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Lomana Tresor LuaLua
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Lomana LuaLua in the middle of one of his flips after scoring a goal
LuaLua demonstrates his famous shirt-removing trick
Style - 5

Technique - 4

Originality - 4

Don't try it at home - 4

As well as possessing the best name in Newcastle, Lomana LuaLua also has the best goal celebration in the Premiership.

Depending on his mood, the 21-year-old will make between one to four spectacular somersaults after hitting the back of the net.

His head must have been slightly dizzy after netting twice against West Ham in Newcastle's 4-0 win at St James' Park in August.

And the fans - and the cameras - can't get enough of it.

Nor can his manager Bobby Robson, who has promised to take a leaf out of LuaLua's book and do exactly the same if Newcastle finish higher than fourth in the Premiershp this season.

No need to worry Bobby, our Lomana is qualified to pass on a few handy hints - he was a keen gymnast back in his home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Come on Bobby!



Introduction


Ready to tumble!
Facundo Sava
Lomana LuaLua
Julius Aghahowa
Robbie Keane
Hugo Sanchez
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Sir Bobby Robson?

Open Quote
I honestly cannot remember just how many somersaults I did - I just stopped when I felt a bit dizzy
Close Quote
Lomana LuaLua
Backflipping legend





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