18 Jun 2018 11:20:33
If you guys haven’t seen it yet give lukaku’s article on the players tribune a read. Emotional stuff. I didn’t think I could love the bloke more but after reading the article I have even more admiration for him. From where he has come to, to where he is now is incredible. Amazing mental fortitude and attitude to be the best. He really has the united mentality, which a number of our players could learn from. Give him some proper service next year and he will score for fun.

1.) 18 Jun 2018
18 Jun 2018 11:49:36
Nothing but respect for him. This is a driven guy, don’t think anything will stop him growing as a player. For me he’s a future captain.

2.) 18 Jun 2018
18 Jun 2018 12:05:30
Couldn’t agree more Danny. I’m into two minds whether De Gea or Rom should get it. Either way we need leaders all across the pitch and Rom has surprised with his leadership. When he was at Everton, I thought he was a bit mopey and lazy. But he has proved me so wrong and it’s been great to see his development. With his hunger and desire, the only way is up.

3.) 18 Jun 2018
18 Jun 2018 12:45:02
Totally agree Park. I don't know why lukaku gets so much stick on here? The guy has been brilliant this season and despite the below average service he's received from our non existent wingers and fullbacks.

4.) 18 Jun 2018
18 Jun 2018 12:46:25
he got slated on here when he was going through a difficult patch without scoring.

his work rate is top draw.

as you say given more service he would have scored more.

5.) 18 Jun 2018
18 Jun 2018 13:56:35
I posted the link to it but wasn't sure I was allowed to do that so guessing it didn't get posted. Amazing article, some brilliant lines in there. How am i going to be a pro at 16 if I am not even playing for the under 19s regularly. What an attitude to have, we are lucky to have him and I would also not be against him being captain. It will be Toni V for now though I suspect.

6.) 18 Jun 2018
18 Jun 2018 14:32:55
Spot on AAA. I feel he gets an unfair rep as a ‘flat track bully’ or unintelligent which is very unfair. He is very intelligent and can speak 6 languages I believe. His first touch can still improve a lot more but his game has come on leaps and bounds. Give him service and he scores. Some of this through balls this year were brilliant. Just love the guy and nothing would please me more than to see him succeed and become a club legend.

7.) 18 Jun 2018
18 Jun 2018 15:29:51
The criticism comes for his link play, the play can often breakdown when he gets involved. He has improved in that department though, but it still breaks down when he gets involved.

However he has been very good on the whole. Works hard, gets into good positions, scores. Not too much more you can ask for. Not many people have been critical of him this year, in fact I can't remember the last critical post about him.

If we actually played to his strengths and had midfield runners supporting at pace, balls whipped in when the opportunity allows (looking at Young and Valencia here who seem to cross it aimlessly when Lukaku isn't playing then refuse it when he is), then he will be a goal machine. We need better fullbacks and more focus on creating chances, rather than limiting chances though for him to be top scorer next season.

{Ed004's Note - Look at his goal scoring record for Belgium where he has the likes of Hazard, De Bruyne and Muenier etc supplying him. He has come on leaps and bounds this year. I'm expecting a big season for him next year and have put money on him to get the golden boot at world cup}

8.) 18 Jun 2018
18 Jun 2018 16:04:48
Same here Ed got 18/ 1. Hedged my bets and went for Aguero as well, got 33/ 1 WTF!

Sanchez, Pogba and (hopefully new signing) should be the equivalent, so hoping for 40+ goals from the big man next season. All down to the manager learning from his first 2 seasons and taking on board the constructive criticism.

{Ed004's Note - I agree Beast. Some odds there on Aguero but Argentina were appalling the other day can't see them going far. A right side attacker would add massively to us. Bale if kept fit would 100% transform our attack although I reckon that is unlikely now}

9.) 18 Jun 2018
18 Jun 2018 17:34:48
Cha Ching, Lu-Lu-Lukaku! haha.

{Ed004's Note - 15 Mins still to go...}