Guest Heneage Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Let's be honest, 95% of what comes from our academy turns out to be complete s****, not even fit for the championship. Its quite appalling really. Even the likes of Boro are streets ahead of us. In the last ten years, only really Taylor and Shola have come through to be regulars. Well...around 95% of all academy players of all top teams does the same! With Boro, West Ham or Villa being exceptions...name a Chelsea academy player who made it to the first team? or Spurs or whatever John Terry, Ledley King. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Good move for him. Hope he gets some playtime, so we can see what he is good for. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beezeri Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Let's be honest, 95% of what comes from our academy turns out to be complete s****, not even fit for the championship. Its quite appalling really. Even the likes of Boro are streets ahead of us. In the last ten years, only really Taylor and Shola have come through to be regulars. Well...around 95% of all academy players of all top teams does the same! With Boro, West Ham or Villa being exceptions...name a Chelsea academy player who made it to the first team? or Spurs or whatever John Terry, Ledley King. True...but an eternity ago! How about in recent few years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Been getting some rave reviews since he's been down there. Mate at work is a supporter and is very much hoping they can keep him for the rest of the season, likewise Poyet has been saying the same. http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~1979796,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Good, let's loan him to a championship club next season and take it from there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~1979796,00.html Sounds exciting Sign him up! Oh yeah, right.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 That's some review to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Was going to post about this yesterday and got side tracked. A mate of mine is a season ticket holder down here in Brighton and reckons the boy is going down a storm. They're loving his pace and reckon he's raped every full back he's played thus far. Also the Seagulls fan are apparently impressed with his ability to control the ball - not sure if that rings true with those who've seen him play for our ressies? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I don't think he will ever make it. Can't put my finger on it because he's an exciting lad but i think he might just lack consistency or the mental strength. Still time though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 It may well be the case that he has found his level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 It may well be the case that he has found his level. Still only 19 though, plenty of time to develop his game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 It may well be the case that he has found his level. Aye, players with impressive athletic assets usually perform better at lower divisions. He's still young though, I wouldn't rule him out just yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I really like what I've seen of him, and I'm disappointed and surprised that he's not broken through with us this season. No problem with his talent, but like his brother he may lack a football brain and try to be a bit too individualistic. That can improve with coaching though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I doubt Lua Lua will amount to much, he seems to be a bit thick tbh. Plays just like his brother running into blind alleys and probably really difficult to play with for team mates. He should have been pushing for first team action this season but he hasn't made his case very well on the odd occasion he's been given an opportunity. Have you seen him play btw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I don't think he will ever make it. Can't put my finger on it because he's an exciting lad but i think he might just lack consistency or the mental strength. Still time thogh. Seems to be quite strong in that area when I've seen him. As in he's always shown for the ball, doesn't duck away from anything. Always a good sign for a young player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 From watching him a few time over the least two seasons, he seems to have the talent, but like mentioned, has lacked consistency and decision making ability. But I think that's a complete positive, being only 19, you're not really expected to be good in either of those categories. A few years maturity could do him really well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ObiChrisKenobi Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I don't think he will ever make it. Can't put my finger on it because he's an exciting lad but i think he might just lack consistency or the mental strength. Still time thogh. Seems to be quite strong in that area when I've seen him. As in he's always shown for the ball, doesn't duck away from anything. Always a good sign for a young player. Aye, he always wants the ball, but rarely does the right things when he has it. Bit of coaching though and he'll learn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I don't think he will ever make it. Can't put my finger on it because he's an exciting lad but i think he might just lack consistency or the mental strength. Still time thogh. Do you not think that he might lack consistency because he's not getting games? He should have been playing on our right before we brought Routledge in and he should be playing now that Routledge is injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I doubt Lua Lua will amount to much, he seems to be a bit thick tbh. Plays just like his brother running into blind alleys and probably really difficult to play with for team mates. He should have been pushing for first team action this season but he hasn't made his case very well on the odd occasion he's been given an opportunity. Have you seen him play btw? I've seen him start one game, the rest were sub appearances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I don't think he will ever make it. Can't put my finger on it because he's an exciting lad but i think he might just lack consistency or the mental strength. Still time thogh. Do you not think that he might lack consistency because he's not getting games? He should have been playing on our right before we brought Routledge in and he should be playing now that Routledge is injured. I'd like to have seen him playing in a winning side but it's risky with youngsters. I'd still like to see him signed on a long term deal and loaned out to a good chamionship side next year. Then we will see what he is made of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Will never be good enough for the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 They've extended his deal to the end of the season. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/8562747.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 They've extended his deal to the end of the season. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/brighton/8562747.stm Good news! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 good for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Better there than here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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