LuaLua

[sdmartin1]

An ability to recognise what Skalak brings to our game (over Murphy and especially LuaLua) is a strong indication of the separation that exists amongst us, of those that fully comprehend and appreciate what we're watching and those that will only ever observe football on a very base level. Look a little harder, it's there to see why Hughton rates him.

A fully fit Solly, a different matter. I cannot wait for Hughton to alternate Solly and Skalak depending on what's needed from one game to the next.

LuaLua has always been an extremely selfish, greedy player and he has been well and truly found out. Can't cross, dives too much, badly, (Skalak could give him a master class) doesn't track back and defend, never 100% fit. Yet in his head he thinks he's AK. Moody, stroppy. Not for me thanks. Used to beat a man, (and not a lot else) now he can't even do that.

All that said, him and Bong definitely had it going on. They really worked for each other(?) clearly good buddies. I hope Solly and Bong can develop the same by the end of the season, because Bong and Skalak may never have it, even when Bong gets back to 100%. (He's not even half way yet, but getting there slowly.)

I am obviously simple minded so please could you explain what he brings? He is tenacious but doesn't cover for the fullbacks effectively, he doesn't have the pace or trickery to beat a man very often. His end product is generally poor and his free kicks, which are supposed to be the strongest part of his game have not been good enough so far this season. Added to the fact he doesn't score many goals, I'd prefer an inconsistent, unpredictable LuaLua any day, even though he is not ideal either.

 

[Bakero]

Did you just use 'bench' as a verb? You should be sead for that (as in 'get in the')

Bench is a perfectly cromulent verb.

 

[Gazwag]

Slightly OT but KLL is with Charlie Oatways daughter apparently what is Charlie doing now?

Been together for ages

 

[BensGrandad]

Been together for ages

I realize that but what is Charlie doing now is he working with Gus still.

 

[drew]

Maybe LuaLua has earned his chance after those two games in the EFL Cup, and his cameo performance yesterday.

Were you at the Oxford game, if so, exactly what did he do that makes you think he deserves to start a league game?

 

[BensGrandad]

He did well for the last 30 mins v Colchester.

 

[marlowe]

I realize that but what is Charlie doing now is he working with Gus still.

Hopefully this should clarify things for you:
http://www.estadiodeportivo.com/bet...harlie-oatway-ayudante-poyet-betis/77289.html

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

Slightly OT but KLL is with Charlie Oatways daughter apparently what is Charlie doing now?

I suggest that KLL had better behave himself !!!!

 

[marlowe]

I realize that but what is Charlie doing now is he working with Gus still.

Clearly he's made some sort of impact. There's a 13 page thread on their fan's forum devoted to him. I believe the thread title is: "Charlie Oatway: The right hand of Poyet"

http://www.betisweb.com/real-betis-balompie/176195-charlie-oatway-la-mano-derecha-de-poyet.html

 

[BensGrandad]

As per a previous post I would offer him in part ex for Lookman at Charlton.

 

[Washie]

Skalak does nothing away from home , luxury player , we need to play with 3 central midfield if he starts , or just play him at home , can play lua lua who would do a better job away from home ,or play Murphy away from home

You could say the same about Knockhaert

 

[bhanutz]

QPR lining up a loan deal if you believe some of the Twitter rumours

 

[Don Tmatter]

QPR lining up a loan deal if you believe some of the Twitter rumours

If they cover all his wages, its a yes from me.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Squad only 25 men strong. We need replacements if any go.

 

[BensGrandad]

QPR lining up a loan deal if you believe some of the Twitter rumours

Would sooner it was to Charlton and we get Lookman.

 

[sir albion]

You could say the same about Knockhaert

Best player on the pitch at reading and him and dunk were our best at Newcastle.....