Romelu Lukaku

[Mikey_Fitzgerald]

Lot's of people putting up the bunting before the race is run, both in here and the Ross thread

Just be wary folks, this ain't over yet

 

[Prevenger17]

Lot's of people putting up the bunting before the race is run, both in here and the Ross thread

Just be wary folks, this ain't over yet

He's crud Michael

 

[PhilM]

Harry Kane is light years ahead of him. What a player he has turned out to be having looked ordinary when he first burst on the scene.
An example to any youngster who wants to be an elite player.

Yet when talking about football, I still find that many fans still critically underrate Kane's ability, which I find utterly baffling to be fair.

He'll be a one season wonder they said - now, he's scored 21, 25, 29 and 21 (already) in his respective leagues seasons which is a great return.

Add to that, he holds the record for the most goals in a calendar yet and shown he can score against any team, often making goals by himself.

For me, he's already not far off being in the real top bracket of the best ten players in the world and I think he'll continue to improve.

 

[tommytowne]

He'll be on the bench for United soon.

He'll be playing in Bundesliga next move. His agent will engineer the move on the grounds that the English league doesn't suit him and his skills not appreciated.

 

[marsh]

He actually had a shot which is progress vs big sides.

 

[Efcjake]

Redcafe


Compare him with the rest of the attack, ballers like Lingard, Rashford, Pogba, Martial, Sanchez, Mata and he just sticks out like a sore thumb. For all his athletic ability his lack of balance renders his strength redundant, he's not at all dominant in the air and his overall presence on the pitch is almost paradoxically lacking. I got behind this transfer at the beginning of the season but it's clear now he's not only not contributing enough himself but he's holding back the rest of the talent in terms of playing time and playing style.


Struggling to have faith in his ability to hold the ball up. When he’s not on it you just know we’re not getting anything from the move.


He's the talisman of [Poor language removed]. If the team is playing [Poor language removed], dont expect Lukaku to put any graft in. His link up play is weak as piss.


Big game bottler who loves to go into hiding when the chips are down.


How can one be so lazy in such a big game. His body language says "its your fault" or "im giving up" all the time.


He's not showing any desire, that's my main gripe.


His lack of work ethic is something I will never forgive him for. Sanchez isnt having a great game but he is working his arse off for the team

Hmmmm @Soap looks like your redcafe mates disagree with your appraisal.

 

[Frang]

loved it on MOTD last night when he went thro , one on one with the keeper, ended up getting blocked, and he kind of back heeled it waaay to lamely for an on running midfielder (maybe lindgard) who inevitably never got to the shabite pass from rom... the camera pans to rom, who does that finger pointing and shoulder shrugging as if he had just made the pass of the century and it was all the other players fault!!!

he spent most of his minutes at everton doing this, basically saying he's surrounded by idiots.

it aint gunna wash at United and especially not with mourinho, who saw him for what he was first time round at Chelsea. I was surprised he actually signed him for united.

Sanchez will lead their front line soon. he is a much better allround 'attacker' .. not a target man obv, but he will score shed loads up front at united

 

[jackyboy]

What midfield does Lukaku need then? Who is good enough to stride the field with such an imperious and infallible centre forward?

Really cracked me up this.

What team exactly should he be playing for? I don't remember people saying that about Rooney or Van Persie when they were playing up front for United.

It's absolute nonsense.

 

[Frang]

Lot's of people putting up the bunting before the race is run, both in here and the Ross thread

Just be wary folks, this ain't over yet

its already over mikey!

both sets of fans have already made their minds up on these former everton 'stars' !

 

[Tin-Tin]

What midfield does Lukaku need then? Who is good enough to stride the field with such an imperious and infallible centre forward?

Obviously not Hazard, DeBruyne, Mertens, Dembele, Carrasco, Sanchez, Martial, Mata, Pogba.

 

[gonetomorrow]

Looks like it's Bookaku time at Old Trafford.

 

[mmmmsnouts]

Pogba's literally the only player in that side capable of quality service to the striker. The rest of the other forwards are more interested in scoring themselves than providing.

(Lukaku doesn’t turn up in big games at Everton)

“He just needs better service”

(Lukaku goes to Man United, still doesn’t turn up in big games)

“He just needs better service”

 

[4737carlin]

loved it on MOTD last night when he went thro , one on one with the keeper, ended up getting blocked, and he kind of back heeled it waaay to lamely for an on running midfielder (maybe lindgard) who inevitably never got to the shabite pass from rom... the camera pans to rom, who does that finger pointing and shoulder shrugging as if he had just made the pass of the century and it was all the other players fault!!!

he spent most of his minutes at everton doing this, basically saying he's surrounded by idiots.

Haha that was classic I re-wound too watch it again haha

 

[deipnosophist]

Looks like it's Bookaku time at Old Trafford.

lol..lol ...lucky the last syllable's a 'ku' and not a 'ke'!

 

[Tubey]

Lukaku must think Christmas has arrived late with Sanchez coming in though. The perfect signing for him - does the legwork and the movement that Rom is incapable of and leaves him to do what he does best; being a luxury player but a predatory finisher.

The perception of him will shift over the next few months as goals disguise shortcomings once more - if he doesn't fill his boots with Pogba, Sanchez et al in support then he's even worse than I originally thought.