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Erik Pieters

Post by boatshed bill » Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:50 pm

Got to praise this fella!
What a total professional. He improved us as soon as he came on.
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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by ian » Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:56 pm

Strength and pace, not thing's I thought I'd say in the same sentence as Pieters!

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by Boss Hogg » Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:57 pm

He's a good footballer. I like him. Did well for the last few games last season too.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by Burtonwoodclaret » Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:58 pm

Couldn’t agree more. He is not only a consummate professional footballer, but a sound man who clearly brings humanity, wisdom and strength to his game. He really looks as though he’s enjoying his football .
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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by jedi_master » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:08 pm

Outstanding out on the wing again - I really think he does a brilliant job out there. Great squad asset and has proven to be terrific signing.
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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by charlyt » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:11 pm

Quality!

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by Bosscat » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:13 pm

Erik Pieters is a great asset 👍

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by FactualFrank » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:15 pm

At this rate we might be needing him on the right wing.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by Gordaleman » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:15 pm

The new Hendrick? (Tongue very firmly in cheek.)

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by exilecanada » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:15 pm

During last seasons re-start Pieters proved what a quality, versatile asset he is. He could make a considerable contribution this coming PL season.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by Burnley1989 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:16 pm

Love him, he’s exactly the sort of person you want to play along side

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by ayrshireclaret83 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:19 pm

Think he fills the Hendrick role very well

Good solid pro

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by GodIsADeeJay81 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:56 pm

ayrshireclaret83 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:19 pm
Think he fills the Hendrick role very well

Good solid pro
Does this mean he becomes the next target for the haters?
They need one now Hendrick has left.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by NewClaret » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:59 pm

Didn’t watch the game (kids football training). Did he play left or right wing?

I’m a big fan. Delighted to have him.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by boatshed bill » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:01 pm

NewClaret wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:59 pm
Didn’t watch the game (kids football training). Did he play left or right wing?

I’m a big fan. Delighted to have him.
Played wide left.
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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by bfcmik » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:14 pm

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:56 pm
Does this mean he becomes the next target for the haters?
They need one now Hendrick has left.
Brady is the leading candidate at the moment but I'm sure Lowton, Long and, possibly, Wood (for his offsides) will attract some of the small-minded too.
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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by boatshed bill » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:18 pm

bfcmik wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:14 pm
Brady is the leading candidate at the moment but I'm sure Lowton, Long and, possibly, Wood (for his offsides) will attract some of the small-minded too.
Brady didn't play very well, as anyone who watched would agree.
But he was playing on the wrong wing! It is so unfair to give him stick for this game...... also he took the match winning penalty very well.
There's a player in there......
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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by diamondpocket » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:19 pm

Yeah nothing but praise for Erik, a real professional. I guess the only worry is too many games in a short space of time. He is getting on a bit.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by Devils_Advocate » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:21 pm

The fact that Pieters is becoming such a key player says more about the progression of the Burnley squad than it does about Pieters as a Prem League player

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Only a matter of time before Kevin Long is one of our prize assets
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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by boatshed bill » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:28 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:21 pm
The fact that Pieters is becoming such a key player says more about the progression of the Burnley squad than it does about Pieters as a Prem League player

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Only a matter of time before Kevin Long is one of our prize assets
Nice one, DA.
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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by diamondpocket » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:30 pm

what progression is that then? Getting in a solid Prem quality professional who's helping in getting a squad to stay in the Prem, even be mid-table? He's a squad player and was brought in for instances like now. In some respects it is a sign of how far we have come!

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by Devils_Advocate » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:31 pm

diamondpocket wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:30 pm
what progression?
Exactly

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by NewClaret » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:32 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:21 pm
The fact that Pieters is becoming such a key player says more about the progression of the Burnley squad than it does about Pieters as a Prem League player

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Only a matter of time before Kevin Long is one of our prize assets
:lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by NewClaret » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:33 pm

boatshed bill wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:01 pm
Played wide left.
Thanks mate.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by boatshed bill » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:33 pm

diamondpocket wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:30 pm
what progression is that then? Getting in a solid Prem quality professional who's helping in getting a squad to stay in the Prem, even be mid-table? He's a squad player and was brought in for instances like now. In some respects it is a sign of how far we have come!
Yes. One of the best so-called squad players we have signed since we got in the PL.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by diamondpocket » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:38 pm

not exactly what I wrote though is it. But well done on the editing skills, you're clever!

