Grombleton
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- Dec 31, 2011
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The injury ruined his season. I think he's still a useful player to have around, but we have been blessed with Knocky, Murphy and Skalak so he's not a key player for us anymore.
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Lua Lua: What's the point?
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Exactly. The status of 'promising youngster' has a very limited shelf-life (see also JFC, Rohan Ince; you can add James Wilson to that too, perhaps).
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
He was bordering on unplayable at the start of the season, his combination with Bong down that left side was a massive part of our stupendous start.
Since coming back from injury though he's lost that yard of pace, and that really was everything in his game. I've been a Lua Lua fan since the day he signed, because in L1 he was, quite frankly, ridiculous. Nobody could handle him, and at times in the Championship he's been such a thrilling player to watch. It weighs heavy on my heart to see him become steadily less and less effective now. I so WANT him to be the player he was, but its just not quite there any more.
Since coming back from injury though he's lost that yard of pace, and that really was everything in his game. I've been a Lua Lua fan since the day he signed, because in L1 he was, quite frankly, ridiculous. Nobody could handle him, and at times in the Championship he's been such a thrilling player to watch. It weighs heavy on my heart to see him become steadily less and less effective now. I so WANT him to be the player he was, but its just not quite there any more.
beorhthelm
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- Jul 21, 2003
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end of day the injury seems an excuse for a player that has not developed on from the raw talent, and he offers little to nothing defensivly. squad player or impact sub at best.
tigertim68
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Our best player at the beginning of the season ,until he got injured , needs a run in the team to get his confidence and fitness back . A fully fit Lua is a very good player . He was voted player of the month in the Championship back in Augest
SuperFurrySeagull
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This, on both points. Its felt to me that he's been trying too hard, maybe trying to play catch-up with the high standards he set himself in those first few weeks. But he played a crucial part in this memorable season so gets my gratitude, as do all the team. No scapegoats for me.
alexanderhills
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Just an observation during the game, sue me
West Upper Seagull
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I said exactly the same myself, He rarely wanted the ball when he came on - i couldn't believe how often I saw him pointing for the player on the ball to pass to someone else rather than trying to get into a decent position out wide to receive it himself. He now drifts inside too often now and I think this is deliberate because when he gets the ball he has lost the ability to go past the defender. He's past his sell by date for me and definitely needs to be offloaded now. After all, we've got the luxury of having Knocky, Murphy, Skalak and March as our winger options next season.
Take nothing away from the rest of the team tonight though - they did us proud.
alexanderhills
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Yeh he had one good month the follows it up by being injured for another 6. Just merely saying he's not worth the amount of time he's out with injury to get only a few games out of him a season where wages can be better spent on players who have the same effect with less injury problems.
alexanderhills
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Bang on
alexanderhills
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Possibly the most polarising player in the team but honestly he's 25 when is that potential we all thought will come ever shine through, it's harsh but I don't think it will
Meade's Ball
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I certainly wouldn't rid ourselves of our somersaulting whizzbangahawk. He mightn't be perfect all season, but those times when he's fit and fresh, no matter how few, can make a season. Out wide we do not need to purchase, with our litany of various talents.
Creaky
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I guess it's the way of football that fans demand undying loyalty from the players but show little or any in return.
Yes Kaz hasn't been the player he was at the beginning of the season since his return from injury but surely he's done enough during his time with us to have earned the chance of showing he can return to that level.
Yes Kaz hasn't been the player he was at the beginning of the season since his return from injury but surely he's done enough during his time with us to have earned the chance of showing he can return to that level.
The GIF dude
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On one hand the somersaulting has some serious GIF potential.
On the other, I rate Knocky, Skalak, Murphy and March higher.
On the other, I rate Knocky, Skalak, Murphy and March higher.
alexanderhills
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Not everything can be sentimental in football? Don't get me wrong it goes a long way with fans but honestly if a player isn't good enough and doesn't offer enough to the team what's the point in them being there?
alexanderhills
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Gif him somersaulting to another club please
Aveacarlin'
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- Jul 5, 2011
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Totally. Short memories some people. In fact, you can **** right off.
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Exactly. 'Promising youngster' and 'has lots of potential' are both statuses with a very short shelf life. He's now well past being either of those.
Sorry!
alexanderhills
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Great! That was his first good run of form since he was on loan when we were at the Withdean. Injury plagued, inconsistent, 5th choice winger and his wages (which I assume are fairly high) can be better spent elsewhere
wadhurstseagull
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- Jul 26, 2003
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Lua Lua without pace is simply Lua.
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