Ademola Lookman

[Gaffa]

I called for him to start. Bar one run and shot didn’t see enough in an hour from him. He doesn’t look like he’s happy. Maybe time for us all to get over this myth and believe he isn’t actually that good

 

[efcbluearmy]

The state of these comments lol. If you can't see Lookman's talent then you probably should stop watching football altogether. He hadn't played any real minutes in weeks and some of you expect him to jump right in and bang in five goals. Embarrassing

 

[Eggs]

..we have competition in wide areas but he appears to have done enough to remain in the Managers selection thoughts.

 

[Paulie]

I thought he played well. Quite a few nice disguised passes to the edge of the box instead of aimlessly crossing and hoping it finds a man.

 

[Gaffa]

He will be back on the bench Saturday so that tells it’s own story

 

[Parker]

He was easily our biggest goal threat in the game, he did a lot more than them frauds up front. A lot better than his substitute cameos.

He will be back on the bench Saturday so that tells it’s own story

That we have a £40 million player and £20 million player in the positions he plays? Nothing to do with his own performance, just that the other options are better.

 

[Gaffa]

I understand your point, but at what point in his career does he get game time then? Is he developing on the bench? If we have Rich and Theo in his positions, basically he isn't going to get a game, so do we sell him, loan him out or just use him as and when and all wonder what if

 

[joko]

I love his game, think his 80 england caps material..maybe I'm missing something

 

[wainy]

The lads obviously got talent, and he had a good first 30 mins last night. I still question his attitude and weather he wants to be an Everton player though, and for me, did nowhere near enough to put himself in the picture to start more regularly.

 

[Parker]

I understand your point, but at what point in his career does he get game time then? Is he developing on the bench? If we have Rich and Theo in his positions, basically he isn't going to get a game, so do we sell him, loan him out or just use him as and when and all wonder what if

It's all about rotation mate. The wings seem to be the one area of the squad we have some genuine quality in depth. There are 4 wingers who are good enough to start premier league games for us, its all about picking and choosing to suit the opponent we are playing. For example, for me Bernard needs to start every game at home against the lesser sides as we need someone to pick the locks with quick incisive passing. But away from home against a big side then you'd go with Walcott and Richarlison for pace on the break.

 

[Gaffa]

Agree with the Bernard solution at home and attack with the pace away totally.

 

[Jacko93]

My opinion is that I dont think he takes up the right positions on the pitch. Yes, he can be effective with the ball at his feet, but a much higher percentage of the time you don't have the ball. He seems to move into positions that close off the option rather than open the play up, like coming inside rather than staying wide and stretching the back four/three.

He has a long way to go to be a regular started imo, but I do hope he gets there with us.

Cant help but think that with us going out of the cup, that his game time this season has just been massively reduced.

 

[BlueToff]

It's all about rotation mate. The wings seem to be the one area of the squad we have some genuine quality in depth. There are 4 wingers who are good enough to start premier league games for us, its all about picking and choosing to suit the opponent we are playing. For example, for me Bernard needs to start every game at home against the lesser sides as we need someone to pick the locks with quick incisive passing. But away from home against a big side then you'd go with Walcott and Richarlison for pace on the break.

Agree with the principle but I don't actually think Bernard's skill set is that suited to what you say it is, or at least there's more to his game than that.

I'd say he's actually one of our best players on the counter, because of that speed he has on the break and the composure he has to pick a pass.

Against the big sides, I would start to think about playing Richarlison centrally, with Bernard to the left and Walcott to the right.

 

[Parker]

Agree with the principle but I don't actually think Bernard's skill set is that suited to what you say it is, or at least there's more to his game than that.

I'd say he's actually one of our best players on the counter, because of that speed he has on the break and the composure he has to pick a pass.

Against the big sides, I would start to think about playing Richarlison centrally, with Bernard to the left and Walcott to the right.

I agree mate. I'm just assuming that Silva is gonna go with one of the actual strikers for now plus Sigurdsson so it would be the wings up for grabs. I'm all for throwing Richarlison up there asap though as the current set of strikers are woeful.

 

[Furey1878]

Thought he looked alright myself but he's definitely 4th choice from all our wide men.