Drumstick
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I honestly think that with Gus teaching him a few pointers, and the way we want to play. That he could be a far better player come the end of the year. Can we keep him for the play-offs? 
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Lua Lua - Just how good is he?
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Stumpy Tim
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If I was him, I would be BEGGING to play under Gus for a year... Gus is known for being a cracking coach - he'll be a far better player in 12 months time if he gets on the Gus Bus
Sheebo
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- Jul 13, 2003
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He's clearly very good. Why can't NSC ever just all agree - he IS very good. End product not great / crossing a little suspect YES but overall wit h his pace etc he's VERY good. VERY GOOD. VERY GOOD.
PS - Out of interest please take into account how difficult it is to cross a ball on the run with HALF of Lua-Lua's pace - let alone running at his speed - it's VERY difficult. But yes, he's VERY GOOD.
VERY GOOD.
PS - Out of interest please take into account how difficult it is to cross a ball on the run with HALF of Lua-Lua's pace - let alone running at his speed - it's VERY difficult. But yes, he's VERY GOOD.
VERY GOOD.
Silent Bob
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- Dec 6, 2004
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I don't think his crossing is as bad as some people seem to think. But here are the reasons why it doesn't matter anyway:
1. He beats his fullback much more often than most wingers, in fact I can't think of anyone who could beat a man so easily in my time watching Brighton. So this gives him more opporutnites to cross anyway, more chances to make a good one.
2. Because of the first reason, an his ability to take the ball the entire length of the pitch in SECONDS it gives is a brilliant outlet and puts the opposition on the back foot.
3. People say pace is all he brings to the team, but as a squad we only really had Bennett who is quick, so we needed some more.
I don't doubt that if he does sign he will get more criticism at times than he has so far, the novelty will wear off and at times he will be frustrating. BUT he is a game changing player, something we didn't/don't have without him.
1. He beats his fullback much more often than most wingers, in fact I can't think of anyone who could beat a man so easily in my time watching Brighton. So this gives him more opporutnites to cross anyway, more chances to make a good one.
2. Because of the first reason, an his ability to take the ball the entire length of the pitch in SECONDS it gives is a brilliant outlet and puts the opposition on the back foot.
3. People say pace is all he brings to the team, but as a squad we only really had Bennett who is quick, so we needed some more.
I don't doubt that if he does sign he will get more criticism at times than he has so far, the novelty will wear off and at times he will be frustrating. BUT he is a game changing player, something we didn't/don't have without him.
Mr Banana
Tedious chump
He's bloody hilarious to watch. Even if he wellies it onto an oncoming 4.33 from London Victoria, his freakish fleet-footedness surely gives us a psychological impetus. He's the Sunday morning nightmare.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
True. But then that can also be down to the quality of the movement from the striker.
Just because a cross doesn't reach one of our own players, doesn't mean it was necessarily a poor one (unless it was totally overhit obviously).
% of end products from wingers are always going to be relatively low, its an immensely difficult craft.
Mr Banana
Tedious chump
Apart from Stuart Storer who I will bet you anything was in the high 90s percentage-wise.
7:18
Brighton & Hove Albion
so he has very long arms?
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Jimmy Grimble
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He's the ultimate outlet and changes defence from attack rapidly. At this level if you can hit someone unexpectedly on the break with sheer pace then you're a long way to being successful. That's what LuaLua can do for us. Gus knows it.
Franks Wild Years
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Boom Boom.
Norman Baker suck my lozenge
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Good example of the sort of player he is was the Norwich game,was a pain in their arses all afternoon,defenders had to double up on him,soon as he came off,it was as if Norwich had an extra man,bang-bang 1-0 up turns into losing 2-1.
bright1064
New member
It's all about opinions I guess, but I think he is a quality player with pace to burn and skill to go with it. His delivery isn't THAT bad, and certainly doesn't devalue him in my eyes. Full-backs are scared of him, and a lot of the time can't cope with him. He is probably better than League 1 level, but if we do re-loan him for the season it will be our signing of the summer.
Jimbo26
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Just sign him. His pace will frighten defenders and every now and then might put in a telling cross.
MassiveCunt
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- Jul 29, 2010
- 7
his crossing isnt the best but like said above, he scares people to death and he causes all kinds of problems for other teams as well as making room for us. i'd love it if we got him but i dont know why we havent tryed to get him on a perm, because i dont think hed ever be good enough for the prem.
Dirty Dave
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sorry its a little confusing, you think he's very good, right?
adds balance to the team too. reckon we'll be playing same system as last year mainly, so one forward with bennett pushed right up on the right and someone pushed right up on the left. also bennett can cover calde when he bombs on but as painter rarely attacks, lua lua won't be required to cover him too often.
so all in all... top signing! in gus we trust
so all in all... top signing! in gus we trust
sir albion
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Christ he's not brilliant because he's still bloody young,the potential on the other hand is immense
Would be a massive fans favourite
Would be a massive fans favourite
precisely, he's 18 years old, imagine what he'll be like in his mid twenties... if he meets his potential he'll play at premiership level