Fans' views on Sean Etaluku
Flying winger lured by Macc after impressing against them
If you can’t beat them join them, and if you can’t stop him, sign him. For both player and football club this appears to be the logic behind Sean Etaluku and Macclesfield FC joining forces, culminating in the flying winger joining the Northern Premier League’s league leaders for an undisclosed fee from Barrow.
But it was starring on loan for Matlock against Macc where Etaluku recently caught the eye down the right flank, winning a penalty which was duly converted by the Gladiators who were ultimately defeated 3-2 despite drawing level after being 2-0 down.
Etaluku, who turns 21 next month, was on Burnley’s books as a youngster before dropping into non league with Mossley. From there he was picked up by League Two club Barrow and subsequently loaned to Buxton in the National League North and Matlock to gain experience where he impressed Robbie Savage.
Read on to read some glowing reviews of Macc’s latest signing from Barrow and Matlock supporters
Barrow supporters
“Deserved more game time, baller. All the best Sean”
“Best of luck in your new chapter Sean. Sorry to see you go”
“Definitely has something about him” (in response to Barrow loaning him to Buxton)
“Etaluku to the Prem in 3 years” (in response to signing a professional contract with Barrow)
“Loved the directness of Etaluku”, “Sean Etaluku was superb”, “Etaluku played well second half, had the beating of the Liverpool winger and fullback. Nice for him to score”, “Some prospect that lad”, “Etaluku will cause big problems for us down the wing, he needs a shot in the team”, “Once Sean got going he was very effective and scored a great goal!”, (in response to Barrow’s 2-1 vs Liverpool U21’s in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy in which Etaluku scored in)
“An exciting prospect”, “Every time I see him he excites...pacy and tricky. Why does he never even make the bench?" (commenting on Etaluku’s performances for Barrow’s U21’s
“When’s he going to get a proper chance in the first team? Whenever he’s played he’s looked electric?" (in response to Etaluku being loaned to Matlock)
“What a great interview. Seems a well grounded lad for the future. Keep up the good work” (following an interview with Barrow’s social media channel in January 2024”
“Another season with game time and this lad’s going to be a true baller”, “An exciting player, matches will do him good”, (in reaction to Etaluku joining Buxton on loan)
Matlock supporters
Reacting to Etaluku being recalled by Barrow prior to signing for Macclesfield FC
“This is a massive, massive loss”
“Good luck to him, he was superb against Macc the other night and hope he gets a chance in the (EFL) league to impress. Another sign of how well loan players get on at Matlock, credit to all involved”
“That’s a real shame, the opposition couldn’t cope with his speed down the flanks. A great attacking player”
“Disappointing. He’s looked a great asset since joining”
“Oh no, he was the best player”
“Great player, wish him well. Some higher club will snap him up, but if not come back to Matlock”
“Better than Barrow that’s for sure”
“Don’t blame them at all (on Macclesfield signing Etaluku), he caused them all sorts of problems!”
“Can’t give this a ‘like’. Great player. Great lad. Watching him this season so far has been worth the price of a season ticket”
“Played very well on Tuesday night (vs Macclesfield). A big loss”