Romelu Lukaku

[Thor 2,443]

I was never a fan of him, and still aren't, but jeez... Some people acting as if his hopes of being a class player are dashed at 21? Furthermore acting as if it serves him right or whatever. We have no idea what went on. It's whatever though... lol.

He has flaws, and if he works hard, he can iron them out. Like any player. Anyone acting as if they can predict the future on this kid. Sure... keep thinking it. No one knows how anyone will pan out. No one expected Bale to be this good today. No one expected Messi to pan out the way he did. No one expected Matic to make the progress he did at his age.

Yes, it was a great piece of business by us. but the guy is young... Maybe he is stupid, ignorant and far too arrogant at his age, but then again, I'm sure a lot of us were, and we weren't anywhere near the position he is in currently. Hope he figures it out, despite not being a fan. He is fun to watch when he is on.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

I was never a fan of him, and still aren't, but jeez... Some people acting as if his hopes of being a class player are dashed at 21? Furthermore acting as if it serves him right or whatever. We have no idea what went on. It's whatever though... lol.

He has flaws, and if he works hard, he can iron them out. Like any player. Anyone acting as if they can predict the future on this kid. Sure... keep thinking it. No one knows how anyone will pan out. No one expected Bale to be this good today. No one expected Messi to pan out the way he did. No one expected Matic to make the progress he did at his age.

Yes, it was a great piece of business by us. but the guy is young... Maybe he is stupid, ignorant and far too arrogant at his age, but then again, I'm sure a lot of us were, and we weren't anywhere near the position he is in currently. Hope he figures it out, despite not being a fan. He is fun to watch when he is on.

I was never a fan of Romelu's and nor did I ever think he had any hope of becoming a top player. Once before someone told me that trying to predict Romelu's future would make me look foolish. In the end, we all see the same evidence, it's just that each of us assesses that evidence in our own way. My assessment leads me to stick to the opinion I formed the very first time I saw him play; Rom can make a contribution but he will never reach the level of a first-choice Chelsea player.

So far that prediction has not made me look foolish. If this changes I'll be pleased for the lad but, sadly, I don't expect it to.

As I say, I agree with the view ParNolio7 expresses above. Rom can be a competent striker if he structures his game around his strengths and minimises the exposure of his weaknesses. I don't know if the kid is yet ready to accept that he's stuck with his weaknesses but he's bright so, if he hasn't done so yet, he will get there soon enough. It seems likely to take some members of this board a little longer however.

[zolayes 14,489]

I find it upsetting some still want to stick the knife in . We made a lot of money out of him . He has gone now but in a way

he did more for chelsea than we did for him.

[Myself 793]

I have a feeling Lukaku will be sold in the next 2-3 seasons if martinez wants to keep his job.

Martinez has made a lot of questionable transfers in the likes of besic, lukaku and mccarthy.

McCarthy has been great for them

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

I find it upsetting some still want to stick the knife in . We made a lot of money out of him . He has gone now but in a way

he did more for chelsea than we did for him.

I guess my post does read like I'm sticking the knife in and I apologise for that. That wasn't the intention. I wish him well.

My view was, and is, that Rom's attributes WILL allow him to carve out a career but his lack of technical ability is permanent and this will restrict the level of club which will see him as a first choice option.

[Polo7 3,496]

I find it upsetting some still want to stick the knife in . We made a lot of money out of him . He has gone now but in a way

he did more for chelsea than we did for him.

What a load of bollocks. All he did for us was miss a penalty.

[zolayes 14,489]

What a load of bollocks. All he did for us was miss a penalty.

we made millions out of him ,,, you cant even give a £1 to the forum

[zolayes 14,489]

I guess my post does read like I'm sticking the knife in and I apologise for that. That wasn't the intention. I wish him well.

My view was, and is, that Rom's attributes WILL allow him to carve out a career but his lack of technical ability is permanent and will restrict the type of club who will see him as a first choice option.

Thats fair enough ,, but there are some small minded assholes on here

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Thats fair enough ,, but there are some small minded assholes on here

Maybe what he needs is a rest.

But he's too hardworking to take a breather

[Cholo 428]

we made millions out of him ,,, you cant even give a £1 to the forum

At least he seems to have gotten a better upringing than you

Thats fair enough ,, but there are some small minded assholes on here

A fault confessed is half redressed.

[Polo7 3,496]

we made millions out of him ,,, you cant even give a £1 to the forum

What has that got to do with anything? You donated yet you are awful to talk to.

[Nike 373]

Maybe what he needs is a rest.

But he's too hardworking to take a breather

Your being sarcastic right? hard working?

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

I do think he just needs to find his confidence/rhythm back.

He was doing pretty well before the world cup, he scored in nearly every friendly game we played just before it started, including a hattrick.

Then he got an injury scare in the last match before the tournament, had to be subbed, had a very difficult match against Algeria and saw Origi take his place.
Apparently he's still not completely fit (don't know the details exactly but I think Wilmots said he was playing with injections/pain since the season started?)

This said, Origi is a more complete player. Not sure about Benteke (he's also a bit overrated in my opinion. Don't see him being first striker at one of the top teams as well). But there's a very big difference between a fit and happy Lukaku and a half injured Lukaku with confidence issues...

I think his confidence was in his dreads.

[Polo7 3,496]

His general play is awful. Just watching the Burnley - Everton game. How the hell did we get £27m for him???? West Ham got Sakho and Valencia for £10m less.

[Stats 7,059]

His general play is awful. Just watching the Burnley - Everton game. How the hell did we get £27m for him???? West Ham got Sakho and Valencia for £10m less.

:D

[Polo7 3,496]

:D

Still a shit footballer and not worth a third of what Everton paid.

[iseah100 5,612]

His general play is awful. Just watching the Burnley - Everton game. How the hell did we get £27m for him???? West Ham got Sakho and Valencia for £10m less.

Cause Valencia played for Pachuca in Liga MX and is Ecuadorian.

Lukaku was with Chelsea and from Belgium. Simple as that.

[Polo7 3,496]

Cause Valencia played for Pachuca in Liga MX and is Ecuadorian.

Lukaku was with Chelsea and from Belgium. Simple as that.

Try and justify it all you want. West Ham got 2 really good players for £10m less. We got Diego Costa for £5m more. Theres no justification for the price Everton paid. Simples.