Lukaku

[Raino85]

Know this was said as a joke but when Duncan was working once a week for the first team when he was sheedys assistant i know they had Dunc working with Lukaku a bit.

Dunno' about now like.

Wasent down as a joke, was genuinly interested. But if he has got dunc working with him it can be nothing but good for him and hopefully in the long rub for us

 

[slimspek]

Lukaku is already a good striker at 20, he'll be a great striker in a few years. He is well worth the money.

 

[The Hibbert Agenda]

I made you chuckle? a clown on here said Bacca is nowhere near good as Lukaku but then said he doesn't watch Sevilla? Quite scary that

I don't need to have watched the previously unheard of 27 year old former bus boy from central america to know that Romelu Lukaku, 20 years old and playing first team football since he was 16, in better leagues for a longer time already, who is widely acknowledged as one of the best up and coming strikers in the world, is a heck of a lot better.

But I disagree with your expert opinion, and that's upsetting, i get it. clown.

 

[AussieToffee]

Lukaku hasn't been at his best for quite a while but he's still scoring.

It's amazing seeing a player scoring while still learning.

Just imagine when he's the final product?

(will probably stop scoring lol)

 

[bluestevon]

Lukaku hasn't been at his best for quite a while but he's still scoring.

It's amazing seeing a player scoring while still learning.

Just imagine when he's the final product?

(will probably stop scoring lol)

If he goes back to chelsea he will mate, think their forwards have a bonus in their contracts if they stay under 10 goals per year, payed for by frankie boy lampard

 

[Royal Blue Jersey]

Lukaku hasn't been at his best for quite a while but he's still scoring.

It's amazing seeing a player scoring while still learning.

Just imagine when he's the final product?

(will probably stop scoring lol)

Potential is a funny thing. Thesedays the transposed moneyball strategy/Football manager player growth approach convinces people all somewhat promising young players are destined for greatness, their ability only headed in an upward trajectory. But it simply doesn't work out so easily in real life, for a whole host of possible reasons. So many young stars gone for big money failed to live up to their billing; Wickham, Rodwell, Zaha, Walcott to name a few. I'd count some Chelsea youngsters farmed out on loan except for the fact Courtious shows being loaned by Chelsea is no bearing on your quality.

So from what I've seen of Lukaku this season, I'm just far from impressed. Maybe he exploded onto the scene at 16 benefitting from the natural physique which especially at younger ages will have given him an edge. I think the more a player relies on their body to control a ball instead of their touch, the less technique they have. They can get away with bad touches by putting their bodies in the way; it's how Fellaini got by looking like a decent player (in some eyes) despite lacking even basic control, because his massive frame could help him bounce people out the way to give him the precious seconds needed to pass it or move with it.

Lukaku seems the same. His touch is really poor, and in tight spaces he's less than useful. He scored so many goals for West Brom because they were a team that, due to spending so long under the cosh in games, had to counterattack. Lukaku is perfect for this kind of football as given the space he's very hard for defenders to deal with. I don't think his vision is great and as such, neither is his decision making. He will make some great runs but he seems rather self-involved; he makes runs that will get him through on goal with balls over the top but he knows we're not a team that wants to surrender possession 8 or 9 times for the once or twice it might work. He needs to come short more, play back to goal, think about what is best for the team's chances of scoring not merely his own; work on his touch and his agility. He should be learning off Pienaar. Pienaar combines brilliant control with an ability to protect the ball, and he hasn't half the speed, strength, height or power of Lukaku. Drogba is of course the perfect example, and I do remember how many years it took him to truly get to grips with it. Calling him a late bloomer would be putting it politely.

And we're back to potential. Drogba was widely considered one of the best forwards in the world at 32, but it took him until 28 to score 30+ a season and really win over the Chelsea fans. Then you get people like Rickie Lambert and Leon Britton toiling away in lower leagues for years, with completely the opposite in terms of hype and media buzz. Their ability gets questioned before they've even kicked a ball rather than lauded. But aged 29, Lambert pretty much establishes himself in the England team. There's no doubt they've improved over the seasons and are two players probably in their peak. In that respect Lukaku has years to improve. But the question is, is he likely to? And more importantly, is that likely to be here?

 

[bluejock]

WHO THE EFF IS BACCA

 

[ijjysmith]

Potential is a funny thing. Thesedays the transposed moneyball strategy/Football manager player growth approach convinces people all somewhat promising young players are destined for greatness, their ability only headed in an upward trajectory. But it simply doesn't work out so easily in real life, for a whole host of possible reasons. So many young stars gone for big money failed to live up to their billing; Wickham, Rodwell, Zaha, Walcott to name a few. I'd count some Chelsea youngsters farmed out on loan except for the fact Courtious shows being loaned by Chelsea is no bearing on your quality.

So from what I've seen of Lukaku this season, I'm just far from impressed. Maybe he exploded onto the scene at 16 benefitting from the natural physique which especially at younger ages will have given him an edge. I think the more a player relies on their body to control a ball instead of their touch, the less technique they have. They can get away with bad touches by putting their bodies in the way; it's how Fellaini got by looking like a decent player (in some eyes) despite lacking even basic control, because his massive frame could help him bounce people out the way to give him the precious seconds needed to pass it or move with it.

