I actually think his all round play is much better than he's given credit for and he relies much less on his bulk than people like to suggest. He's having a terrible World Cup but he's much better than he's shown. I do agree that his ability to run with the ball and beat a man is, strangely, better than his hold up play though.
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By all account played well today.
I genuinely think he would be awesome for us.
I genuinely think he would be awesome for us.
He was at his top level today. The complete CF.
When he plays like that there are very few that can do what he does with his strength and pace, but wait and see if he can do it for a few games rather than his usual dip in and out of form.
When he plays like that there are very few that can do what he does with his strength and pace, but wait and see if he can do it for a few games rather than his usual dip in and out of form.
Consistency needed. Physically he's always been a beast and his finishing is for the most part good but I have doubts over his actual technique. Always seemed erratic when I've watched him.
He's similar to the old Rooney (not physically but in terms of how a season pans out).
When he's on form he's unplayable but he has long periods during a season where his touch is abysmal and he can't hit a barn door. From potentially World Class to pub player with the flick of a wrist.
I tend to think he's a donkey most of the time and we could do much better but with Rooney performing the way he does nowadays, I suppose we could do worse.
When he's on form he's unplayable but he has long periods during a season where his touch is abysmal and he can't hit a barn door. From potentially World Class to pub player with the flick of a wrist.
I tend to think he's a donkey most of the time and we could do much better but with Rooney performing the way he does nowadays, I suppose we could do worse.
I've not been his biggest fan but if he can produce more performances like today's on a regular basis too, he'd be ideal for Louis.
i noticed something today, after every run he made he could barely breathe.....is it possible that he isnt fit enough? That would explain a lot of things as his touch and finishing are going from excellent to abysmal. If you are not fit thats what happens, the simple things became very tough task.
He isnt fat or something but running wise he could be unfit, and im not saying he would be best striker in the world if he was fit but he could perform like this more often.
He isnt fat or something but running wise he could be unfit, and im not saying he would be best striker in the world if he was fit but he could perform like this more often.
What's Rooney's excuse?
He's shit according to most on here but all things considered, I would take him in a heartbeat at this point.
He is young and learning. He has such huge potential
Not sure he isnideal for lvg tbh. He more thrives in a open game where he can isolate and bully defenders and finish well on quick counters.
Keeping possession, dropping deeper to play short passes with other team sitting deep isn't his game. Actually Martinez also wanted him to play like that last season and he struggled at times.
Agreed - the goals were one thing, but that raid which almost ended with a penalty, that was quality
He was long overdue a performsance like this. In fact I thought he was a bit lucky with both his goals today. There are plenty of areas for him to improve. (And he is not a striker that would improve United. He'd had to show a lot more consistency.)
I hope he realises this is the kind of performance he should be putting in week in week out so that he'll start to fulfill his potential because when he's on form he is an absolute beast with that pace and physique.
Hit a fan during warm up and went in to the stands to apologize and see if they were alright.
http://i.imgur.com/lVNIfDP.webm
http://i.imgur.com/lVNIfDP.webm
Typical footballer, anything for a rub
Yeah, the husband didn't look best pleased that Lukaku was pulling his wife right in front of him.
He was quality yesterday. If he carries that on through the season they'll be a few clubs in for him next summer.
77 PL goals in 187 games. Not bad for a player just gone 22.
He lacks consistancy. Can he keep up yesterdays performance level for even a month? I have my doubts.
There are very few forwards of his age who are as good as him. He could go on to be a very good player. We would see him kick on this year seeing a Everton don't have Europa to worry about
Bit deceptive equating Pro League goals with Premier League ones.
at 22 consistency shouldnt be expected
Everton have a lot of young players that are gradually kicking on to the next level - Stones, Barkley, Coleman, McCarthy, Lukaku......when they all perform then they are a team to be feared....If they can hang onto their players then Martinez can build something interesting there.....I wouldn't mind one or two of their young players at Utd
That's not a bad point actually.
Yesterday's tactics suited him down to the ground. Everton surrendered possession, but could play on the counter. That meant he didn't have to worry about his short passing or first touch so much, but could turn and run when given space, or be left one-on-one with a defender to get his goals. I doubt whether Everton will play like that often, as it was probably just a reaction to last week's result with Martinez wanting them to be defensively solid first and foremost. But I think against the bigger sides, they'll need to employ a similar counter-attacking style and Lukaku will be a real handful in those. Possession football isn't his game, but you can see how deadly he is when he doesn't need to get involved in build up play and is given 1 on 1 chances.
Exactly. As much as I don't really like Kane, he's far more what we need - his back to goal and involvement in build up play really show he's half decent at football. He's now being double marked and deeps are compressing against him - the standard he'd be dealing with if he joined here.
he scored two goals, buy him!
I am a bit baffled but I thought Kone played better yesterday. Lukaku scored the goals..
I'm amazed Coleman hasn't already been bought by someone. Would expect them to lose Stones and Barkley soon for sure.
On form he's a weapon down that side but his defensive game still leaves a bit to be desired, turns 27 in a few months as well so he's not a young player anymore.
Not really. His defensive game is actually pretty strong compared to most full backs.
Perhaps it was just a very poor season last year but he looked very vulnerable.
Into his 4th season of decent goalscoring form - 62 goals in 134 games for West Brom & Everton.
He's not got the consistency or all-round game yet, but this guy is still only 22. Typically all you can expect from a striker at this age is improving performances and some goal contribution. Lukaku has been his side's top scorer for 3 going on 4 seasons in a row.
How good can he become?
He's not got the consistency or all-round game yet, but this guy is still only 22. Typically all you can expect from a striker at this age is improving performances and some goal contribution. Lukaku has been his side's top scorer for 3 going on 4 seasons in a row.
How good can he become?
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Best centre forward in Europe.
Calm down.
Not fit to lick let alone polish Lewandowskis or Suarez' boots. He's improving though.
Lewandowski would struggle at Everton. Lukaku would boss it at Bayern.
Those stats at 22 are frightening! Wonder will he ever reach that next level though.
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