Romey 1878 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 http://www.espnfc.us/barclays-premier-league/story/2035668/premier-league-tim-howard-says-everton-teammate-romelu-lukaku-aims-to-be-world-class Good on him, it's good to be ambitious and have that drive. He may never reach that level but if he's an Everton player and trying to get to that level then it can only benefit us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Good on him, it's good to be ambitious and have that drive. He may never reach that level but if he's an Everton player and trying to get to that level then it can only benefit us. Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I watched the 20-minute highlights of the game against West Brom and was reminded of the several smart moves made by Lukaku. Once his confidence hits, he could be unstoppable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 http://www.espnfc.us/barclays-premier-league/story/2035668/premier-league-tim-howard-says-everton-teammate-romelu-lukaku-aims-to-be-world-class Never going to happen. He is 21 now and Haf has already decided that he isn't going to develop anymore markjazzbassist and Toffee_in_LA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Never going to happen. He is 21 now and Haf has already decided that he isn't going to develop anymore I can't remember who it was but someone once said that if Haf says a player is good or bad then it must be true so Lukaku is doomed markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I suppose this could have gone in any thread really, but thought I would try and find an actual Lukaku thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 It's was an absolute beuty of a goal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I want to find something about his touches. Sure he was better today. Been googling but can't find any site. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I thought he was the best Everton player in the first half. Second half wasn't very good but it's over the top the criticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Never thought I would say this but can't wait to get kone back fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I am excited to have him back, but I think Lukaku gets the game time. He needs time to learn and grow just like ross. Kone can play on the wings as well, and might have to after Mirallas went out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsunyc Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 the announcer said lukaku doesn't have premier level feet. yes, it's touch is a bit heavy but when he's 1 on 1 or in the open field, he's quite good. i think he is going to be a lightning rod player for fans - i think there will be the critics and there will be his defenders. i think overall, he's a solid player and don't really care about the money he's making - i'm not paying for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Lukaku stated he wants to be the best in the world. I don't think ronaldo is watching him and worrying much just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oztoffee Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Extremely wasteful of opportunities today and gave the ball away.......I lost count at 12! TV commentator hit it on the head really..."when he scores it's easy to overlook his many shortcomings. It's just like papering over the cracks". Too true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I suppose this could have gone in any thread really, but thought I would try and find an actual Lukaku thread Michael Flatley, eat your heart out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 He was poor, when he eventual got service. Most of the balls through, over the top or to him, were dogshit. When they did come off, he fluffed the opportunity. Has to work on his game under pressure, he's ok when he has time and space, without it, he's poor. 4/10 yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Never going to happen. He is 21 now and Haf has already decided that he isn't going to develop anymore Baines. Baines Baines Baines. Baines Baines. Baines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Ok take Southall. Was he the goalkeeper he ended up being at 21? No. Was he an unbelievable shot stopper? Yes. As he got older his positioning improved. Lukaku can't control a ball, it's unlikely to get much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post duncanmckenzieismagic Posted September 29, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Ok take Southall. Was he the goalkeeper he ended up being at 21? No. Was he an unbelievable shot stopper? Yes. As he got older his positioning improved. Lukaku can't control a ball, it's unlikely to get much better. I totally agree with you, Lukaku will never be a top goalkeeper markjazzbassist, MC11, MikeO and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Aha owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmegwolf203 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Just back the kid, and see where he is at the end of the season. I for one, think he's starting to improve his hold up play quite a bit. I also think consistency is his biggest problem, not any one aspect of his game. He's scored several goals in the past that are evidence of great touch and close control, he just needs to string those actions/performances together. Consistency in the final third, from the whole team, will really help his confidence. Matt, Romey 1878 and markjazzbassist 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I just watched the 20-minute highlights and, as on the day, thought he did OK - and very well in the first half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I totally agree with you, Lukaku will never be a top goalkeeper Point being the ability to stop shots is similar to that of controlling a football. It's either there or its not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I just watched the 20-minute highlights and, as on the day, thought he did OK - and very well in the first half. everytime the ball was played up to him in the second half, i blinked, then looked again, and they where attacking us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) He needs dropping, he looks knackered. Worked hard int the first half but without someone to help him, without a creative player to create, he is just someone to hoof it up to. Hopefully if he's not playing we will learn to play like last season again, rather than hoofball Needs some time way from the criticism too Edited October 5, 2014 by Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Never seen game but listened to the end and sharpie was pissed off with him. How can a 21 year old be unfit? He hasn't had a big world cup, he had an extra week or so off. It's not Luke he detrained that much. He needs to improve and fast, its all and well me being onto him. I've had his number for a while. It's the poor fans who are giving him a chance who are running out of patience. As a lone man up front you expect a lot more. Personally I think sharpies getting to the pointvthar he's lazy, does not make runs at all, static is the word he used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Yeah he was poor today. Went to make at least 20+ runs that no one found him but the few that did he fooked it up. Shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 We won't see the best of him until Ross is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newty82 Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 Never seen game but listened to the end and sharpie was pissed off with him. How can a 21 year old be unfit? He hasn't had a big world cup, he had an extra week or so off. It's not Luke he detrained that much. He needs to improve and fast, its all and well me being onto him. I've had his number for a while. It's the poor fans who are giving him a chance who are running out of patience. As a lone man up front you expect a lot more. Personally I think sharpies getting to the pointvthar he's lazy, does not make runs at all, static is the word he used. Although I think you have been over the top at times, I do agree with you here. He looks so heavy when 'closing' defenders down. He doesn't look like he is sprinting at them, or doing it with any real determination. It does look lazy. He has to do more. Regardless of age, fee, future potential...right now we need more from our No.1 striker. He didn't look confident today. He started off well but that didn't last long at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) i agree somewhat with a lot of what people are saying, my main retort is simply that he is the person who their team strategically shuts down each game. in many sports you go after their "star" player and shut them down and hope no one else will step up. last season ross broke onto the scene and teams started targeting him. he had a dry patch but lukaku was banging em in during that. then they go for lukaku and coleman or mirallas is banging em in. problem is we don't have anyone to bang em in while rom is being shut down now. with ross, coleman, and mirallas injured, we're hoof to rom or pass and go nowhere. it's not his fault we are one dimensional. he can't take on 2 cb, create a play and be on the end of the play he created. Edited October 5, 2014 by markjazzbassist Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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