Romelu Lukaku

[Kezza 1,965]

In terms of price it was a bad signing, well not bad signing, thats a bit harsh, but bad negotiating, considering Cisse was bought for £10mil.

But we won't know if we paid too much or got a bargain until he gets some proper game time.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Can't judge him now, or even next year for that matter. I never thought, even at the start of the season that he would walk into our first team squad. He needs a couple of good loans and plenty of luck.

[Jype 6,398]

Let's just hope he gets a good loan move next season and preferably in the Premier League as it would maintain his status as a homegrown player (which imo is ridiculous because he only moved to England from Belgium when he was 18 but those are the rules as far as I know). As a physical lad I have no doubt what so ever he would have problems getting enough games in most of the low- to mid-table sides in the PL and a loan to a team like Wigan and perhaps Bolton if they stay up would be perfect.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Look, I get the argument about people saying he's not ready, he's just a kid and all this.

But the fact is, and Sam is right when he does say this, you don't pay up to £18million for a player with 'potential' to rot with your reserves! If anything, that completely ruins his potential. Both Romelu & Chelsea are at the fault here. The former for keep on talking up his move to Chelsea before it was done, I know he's a massive fan but, his professional career is more important and he should consider any big club that would've played him.

Secondly, Chelsea are at fault. At fault for buying the player simply because "other parties were interested". That's what André Villas-Boas said about the signing, just like De Bruyne it was pretty obvious that the management had 0% intention on using him. At least with KdB, Chelsea saw some f'cking sense to loan him back to Genk immediately. Why didn't we do the same with Lukaku?!

With Courtois we even secured a loan immediately because the club knew he wouldn't be displacing Cech this year, probably not next either.

In any way you look at it, it's an awful signing both for club & player.

[Spike 12,049]

Frankly Mr Shankly, I think this boy needs to kick against the pricks.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

15-20 years a head of him

You think he'll play untill he's 38-39? Really?

[Spike 12,049]

You think he'll play untill he's 38-39? Really?

I don't. He doesn't play in Serie A.

Great photo.

[OneMoSalah 8,611]

You think he'll play untill he's 38-39? Really?

Depends how well he does, I'm sure most players could just depends if they want to.

[Justin_3d 1,140]

In short little time Lukaku looks better then Torres.

Why they even start players like Torres is beyond me.

These insignificant games should be giving to the youngster.

[Waterfall 893]

He should have scored, but I thought he looked rather impressive. Very athletic to say the least

[Justin_3d 1,140]

Yeah he should had more time this season but again, the managerial go around is hurting the youth exposure to games where they need to be brought on.

[OneMoSalah 8,611]

Despite what some others have said about him tonight for the time he got he played quite well. Fuck the haters.

[zolayes 14,489]

Despite what some others have said about him tonight for the time he got he played quite well. Fuck the haters.

well said ,,fans call for young to be given a chance then CRUCIFY them

[CHOULO19 24,332]

That miss aside, he played very well in my book. Beat the liverpool defense to every single ball in the air.

[OneMoSalah 8,611]

well said ,,fans call for young to be given a chance then CRUCIFY them

Exactly, hope he gets 90 minutes against Blackburn at the weekend

[Nic! 301]

If he scored, he might have gotten that start. Now, I doubt it. For Chelsea, 4-1 or 4-2 isn't a big difference. For Lukaku himself, it could have given him a boost and an opportunity. Real shame he missed it.

[Amblève. 4,995]

Had a good game I think. He didn't score but finally he played! Can't remember the last time he did.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

He definitely should have scored, it was a sitter.

That being said, I thought his overall play was actually pretty good. Showed good strength in the air and a bit of pace, always looked to receive the ball and made a few clever runs, despite only being on the pitch for around 25 minutes I thought he was our second best player on the night (behind Ramires).

Id like to see him get a loan move next season. I would also like to see the board carefully think out where that loan move should be to, our history with loan moves is generally terrible. I think this guy has a lot of talent, he is a big physical presence with pace, his technique needs a bit of work but he has a lot of raw talent, a season of first team football at a decent level would be the best thing for him.