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Lennon

Post by MRG » Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:20 pm

I may of missed the update but can anybody enlighten me to the reason that he is currently unavailable? Is it me tsk health issues again?

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Re: Lennon

Post by Vino blanco » Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:22 pm

He's proper poorly.

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Re: Lennon

Post by jdrobbo » Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:22 pm

Knee op. I think.

The sooner he’s back in the squad, the better.
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Re: Lennon

Post by Vino blanco » Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:25 pm

Disagree. Not good enough and past it.
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Re: Lennon

Post by pushpinpussy » Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:25 pm

He's dead I think as I believe they named an airport after him?
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Re: Lennon

Post by alf_resco » Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:27 pm

jdrobbo wrote:
The sooner he’s back in the squad, the better.


Why?

Waste of money imo.

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Re: Lennon

Post by Devils_Advocate » Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:30 pm

Damn I thought this was gonna be a thread about him buying a load of tickets to give to the kids of his old school to watch Burnley at Chelsea
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Re: Lennon

Post by jdrobbo » Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:36 pm

Whilst results earlier in the season may suggest otherwise, I strongly believe that we missed his defensive qualities. He was excellent for us in the back half of last season and I’m convinced that he would have been just as good, if not better, this time around. Each to their own though. I’m convinced though that many Burnley fans were expecting us to sign a flying wing when Lennon stepped into the building.
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Re: Lennon

Post by Vegas Claret » Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:39 pm

We have enough defensive minded players though, the difference McNeil has made has been incredible -picks the ball up and off he goes, gives the defence a breather and he still defends too. No comparison in terms of assists and goals either.

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Re: Lennon

Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:52 pm

Not missed him at all without him getting injured we wouldn’t have seen McNeil make the fantastic impact he has. Hopefully one to be moving on in the summer.
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Re: Lennon

Post by theroyaldyche » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:02 pm

Hed be good iff the bench

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Re: Lennon

Post by claretspice » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:15 pm

theroyaldyche wrote:Hed be good iff the bench
I can think of a few games recently when we have missed him, actually - when JBG has been injured/ineffective and we've needed someone to add a bit of extra threat down the right hand side.

I suspect his days of being a regular starter for us are probably done, but he still has his pace and that gives us a different option which I'd probably be pretty keen to keep in the squad next season, and might yet come in handy if he's fit for the last few games of the season.

He's not pulled up trees in his time here, but in fairness his strength has always been his pace allied with a good touch and good movement. That really requires someone to have the guile and craft to pick out his runs and execute the pass, which has not really been the strong point of our midfield in the 12 months for which he was fit to play for us - 12 months that coincided with Defour's lay off and before the emergence of McNeil.

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Re: Lennon

Post by Vino blanco » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:15 pm

He won't get anywhere near the bench.

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Re: Lennon

Post by FCBurnley » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:20 pm

Had Lennon stayed fit we would never have seen Mcneil play this season !!! Every cloud and all that

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Re: Lennon

Post by jrgbfc » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:26 pm

Needs to be given some freedom to play and not forced into being a Boyd/Arfield clone.
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Re: Lennon

Post by ClaretTony » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:30 pm

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:Not missed him at all without him getting injured we wouldn’t have seen McNeil make the fantastic impact he has. Hopefully one to be moving on in the summer.
FCBurnley wrote:Had Lennon stayed fit we would never have seen Mcneil play this season !!! Every cloud and all that
He was out a while before McNeil came into the team

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Re: Lennon

Post by FCBurnley » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:42 pm

ClaretTony wrote:He was out a while before McNeil came into the team
Yes but had he played Mcneil would not have got his chance and he (Mcneil) has been the highlight this season...........by far

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Re: Lennon

Post by ClaretTony » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:50 pm

FCBurnley wrote:Yes but had he played Mcneil would not have got his chance and he (Mcneil) has been the highlight this season...........by far
Don't agree with that at all, McNeil would have got in regardless.

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Re: Lennon

Post by FCBurnley » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:54 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Don't agree with that at all, McNeil would have got in regardless.
We will never know but I very much doubt it.
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Re: Lennon

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:56 pm

FCBurnley wrote:We will never know but I very much doubt it.
McNeil came in for Brady not Lennon

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Re: Lennon

Post by Tall Paul » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:57 pm

pushpinpussy wrote:He's dead I think as I believe they named an airport after him?
RIP Cristiano Ronaldo

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Re: Lennon

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:58 pm

Lennon was pheonomenal against bournemouth at home. Wouldnt have minded more of the same this week. Equally he was excellent defensively at spurs. Which like it or not is part of his game here.

The squad is certainly stronger with him around. Very good option underrated by many on here.

One thing that does frustrate is how we dont leave him on halfway when defending corners.
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Re: Lennon

Post by ClaretTony » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:00 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:McNeil came in for Brady not Lennon
You know, I know, FCBurnley doesn't or doesn't want to.

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Re: Lennon

Post by SalisburyClaret » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:01 pm

So far it looks like Lennon’s Injury has been the turning point of the season. If he’d stayed in the team, despite his many good qualities, we would likely have been in a far worse position
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Re: Lennon

Post by claretonthecoast1882 » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:01 pm

ClaretTony wrote:You know, I know, FCBurnley doesn't or doesn't want to.

You almost sound surprised FCBurnley is taking the negative stance
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Re: Lennon

Post by Bordeauxclaret » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:04 pm

ClaretTony wrote:He was out a while before McNeil came into the team
15 days.
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Re: Lennon

Post by FCBurnley » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:09 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote:You almost sound surprised FCBurnley is taking the negative stance
I am fully aware when Mcneil came in and who he replaced. My stance is a positive in that Lennons absence gave Mcneil more opportunities than he would have had with a fit Lennon in the squad. If you guys prefer Lennon then fair enough.
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Re: Lennon

Post by FCBurnley » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:35 pm

Just read an interesting piece by SD where he says that he gave McNeil his chance after we had played 19 games and won a total of only 12 points. Since then we have played a further 13 games and won 21 points. McNeil has been an ever present. That sounds pretty positive to me.

