Brownhill...

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:43 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:28 pm
.........ok then

Exactly the sort of answer I’d expect, you’d be more at home on twitter

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:30 pm

AlargeClaret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 08, 2020 2:57 pm
He’s decent enough for us yes but his limitations are myriad . He’s got a good attitude and very reliable for sure but if your sights are set no higher than Ashley Westwood, ambition is not something which will likely trouble you

Who would you replace him with? realistic options only.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 5:48 pm

AlargeClaret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:43 pm
Exactly the sort of answer I’d expect, you’d be more at home on twitter

I was laughing at your smack answer
" He’s got a good attitude and very reliable for sure but if your sights are set no higher than Ashley Westwood, ambition is not something which will likely trouble you"

what kind of a response is that ? You want a conversation I'm here anytime, you want to spout shite then I'll not bother.

Sure, would I rather have Busquets than Westwood, of course I would - but that's unrealistic - so give me your list of names that are better than Westwood that we can actually sign and show the "ambition" you are seemingly desperate for ?

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 7:56 pm

Awesome performance

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 7:58 pm

Bargain

Iloveyoubrady · Post by **Iloveyoubrady** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:00 pm

He’s class. Growing in confidence getting better and better.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:01 pm

Hendrick, anyone?

BabylonClaret · Post by **BabylonClaret** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:01 pm

Had a very Veryan good game today. Some great passing. Better than Dwight tonight I think

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:02 pm

Vino blanco wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:01 pm
Hendrick, anyone?

Who?

Peebs89 · Post by **Peebs89** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:03 pm

He plays like he’s been with us for years.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:04 pm

Outstanding.

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:02 pm

tiger76 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:30 pm
Who would you replace him with? realistic options only.

I wouldn’t directly replace him as he’s a good steady player ,but I’d like to see a quality option challenging the midfield .

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:06 pm

Brownhill

Looked like little boy lost at Man City, but what an awful game to make your full debut
Gave the ball away a bit too often against Watford
Palace, Sheffield United and West Ham - three excellent performances

Settling in well and so far so good from him and it is not easy stepping up from the Championship, more so given the circumstances of him arriving just over a month before the shutdown.

Really impressive performance tonight from him.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:08 pm

Been fabulous so far. Wonderful first touch and gets it out of his feet quickly. Lockdown has benefited him bedding in and getting game time.

summitclaret · Post by **summitclaret** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:11 pm

And getting it out of his feet quickly is why he is better than Jeff.

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:11 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 08, 2020 5:48 pm
I was laughing at your smack answer
" He’s got a good attitude and very reliable for sure but if your sights are set no higher than Ashley Westwood, ambition is not something which will likely trouble you"

what kind of a response is that ? You want a conversation I'm here anytime, you want to spout shite then I'll not bother.

Sure, would I rather have Busquets than Westwood, of course I would - but that's unrealistic - so give me your list of names that are better than Westwood that we can actually sign and show the "ambition" you are seemingly desperate for ?

You decided you didn’t like a difference of opinion re upgrading Westwood /midfield in general ,( no Hendrick an aging Cork and Westwood ) seems to have rattled your cage and your slavish devotion to a good pro while getting your bottom lip quivering. Stick to smilies and video links sweet pea

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:16 pm

His ability to play both centre and wide will be a huge asset to us. It gives SD the choice to go 433 too should he wish

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:19 pm

Brownhills had another good game he certainly living up to expectations

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:20 pm

AlargeClaret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:02 pm
I wouldn’t directly replace him as he’s a good steady player ,but I’d like to see a quality option challenging the midfield .

If you're stating we need to strengthen in the middle of the park, then absolutely we're in agreement, but i don't see why we'd replace Westwood, he's been an instrumental cog in our recent impressive run, now if we could find someone in the mould of Westwood, but several years younger, then you may have a case, but with our finances i doubt we'll manage that this summer.

