Romelu Lukaku

[kiwi1691 255]

Interesting opionion from an Everton supporter on the shedend forum

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Andy Hunter, who covers Everton matters closely for the Guardian and is based in Liverpool, insists that we haven't even received a single bid from you for Lukaku. He's very well informed and cautious, and doesn't normally print something like that without being quite certain. Personally, I'm inclined to believe him over the Mail, Express and Evening Standard, none of whom have any quotes or substance backing their articles.

 

I know there's mixed opinion on here about paying somewhere in the £60-75m range for an ex-player that you sold, and also because a number of you just don't rate him that highly for the level you require, which is perfectly understandable. A number of our fans would agree with you (although the majority would prefer to keep him, I think, which is also my view). He's a very good player on his day, he does score goals and would get 20+ a season but as we all know he does have some limitations.

 

Anyway, I'm mainly posting just to say, I don't think we'll be selling him. Stones to City is pretty much a done deal, and I don't think we'll sell both.

 

[Artandur 939]

6 minutes ago, kiwi1691 said:

Interesting opionion from an Everton supporter on the shedend forum

 

Thats the same thing we heard from a leicester fan about kanté, a day before he signed, though...

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Crazy amount of sheer experts in this thread. Makes me wonder when will top clubs start to approach some of you since your scouting knowledge is so vast and you can predict a player's trajectory only by watching shitty streams and match highlights.

Conte wanted him once, wants him again, Lukaku is a Chelsea fan, wants to come back to the club and play for Conte. What is wrong with that? He's just turned 23 and is probably 4-5 years away from hitting his peak. All this while scoring for fun at this age. And it's not only about goals, but he's even assisted more goals than our supposed playmaker, the untouchable Oscar. And some of you still think Oscar should be given ANOTHER season to prove his worth, while Lukaku is bashed from the start because of his poor touch and gestures lol...

 

 

 

[Unionjack 7,531]

This is what we are up against

Chelsea ultimatum is easy one to answer for Everton

http://www.nsno.co.uk/everton-news/2016/08/chelsea-ultimatum-easy-one-answer-everton/

[Fulham Broadway 16,920]

If we end up signing Lukaku for £60m, we'd have spent the money it would have cost to sign John Stones on buying him and Matic back rather than just keeping them. Genius.

I blame jos...oh hang on

[El P. 1,354]

Costa is better. Michy will be better. Just no.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

On 7/31/2016 at 1:18 PM, Tomo said:

Mario Gomez scored almost a goal a game in 11/12 but was dropped the following season.

He will score goals yes, but will that make up for the sheer amount of attacks that will break down at his feet?

If Lukaku scores 20 goals it will more than make up for the amount of times he loses the ball. Lets face it, its rare an out and out striker is heavily involved in the build up play. A strikers main objective is to finish any move created, he should get the last touch. Only time we will rely on him to be involved in a move is if we play more direct in which case he will have to hold up the ball. With a two striker system I'm not bothered with Lukaku as the out and out 9.

And to be quite frank about it, what was lacking here last season is the passion for the badge. We need to be welcoming people who are passionate about Chelsea... 

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

On 8/1/2016 at 8:42 AM, Pizy said:

Guess I'm one of the only ones here who wants Lukaku back now. Warming to it more and more.

Thing is, we'd still need another striker if we essentially swap Lukaku for Costa. Assuming we're keeping Remy (been zero indication or links away that I've seen). Unless Conte feels completely confident in Traore.

You're not the only one. 

I want those who are passionate about the club! Lukaku has his warts but he wants to be here and that is more than enough for me! 

Especially since he's homegrown and scores loads of goals!

[Tomo 21,733]

2 minutes ago, Chelsea Legend 11 said:

If Lukaku scores 20 goals it will more than make up for the amount of times he loses the ball. Lets face it, its rare an out and out striker is heavily involved in the build up play. A strikers main objective is to finish any move created, he should get the last touch. Only time we will rely on him to be involved in a move is if we play more direct in which case he will have to hold up the ball. With a two striker system I'm not bothered with Lukaku as the out and out 9.

