Romelu Lukaku

[degsy]

Are we still pretending that he's not world class?

He's just under mate...only a couple of concrete shins under, but under.

 

[alvinh]

Are we still pretending that he's not world class?

We can argue about just how you define 'world class' and how many players could qualify? For me, he's a level below. In the current generation of line leading centre forwards I think Lewandowski is the standard setter and Rom, whilst great 'on his day', isn't at that level on anywhere near enough a consistent basis.

 

[deipnosophist]

very good slotter, but his close ball control needs work. Also, since he got that bang on his bonce vs West ham, he seems a little unwilling in the air.

 

[huybrechts]

very good slotter, but his close ball control needs work. Also, since he got that bang on his bonce vs West ham, he seems a little unwilling in the air.

Indeed. I remember a goal against liverpool on a corner when he cuts at the first pole. He never do that now. He just stay in the middle waiting for a lost ball. That's sad because once in move, he's unstoppable.

 

[Wayno]

Scored the equaliser to ensure Inter Milan drew at home to Parma


League games for inter = 9
Points won by Lukaku from open play = 3

 

[huybrechts]

Scored tonight...you have to see it!

 

[Goat]

 

[orly]

He's been on Pedro's low-carb diet.

Brilliant player.

 

[TheBigIguana]

All it took was proper management from a proper manager. The talent never left.

 

[RFUS]

Hardly a surprise is it. He's a top class centre forward. United are almost as good as us for getting the worst out of their players.

 

[Tubey]

What, Lukaku scored a goal against a side 18th in the table when his side were already ahead?

 

[Kenshin]

Doesnt really count that Goat. They were already 1-0 up.

@Wayno says so

 

[Tubey]

You all still don't get it about him despite the evidence being abundant.

He'll score goals like that more often than not against crap opposition in a league game. But put him in a pressure situation in a cup or against a decent side and he shows up one game in ten.

That's the problem.

 

[Wayno]

League games for inter = 10
Points won by Lukaku from open play = 6

 

[Billysgingham.]

I would take him back tomorrow.