Foster

[warksclaret]

If he continues his form this season we will see bids for him in January. The way he is developing he could become an Ivan Toney Mk2, and there aren't too many of these in the Prem. Have to say I was one that had doubts in him, but this has been a major transformation. Remember seeing Charlie Austin in his early games and he looked poor, but WOW did he get better and stronger with us

[123EasyasBFC]

No it doesn’t coincide with it (actually starts 2 days after winter break finishes.

If South Africa go all the way he will miss 4 games. But in all likeliness he will only miss two games

I think the 2 he defo misses are City away and Luton at home

[Spijed]

There's no reason, injury & suspensions aside, that he shouldn't get 15 goals this season.

[Iloveyoubrady]

He’s got it all. Weird he looked so average last season.
Now he looks absolutely rapid, strong, constantly holds of defenders, and has good feet as well to go with it. He’s tall enough as well to be a good aerial threat, and recently his finishing has been excellent.
Seems to have all the attributes and at age 23 to go right to the very top.

[IWOODLOVETT]

Don’t forget his goal that was wrongly ruled out at Forest !!

[beeholeclaret]

He’s got it all. Weird he looked so average last season.
Now he looks absolutely rapid, strong, constantly holds of defenders, and has good feet as well to go with it. He’s tall enough as well to be a good aerial threat, and recently his finishing has been excellent.
Seems to have all the attributes and at age 23 to go right to the very top.

Good point. This why we need to try and undersatand what VK and BFC are trying to do with regards to signing and developing young players so that they can achieve great things in the game. Too many people were writing off Foster within weeks of his arrival in this country before the coaching team had chance to work with him. Hopefully he is now more settled and can maintain his early season form.

Same goes for many of the other young lads we have in our squad. We must support them and be patient despite the pressure we all feel during games.

[Vegas Claret]

At this moment in time out of the three players mentioned, for some reason, it looks Like only Foster will be regarded has having a successful future at the club. The other two seem out of favour.

Benson had no pre-season and is injured
Zaroury was suspended and was apparently ill

No clue how you can class that as out of favour

[Vegas Claret]

Since we signed Foster I've watched a coupe of the South Africa games, unless they are lulling everyone into a false sense of security he won't be away long, they have been dreadful

[firstclaret]

Don’t forget his goal that was wrongly ruled out at Forest !!

Don’t worry we can ask for that game to be replayed

[mkmel]

Did Lyle Foster come off at Luton due to lack of match fitness as missed last three games?

[boyyanno]

It has to be said that even though the majority agreed Foster needed time last season I don't think anyone could have predicted how good he would be looking now (Kompany aside).

He looks like he's finding it pretty easy to score at this level which is the most exciting thing for me.

Would have another if the Forest goal had stood. I can't believe that guy who called him Pony for 3 months even shows up on here anymore

[ClaretTony]

Was he injured last night. Any reports

He signalled to the bench that he needed to come off

[Roosterbooster]

Did Lyle Foster come off at Luton due to lack of match fitness as missed last three games?

He looked injured. Started hobbling at one point, and JRod was about to come on. Then managed to run it off. But started hobbling again 5 minutes later

[RVclaret]

Foster was cramp according to the Athletic report today

[ClaretTony]

It has to be said that even though the majority agreed Foster needed time last season I don't think anyone could have predicted how good he would be looking now (Kompany aside).

He looks like he's finding it pretty easy to score at this level which is the most exciting thing for me.

Would have another if the Forest goal had stood. I can't believe that guy who called him Pony for 3 months even shows up on here anymore

There had to be concerns ahead of the season given his general play last season but he’s looked a different player. I’ve been hugely impressed with him so far and the goals he scored against Spurs & Forest (disallowed) showed a real goalscorer’s ability to find space for himself in the box.

[ClaretTony]

Foster was cramp according to the Athletic report today

That’s good news then - always a concern when a player pulls up when there has been no contact.

[IanMcL]

A consistent gright light, this season and puts himself about.
Ashley Barnes taught him well!

[boyyanno]

There had to be concerns ahead of the season given his general play last season but he’s looked a different player. I’ve been hugely impressed with him so far and the goals he scored against Spurs & Forest (disallowed) showed a real goalscorer’s ability to find space for himself in the box.

Agreed. Think we've got a good one on our hands!

[Stayingup]

We need another like him, particularly as he's off to AFCON. Will Obafemi be fit then?

[Bosscat]

There had to be concerns ahead of the season given his general play last season but he’s looked a different player. I’ve been hugely impressed with him so far and the goals he scored against Spurs & Forest (disallowed) showed a real goalscorer’s ability to find space for himself in the box.

Agreed Tony ... although last season he was showing signs of what he could deliver (albeit without the actual delivery) he is definitely a different gravy this season.

[Hibsclaret]

Definitely the quickest striker we have had in any of our premier league campaigns. Knows where the net is too. Looks good.

[Hipper]

He's the one player we have that looks the part in The Premier League from our first match. He seems to take control of the ball and effortlessly shield it from his marker usually making good lay-offs. And of course he finishes well (three goals and one assist in six games in a relatively poor side is good going). I can't comment on his aerial ability as I don't recall seeing it.

Can he keep this level up will be interesting to see as opponents become more aware of him.

[fatboy47]

...ought to be behind Dervisoglu in the pecking order.

Bump number one.

[fatboy47]

I keep seeing the word "potential", yeah...from his displays he has the potential of a certain Les Lawrence.

Bump number two.

[JTClaret]

He reminds me of Vokes, but with pace.
Pretty much wins every header that is played forward.

I've got to say, I didn't see it coming last season.

[Dazzler]

Bump number two.

How pathetic..

[CoolClaret]

Go on then, how much time is seen as adequate?

If he scores more than 8 goals in a Burnley shirt I'll bump this thread myself whilst showing my arse in Fosters shop window.

Personally, I'm liking this bump.

5 to go Equinox, hope you're a man of your word

[warksclaret]

I judge Foster by the ease in which he goes past defenders, and as we keep saying he has played six of the top PL teams, which you must assume has some of the PL's top defenders

[warksclaret]

I judge Foster by the ease in which he goes past defenders, and as we keep saying he has played six of the top PL teams, which you must assume has some of the PL's top defenders

[Goody1975]

Chat ****, get bumped

[arise_sir_charge]

How pathetic..

Yes, comparing him to Les Lawrence was pretty pathetic, you’re right.

[Burnley1989]

Chat ****, get bumped

tbf most on here could see he had something, it deserves bumping

[Woodleyclaret]

Re exhibitionism didn't Fosters shut down years ago?

[Darnhill Claret]

Rhetorical statement, like a rhetorical question. Shame though.
Still questions would have to be asked of those people turning up to watch.