Sounds like he's still adapting, didn't have a proper pre-season with them and a few injuries. I hope he sticks it out for a bit longer.
“If I have to think about what I’m going to do I don’t do it well,” he says. “When I’m instinctive I do things off the cuff and it just comes naturally.”
How many players have we seen over the years, where this so true ........eh, Kevin Lisbie and all?
Will be interesting to see how he does at Fulham. By all accounts he's just not arsed in training and that's why he's never been able to get consistent appearances under various different managers. I hope he sorts that out, because Fulham aren't getting anywhere without graft and he'll not be popular if he's just strolling about in training again.
Hope he doesn’t go the same way as Diego Poyet but it’s a lesson in jumping to a big club too soon. Although, he had little say in his move to Everton, I know.
A top Championship side would have been a better option. Even after Timo Werner left, Lookman still struggled to get many minutes at Leipzig.
Being in a poor Fulham side won't help him as his defensive game was fairly weak from memory. Talented lad with ball at feet but a long way to go football wise despite his healthy bank balance
Personally think League 1 would have been good for him. Rebuild that confidence lost.
Will be interesting to see how he does at Fulham. By all accounts he's just not arsed in training and that's why he's never been able to get consistent appearances under various different managers. I hope he sorts that out, because Fulham aren't getting anywhere without graft and he'll not be popular if he's just strolling about in training again.
Whatever anyone's views re Scott Parker his work ethic cannot be denied.
Personally, I think Lookman (when with us) worked a lot harder than he was generally given credit for and had the ability to create something special too.
Is he a number 10, a winger or a slightly deeper lying attacking midfielder? He didn't nail down a position when he was with us and I don't think any of his subsequent teams knew either. Anyway best of luck with the move Ade.
Is he a number 10, a winger or a slightly deeper lying attacking midfielder? He didn't nail down a position when he was with us and I don't think any of his subsequent teams knew either. Anyway best of luck with the move Ade.
He's like Clive Mendonca with pace, quick feet and trickery in and around the box, composed with his finishing. No aerial strength though.
You need to put the right players around him, to give him support and a platform on which to perform.
Another one who I thought was somewhat overrated, all a matter of opinion I guess.
I am with you on that one, I said further back in this thread the move to Germany will not work out and be a waste of time whilst most said it will be the making of a future England star.
Another career down the toilet as he becomes a football journeyman.
A top Championship side would have been a better option. Even after Timo Werner left, Lookman still struggled to get many minutes at Leipzig.
Being in a poor Fulham side won't help him as his defensive game was fairly weak from memory. Talented lad with ball at feet but a long way to go football wise despite his healthy bank balance
Personally think League 1 would have been good for him. Rebuild that confidence lost.
Dazzler, is that a joke without a smiley or a genuine comment?
Another one who I thought was somewhat overrated, all a matter of opinion I guess.
I am with you on that one, I said further back in this thread the move to Germany will not work out and be a waste of time whilst most said it will be the making of a future England star.
Another career down the toilet as he becomes a football journeyman.
Still only 22 I believe and on loan in the Prem.
Hardly a career down the toilet in my view although I agree that Germany might be looked upon as a misdirection but he was stagnating at Everton before that move so who knows?
I liked him as an original, individual player watching him play was one of the few, fleeting enjoyable moments at The Valley in recent years.
Massive waste of talent. Left too soon and hadn’t learned his craft sufficiently but his agent convinced him to follow the dollar. Has made multiple millions in the last 4/5 years and it must be hard to get motivated to work hard if your picking up a couple on million a year to do nothing at 22 years of age.
not convinced Fulham is the best place for him but nobody outside the top flight can afford him so that’s his only option
i wish him well and will follow this and hope it works
I think Fulham could be a good fit. There is a real talent there that seems to have gone backwards. He definitely needed a change of scenery. A fresh start.
Good luck to him. Seems a very likeable lad and was a joy to watch. Not quite worked since he left us but he is set for life and at 22 is still younger than many "stars" at the likes of Chelsea who are yet to kick a ball in pro football.
Good luck to him, such a shame how he hasn't progressed as hoped.
Not sure a relegation side who were a bit of a surprise to be promoted and look wretched at the back and quite limp in attack, is his best move.
I would say he is quite an individual player so could stand out there. Allied to that, there will be less expectation on him and he is playing in the Premier League and likely to get a lot of game time. It could be just the right opportunity for him.
A top Championship side would have been a better option. Even after Timo Werner left, Lookman still struggled to get many minutes at Leipzig.
Being in a poor Fulham side won't help him as his defensive game was fairly weak from memory. Talented lad with ball at feet but a long way to go football wise despite his healthy bank balance
Personally think League 1 would have been good for him. Rebuild that confidence lost.
Dazzler, is that a joke without a smiley or a genuine comment?
It was a joke about him returning to us instead. He's definitely at least a Championship player.
Good luck to him, such a shame how he hasn't progressed as hoped.
Not sure a relegation side who were a bit of a surprise to be promoted and look wretched at the back and quite limp in attack, is his best move.
I would say he is quite an individual player so could stand out there. Allied to that, there will be less expectation on him and he is playing in the Premier League and likely to get a lot of game time. It could be just the right opportunity for him.
I hope so and would agree if he had continued the form and the oppurtunities he had with us. But he has struggled to get games, or starts in those 3 years.
But maybe being back in London, still young, could definitley rejuvinate him and try and make up for lost time.
Watched a few minutes towards the end of tonight's Brentford v Fulham match and noted that Ademola had come on as sub in another poor game for the visitors.
Commentator sounded very impressed with him and seemed to state he stood out like a sore thumb in the Fulham team.
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“If I have to think about what I’m going to do I don’t do it well,” he says. “When I’m instinctive I do things off the cuff and it just comes naturally.”
How many players have we seen over the years, where this so true ........eh, Kevin Lisbie and all?
Compare & contrast him & Joe Gomez.
Incredibly talented boy though. I hope he knuckles down and puts in a proper shift for the sake of his career.
Personally, I think Lookman (when with us) worked a lot harder than he was generally given credit for and had the ability to create something special too.
No aerial strength though.
You need to put the right players around him, to give him support and a platform on which to perform.
Another career down the toilet as he becomes a football journeyman.
Hardly a career down the toilet in my view although I agree that Germany might be looked upon as a misdirection but he was stagnating at Everton before that move so who knows?
I liked him as an original, individual player watching him play was one of the few, fleeting enjoyable moments at The Valley in recent years.
I hope he fulfils his potential.
not convinced Fulham is the best place for him but nobody outside the top flight can afford him so that’s his only option
i wish him well and will follow this and hope it works
Not sure a relegation side who were a bit of a surprise to be promoted and look wretched at the back and quite limp in attack, is his best move.
Hope he gets some time at a team where he is a regular and can start to push on again.
But maybe being back in London, still young, could definitley rejuvinate him and try and make up for lost time.
Commentator sounded very impressed with him and seemed to state he stood out like a sore thumb in the Fulham team.
will be really interesting to see how he gets on with a run of games.
Commentator just stated Ade should be on the pitch before too long.