And to be quite frank about it, what was lacking here last season is the passion for the badge. We need to be welcoming people who are passionate about Chelsea... 

Jupp Heynkes disagree's with that notion as i pointed out with Gomez, his goal record was out of this world yet him being dropped improved Bayern ten fold, and made them more of a deadly team. Even Van Nisselroy leaving United helped them go up a level. Infact there is even an argument that Ronaldo's presence holds back Madrid despite his goals, as he often is invisible these days until he pops up and if he doesn't, his games are often rated as shockers.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Just now, Tomo said:

Jupp Heynkes disagree's with that notion as i pointed out with Gomez, his goal record was out of this world yet him being dropped improved Bayern ten fold, and made them more of a deadly team. Even Van Nisselroy leaving United helped them go up a level. Infact there is even an argument that Ronaldo's presence holds back Madrid despite his goals, as he often is invisible these days until he pops up and if he doesn't, his games are often rated as shockers.

Gomez left because he took 1 chance out of every 5 created for him, it had nothing to do with his touch. He was a beast against small teams and a mouse against big clubs. I don't see why you're talking about Gomez though, Lukaku and Gomez aren't even close in comparison

[Thendo 1,088]

Just now, Chelsea Legend 11 said:

 

And to be quite frank about it, what was lacking here last season is the passion for the badge. We need to be welcoming people who are passionate about Chelsea... 

I agree with this,  altough Lukaku didn't seem too passionate about Chelsea last time around. Desperate wanting to leave  when he only had to fight for a starting spot with Torres and Eto'o... 

Lukaku is a decent player,  but nowhere near worth the amount mentioned. He probably could do an ok job here but the way he was crying in the media etc left a bad taste for me. Rather we did what we could to keep Costa who imo is a much better player. 

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

32 minutes ago, Thendo said:

I agree with this,  altough Lukaku didn't seem too passionate about Chelsea last time around. Desperate wanting to leave  when he only had to fight for a starting spot with Torres and Eto'o... 

Lukaku is a decent player,  but nowhere near worth the amount mentioned. He probably could do an ok job here but the way he was crying in the media etc left a bad taste for me. Rather we did what we could to keep Costa who imo is a much better player. 

I think he was desperate to leave because Jose wasn't going to give him a chance. 

[Stingray 9,441]

I am belgian and I do not believe this transfer. Sigh.

[Stingray 9,441]

I've seen more than enough to conclude most of the Belgian fans are extremely defensive regarding any Belgian player who is not worshiped here. Take a look at the old pages from here, Courtois after his ambiguous comments at the end of the season or the De Bruyne thread. 

If you felt insulted, I'm sorry wasn't my intention but I'm extremely sick of this ass kissing by some mostly being Belgians and maybe that Oscar fanboy can't remember his name.

Ow come of it. What a generalisation.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Genuinely don't want this deal to go through. Not that I hate Lukaku or don't rate him, just the money involved is ridiculous and most importantly I think it's got a negative effect on Michy who I absolutely adore and rate highly.

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

People putting the word "passion" in the same sentence in which "Lukaku" is the subject.
lol.

[Tomo 21,733]

1 hour ago, Chelsea Legend 11 said:

Gomez left because he took 1 chance out of every 5 created for him, it had nothing to do with his touch. He was a beast against small teams and a mouse against big clubs. I don't see why you're talking about Gomez though, Lukaku and Gomez aren't even close in comparison

He was dreadful in general play and a lot of Bayern's attacks broke down due to him, so much so not even 80 goals in 97 games over 2 season's was enough to save his spot in Jupps eyes.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

People throwing out random words out of context.

LOL.

Lukaku is passionate about Chelsea! Anyone that doesn't see that has been living under a rock or drinking way too much grappa...