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Re: Lennon

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:40 pm

FCBurnley wrote:Just read an interesting piece by SD where he says that he gave McNeil his chance after we had played 19 games and won a total of only 12 points. Since then we have played a further 13 games and won 21 points. McNeil has been an ever present. That sounds pretty positive to me.
Dont think anyone disputes that.

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Re: Lennon

Post by ClaretTony » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:41 pm

FCBurnley wrote:I am fully aware when Mcneil came in and who he replaced. My stance is a positive in that Lennons absence gave Mcneil more opportunities than he would have had with a fit Lennon in the squad. If you guys prefer Lennon then fair enough.
Stop twisting people's words to suit your own negative agenda

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Re: Lennon

Post by FCBurnley » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:45 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Stop twisting people's words to suit your own negative agenda
:lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Lennon

Post by MACCA » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:45 pm

FCBurnley wrote:Yes but had he played Mcneil would not have got his chance and he (Mcneil) has been the highlight this season...........by far
You have got a very short memory....

The accounts came out last week!

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Re: Lennon

Post by jrgbfc » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:46 pm

Sorry but nothing Dyche has done in his 6 years suggests that he would throw an unproven kid like McNeil in over an experienced pro like Lennon.
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Re: Lennon

Post by Quickenthetempo » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:47 pm

Hopefully he comes back fit next year if he stays with us.

Coming off the bench trying to make things happen might let him affect the game more.

At the moment it hasn't worked out that well for him and he takes a high wage compared to others.

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Re: Lennon

Post by ClaretTony » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:48 pm

jrgbfc wrote:Sorry but nothing Dyche has done in his 6 years suggests that he would throw an unproven kid like McNeil in over an experienced pro like Lennon.
And nothing would suggest we've had a young player in that time coming anything like close to McNeil in terms of potential. Which players in the six years d you think he should have thrown in?

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Re: Lennon

Post by Lord Beamish » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:52 pm

McNiel is an outstanding young player. If Lennon would’ve stayed fit he’d have still come through this year, though arguably would’ve played less minutes.

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Re: Lennon

Post by boatshed bill » Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:57 pm

One thing for certain is that we have not particularly missed Aaron Lennon

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Re: Lennon

Post by IanMcL » Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:05 pm

All he needs is love.

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Re: Lennon

Post by FCBurnley » Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:11 pm

IanMcL wrote:All he needs is love.
Just Imagine

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Re: Lennon

Post by Steve-Harpers-perm » Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:12 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Don't agree with that at all, McNeil would have got in regardless.
He may have got a place on bench but he would not have had the same minutes on the pitch. If Lennon had stayed fit he would have been put on left wing with Hendrick and JBG fighting it out on the right.
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Re: Lennon

Post by burnleymik » Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:17 pm

Lennon is incredibly hit and miss for me. He can be brilliant or anonymous, there doesn't seem to be any middle ground with him. I Agree that he is a good option to have on the bench, but I think JBG should always start ahead of him and now Hendrick has made a decent shout for the same flank, although he adds something very different.

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Re: Lennon

Post by Spike » Fri Apr 05, 2019 1:15 pm

Leeds allegedly interested-they can have him for me!

Need a clear out of the sick, lame n lazy!

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Re: Lennon

Post by SGr » Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:03 pm

Definitely needs shifting. Relied heavily on his pace throughout his career, and now much of it is gone. Deadwood sadly

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Re: Lennon

Post by Barry_Chuckle » Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:11 pm

If he was encouraged to play a more offensive role, I reckon he could do a job for us. Unfortunately, that's not the case so get rid and sign a second left back to play in his position because that's what the lad is being asked to play.

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Re: Lennon

Post by houseboy » Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:21 pm

pushpinpussy wrote:He's dead I think as I believe they named an airport after him?
Funny because I opened the thread thinking it would be about John as well - seriously. It's that long since we heard anything about our Lennon that I'd forgotten he existed.

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Re: Lennon

Post by Bin Ont Turf » Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:23 pm

FCBurnley should stop playing Mind Games if he doesn't want Instant Karma to get him.

When Lennon comes back it'll be just like Starting Over again for him, and FCBurnley should just keep Watching the Wheels go round and round on the Claret juggernaut till then.

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Re: Lennon

Post by boyyanno » Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:30 pm

No way would Mcneil have featured anywhere near as much (if at all) if our other wingers had been fit. He was earmarked to go out on loan. I'm thankful he didn't.
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Re: Lennon

Post by nyclaret » Fri Apr 05, 2019 3:38 pm

Hold on a second. Wasn't McNeil about to go out on loan to Cheltenham before our winger injury crisis? Cheltenham!

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Re: Lennon

Post by Top Claret » Fri Apr 05, 2019 4:20 pm

Since Lennon got injured and McNeil got his chance, Dyche has changed his tactics.
Pre Liverpool at home we were extremely negative, since then we are have played more on the front foot.
The difference being down the left side with the introduction of McNeil and the shackles being removed from Taylor, who now plays to his strengths as an attacking wing back.
Lennon was never givin the opportunity to express himself they way McNeil has, Dyche always made him sit deep

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Re: Lennon

Post by Dark Cloud » Fri Apr 05, 2019 4:40 pm

I actually think a good amount of what TopClaret says is dead right, but I wonder if Lennon was actually told to play that way because he's pretty much wasting his time these days trying to go past PL defenders down the wing (a la McNeil) as to some extent he's lost what he once had 8 or 9 years back.

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