Should the club exercise the 1 year extension on LuaLua's contract?

[Bozza]

If nothing else you take the option up so you can sell him, right?

 

[Ernest]

We need to get rid of the sick notes, if we are going to play within FFP we can't spunk money away on players that can't do 90mins regularly

 

[Driver8]

We need to get rid of the sick notes, if we are going to play within FFP we can't spunk money away on players that can't do 90mins regularly

We'd only have about four players left on that basis.

 

[stss30]

It's a no from me. I'd rather see the money go towards a winger who has a decent final ball, doesn't go down too easily, isn't so inconsistent and can start games throughout the season.

LuaLua can be brilliant, but those games aren't often enough. It's a shame we didn't get Conway.

I agree, but the question is, can you find one of this players within our budget? Conway was good but he was clearly out of our price range.

If nothing else you take the option up so you can sell him, right?

Very true, although I doubt we'd get that much for him.

 

[Silverhatch]

Love him, but really want to see him play on the right a few times. Want to see him lob a few balls in on his good foot. Same as Solly.

 

[The Grockle]

Shame he doesnt seem to be able to last 90 minutes but still feel he's a good option to have in the match day squad and always injects a bit of energy when the opposition tires. Keep

 

[gully1984]

KLL on his day is a cracking player. Not sure why he's been used as an impact player, I don't believe all the nonsense about not being 90 min match fit.

 

[Gilliver's Travels]

Whilst he's obviously no Vicente, LuaLua is the one player remaining on our books who, on receiving the ball, will set off a buzz of expectation that something special might just be about to happen.

For that alone, he deserves to stay.

 

[Weststander]

His game went downhill in the second half of the season, but in our current slow squad he's a rarity having pace, can beat a man or two or three, and a potential match winner!

 

[The_Real_SussexSeagull123]

Great player. Don't think he had the game time to prove it as much this season though. But exciting to watch, always changes the pace of the game and gives opposition someyhing to worry about. And what a great kick!!! Hopefully see more of him next season get some goals!

 

[TomandJerry]

Keep

 

[Eeyore]

I thought the club would automatically extend his contract. I'm surprised it's even up for discussion.

 

[8ace]

He might rarely manage 90 minutes but he'll still play more games than Buckley.
People criticize his crossing but most of the time as he's on the left it's with his weaker foot.

 

[Mileoakman]

Well on the plus side when he comes on the opposition often put 2 or 3 on him which should free up some room for the rest of our forwards.
On the minus side nearly every shot on goal from him lands in row Z and some of us think hes practicing for the rugby world cup.
On balance keep.

 

[BrianWade4]

Legend. Keep

 

[Davey Boy Smith]

It's a no from me. I'd rather see the money go towards a winger who has a decent final ball, doesn't go down too easily, isn't so inconsistent and can start games throughout the season.

LuaLua can be brilliant, but those games aren't often enough. It's a shame we didn't get Conway.

Certainly the last bit http://www.football-league.co.uk/page/DivisionalAssists/0,,10794~20137,00.html It's a shame we didn't sign Conway his,crossing was just what Ulloa would have loved.

 

[big nuts]

Depends on budget and player/agent demands but he has to improve his decision making otherwise he will remain an average Championship winger.

Whilst I don't like basing my opinions purely on stats his goals per game ratio is poor and his cross completion must also be low (not helped by having an isolated Ulloa only in the box).

I'd rather have a less eye catching man on the wing who delivers better quality into the box.

 

[SweatyMexican]

No brainer - keep him

The exact words I was thinking when I saw the thread. Why would we let him go?

 

[Finchley Seagull]

I'm not LuaLua's biggest fan but the fact is we don't have anyone else who can change a game like him. He's definitely our player with the most explosive pace. Seeing as the general agreement is we need more pace, letting him go would be odd. I would definitely take the extra year on his contract.

 

[jackanada]

There may be an extension available on his contract, but at what terms? I have the impression (though from where I don't know so do shoot this down if needed) that most contract extension options include a fair bump in wages.
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