Kant Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Good post mate (although the strange thing about RM is that they had and valued the excellent Redondo in the same role a few years prior to Makelele). Redondo was a legend. He dominated midfield on his own by doing both attack and defense. Makelele was only defense, he needed someone to start the attack and move the ball. He could destroy attacks and iniciate them with accurate passes, although he was sometimes a bit slow and retained the ball too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) It was against Luxemburg though. Can only play what's in front of you. Well done Rom Edited May 26, 2014 by MiguelCotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 https://mobile.twitter.com/cyril_sneer_/status/471043498779901952 Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 But he's not good enough for Everton... Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nikica Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Redondo was a legend. He dominated midfield on his own by doing both attack and defense. Makelele was only defense, he needed someone to start the attack and move the ball. He could destroy attacks and iniciate them with accurate passes, although he was sometimes a bit slow and retained the ball too much. Yep, true, Redondo was far more technically gifted and great going forward. I just meant that they both started from a deeper position. Obviously different players though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 https://mobile.twitter.com/cyril_sneer_/status/471043498779901952 I just wish lukaku was 24,.then we could put all this bollocks about how good he is going to be to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msloan78 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 https://mobile.twitter.com/cyril_sneer_/status/471043498779901952 But did you know that some of Lukaku's goals we're scored whilst he was a kid playing in Belgium. Mirallas and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/05/27/report-dortmund-make-lukaku-approach/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27583281 bugger.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Scored a hat trick tonight. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27583281 bugger.... We know . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 We know . There was no link :shaking fist: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27583281 bugger.... I can't see a hat trick against one of the weakest sides in europe boosting his value too much. It indicates that he will be the first choice striker though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I can't see a hat trick against one of the weakest sides in europe boosting his value too much. It indicates that he will be the first choice striker though. Its a hattrick on the international scene, showing to the world he can score for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 What a team though, jeez... 13 Bossut 02 Alderweireld (Vanden Borre - 45' ) 05 Vertonghen (Lombaerts - 77' ) 08 Fellaini 04 Kompany (van Buyten - 45' ) 03 Vermaelen 11 Mirallas (Januzaj - 45' ) 06 Witsel (Defour - 45' ) 09 Lukaku (Origi - 61' ) 07 De Bruyne 10 Hazard (Chadli - 45' ) Gotta be worth a cheeky punt at the World Cup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 What a team though, jeez... 13 Bossut 02 Alderweireld (Vanden Borre - 45' ) 05 Vertonghen (Lombaerts - 77' ) 08 Fellaini 04 Kompany (van Buyten - 45' ) 03 Vermaelen 11 Mirallas (Januzaj - 45' ) 06 Witsel (Defour - 45' ) 09 Lukaku (Origi - 61' ) 07 De Bruyne 10 Hazard (Chadli - 45' ) Gotta be worth a cheeky punt at the World Cup! Yup...I'd be excited about the WC if I was a Belgian. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 The only surprise is that Belgium didn't put at least 10 past them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 The only surprise is that Belgium didn't put at least 10 past them. Agreed I don't think it will make his price increase anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Number of league goals before 21st birthday: Messi - 57 Owen - 55 Rooney - 44 Shearer - 10 Lukaku - 65 [via @DanielStorey85] GoodisonRoad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Number of league goals before 21st birthday: Messi - 57 Owen - 55 Rooney - 44 Shearer - 10 Lukaku - 65 [via @DanielStorey85] Everyone's just copying off Louis now. You bunch of sheep. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Number of league goals before 21st birthday: Messi - 57 Owen - 55 Rooney - 44 Shearer - 10 Lukaku - 65 [via @DanielStorey85] http://www.toffeetalk.com/index.php?/topic/25114-romelu-lukaku/?p=406262 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 My bad. Didn't click on that link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 My bad. Didn't click on that link. Pay closer attention in the future :shaking fist:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 People going mad for those goals by 21st birthday. He was playing for anderlecht first team at 16 years old and had done 33 goals in 70 odd games whilst still 17... The lad was probably growing pubes whilst his class mates were getting rid of their baby teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 There's that 1 in 2 ratio again, only this time in the Eredivisie and before he was 18. Hmmmm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nikica Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Yeah, I like Luakaku but I agree with haf on this. Lukaku is clearly an early developer and that doesn't really guarantee that he will continue to progress. I think he can but we can't simply extrapolate those stats to assume that he will keep hitting those goals as he gets older. I did say he has a lot of mental development to go but he's been physically developed for ages and that has helped him, especially in the Beglian league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Ignore the last post please, can't be bothered going down this path again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC11 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 If Lukaku stats at his current level he'll be a top striker anyway.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kant Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Only with a minor improvement in his game for the next 7 years, he would be a top scorer. With all his current flaws, he's still a 15 goal and 5 assist per season man. With more experience and a bit of tactical knowledge, assuming no technical development at all, and he'll be in the 18-24 goal bracket for years to come. Even for an early developer, the tools he has at the moment should be enough to guarantee him a decent career. Only injuries or lack of playtime could stop him. I have the feeling he will not be coming back unfortunately if he is not signed before the WC starts. He will be the starting striker for Belgium, the moment he scores a couple, any team with money and needs will try to sign him (Inter? Milan? Atletico? Dortmund?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I would have loved to have seen the 2009-2011 Louis Saha play in this Martinez set up. If we did it would put Lukaku into a real perspective. I would have backed that version of Louis Saha to net 20 goals+ and get a fair few assists... if we had seen that, then some fans would be far less desperate to get Lukaku. That's the problem, Everton fans have become brain washed into thinking 15 goals is a miracle for a striker to score. Jay Rodriguez scored that for Southampton this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NyarkosLeftToe Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Only 9 Strikers got 15+ goals in the league this season with only 2 20+ so I'd say 15 goals for a striker is somewhat of an achievement and something that is pretty difficult to find. Kant, Matt, Sibdane and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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