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Springal

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• Sep 11, 2014

• #1

I see Sami has acknowledged LuaLua's impact from the bench, as we have consistently seen with Poyet, Oscar and now Sami. The dilemma is, LuaLua seemingly HATES the 'super-sub' tag, and feels he should be starting more, and this has caused some friction apparently with his agent pimping him around towards the end of last season / over the summer.

I personally think he is a much better coming on in the second half, to make a difference, as he can get pushed or marked out of the game too easily when he starts, as we have already seen this season.

So, what do we do with a 'problem' like LuaLua?

 

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• Sep 11, 2014

• #2

With squad rotation Sami will be able to give him starts, possibly depending on who the opposition is.

 

Stumpy Tim

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• Sep 11, 2014

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Lua Lua will be gone at the end of next season, maybe before. He wants to start, and will be promised that by another team... he'll then end up playing the same super-sub role with them after a few months

 

beorhthelm

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• Sep 11, 2014

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sometimes a player just needs to accept their team role, in LuaLua's case it is as a super-sub. we've seen time and again when he starts, he is underwhelming. shirley he knows this and any other manger would take a handful of games to reach the same conclusion.

 

Marshy

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• Sep 11, 2014

• #5

Stumpy Tim said:

Lua Lua will be gone at the end of next season, maybe before. He wants to start, and will be promised that by another team... he'll then end up playing the same super-sub role with them after a few months

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I agree, if we dont sell him in January.

Even then I have big doubts about his ability to pass a medical....

 

Quinney

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• Sep 11, 2014

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I would imagine he'll be gone in January as he's in his last year. I can't see him resigning, although I hope he does. He clearly wants to start but for some reason it just doesn't seem to happen when he does.

 

Chinman3000

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• Sep 11, 2014

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Would be really sad to see him go, so I for one hope he signs a new contract.

Creates a real buzz when he comes on and his take-anyone-on attitude is great to watch, as well as the wonder whether his shots will hit the roof of the net, or (more likly) the roof of the stadium.

 

Notters

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• Sep 11, 2014

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For the 487th time, he's only better from the bench because he's played on the wing then. Whenever he's been started it's been in central midfield where he's not as effective. Why can't people see this?

 

Notters

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• Sep 11, 2014

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Chinman3000 said:

Would be really sad to see him go, so I for one hope he signs a new contract.

Creates a real buzz when he comes on and his take-anyone-on attitude is great to watch, as well as the wonder whether his shots will hit the roof of the net, or (more likly) the roof of the stadium.

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Don't agree with this either, he's one of the best finishers at the club.

 

The Wizard

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• Sep 11, 2014

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Notters said:

For the 487th time, he's only better from the bench because he's played on the wing then. Whenever he's been started it's been in central midfield where he's not as effective. Why can't people see this?

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No. He's better against tired defenders and backtracking midfielders. I'm not sure where you get the idea that he only ever starts centrally, that's nonsense he's started on the wing plenty of times and he's never as effective as when he subs on. That is fact,

 

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dannyboy

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• Sep 11, 2014

• #11

at the beginning of last season I thought he was our best player before he got injured...... he was a starter then

 

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Springal

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• Sep 11, 2014

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The Wizard said:

No. He's better against tired defenders and backtracking midfielders. I'm not sure where you get the idea that he only ever starts centrally, that's nonsense he's started on the wing plenty of times and he's never as effective as when he subs on. That is fact,

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Agreed.

 

Chinman3000

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• Sep 11, 2014

• #13

Notters said:

Don't agree with this either, he's one of the best finishers at the club.

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You know your sarcasm doesnt come across in text right?

However if you are being serious, then i think thats more of a testement to how poor our shooting is.....

 

Green Cross Code Man

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• Sep 11, 2014

• #14

dannyboy said:

at the beginning of last season I thought he was our best player before he got injured...... he was a starter then

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This.

 

Quinney

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• Sep 11, 2014

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Quinney said:

I would imagine he'll be gone in January as he's in his last year. I can't see him resigning, although I hope he does. He clearly wants to start but for some reason it just doesn't seem to happen when he does.

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Would also add that his defensive play has improved massively over the past season or so.

 

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Rogero

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• Sep 11, 2014

• #16

I love it when he comes on.He is our most exciting player.

 

Rookie

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• Sep 11, 2014

• #17

Would love to see him given a regular starting run in the team.
Can't see him staying beyond this season, and why would he if he is only thought of as a super sub

 

desprateseagull

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• Sep 11, 2014

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Needs to be on from the start, to maximise danger to opposition. .Otherwise its a bit of a catch-up..

If he tires out, then sub him like any other player.

 

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• Sep 11, 2014

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Stumpy Tim said:

Lua Lua will be gone at the end of next season, maybe before. He wants to start, and will be promised that by another team... he'll then end up playing the same super-sub role with them after a few months

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This, and it will be a terrible waste of an exciting young talent who has something many Albion players lack...the ability to entertain an audience

 

LowerWesty

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• Sep 11, 2014

• #20

In the Lower West there is a feeling of excitement when he comes on. The expectation that something will happen is palpable and very often a goal soon results due to his input.

The North and West always welcome him when he starts a warm up session, he is clearly one of our favourite players and it would be as sad day if he were to leave the Albion, for any reason.

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