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Title: Lundstram
Post by: andyst79 on June 05, 2013, 09:01:28 pm
Martinez appointed Everton boss, shrewd guy and with his & Flynns Swansea links could see a return on loan for John hopefully
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: tommy toes on June 05, 2013, 09:14:36 pm
Is it just me?
I thought Lundstram was OK but nothing special. I wouldn't be breaking me neck to get him back.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: jonnydog on June 05, 2013, 09:20:23 pm
I thought he played well, and looked to motivate the whole midfield at times. Linked up and played his best with Furman IMO.

I'd have him back, would be beneficial to stay with the same team on loan and progress to Championship too!
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: RobTheRover on June 05, 2013, 09:49:07 pm
I thought he gave us a range of passing we hadnt had since Stocky left, and that was exactly what we needed when he came in.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: DadsleyRover on June 05, 2013, 09:49:28 pm
I liked Lundstram too. Thought he hit the ground running and got better the more games he played.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: andyst79 on June 05, 2013, 10:04:09 pm
Ok Tommytoes he aint the finished article but he's a young kid with bags of talent, enthusiasm & a great range of passing . Personally I think he will have no problems stepping up to the championship next season , the showboat he did on the halfway line in the last game of the season at Brentford was sublime , best piece of skill I've seen by a Rovers player got quite some time.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: Chris Black come back on June 05, 2013, 10:10:24 pm
I thought he gave us a range of passing we hadnt had since Stocky left, and that was exactly what we needed when he came in.

Agree with this entirely. He didn't half have a good pass on him did the lad. Much needed.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on June 05, 2013, 10:12:24 pm
If we do get him back, then he may not be first on the teamsheet but, when he get's his chance I think he will flourish at Championship level. Playing with and against better players he will probably get more time on the ball, rather than having to chase misplaced passes.

As we know, he's likely to be a loan signing so if anything we'll see him later rather than sooner so, I'd forget about him for the time being.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: tommy toes on June 05, 2013, 10:51:34 pm
All about opinions eh?
I thought he looked better when he first came and then his form tailed off. As for Brentford, I can only remember being pleased when he was taken off after about 55 mins as he wasn't in the game imo.

I'll be surprised if we went in for him again,

Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on June 06, 2013, 12:33:54 am
TT

The lad is 19 years old. He's a kid. He put in some excellent performances, giving us another dimension. If he faded in a match where mesters were required, that's what happens with 19 year olds.

In 03/04, Chris Brown as a 19 year old was a class above anything else we had in the promotion side. But he hardly played a game at the business end of the season, when mesters took over. But he was the one player out of that side that made it to the Premiership.

I'd have Lundstram back like a shot next season. And if Everton were daft enough to sell him for £1M, I'd do a whip round at Denaby Catholic Club and get the down payment tomorrow.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: Mr1Croft on June 06, 2013, 12:39:45 am
I thought he was one of the top performers of the season. His passing was first class, unlucky not to score a couple and wasn't afraid to do the ugly stuff just in front of the defence. Looks like an hard scouser too, who isn't bullied off the ball easily which is what we were missing in the championship.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: KieronDRFC on June 06, 2013, 09:29:37 am
I remember telling him he's going to be the next steven gerrard when i was pissed up in town after Brentford, so he must have a good future ahead of him  :lol:
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: DearneValleyRover on June 06, 2013, 12:13:54 pm
He's a left pegger which adds balance I'd have him back but play him on the left, he linked up really well with Husband especially at Scunthorpe where they overlapped each other.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: GazLaz on June 06, 2013, 12:26:33 pm
He was class. Only seemed to last 70mins though.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: Donnyrovers on June 06, 2013, 12:31:40 pm
He's a left pegger which adds balance I'd have him back but play him on the left, he linked up really well with Husband especially at Scunthorpe where they overlapped each other.

I think if we were to get him back keep him in his position which is in the middle because his range of passing is class so I think it would be vital to keep him in there.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: nice one rovers on June 06, 2013, 04:00:39 pm
Is it just me?
I thought Lundstram was OK but nothing special. I wouldn't be breaking me neck to get him back.

It is just you, he is something special.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: tommy toes on June 06, 2013, 07:13:38 pm
We'll see.
Hope I'm wrong, good luck to him.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on June 06, 2013, 07:51:49 pm
I may be wrong but a close family member of John's has been known to post on this forum. You never know, they may pay us another visit and give us an indication whether another loan is possible!
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: BigH on June 06, 2013, 08:28:12 pm
I thought Lundstram demonstrated excellent potential given his stage of development. Remember, he hadn't played a league game until he joined us. Also worth noting that he replaced Fowler and highlighted just what a dreadful 'has been' signing he was.

Lundstram is by no means the finished article but at this rate, in a couple of years, he will be a Premiership regular.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: Filo on June 06, 2013, 09:02:06 pm
I have no doubts what so ever that Lundstram wil one day grace the midfield of the England senior team.

