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Nihilist:
Can you give me an exact example of what you mean?

These are the passes that Lukaku recieved all game. Just ONE was in the box.

Almost all of them are long balls from Coleman or Stekelenburg. What sensible thing should a striker not blessed with immense technique do when his teammates cant even be bothered to give him a ball inside the box 18?

Note how many balls were received around the centre circle too


Is that how they used to do in Russia egbon FBS?

On a more serious note though, like I said before, his touch was often bad last night, but that's not something that we just found out. But when a manager insists that his defenders should keep launching hopeful 60 yard balls at Lukaku, what can we expect?

Imagine a the called creative midfielder registering less than 60% pass completion tori Olorun.

Egbon Nihilist, I know you are trying to be funny, but you are not.

And yeah, lets blame Ross, Ronald but not Romelu. Very convenient.

Simple question, those passes he received for center circle, midfield or wherever, what did he do with them? Did he bring any of his team mates into play or he lost them? easily?

Nihilist:
Hold up for who?

This was the story of Lukaku last night.

If you play a hold up man, then somebody has to be coming short to collect the ball.

Koeman is playing 3 dms in effect and 2 ultra useless wingers. What do you want lukaku to do?

To do something sensible with the ball. He did nothing with it.

Nihilist:
He had very few opportunities to show himself. Lovren gave him close marking. In fact Lukaku was having to drop into his own half to recieve service, which is where he collected the ball and tried to start a run that led to Lovren fouling him in the centre circle.

Don't get me wrong o. His first touch was often poor, but we all know that's not his strong suit. That being said he had practically no service except for long balls to nod or extremely fast balls to feet.

Give lukaku angled suru and watch him do the biz for you.

Even those passes he received what did he do with them? I can tell you, he lost them.

CFs/Strikers dont always receive the best passes or support but there is absolutely nothing wrong in making something happen out of nothing (e.g Costa against WestBrom)

Nihilist:
Koemans direct tactics are ruining Lukaku's game though. Lost count of how many times Coleman ignored the 20 yards of space in front of him instead electing to ping a 60 yard diagonal to Lukaku that is well known to be weak in the air

The guy has no supply from midfield and is always isolated upfront which is unsurprising seeing the battalion of ishon warriors koeman keeps playing.

Then they keep pinging some very fast passes to his feet as if he is Ronaldo.

Smh.

Dyabman doh good morning

There were times he had the opportunity to move into open spaces with the ball but for whatever reason, the guy just dey corner himself.

Agreed he was constantly playing (thats how he play anyways) with his back to the opposition but he did NOTHING with all the passes he received.

He was sha.it last night.

LUkaku was so rubbish yesterday. Lost EVERY SINGLE battle.

First touch - zero
holding up play - zero.


he was the definition of poo last night. anyways, guess he is still learning.

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Costa da don.

Conte MOTM. He made perfect substitutions.

3 points.

Bournemouth next.

Ibime:
His main strength is delivery.

I disagree. None of his crosses reached the intended recipients. Just from one end to another.

But... That freekick was top class. Shame say no be goal.

lalaboi:
I saw your email bro. I replied. . .

Thanks bro. Replied.

abeg, wey lalaboi?

Nna. This EPL na fire. Fuuuuf.

Courtois. Stunning stunning save. Easily MOTM + Kante.

3 points.

Crystal Palace next.

TC. Good save.

nateevs:
Machine. Proper Man Machine. Plus deceitfully technical, he can do anything.

Can I get credit for mentioning him here first

The boy is good.

Ibime:
Moses need to improve his crossing. Alonso crosses are making sense

Moses be like say carry iron for leg. Maybe fatigue though that will be funny right.

But that can change. Kante was rusty in the match before last but today, that boy na machine.

nateevs:
Very good 45 mins. I don't know if you remember this but we have not played like this into December, in 12 seasons.

True but no mid-week games. A very important detail to be honest.

Costa dey try abeg. Proper CF play.

Willian! Close!

Not a bad 45 mins.

But Kante. Just wow.

Fabpredon. Yes.

donjazet:
I am sure nihilist had no problem with your post. It was just a light-hearted jest. I don't think anybody would have problem with dissemination of information. I just stopped posting because I have been very busy!

lol. egbon Nihilist nah trouble maker. we know that already.

That Sunderland Ghanaian boy dey Qatar so no shaking tonight.

3 points or nawthing.

Emaprince:
what goes around.......

not the same thing as posting 4 page epistles on daily basis but I get this gist why y'all ejaculaaaating over this

donjazet:
I don't know how to react to this!

You are one hell of a modafucka

I don reply am.

but eh, if people ( e.g egbon nihilist) no like am...got no probs with that.

Nihilist:
Can you please stop posting reports that we can read elsewhere?

We come here to read the opinions of our in house 'world class' pundits.

God bless you as you comply....

lol
Egbon, ka ni wi pe e la oju si le daada (if to say you open your eyes properly.. lol) you go see say me only posted the "title" and a link to read separately from the forum.

AND NOT the entire FULL report/story, which I was against. BIG BIG difference, abi beko.

Youth Cup report: Chelsea 5 Cardiff City 0

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/12/youth-cup-report--chelsea-v-cardiff.html

Emaprince:
Cahill also scored against manure.

after 30 secs manure don already faint.
But thats not even the issue. Why say you think he cannot score (or do something meaningful) when he as a matter of FACT scored recently. Whats the beef?

Emaprince:
I hope willian performs well today. I don't trust that guy to do anything meaningful that will result to a goal.

he did score against city, no?

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