McNeil...What A Prospect

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:55 pm

Some brilliant play today, excellent down that left.
And just 19.

Keep it up, lad.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:57 pm

Excelent first half. Tired again but is a quality prospect. Hard to believe he barely featured for so long after an impressive debut.

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:59 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Excelent first half. Tired again but is a quality prospect. Hard to believe he barely featured for so long after an impressive debut.

Dyche having to bite the bullet.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:04 pm

Fabulous talent, our most potent threat and the most exciting prospect in years - but is going to need a break of a few games soon - for his own good - the physicality of playing full games is a little too much at the moment and adrenalin will only take you so far.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:05 pm

don't remember the last time I was this excited about a Burnley player !

MRG · Post by **MRG** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:07 pm

I can only imagine that he wasn’t subbed due to the lack of options on the bench. Very little from him in the second half

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:09 pm

MRG wrote:I can only imagine that he wasn’t subbed due to the lack of options on the bench. Very little from him in the second half

Miserable sod!

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:11 pm

Fair comment though.

He was fantastic in the first half though. As said, a great prospect.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:12 pm

MRG wrote:I can only imagine that he wasn’t subbed due to the lack of options on the bench. Very little from him in the second half

he was knackered cause our front two couldn't retain the ball, spent most of the game tracking back

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:15 pm

Vydra...What's the point?
Can't get on to replace an exhausted teenage winger

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:30 pm

Wonder how much we’ll see if McNeil once Lennon is back

McNeil has created more in his few games than Lennon has done since he’s been here but suspect Lennon will get the shirt back

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:42 pm

Defour on, McNeil off in the last 30 minutes would have been my choice.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:48 pm

Great prospect and very good in the early parts of games. Just really a stamina issue as with lots of young players.

SGr · Post by **SGr** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:49 pm

RalphCoatesComb wrote:Defour on, McNeil off in the last 30 minutes would have been my choice.

I like the idea of Defour on to see games out. It seems outlandish given he’s not a hard runner, but his decision making and composure makes him ideal for retaining possession.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:50 pm

I would be amazed if Lennon even got back near the starting eleven, with Iceland, Brady and McNeil in front of him. Look at our results since Lennon hasn't played.

SGr · Post by **SGr** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:51 pm

Vino blanco wrote:I would be amazed if Lennon even got back near the starting eleven, with Iceland, Brady and McNeil in front of him. Look at our results since Lennon hasn't played.

I think we need another wide man too on loan. Lennon just doesn’t affect the game enough to be considered for a start.

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:53 pm

Iceland? Does he shop there as well?

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:21 pm

The skill / turn when he dumped that Fulham player on his arse, in front of the bob lord and Gareth Southgate was a joy to watch!

CombatClaret · Post by **CombatClaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:31 pm

Great performance from the lad again, but was clearly knackered in the last 30.
Speaks to how thin we are in midfield, there was no one to come on for him.

CombatClaret · Post by **CombatClaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:37 pm

SGr wrote:I like the idea of Defour on to see games out. It seems outlandish given he’s not a hard runner, but his decision making and composure makes him ideal for retaining possession.

He has the pass but not the legs, already we were lumping it up top only to see it come straight back at us in the last 30 or so.
I think it spoke to Dyches opinion that even a tired McNeil was a better option/threat than a fresh Defour.

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:42 pm

McNeil ruined Fulham’s right hand side in the first half. It was brilliant to watch. His first thought was always to beat his man, and then the deliveries were spot on too. As mentioned above his stamina will come with time. And I agree that if the forwards could have held the ball up better he may have affected the game a tad more in the second half rather than tracking back all half.

This lad excites me as a prospect for Burnley, and he doesn’t look out of place in this league.

For me Lennon should be nowhere near the side in lace of this lad. He brings us so much more. Lennon as an impact sub for me.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:44 pm

Great first half, struggled a bit 2nd

But I do think Fulham changed their formation to completely nullify our two attacking wingers who both had great first halves.

He's a prospect all right

wickdkewlclaret · Post by **wickdkewlclaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:47 pm

I am really looking forward to watching this guy play more, be it in this league or tearing up the Championship!

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:49 pm

Vino blanco wrote:I would be amazed if Lennon even got back near the starting eleven, with Iceland, Brady and McNeil in front of him. Look at our results since Lennon hasn't played.

You’re probably right but look at the teams we’ve placed since Lennon got injured

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:51 pm

taken from the BBC
" the Burnley midfielder had an 87% passing accuracy as well as delivering more crosses than any other player on the pitch"

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:05 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:The skill / turn when he dumped that Fulham player on his arse, in front of the bob lord and Gareth Southgate was a joy to watch!

That was sublime wasn’t it. Top six team player would be on repeat in the media

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:08 pm

Get him on a 5 year deal get him loaned out for a year next season. He'll be our Delli Ali.

Chester Perry · Post by **Chester Perry** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:15 pm

ClaretAndJew wrote:Get him on a 5 year deal get him loaned out for a year next season. He'll be our Delli Ali.