The last Rovers player to get the same accolade from me was Ian Snodin, but for injuries he would have been an England regular for many years
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: Sod This For a Laugh on June 06, 2013, 09:33:19 pm
Not to totally agree with TT but I do know where he is coming from. A slightly different view I judged him against someone his own age at the club and it made me think how good is James Husband. Not in every game but certainly a couple I thought James played better.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: RedJ on June 06, 2013, 09:42:31 pm
I wonder if we'll ever see Hubby lining up for an England team at any level.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on June 06, 2013, 09:50:14 pm
If he get's the right advice, takes it and acts on it, who knows. Right now I hope he's working on his conditioning, he needs to add core strength and also work on his defensive positioning. He has bags of potential.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: andyst79 on June 06, 2013, 10:04:54 pm
I have it on very good authority that a no. Of Prem teams including Arsenal & Everton are sniffing round several of our younger players. As for Lundstram I don't think the keepmoat pitch helped him as he wants to get the ball down & play , must admit he over did the Hollywood balls now & again but the vision & range off passing is there for all to see
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: ravenrover on June 07, 2013, 09:58:42 am
[quote author=BillyStubbsTears link=topic=240074.msg346335#msg346335 date=137047523
Did you mean to put the M after £1 it is Denaby we are talking about we are talking about :lol:

The lad is 19 years old. He's a kid. He put in some excellent performances, giving us another dimension. If he faded in a match where mesters were required, that's what happens with 19 year olds.

In 03/04, Chris Brown as a 19 year old was a class above anything else we had in the promotion side. But he hardly played a game at the business end of the season, when mesters took over. But he was the one player out of that side that made it to the Premiership.

I'd have Lundstram back like a shot next season. And if Everton were daft enough to sell him for £1M, I'd do a whip round at Denaby Catholic Club and get the down payment tomorrow.
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Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on June 07, 2013, 10:34:22 am
Aye, but have you seen the money that goes over the bar in the Catholic Club?
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: tommy toes on June 07, 2013, 12:11:44 pm
To compare Lundstram favourably with Ian Snodin is ridiculous Filo.  Snod was running whole games when he was 18 for Rovers. Lundstram is nowhere near his level.
Now then.Snod WOULD have been an England regular if he hadn't done his hamstrings.

Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: DonnyOsmond on June 07, 2013, 12:21:18 pm
I wonder if we'll ever see Hubby lining up for an England team at any level.

Surprised he never got called up for the Under 19's against Scotland a couple week back.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: Filo on June 07, 2013, 12:22:06 pm
To compare Lundstram favourably with Ian Snodin is ridiculous Filo.  Snod was running whole games when he was 18 for Rovers. Lundstram is nowhere near his level.
Now then.Snod WOULD have been an England regular if he hadn't done his hamstrings.




Snod was running games in tier 4 of the FL, I`m sure Lundstram would do the same at that level.

Lundstram has represented England at U17, U18, U19 level and is now in the U20 squad, Snod made 4 appearances for the U21`s, so to suggest that Lundstram is no where near the level of Snod at the same stage of his career is ridiculous
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: Mr1Croft on June 07, 2013, 12:28:41 pm
He has also captained England on numerous occasions at the U-19 level. The lad is nothing short of superb for his age.

We've seen a lot of youngsters play for the club on loan, some have been poor (e.g. Harry Worley) and some have been promising but didn't really get the right chance (Milan Lalkovic and Ryan Mason) but I think Lundstram is head and shoulders one of the best young loan signings we have had for a long time, possibly on par with JET. But JET's career has somewhat died down since leaving us whereas I can see Lundstram's career going from strength to strength.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: mrfrostsdad on June 07, 2013, 02:00:43 pm
I reckon if we had him for a full season he would really come on.
Good load signing IMO. And we probably would get him for next nothing wages wise
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: wilts rover on June 07, 2013, 06:35:23 pm
Given he is a contracted professional at a PL club and England U19 captain - why would his wages be 'next to nothing'. He would probably be one of the biggest earners.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: RedJ on June 07, 2013, 06:36:38 pm
He means if we got him on loan they'd probably not want much of a contribution so long as he's developing.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: wilts rover on June 07, 2013, 06:59:13 pm
Red 'not very much of a contribution' will still make him one of our top earners next season I reckon.

Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: RedJ on June 07, 2013, 07:00:57 pm
That's true. Depends on how Martinez looks at it though. We'll see soon enough.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: mrfrostsdad on June 08, 2013, 11:36:20 am
As a 19 year old I don't know how much he would be on at Everton. They're not the biggest paying Premier club I don't think by some margin.

I think Everton would be willing to continue to pay most of his wages in return for getting a player back in a years time who had developed into someone who could be on the verge of breaking in to the first team. A full year of Championship football would do him the world of good.

Is that not what the loan system is all about?
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: idler on June 08, 2013, 08:25:35 pm
As a 19 year old I don't know how much he would be on at Everton. They're not the biggest paying Premier club I don't think by some margin.

I think Everton would be willing to continue to pay most of his wages in return for getting a player back in a years time who had developed into someone who could be on the verge of breaking in to the first team. A full year of Championship football would do him the world of good.

Is that not what the loan system is all about?
Danny Cadamartari was given  a contract for £7,000 a week when he was 18 OR 19. That was some years ago now.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: wilts rover on June 08, 2013, 08:57:18 pm
Ross Barkley, 20, played a dozen games for Everton £12k a week
Luke Garbutt, 20, not played a first team game, £10k a week

As Lundstrum is rated the same level as these two, I reckon he will be on similar money.

http://matchincome.com/2012/12/30/list-of-everton-footballers-salaries/
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: GazLaz on June 08, 2013, 09:07:25 pm
That site I rubbish. Says Jagielka and Neville are on the same as the young lads as well. They wont be.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: DonnyOsmond on June 08, 2013, 09:29:07 pm
Apparently Baines, Pienaar and Fellaini are all on less than £14K a week.
Title: Re: Lundstram
Post by: RoversAlias on June 09, 2013, 05:13:16 pm
What a stupid website. You think all footballers' pay packets are out in the public domain for some shitty website to put them all on? No chance.