Lukaku: I need to keep working

Fast becoming a leader, the way he was screaming at Howard the other night, when he never kicked it quickly out of his hands in the last minute, was just epitomising the crowds frustration as well.

The harder you work, the better you will become. Keep it going please, Big Man!

There will always be room for improvement but he seems to be getting better and is growing on me. Very much a confidence player. Last season he started with an injury and the team was poor but 50 goals in 100 is excellent. Can't argue with that stat.

Worrying thing is that, including his loan spell, this is his third season with us so if he is ambitious he will probably want to move on. At the end of last season I would have gladly watched him go for a nice price. And then seen him score plenty elsewhere. This season, I wouldn't be so keen to see him leave.

He scored 72 league goals. The remainder were in cup competitions 4 FA Cup, 11 League Cup and 12 in the Simod and ZDS cups.

I think this lad is coming of age as a footballer and as Tony # 1 said is starting to show leadership qualities.

Big strong leader at centre forward, big strong leader at centre half, and big strong leader in goal, and you have a time tested recipe for success.

I wonder if Robles has it in him - he is certainly big enough.

One thing I do know is that this group of youngsters like playing together and that could be the key to keeping them next season.

If we can I think we are on the verge of something special based on last night and our more recent performances.

I would happily eat a serve of the humble pie served by our present manager if he pulls it off.

But let's not forget the little Spaniard on the wing, equally as important to this team, we're so much better as a team with him in it and he's bringing the best out of the big man up top IMO, just hope we can keep 'em all.

It was also good to see how disappointed he was at the team not winning the match.

Really can't see him being here next season if he keeps making progress. A profit to be made I just hope Martinez has someone lined up to replace him, Stones and Del

The sad thing is how long will he and the rest of the fab four stay? Not that long if we chug along in mid table.

Pretty clear that we now have the most exciting team that we have had in a long time and one with tremendous potential. Although the Sky money and some hefty contracts means we have a bit more power than we did say 5 years ago nonetheless few of the players will be here in 2 seasons time if we do not win trophies and/or get into Europe.

Fair to say that the next 5 months is a golden opportunity to break the glass ceiling and secure the stability of this team for the near future. Much rests on us moving to this next level but league results like our last 2 are harming us and dare I say that, just as the likes of Barkley and Lukaku have stepped up a level this season, so must our manager in showing the tactical nous and decisiveness to turn these draws into wins.

We had money in the summer and he should have sorted it out. Until that happens, I don't believe we will get top 4, which will be a waste because the team is most probably playing the best attacking football in the league.

Giving stick by our own supporters seems par for the course – doesn't it?

Thinking back a short while ago –Naismith was in that category and then went on to near 'legend' status in a very short time.

Nil satis is taken very literally at Goodison and Zero to Hero something we have become accustomed to.

Funes Mori has done pretty well so far in the short space of time he's been here but we're still far too easily out muscled defensively. Jags will improve us but I'd love to see a defensive monster alongside the majestic Stones.

Oh, and of course, a new keeper.

Undoubtedly he will have dips in form, but how foolish and destructive it is to criticise him when that happens.

Instead, always encourage a player with his huge ability to score goals, and the rewards will always come.

For all the acclamation of his ball playing skills, Stones is well short of being a dominating centre back and his positioning and heading skills leave much to be desired. (I love the lad's style; the sooner he is moved forward to occupy the Barry role, the better.)

Funes Mori, on the other hand, is no better or worse than BBC's South American observer warned us and I would now like to see Galloway utilised in his natural centre-back position.

Reverting to the topic of Romelu, I suspect he will soon get fed up of trying to score enough goals to redeem our defenders and will be irritating for a move to a glamour club.

How many goals against top sides? None. Does he compliment balls coming into the penalty area? No.

When Geri has the ball Rom and Ross – who is far too deep when attacking in the penalty box – should know where the ball is going so they can drag defenders one way then attack the incoming cross, whether it be a low or high cross. In my opinion, Rom is a Number 10 alongside a good strong centre-forward.

Is this his idea or is he following orders? The biggest man in the squad standing on the halfway line while his smaller mates try to defend a corner against giant opposition players. What's that all about? Don't give me the counter-attack theory. It won't wash.

When he did attempt to defend set-pieces, he didn't show much enthusiasm for the job but I won't state my whys or wherefores because I'm not interested in debating the issue. If I was an Everton defender I might want to question his continual remarks about staying focussed because they will know he's not referring to himself. Not surprised certain experienced players are always reluctant to pat him on the back. 22-year-olds should be seen and not heard.

That being said, the strides he has made especially in his hold-up and link-up play have been phenomenal. He has quickly become a complete striker, and, dare I say it, one of the best in the game at that.

As others have said, I'm very happy to eat some humble pie. Now let's just hope we can keep hold of him in the summer because there will be large bids coming in.

Can I ask do you expect a centre-forward who is 6'-3" tall and 15 stone in weight to continue scoring at his present rate while simultaneously tracking back to defend every corner for a period of 90/95 mins?

He also does put himself about for those 90 mins despite claims on here about his perceived laziness. It is, as you know a very fast game nowadays, so I'm not sure if it is fair to expect this from a man of his size.

Drogba at 22: 59 games, 11 goals.
Lukaku at 22: 251 games, 108 goals.

Best striker in the league this season by far and I think it will be a real struggle to keep him. I do agree with Harold, though: Why doesn't he help out defending set plays?! Drogba was absolute class in both boxes.

When you consider that Man U paid £36,000,000 for Martial he certainly was a steal. Not to mention a much better striker.

It should be remembered of course that the form of Barkley, Kone ans especially Deulofeu hasn't done him any harm either. I hope he'll keep that in mind when the bids start coming in.

He does deserves full credit for his turn around since last year. Seems all around improved player, particularly his touch, is still a fair way off fulfilling his potential.

"Not surprised certain experienced players are always reluctant to pat him on the back. 22-year-olds should be seen and not heard."

Two of the most bizarre statements I've read on these pages, to which I would ask:

Why bother making such a cryptic affirmation and then refuse to back it up because you don't want to debate it?

At what age should a footballer be allowed to speak up and not simply be "seen and not heard"?

Good shout mate. As in all walks of life, a young man learning his trade will always improve with experience.

His touch is vastly improved. I have watched him closely in that aspect; you notice the improvement in touch, aggression and pace even more after he scores a goal.

Only one scored this year against (hmm) top side Liverpool. None last year as far as I can see. However, 6 the year before in his loan spell. Top sides included Man City and Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea.

Whilst at West Brom he bagged a few as well.

My short survey doesn't include matching when he was out injured so perhaps not a fair analysis and possibly renders my analysis pointless.

However, it could be that this year, Roberto has asked Rom not to score goals against these top teams to make them think he is not that good and not worth buying!

"It could be that this year, Roberto has asked Rom not to score goals against these top teams to make them think he is not that good and not worth buying!"

I'm a huge admirer of Rom's ability and potential. As others have said, though, I hope he's smart enough to realise that his brilliant form right now is partly down to 3-4 other players in the team playing their best football ever / in ages. What Kone's resurgence has done for the team shouldn't be overlooked.