Fofana

[gandhisflipflop]

Today we so the good and the bad from today. Fantastic goal and cleary has ability but for gods sake pass the ******* ball.

[blatherwickstattoos]

I think his power and ability to beat a man is his strongest point in his game. When we do pass it to the likes of Brownhill in the penalty area we rarely score anyway. He might as well try and go on his own

[what_no_pies]

His performance dipped last week but head and shoulders above the rest today.

[equinox]

I only saw the good.

[Vegas Claret]

I only saw the good.

you didn't see the fancy flicks and back heals giving the ball away when we were desperate for him to keep hold of the ball ?

[equinox]

Hope he fancies a year in the Championship.

[equinox]

you didn't see the fancy flicks and back heals giving the ball away when we were desperate for him to keep hold of the ball ?

Nope, like I said, just the good.

[Woodleyclaret]

Partner him with a striker Jayrod or Amdouni next week

[Vegas Claret]

Hope he fancies a year in the Championship.

he would be unplayable in the Championship

[123EasyasBFC]

he would be unplayable in the Championship

I can’t believe there’s people who don’t think that our squad this season would be too good for championship, that 11 today would be too much for Leicester

[equinox]

you didn't see the fancy flicks and back heals giving the ball away when we were desperate for him to keep hold of the ball ?

Did you notice his attitude, the guy gives a fnck, that will do me.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Partner him with a striker Jayrod or Amdouni next week

Jay Rod, definitely Jay Rod

[ElectroClaret]

Don't think there's a prayer he goes to the Championship.
Probably get farmed out to another PL side.

Hope I'm wrong on that though, he'd be great.

[123EasyasBFC]

Fofana and tella would have been a scary partnership

[123EasyasBFC]

Jay Rod, definitely Jay Rod

Jay Rod would have been a good choice at half time for Odobert or if JBL had a knock or is still lacking fitness then Odobert wide and Jay Rod in the 10

[Rileybobs]

Lead the line well today. A bit wasteful at key moments but thought he had a good game. Needs more support at time and can’t blame him for going on his own on most occasions.

[jedi_master]

He was terrible in his last couple of games, particularly against Bournemouth - but really led the line well today.

[ArmchairDetective]

Thought he led the line on his own very well. Managed to make something out of very little on a few occasions in that second half. I'd be surprised if he fancied a season in the Championship having played in the Champions League and Bundesliga in the first half of this season, but stranger things have happened. Looks like he'd tear it up.

[Vegas Claret]

Did you notice his attitude, the guy gives a fnck, that will do me.

it's his inexperience and nothing more - that's why he's with us and not Chelsea. He's just given us probably the highlight of the season !

[bfcjg]

If we can get Foster back playing alongside Fofana we might just give ourselves a chance if we are within touching distance of survival.

[Jambounchained]

If we can get Foster back playing alongside Fofana we might just give ourselves a chance if we are within touching distance of survival.

Nice thought. Not a chance though.

[Jambounchained]

If we can get Foster back playing alongside Fofana we might just give ourselves a chance if we are within touching distance of survival.

Nice thought. Not a chance though.

[burnleymik]

If we can get Foster back playing alongside Fofana we might just give ourselves a chance if we are within touching distance of survival.

Think the survival ship has sailed, but would love to see Fofana and Foster partner up before the end of the season.

[bfcjg]

You can but live in hope

[CrosspoolClarets]

Thing is, football does weird things, but for a side like us to survive we need goals. That guy can get them, he has shown that. Looking forward to Foster or Amdouni coming back in rested to partner him because Odobert in the hole isn’t the answer. We are in that last chance saloon where we have to rely on goalscorers suddenly finding the net with regularity.

[Quickenthetempo]

Fofana showed the best side of him today.

But he looks short on football intelligence. If he gets an intelligent footballer that plays near to him, he will thrive.

[Rileybobs]

Thing is, football does weird things, but for a side like us to survive we need goals. That guy can get them, he has shown that. Looking forward to Foster or Amdouni coming back in rested to partner him because Odobert in the hole isn’t the answer. We are in that last chance saloon where we have to rely on goalscorers suddenly finding the net with regularity.

I think the last chance saloon called last orders a few months ago. We need to rely on our goalscorers to score three a game because we haven’t got a clue how to defend.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Fofana showed the best side of him today.

But he looks short on football intelligence. If he gets an intelligent footballer that plays near to him, he will thrive.

Weghorst could compliment him as he’s got the raw pace needed. We’re not going to see it though.

[South West Claret.]

