? said:
or, dare I say, a Kyle McFadzean, which I believe is what many have been calling for on here

And continues our obsession with large body parts.....large head and large ........

2024/25 League 1 Champs? · Feb 17, 2026

Covkid1968# said:
And continues our obsession with large body parts.....large head and large ........

skybluecam · Feb 17, 2026

Everyone will know I'm not a fan of Lati, but he deserves a run now. Still has his limitations but he's just doing the right things defensively.

SkyblueTexan · Feb 17, 2026

skybluelee said:
You reckon Ipswich will win at least 12 of their past 16? Can’t see it.

We’ve already been caught once by Boro in this crazy season and there may still ge twists and turns ahead. Just can’t makecany assumptions on what others may or may not do. Besides Ipswich, you’ve also got Hull, Millwall and obviously Boro in the chasing pack. So it’s not just a 3 horse race anymore. We were at a 2.39 ppg pace for the first 18 games, then 1.36 ppg for the next 14 games. If we can maintain a promotion charge of 2 ppg pace for the next 14 games (i.e 28 points), we should be able to see things through. Our away form has to be miles better than what it’s been the last couple of months where we’ve only picked up 3 points on our travels.

Grendel · Feb 17, 2026

SkyblueTexan said:
We’ve already been caught once by Boro in this crazy season and there may still ge twists and turns ahead. Just can’t makecany assumptions on what others may or may not do. Besides Ipswich, you’ve also got Hull, Millwall and obviously Boro in the chasing pack. So it’s not just a 3 horse race anymore. We were at a 2.39 ppg pace for the first 18 games, then 1.36 ppg for the next 14 games. If we can maintain a promotion charge of 2 ppg pace for the next 14 games (i.e 28 points), we should be able to see things through. Our away form has to be miles better than what it’s been the last couple of months where we’ve only picked up 3 points on our travels.

Last week you said we’d get a nil nil draw against Sheff Weds and lose all other home games

PUSB-We_are_going_up · Feb 17, 2026

Fair fucking play to him he’s been exactly what we’ve been calling out for since Fadz left in the last few games he’s started, him and Bobby is a perfect combo for back against the wall. For someone unusually short for a CB he’s also quite good in the air, still not great on the ball but who needs your defenders to pass the ball more than 5 yards, keep it simple and pass it off to a midfielder or fullback until you have to lump it

tom88 · Feb 17, 2026

Biggest dick in the championship but will he have the biggest dick in the premiership…

Earlsdon_Skyblue1 · Feb 17, 2026

He deserves to be playing at the moment. Has been setting the standard and fighting like you want to see. According to Lampard he has been immense in training and getting properly stuck in, so hopefully that is having a good effect on other members of the team.

He might not be the best defender on ability, but sometimes that isn't what you need. We have looked too soft at times recently, but when he plays he adds a level of physicality and dishes it out to the opposition. Keep it up Joel.

Ccfc_Addy · Feb 17, 2026

Him sending the Boro player who tried to press him to the ground immediately after kickoff definitely got the crowd going early and set the right tone

RoboCCFC90 · Feb 17, 2026

Frostie said:
From the very first second

Don't think Bobby forgot that Conway gave him a little something in his ear after the OG in the reverse fixture.

Good to see both Bobby and Lati leaving an impression early.

covcity4life · Feb 17, 2026

skybluecam said:
Everyone will know I'm not a fan of Lati, but he deserves a run now. Still has his limitations but he's just doing the right things defensively.

Ironically your clown meme ended up making you look like the clown...

Alkhen · Feb 17, 2026

Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
He might not be the best defender on ability, but sometimes that isn't what you need.

I agree with most you say but actually think he might be the best defender on ability in a pure defensive and reading of the game way. You don't go through Man City and England levels not showing that. Unfortunately his size and pace capped out and stopped him progressing further. But like I said earlier there are more ways to skin a cat and maybe the penny has dropped a bit for him, he could be that guy who is there mentally a second before his opponent. If we don't leave him isolated chasing runners he could have a bit of a renaissance/ re invention.

Let's never put him at right back again though

KenilworthSkyBlue · Feb 17, 2026

Alkhen said:
I agree with most you say but actually think he might be the best defender on ability in a pure defensive and reading of the game way. You don't go through Man City and England levels not showing that. Unfortunately his size and pace capped out and stopped him progressing further. But like I said earlier there are more ways to skin a cat and maybe the penny has dropped a bit for him, he could be that guy who is there mentally a second before his opponent. If we don't leave him isolated chasing runners he could have a bit of a renaissance/ re invention.

Let's never put him at right back again though

His defensive ability has never been the real problem with Lati to be honest. He obviously isn't the best in the league by any stretch but he's fine for this level.

His main issue which has often led to us conceding goals/chances has been his complete lack of athleticism.

chickentikkamasala · Feb 22, 2026

Credit where credit is due, defence seems more solid with him there. Not many would have thought bringing him into the team would turn our dip in form around.

clint van damme · Feb 22, 2026

chickentikkamasala said:
Credit where credit is due, defence seems more solid with him there. Not many would have thought bringing him into the team would turn our dip in form around.

Without taking anything away from Lati, bringing in Onyrka has made a huge difference and has really helped the back 4.
Though the shirt is his to lose now.

Hobo · Feb 22, 2026

He is the most intelligent footballer out of all our defenders and offers versatility. I never understood why our fans didn’t rate him. I put it down to his versatility, because in the past he has been asked to cover different roles from week to week (Which doesn’t help form). You really need a run of games in one position.

I think him and Bobby compliment each other well.

Sky Blue Pete · Feb 22, 2026

He played one absolutely awful ball in the first half straight to their midfielder
He’s allowed a mistake though and he defends really well

covcity4life · Feb 22, 2026

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clint van damme said:
Without taking anything away from Lati, bringing in Onyrka has made a huge difference and has really helped the back 4.
Though the shirt is his to lose now.

Think someone posted we are unbeaten when lati starts this season

He's playing his part in what could be the most important season on our lifetimes. Some fans just decided he was poor cos he isn't as pleasing on eye with clearances etc or some never forgiven the mistake Vs Norwich last season

Deleted member 7943 · Feb 22, 2026

Hobo said:
He is the most intelligent footballer out of all our defenders and offers versatility. I never understood why our fans didn’t rate him. I put it down to his versatility, because in the past he has been asked to cover different roles from week to week (Which doesn’t help form). You really need a run of games in one position.

I think him and Bobby compliment each other well.

The bottom sentence looks to be true , imagine how good bobby would have been next to peak year fadz

shmmeee · Feb 22, 2026

Sky Blue Pete said:
He played one absolutely awful ball in the first half straight to their midfielder
He’s allowed a mistake though and he defends really well

Thomas played a lot of awful long balls, Kitching plays at least one terrible ball a game. Lats at least makes up for it with being able to defend.

Onyeka exists though so seemingly we have an excuse for people to make as to why our defensive record is better with him in the team.

Deleted member 7943 · Feb 22, 2026

shmmeee said:
Thomas played a lot of awful long balls, Kitching plays at least one terrible ball a game. Lats at least makes up for it with being able to defend.

Onyeka exists though so seemingly we have an excuse for people to make as to why our defensive record is better with him in the team.

Thomas does defend well ?

covcity4life · Feb 22, 2026

This is a thread about lati! Not Thomas or onyenka praise but LATI!!!!

Cally Fedora · Feb 22, 2026

His priority is defending. As it should be. Does the simple things like heading and clearing and isn’t too worried about playing out from the back.

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