Lennon

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:57 pm

Creativity, pace, willingness to run at his man - only a half hour or so but I saw enough to know he is a definite improvement on anything else we offer out wide.

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:00 pm

We look dangerous, full of fire and magic with Lennon on, nkoudou too. He's absolute class that Lennon, changed the game. Brilliant fight in Burnley tonight, well done, happy.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:01 pm

Not sure why he didn't start, changed the game...

claretcarrot93 · Post by **claretcarrot93** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:03 pm

KRBFC wrote:Not sure why he didn't start, changed the game...

He should have started. They started Kennedy from the off, signed at same time and he was best player on the pitch

Jimscho · Post by **Jimscho** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:04 pm

KRBFC wrote:Not sure why he didn't start, changed the game...

Because the man who has taken us to 7th in the Premier League,Sean Dyche,is manager not you.

NL Claret · Post by **NL Claret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:04 pm

Both sounded sh it on radio lancs.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:06 pm

Very very fast. His defensive work on a couple of occasions was as impressive as his attacking play. As stated above, he changed the game and will surely be a regular starter from here on.

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:06 pm

NL Claret wrote:Both sounded sh it on radio lancs.

Radio Blackburn you mean.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:09 pm

He added something different as soon as he came on.
Looking forward to seeing more of him.

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:10 pm

karatekid wrote:We look dangerous, full of fire and magic with Lennon on, nkoudou too. He's absolute class that Lennon, changed the game. Brilliant fight in Burnley tonight, well done, happy.

I fully agree, kept saying this time and time again to myself

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:12 pm

Edit* duplicate post. I think I'd better go to bed, night all, UTC

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:15 pm

His ability and willingness to beat a man gave us an extra dimension and helped open up the game.

He tracked back and won the ball 2 or 3 times too which we all know Dyche loves to see in his wingers.

A very promising debut from him, demonstrating the kind of skill and commitment we all love to see.

That was a cameo that should give Dyche a genuinely difficult decision when picking his next starting 11.

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:18 pm

Impressed with what I saw on my poor quality stream.

Would like to see us go 4-4-2 with Vokes, Barnes and Lennon all starting.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:18 pm

It shouldn't be a difficult decision really, Rowls. Lennon and Lowton are clear improvements on Arfield and Bardsley. They need to be in.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:19 pm

Rowls wrote:His ability and willingness to beat a man gave us an extra dimension and helped open up the game.

He tracked back and won the ball 2 or 3 times too which we all know Dyche loves to see in his wingers.

A very promising debut from him, demonstrating the kind of skill and commitment we all love to see.

That was a cameo that should give Dyche a genuinely difficult decision when picking his next starting 11.

Love to see him start against Citeh.
He'll give us a real outlet and, hopefully, some end product.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:19 pm

I think he should have started.
Newcastle were there for the taking and if we had gone for them for the start we could have easily won the game.
He played really well when he came on though.

Would definitely like to see him with Lowton as Bardsley was awful tonight and he's a red card waiting to happen.
4-4-2 would have served us well tonight with Lennon and JBG out wide.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:29 pm

Not sure 442 would be advisable against City though. Id still be tempted with 451 but start with Lennon instead of Arfield.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:33 pm

Arfield behind Barnes. Lennon starting. Hendrick centre mid.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:36 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Not sure 442 would be advisable against City though. Id still be tempted with 451 but start with Lennon instead of Arfield.

Yep defo agree with that.
Newcastle are a poor side though.

Man City free hit and we could play 8-7-6 and still probably still get beat !!

CBT · Post by **CBT** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:46 pm

TVC15 wrote:Yep defo agree with that.
Newcastle are a poor side though.

Man City free hit and we could play 8-7-6 and still probably still get beat !!

Every games a free hit now
City will play a similar team that they did tonight
Sane was fantastic against us a few weeks ago and we all know he's not there Saturday
I hope Lennon starts in place of Arfield and hopefully tarks back we'll give it a good go

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 10:58 pm

He was a breath of fresh air. Took 2 men to hold him down and still got through.

My god we've missed a tricky left mid!

Let'sChaseTheDragon · Post by **Let'sChaseTheDragon** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:00 pm

Excellent debut, impressed with both sides of his game

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:01 pm

May well start and Lowton, against City, if we attack them from the off.

BabylonClaret · Post by **BabylonClaret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:05 pm

RVclaret wrote:Arfield behind Barnes. Lennon starting. Hendrick centre mid.

This.

