Ademola Lookman

TommyDavo · February 8, 2017

Still think slowly, slowly needed with this lad. Thought he looked lost for most of what was a comfortable first half. No doubt the skill is there but still think it needs to be employed in the last third of a game rather than from the start.

blueloon · February 9, 2017

TommyDavo said:
Still think slowly, slowly needed with this lad. Thought he looked lost for most of what was a comfortable first half. No doubt the skill is there but still think it needs to be employed in the last third of a game rather than from the start.

And that's the exciting thing, you can't coach the natural talent and ability he has , but you can coach positioning, when to go forward , when to pass back etc, help improve his fitness , even his shooting ability which from the clips looks pretty good anyway. No need to play him from the start all time, but he'll bring a buzz to the crowd coming on at 60 mins.

Mikey_Fitzgerald · February 9, 2017

We mustn't fall into the trap of over hyping him

He's young and will makes mistakes, as will Davies and Holgate

Support him and wish him well, but don't pile expectation on him either

Give him time to develop

Osamabindiesel · February 9, 2017

He and Mirallas can provide each other good competition. Both good with two feet and plenty of skill between them.

longers · February 9, 2017

TommyDavo said:
Still think slowly, slowly needed with this lad. Thought he looked lost for most of what was a comfortable first half. No doubt the skill is there but still think it needs to be employed in the last third of a game rather than from the start.

He played fine in the first half, didn't look lost in the slightest. Second half he went a bit awol and was partially at fault for their second goal.

BlueIsTheColour · February 9, 2017

TommyDavo said:
Still think slowly, slowly needed with this lad. Thought he looked lost for most of what was a comfortable first half. No doubt the skill is there but still think it needs to be employed in the last third of a game rather than from the start.

you must have been watching a different game to me, I thought he was excellent in the first half, a box of tricks

COYB · February 9, 2017

Best player in the team by far lads [after a fit Besic]

gonetomorrow · February 9, 2017

He's quick and smart and I think that's the secret but he's too young to take it all on at once despite his stunning start.

Look at Pedro and Willian at Chelsea. They're going to win them the league.

Other players are involved too of course!

LABlue2 · February 9, 2017

He's going to be boss (eventually)

RonK has high standards and is rare to compliment but says this kid is going to be a great player. Lukaku has seemingly taken him under his wing and he also has high standards - didn't see him help Niasse adapt ("he's a bit... erm..raw")

TheGhostOfBolasie · February 9, 2017

Mikey_Fitzgerald said:
We mustn't fall into the trap of over hyping him

He's young and will makes mistakes, as will Davies and Holgate

Support him and wish him well, but don't pile expectation on him either

Give him time to develop

Fully agree, but he's deffo the most exciting young player in world football right now.

Tony Hibbert's 3rd leg · February 9, 2017

Got into the team ahead of Mirallas last week. Either shows you all you need to know about Lookman, or Mirallas. Or both.

Kantareller · February 9, 2017

Tony Hibbert's 3rd leg said:
Got into the team ahead of Mirallas last week. Either shows you all you need to know about Lookman, or Mirallas. Or both.

Tbf they started one game each last week, Mirallas v Stoke and Lookman v Bournemouth. Lookman was subbed on for Mirallas against Stoke when things weren't working, and the other way round against Bournemouth.