Romelu Lukaku

[Connor]

Lukaku scored when playing part of an attacking formation where Kone would drag defenders away from him, and Deulofeu's pace as part of a counter-attacking formation and accuracy with the assist would pull defenders away and let Lukaku score

As soon as we changed that, with a more traditional defensive winger in Lennon, and Cleverley shuttling on the left side, his goal tally dropped off. For a big man he does not challenge very well in a static formation with slow build up - exactly what Belgium are doing.

If they're going to play like that then he shouldn't be on. If they want to play him then it's best as part of a counterattacking plan, which you won't really get against ROI

Cue quick counter attack.

Goal Romelu.

 

[efc.1878]

Good goal to be fair. Another 10mill onto his price tag

 

[maccavennie]

I take it he's not playing too well then?

edit : I take it he's just scored then?

 

[kithnou]

Well done.

 

[AdamEFC]

PIPE DOWN YA IRISH TITS

 

[MACCA75]

We'll played Rom. Few extra quid for you.

 

[Hickson9]

Face to goal and a bit of space and that's what the big man can do.

Quality.

 

[Tree13]

Two minutes into the second half and Lukaku scores. First attempt - on target - goal.

PS McCarthy got rinsed in the buildup - De bruyne going past him like he wasn't even there.

 

[AndyC]

John Giles on RTE just denounced Lukaku as a disgrace today

Sniff it Giles

 

[Liann28]

Lucky

Took a deflection

 

[CairnsToffee]

John Giles on RTE just denounced Lukaku as a disgrace today

Bet he feels a right arse head now great goal by Rom

 

[kithnou]

Two minutes into the second half and Lukaku scores. First attempt - on target - goal.

PS McCarthy got rinsed in the buildup - De bruyne going past him like he wasn't even there.

Don't start me on McCarthy please

 

[4737carlin]

Nice one Rom, that should pipe down a few of the lids for a bit

 

[catcherintherye]

World class finish that.

 

[Abraders]

Good, good finish.