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:22 pm

I bet that ball to the head hurt...Ouch.

ashtonlongsider · Post by **ashtonlongsider** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:27 pm

I think he's been excellent apart from the City game. Early days but the Warrington Wolf is looking like an excellent signing. Biggest compliment I can pay him tonight (and last Sunday) being that he stepped in seamlessly into JC's position.

tim_noone · Post by **tim_noone** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:28 pm

Peebs89 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:03 pm
He plays like he’s been with us for years.

Correct.... Theres got to Be someone younger with a bit more pace and vision.....

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:57 pm

IMO we have absolutely mugged Bristol City for our combined outlay

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Thu Jul 09, 2020 2:00 am

He has pace and stamina. A great combination especially when you add in a good helping of skill

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Thu Jul 09, 2020 2:16 am

Looking the part.

Still very early and in these circumstances that are not are not helpful. He has been great. Yes with errors but he offers loads for the future.

Needs sitting in the Calder for a couple of things tonight - they could have cost us.

On the plus side - he'll learn and he looks so so good at times.

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Thu Jul 09, 2020 7:57 am

He's still bedding in but see flashes of excellent play. He moves the ball quickly and can see a simple but effective pass. Better player than I expected for what we paid. Is it correct he rejected a move to West Ham for us or are they just rumours? I can see why they'd have been interested, if they were.

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:03 am

THEWELLERNUT70 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:57 pm
IMO we have absolutely mugged Bristol City for our combined outlay

£4M according to SD, bargain of the century.

Corky · Post by **Corky** » Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:14 am

In terms of upgrades we need to be realistic in our ambitions. As CT has stated above Brownhill has improved immeasurably since the City game. I watched the Norwich v Man Utd. game a week or so ago and that little Jenas chap was raving over Bruno Fernandes, who, in that game I thought was OK but still pretty average. He has admittedly improved and I suspect will be a great addition for Man Utd. But then I saw the price tag from Sporting Lisbon £67m. We can't compete with that. I am really pleased that, thus far, Brownhill is proving to be a great addition.

andyh · Post by **andyh** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:52 pm

Another very good game. I know Sean wanted to keep Jeff but him leaving has allowed Josh to have a run of games to show what he can do. I’d be confident that this will be a very good signing now... whereas before the break I was uncertain.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:48 pm

On TalkSport today someone mentioned his fitness level as being one of the best in the PL.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:52 pm

He’s **** hot, really is. Let him settle and he will spend 8-10 years in premier.

I’ve grown up with top pros through my job and he’s got all the minerals, belief and ability... will go all the way. He will captain up

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:17 pm

He's looking like a good bit of business for us at the moment.

blake's wand · Post by **blake's wand** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:58 pm

Has looked really good so far - although thought today was not his best game, he was quite wasteful with the ball today, as was Westwood. Having said, outnumbered in CM against the Champions so it's to be expected

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:09 pm

We've got a good un here.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:26 pm

Didn’t play as well as previous games today, but was playing against the English, European and World Champions and did not look out of place. Great signing.

Dinks · Post by **Dinks** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:30 pm

boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:48 pm
On TalkSport today someone mentioned his fitness level as being one of the best in the PL.

Wasnt that Carney woman was it?

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:37 pm

Dinks wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:30 pm
Wasnt that Carney woman was it?

Heard her say Westwood was “settling in” or “coming to terms” with the Premier (or some such ****e) the other night

Dinks · Post by **Dinks** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:40 pm

NewClaret wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:37 pm
Heard her say Westwood was “settling in” or “coming to terms” with the Premier (or some such ****e) the other night

Don't think she did a game today,she was stuck at home ironing

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:45 pm

Dinks wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:40 pm
Don't think she did a game today,she was stuck at home ironing

Thank **** for that

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:59 pm

Dinks wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 11, 2020 11:30 pm
Wasnt that Carney woman was it?

No, it was an ex-player, not sure who it was as I was working at the time.

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:05 am

Can’t wait to see him live in person

Safron · Post by **Safron** » Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:27 pm

I think personally brownhill is a step up from Hendrick,happy to receive the ball under pressure,and rarely waste it, quite a good alrounder if I'm honest and will only get better with more games, great signing