Deal yes - but he should play at least 20 games for us next season he is good enough to develop here as a real squad member

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:15 pm

Another top performance today.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:17 pm

Hope to Christ he doesn’t have that forward thinking mentality beaten out of him.

The “framework” is all well and good and it has served us well, but when we have a prospect like this, someone who offers a defensive option purely by his will to beat players and make runs that provide options that no one else does, surely we CANT ruin him can we?

Gnulty · Post by **Gnulty** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:18 pm

As some of us have noticed, he is a bit like Leighton James. He runs at/through players and somehow manage to keep the ball at his feet. Pure skill!

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:19 pm

Brilliant again. Goes past players with ease.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:19 pm

ClaretAndJew wrote:Get him on a 5 year deal get him loaned out for a year next season. He'll be our Delli Ali.

why on earth would you loan him out ?

Roger Mellie · Post by **Roger Mellie** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:21 pm

More than anything this lad makes me smile. Stans phrase of playing with a chuckle in your boots comes to mind every time I see him play. Wonderful stuff..

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:32 pm

ClaretAndJew wrote:Get him on a 5 year deal get him loaned out for a year next season. He'll be our Delli Ali.

Ridiculous to say loan him out. He’s by far our best attacking player at the moment . When he drives with the ball he carries the whole team forward , rather than the lumped ball coming straight back at us with our team much much deeper.

He was a joy to watch today. 5 year deal yes. Loaned out absolutely not!

CHEWBACCA · Post by **CHEWBACCA** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:36 pm

Rough diamond,this young lads gonna be good,very good.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:41 pm

ClaretAndJew wrote:Get him on a 5 year deal get him loaned out for a year next season. He'll be our Delli Ali.

Test User · Post by **Test User** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:43 pm

He has an excellent left foot cross but i couldn't help but notice that he only uses that for crosses. Maybe i missed his right-foot crosses though.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:45 pm

He's clearly talented enough but with the pace of the league he needs experience playing higher level football. Championship for a year playing Saturday Tuesday will seriously improve him.

I imagine Lennon will slot back in, rightly or wrongly, because he has more PL experience.

mikeS · Post by **mikeS** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:46 pm

Another good performance from him today. Ran their full back ragged.

SGr · Post by **SGr** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:53 pm

CombatClaret wrote:He has the pass but not the legs, already we were lumping it up top only to see it come straight back at us in the last 30 or so.
I think it spoke to Dyches opinion that even a tired McNeil was a better option/threat than a fresh Defour.

Maybe that is his opinion. But my point is with better ball retention and composure, there would be less launching it right up and seeing it straight back at us.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:54 pm

Top player hes here to stay.Lennon was a decent stop gap but now when hes fit will only be a bit part player

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:58 pm

ClaretAndJew wrote:He's clearly talented enough but with the pace of the league he needs experience playing higher level football. Championship for a year playing Saturday Tuesday will seriously improve him.

I imagine Lennon will slot back in, rightly or wrongly, because he has more PL experience.

What planet are you on? This lad should go nowhere . He is already offering us so much more than we have.

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 7:58 pm

Hedontplayforyou wrote:What planet are you on? This lad should go nowhere . He is already offering us so much more than we have.

I'm in uranus mate.

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:08 pm

I thought I was Saturn something strange at the turf , thought it was my ticket at first

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:10 pm

MRG wrote:I can only imagine that he wasn’t subbed due to the lack of options on the bench. Very little from him in the second half

Yes, so as we were on the back foot why not put Detour or a defender on?

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:14 pm

Hedontplayforyou wrote:What planet are you on? This lad should go nowhere . He is already offering us so much more than we have.

I sort of agree with him, a full championship season at a top 6 club will do him the world of good in terms of development, but I’d wait until the end of the season as if he keeps developing and bulks up he may well play every week here

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:18 pm

ClaretAndJew wrote:Get him on a 5 year deal get him loaned out for a year next season. He'll be our Delli Ali.

Did you watch the game today?
Why would you loan out our most positive player?

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:32 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote:Did you watch the game today?
Why would you loan out our most positive player?

Because the PL is at such a pace he can't keep up. He was knackered at 60 minutes or so.

It's not a criticism he's god quality he just needs more experience.

Greeny · Post by **Greeny** » Sat Jan 12, 2019 8:39 pm

He is a top player. I don’t believe this rubbish spouted by Sean (+ other managers) that we have to be careful with these youngsters. If they are good enough they can play.

Why on earth would you loan him out when he has been the difference + helped us turn our season around since Sean was forced into playing him as a result of Lennon’s injury. An earlier comment on here mentioned McNeil being one footed. Correct. But with that cracking left foot + desire to get forward, he has delivered significantly more goal scoring chances already to Barnes, Wood & Co than the appalling Lennon did for the far too many games he played. Lennon should be nowhere near the starting 11 when he is back fit. The shirt is McNeil’s.