Lukaku seems the same. His touch is really poor, and in tight spaces he's less than useful. He scored so many goals for West Brom because they were a team that, due to spending so long under the cosh in games, had to counterattack. Lukaku is perfect for this kind of football as given the space he's very hard for defenders to deal with. I don't think his vision is great and as such, neither is his decision making. He will make some great runs but he seems rather self-involved; he makes runs that will get him through on goal with balls over the top but he knows we're not a team that wants to surrender possession 8 or 9 times for the once or twice it might work. He needs to come short more, play back to goal, think about what is best for the team's chances of scoring not merely his own; work on his touch and his agility. He should be learning off Pienaar. Pienaar combines brilliant control with an ability to protect the ball, and he hasn't half the speed, strength, height or power of Lukaku. Drogba is of course the perfect example, and I do remember how many years it took him to truly get to grips with it. Calling him a late bloomer would be putting it politely.

And we're back to potential. Drogba was widely considered one of the best forwards in the world at 32, but it took him until 28 to score 30+ a season and really win over the Chelsea fans. Then you get people like Rickie Lambert and Leon Britton toiling away in lower leagues for years, with completely the opposite in terms of hype and media buzz. Their ability gets questioned before they've even kicked a ball rather than lauded. But aged 29, Lambert pretty much establishes himself in the England team. There's no doubt they've improved over the seasons and are two players probably in their peak. In that respect Lukaku has years to improve. But the question is, is he likely to? And more importantly, is that likely to be here?

Bloody hell.

 

[deipnosophist]

@RBJ...I think you raise some salient, discussion-worthy points. The thing with Everton is that we just cannot afford to make errors with our 'significant' signings. Chelsea, City etc can adopt a drift net approach ie go for any and everything and just throw back the poor catch. Such strategy is a blight on the modern game and whilst FFP attempts to circumvent this, there are so many ways around it using financial hocus- pocus , that it is little more than a sop.
Anyway, I am meandering...time for a cup of tea and off to bed with a good book (Extreme Prejudice...the unsettling truth behind the Patriot Act and the cover-ups of 9/11 and the Iraq war)

 

[graeme2911]

He's 20 years old in what's commonly accepted as the best league in the world, scored 13 this season already, plus 17 last year. Will probably hit 15+ by May, and people don't want to sign him??? You must be [Poor language removed] mental if that's the case.

We've needed a regular goal scorer for decades.

I'd blow the bank to get him this summer if we have a chance. He's only going to get better.

 

[FTY]

In today's episode of things I'm not reading

Potential is a funny thing. Thesedays the transposed moneyball strategy/Football manager player growth approach convinces people all somewhat promising young players are destined for greatness, their ability only headed in an upward trajectory. But it simply doesn't work out so easily in real life, for a whole host of possible reasons. So many young stars gone for big money failed to live up to their billing; Wickham, Rodwell, Zaha, Walcott to name a few. I'd count some Chelsea youngsters farmed out on loan except for the fact Courtious shows being loaned by Chelsea is no bearing on your quality.

So from what I've seen of Lukaku this season, I'm just far from impressed. Maybe he exploded onto the scene at 16 benefitting from the natural physique which especially at younger ages will have given him an edge. I think the more a player relies on their body to control a ball instead of their touch, the less technique they have. They can get away with bad touches by putting their bodies in the way; it's how Fellaini got by looking like a decent player (in some eyes) despite lacking even basic control, because his massive frame could help him bounce people out the way to give him the precious seconds needed to pass it or move with it.

Lukaku seems the same. His touch is really poor, and in tight spaces he's less than useful. He scored so many goals for West Brom because they were a team that, due to spending so long under the cosh in games, had to counterattack. Lukaku is perfect for this kind of football as given the space he's very hard for defenders to deal with. I don't think his vision is great and as such, neither is his decision making. He will make some great runs but he seems rather self-involved; he makes runs that will get him through on goal with balls over the top but he knows we're not a team that wants to surrender possession 8 or 9 times for the once or twice it might work. He needs to come short more, play back to goal, think about what is best for the team's chances of scoring not merely his own; work on his touch and his agility. He should be learning off Pienaar. Pienaar combines brilliant control with an ability to protect the ball, and he hasn't half the speed, strength, height or power of Lukaku. Drogba is of course the perfect example, and I do remember how many years it took him to truly get to grips with it. Calling him a late bloomer would be putting it politely.

And we're back to potential. Drogba was widely considered one of the best forwards in the world at 32, but it took him until 28 to score 30+ a season and really win over the Chelsea fans. Then you get people like Rickie Lambert and Leon Britton toiling away in lower leagues for years, with completely the opposite in terms of hype and media buzz. Their ability gets questioned before they've even kicked a ball rather than lauded. But aged 29, Lambert pretty much establishes himself in the England team. There's no doubt they've improved over the seasons and are two players probably in their peak. In that respect Lukaku has years to improve. But the question is, is he likely to? And more importantly, is that likely to be here?

 

[FTY]

Not arsed, the way he held up 4 fingers and then pointed to himself...he wants to stay.

 

[bluemangroup]

I know, he's only here on loan, but I like him, like him, yes I do.
(To the tune of its only rock and roll)

 

[AndyZ]

Chelsea planning to complete a transfer deal for Lukaku after the World Cup...

Lukaku transfer hinders on World Cup as Chelsea hope strong display from Belgium star will increase asking price

 

[MartSlinger]

Hardly 'news' is it? They'd be stupid to sell him before the WC with Benteke being out.