I guess you're comparing us with top 6 sides seeing as we've finished 7th and 10th. You must expect us to be getting in players pushing for a top 6 side if you're disappointed with valuable members of our squad like Peters & Long. Be thankful we've got such loyal pros fighting for the shirt when they come in. They may lack a little in quality but more than make up for it in their professionalism and desire to do well for us and their fellow team-mates. You might wanna get behind them some time, it helps to not always be a miserable, bitter **** once in a while.
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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by Devils_Advocate » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:42 pm

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by bfcjg » Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:46 pm

Working so missed game great that he put such a good performance in, hopefully a sign that moral is also high.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by tiger76 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 10:56 pm

bfcjg wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:46 pm
Working so missed game great that he put such a good performance in, hopefully a sign that moral is also high.
You can :?: aspects of our squad, but the one thing you can't fault is their spirit, and this was shown again tonight, when we battled back and edged the penalty shoot-out, as long as this unity remains intact we've got every chance of achieving our goals for this season once again, and the main goal is sustaining PL status, despite our victory tonight the cups will always play 2nd fiddle to the league, but it's a boost to get a victory tonight.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by ClaretTony » Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:40 am

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:56 pm
Does this mean he becomes the next target for the haters?
They need one now Hendrick has left.
No, that will be Brady who held the position before he was injured. He did well tonight by the way, Brady that is, but some won't want to see it.

As for Pieters, he's a real asset to our squad. I remember what Mick McCarthy said about Hendrick when asked to play out of position, he said he doesn't moan, just gets on with it. We've asked Pieters to play either side of the pitch and further up and he's just gone out there and done a job for us. These are the sort of players we need at our football club.
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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by KRBFC » Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:48 am

Always liked Pieters, he’s not a left midfielder though but him needing to play there kinda says it all in regards to our recruitment or lack of.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by superdimitri » Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:50 am

Pieter's manages to play out of position and play very well there. That's the difference to Hendrick. It's a stark difference too. Of course Hendrick had fantastic moments but his average performances out of position were dire.

Can't say the same about Pieter's.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by Vegas Claret » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:24 am

he was superb for Stoke for the most part, wonder if we are looking at their players again.........

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by warksclaret » Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:59 am

I see someone has mentioned Stoke-surprised we have not been in for Joe Allen. Pieters is a tremendous professional and loves playing for us. I can see him being the "new Hendrick" in terms not of his positional play but because of versatility.He can play FB or wide midfield(where he is less exposed). He brings a bit of steel too. A great signing

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by levraiclaret » Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:29 am

Pieters set up an excellent chance for Brady which their keeper deflected on to the post.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by BOYSIE31 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:47 am

A great squad member but come on he is very limited and if he will be playing out wide all season then god help us - as for Brady I thought he was very average last night but agree he will be one for the boo boys as we know he has some talent in there but we don't see this often enough and hopefully this season he steps up to the challenge as jesus we are going to need him to.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by Tall Paul » Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:51 am

BOYSIE31 wrote:
Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:47 am
A great squad member but come on he is very limited and if he will be playing out wide all season then god help us - as for Brady I thought he was very average last night but agree he will be one for the boo boys as we know he has some talent in there but we don't see this often enough and hopefully this season he steps up to the challenge as jesus we are going to need him to.
How do you know, I thought you switched it off after half time.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by Dougall » Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:54 am

superdimitri wrote:
Fri Sep 18, 2020 12:50 am
Pieter's manages to play out of position and play very well there. That's the difference to Hendrick. It's a stark difference too. Of course Hendrick had fantastic moments but his average performances out of position were dire.

No they weren't!

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by ClaretAndBlue94 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:00 am

He is exactly what we need within the squad. Good pro that is playing very well when called upon.

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Re: Erik Pieters

Post by warksclaret » Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:42 am

Can see him starting on Sunday now that JBG is out

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