Braindead · Post by **Braindead** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:06 pm

I would love to see Dyche start with Lennon on one side, GK on the other with JGB in 'the hole' leaving Hendrick replacing Westwood in the centre.
The pace we would have would force teams to defend deeper, thus creating more space.

cockneyclaret · Post by **cockneyclaret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:23 pm

Spot on bd

Roosterbooster · Post by **Roosterbooster** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:32 pm

It’s a real shame Defour is injured now we have proper pace on the wings. I was slightly disappointed (but only very slightly) with the transfer window, but I can’t wait to have everyone fit. Potential starting XI is very exciting indeed... and Lennon is key

ontario claret · Post by **ontario claret** » Wed Jan 31, 2018 11:35 pm

He's a player, for sure. Excellent signing.

criminalclaret · Post by **criminalclaret** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:03 am

If Defour was a player to mould a team around for the first half of this season then he surely is the player for the second half.

Threatening, deceiving, draws defenders to him. And causes havoc in the box.

Exactly what we need with 8 key players out injured. Great signing and can see his career being resurrected here for hopefully the next few years.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 6:08 am

I was wrong on Lennon being a poor buy We have needed a pacy winger for ages and once he gets up to speed will prove a great bargain.Remember though he was often an impact sub at Everton

Claretforever · Post by **Claretforever** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 7:30 am

I don’t think he’s blessed with a great left foot, so he needs to be on the right side for me. If he’s going to catch defenders out with pace what’s the point of then losing the advantage by taking an extra second or so to switch it back into his right foot?

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 3:17 pm

I will readily admit not being overjoyed when we bought him. If he can play like he did last night on a regular basis I will very willingly eat my humble pie.

Very clearly up for it, worked hard, played some good passes other lads didn't read (that will come with time), took defenders on and, yes, he's still got his pace.

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:16 pm

Someone mentioned we had 8 players missing whereas I can think of only 7

Heaton Tarkowski Ward Defour Brady Wood and Walters

Who have I missed?

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:33 pm

Dobson

KeighleyClaret · Post by **KeighleyClaret** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:38 pm

For the first 15-20 mins they overran our 5 man midfield and could have been 3 goals up. So to start 442 with 2 attacking wingers would have been suicidal.

Its possible to change the game to attack close to the end especially when you are 1 down, but if we play 442 against City we will get mullered.

I think its important not to extrapolate from the last 10 mins of a game, when we were behind, to the beginning of the next game. From my position somewhere in the stratosphere last night I thought we did OK with a largely second string team, against a well motivated side who are sadly lacking in finishers but not much else.

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:53 pm

mkmel wrote:Someone mentioned we had 8 players missing whereas I can think of only 7

Heaton Tarkowski Ward Defour Brady Wood and Walters

Who have I missed?

Marney

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:08 pm

Oh yeah I forgot Marney he's been out so long

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:35 pm

Bumpety bump

SUPERB

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:37 pm

Excellent second half. Great signing.

BennyD · Post by **BennyD** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:40 pm

Whatever cr4p KBRFC comes up with doesn't matter, I'm as happy as a pig in sh!t. Great signing.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:40 pm

Unlucky not to score.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:43 pm

his work ethic, added to his pace - if it's true he only cost a couple of million then that's an insane bargain

watsonsclarets · Post by **watsonsclarets** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:48 pm

The way he ran back and blocked off Diaz with 5 minutes left. Great player

I think he is a real sign of our progress attracting a player of his ilk.

Sidney1st · Post by **Sidney1st** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:50 pm

About what I expected.
Drifted in and out, played well when he was in the game.

Very very unlucky not to score but it was a good stop.

Tracked back well at the end.

Tough game against City though so let's see what he's like next week at Swansea.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:50 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:his work ethic, added to his pace - if it's true he only cost a couple of million then that's an insane bargain

Free transfer according to some, has to play on the right though.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:55 pm

Quiet first half, fantastic 2nd half.... defensively very good

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:56 pm

Lennon is a real Premier League calibre player. He looks fit, hungry and has slotted into our system very well.

He has given us a new dimension.

MDWat · Post by **MDWat** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:58 pm

Agree with KRBFC (yikes!) - ok first half, certainly the better of the two wingers in that half. Superb down the right in the second half. Linked up terrifically with Lowton going forward and was excellent defensively. Great addition.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:58 pm

Love the warm up shirts Burnley were wearing about mental health .
Nice touch Clarets

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:01 pm

Excellent home debut. Good in the first half and brilliant in the second. Offers something we don't already have.

Most of all though he tracked back just as well as Arfield or Boy would have done.

Very early days yet but looks like a shrewd signing.