Eric Pieters - backup?

[cricketfieldclarets]

Have we ever had as good a backup left back as this man?

Quality on the ball. Calm in possession. Gets stuck in. Works his backside off. Covers lots of ground. Top performance again tonight.

He is very unlucky that Taylor has kicked on as he has. But for once its one area you dont worry about if one is out.

[taio]

Yes, very good back up costing about £1.5m I believe.

[Vino blanco]

Was great when he came on at Anfield and equalled that tonight.

[claretcarrot93]

Would start for a few teams in the league, he is unlucky that he is behind one of our best players

[nil_desperandum]

And should both be injured we have Brady as well, who has been effective in this role for ROI, so for the first time since I've been watching Burnley it's our strongest area, (except goalkeeper!)

[Dark Cloud]

Speaking objectively I'd say he's good, but he's not Charlie Taylor and I'd pick a fit Charlie ahead of him any day, every day. BUT he was more than decent tonight second half AND he was the one sliding in distracting everyone (why??? ) when Dwight's cross shot found the far corner. So fair play to him!

[NewClaret]

Brilliant again tonight. Was a bit worried about him against Villa’s pace, but he showed his class. Love having him & Bards as backup.

[jedi_master]

Massive Pieters fan, never lets us down and has a lot more ability than I ever thought before we signed him. Bargain and I hope a contract extension is a formality.

[nyclaret]

Yes, Charlie Taylor was back-up to Stephen Ward.

[diamondpocket]

Speaking objectively I'd say he's good, but he's not Charlie Taylor and I'd pick a fit Charlie ahead of him any day, every day. BUT he was more than decent tonight second half AND he was the one sliding in distracting everyone (why??? ) when Dwight's cross shot found the far corner. So fair play to him!

He very importantly picked the loose ball up in the middle after pressing and laid it off to Dwight, then went on a sprint into the box for the cross.
Excellent game tonight.

[Dark Cloud]

He very importantly picked the loose ball up in the middle after pressing and laid it off to Dwight, then went on a sprint into the box for the cross.
Excellent game tonight.

When I saw the replay of Dwight's goal I did a double take when I realised the player sliding in was Pieters. My son had already said it was Vydra distracting everyone, but it wasn't. I couldn't help wondering what the hell Pieters was bloody doing there!!

[Peter Loo]

Pieters is far better then Taylor defending, intercepting, not so one footed, keeping close to the player he is marking and tackling.

The only thing Taylor does better is attacking down the wing, I think Taylor is very over rated.

[cricketfieldclarets]

I wouldnt say Taylor is overrated. But I did used to get a lot of stick for believing Pieters was the better of the two.

Taylor has come on massively now and as the younger man has to start. But Pieters isnt any worse a player.

[ClaretTony]

Have we ever had as good a backup left back as this man?

We went years not having a first choice anything like as good as him.

[diamondpocket]

When I saw the replay of Dwight's goal I did a double take when I realised the player sliding in was Pieters. My son had already said it was Vydra distracting everyone, but it wasn't. I couldn't help wondering what the hell Pieters was bloody doing there!!

Yeah, he came flying out of nowhere!! God knows what the hell happened but so glad he did

[IanMcL]

Pieters is proper Dutch! Happy to play anywhere. Worth his weight.

Bardsley too is a real pro.

[warksclaret]

A great pro, and team player.Must have been some player 6 or 7 years ago

[Dark Cloud]

Pieters is far better then Taylor defending, intercepting, not so one footed, keeping close to the player he is marking and tackling.

The only thing Taylor does better is attacking down the wing, I think Taylor is very over rated.

I disagree. Taylor isn't overrated. But I do agree he's great getting down the wing and more than once (not just tonight) I've seen Pieters with the opportunity to go down towards the byline and he turns back for the "lets keep it" ball.

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

Pieters has been excellent but when he is upfield and we lose possession he is not the quickest getting back.
More than happy to have him with us. His utility ability is a big bonus.

[FeedTheArf]

We went years not having a first choice anything like as good as him.

I think you’re forgetting Brian Easton...

[Clarets4me]

Given the job this man does in whatever position Dyche asks, we'd need to sign at least two players to cover him !!

[Slurpy]

Pieters is excellent backup, but to suggest he better than Taylor in any element of his game is simply untrue (apart from staying fit)

[tim_noone]

Yes, Charlie Taylor was back-up to Stephen Ward.

Correct

[ClaretTony]

I think you’re forgetting Brian Easton...

Thanks very much for reminding me

[RVclaret]

Pieters is excellent backup, but to suggest he better than Taylor in any element of his game is simply untrue (apart from staying fit)

This.