Lualua: I won’t flip for Pompey
Lomana Lualua celebrates scoring for Blackpool with his trademark somersault
Lomana Lualua has assured Pompey: You won’t be seeing the somersault.
The Blackpool striker – who was linked with a return to the Blues in the summer – faces his former club for the first time since he left in August 2007 in today’s Championship clash at Bloomfield Road (5.20pm).
The former Newcastle man gained legendary status at Fratton Park – most notably for his match-winning performance in the 4-1 win over bitter-rivals Southampton back in 2005.
But he has revealed his heartache at his beloved former club’s current plight and vowed he will not perform his trademark acrobatic celebration if he scores.
Lualua said: ‘It will be very emotional for me playing against Portsmouth and I will not celebrate if I score – I could not do that to the club I love.
‘I had a fantastic time there playing under Harry Redknapp and still see them as my team, so trying to beat them will be a strange feeling.
‘I will have mixed emotions but sometimes you have got to do what you have to do and we want the three points to help us win promotion to the Premier League.
‘What is happening at Fratton Park is very upsetting and it breaks my heart to see the club suffering.
‘The worst thing about the situation is that ordinary members of staff will not have thousands of pounds to fall back on like most of the players.
‘I really hope they can sort themselves out and get back to where they were before.
‘The fans are so passionate and deserve a club to be proud of.’
Blackpool officials last night insisted that this evening’s match was not under threat of being postponed despite the recent cold weather.
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BlueView
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 04:50 PMWhen and where did you see Harry Redknapp do that flip, Harry Stottle?
Harry Stotle
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 04:31 PMHarry used to hate that flip. I think it put him out of action for 4 games once.
gander
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 03:45 PMlualua a true gentleman in all sence and words a true ex member of pompey club well done for services rendered
Sammyigoes shorts
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 02:01 PMNice to know a former player still has a place for us in his heart and will not celebrate against us nice gesture shame the other comments on here are so unkind have those fans forgotten demolition derby day 2005
Grumpy Beer
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12:25 PMNo you won't flip because you won't score ....simples.
Appy pompeii
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12:16 PMMy posts are coming up in the wrong order LOL
Appy pompeii
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12:15 PMJUST DON'T SCORE :)
portsmouthgeezer
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12:13 PMso whats he gona do if the flip is his trade mark ?
Appy pompeii
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12:03 PMOH UNLESS AN OWN GOAL THEN U CAN DO THE FLIPP TOO :)
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