Today we so the good and the bad from today. Fantastic goal and cleary has ability but for gods sake pass the ******* ball.

Only seen him on TV but looks a good leader of the line.

[Quickenthetempo]

Weghorst could compliment him as he’s got the raw pace needed. We’re not going to see it though.

Could be right there.

[gandhisflipflop]

Only seen him on TV but looks a good leader of the line.

He’s clearly a great player. Just felt he could have passed on more than one occasion

[dougcollins]

Jay Rod, definitely Jay Rod

Amdouni is a striker?

I would have never worked that one out.

(Sorry - was meant to quote Woodley's 'Partner him with a striker Jayrod or Amdouni next week')

[IanMcL]

I can’t believe there’s people who don’t think that our squad this season would be too good for championship, that 11 today would be too much for Leicester

No goals in the team

[Carlos the Great]

I’m not sure Jay rod is going to get much game time next season ,,

[Wokingclaret]

Shame he hasn't been able to play with Foster, would love to see it.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

I’m not sure Jay rod is going to get much game time next season ,,

I reckon he could.... at a different club (hope he stays).

[NewClaret]

He was terrible in his last couple of games, particularly against Bournemouth - but really led the line well today.

As with all young players - inconsistent.

[NewClaret]

Shame he hasn't been able to play with Foster, would love to see it.

Agree with this. A real shame.

[warksclaret]

Will Foster be fit v Chelsea as Fofana cannot start in that one

[Goody1975]

Will Foster be fit v Chelsea as Fofana cannot start in that one

If it is a hernia op then six to eight weeks is a possible return time. His first game out was away at Liverpool on 10th February.

[123EasyasBFC]

No goals in the team

There would be plenty of goals in the team in the championship, if Brun Larsen would be happy to sign perm in the championship he would be too good, he’s got so much ability you can just tell he has barely played any football for last 18 months. Foster and koleosho likely to stay due to injuries next season will be scary and could even see one of Odobert or Amdouni staying to, who again will be too good for the champ.

If we manage to keep Berge and Cullen together to, find another cm and still got Massengo to come good

[boyyanno]

I really like this lad.

Looks a threat, quick strong and powerful and can score goals. His all-round game needs a bit of work but he still looks quite raw and he's played less than 100 senior games and most of them for Molde. He's already a good player for us but he looks like he's also got bags of room for improvement.

I'd argue there's pretty much no chance he comes down to the Championship.

[IanMcL]

There would be plenty of goals in the team in the championship, if Brun Larsen would be happy to sign perm in the championship he would be too good, he’s got so much ability you can just tell he has barely played any football for last 18 months. Foster and koleosho likely to stay due to injuries next season will be scary and could even see one of Odobert or Amdouni staying to, who again will be too good for the champ.

If we manage to keep Berge and Cullen together to, find another cm and still got Massengo to come good

I am not saying they are not good players. They are. Koleosho couldn't hit a barn door. The strikers don't get in the thick of it, owing g to the pattern and the midfield contribution is zero. Foster and Fofana yes.

[warksclaret]

If it is a hernia op then six to eight weeks is a possible return time. His first game out was away at Liverpool on 10th February.

Thanks Goody-fingers crossed

[ClaretPete001]

I can’t believe there’s people who don’t think that our squad this season would be too good for championship, that 11 today would be too much for Leicester

There was 4 loanees on the pitch and we are likely to sell in the summer. There is no scenario where that 11 will be playing Leicester next season.

[Nori1958]

Shame he hasn't been able to play with Foster, would love to see it.

Thought he had, must be mistaken

[Goliath]

I really like this lad.

Looks a threat, quick strong and powerful and can score goals. His all-round game needs a bit of work but he still looks quite raw and he's played less than 100 senior games and most of them for Molde. He's already a good player for us but he looks like he's also got bags of room for improvement.

I'd argue there's pretty much no chance he comes down to the Championship.

I wonder if wed think of selling Foster to fund the Fofana signing. They bith look excellent but getting Foster on thr pitch seems to be proving tricky.

[gandhisflipflop]

I wonder if wed think of selling Foster to fund the Fofana signing. They bith look excellent but getting Foster on thr pitch seems to be proving tricky.

Strangely I think foster would be less effective in the championship. He needs space in behind, something which he doesn’t get in the championship as teams put 10 men behind the ball. Fofana is much more adept at creating space for himself, as is amdouni. I’d rather have them two for the championship

[Goliath]

Strangely I think foster would be less effective in the championship. He needs space in behind, something which he doesn’t get in the championship as teams put 10 men behind the ball. Fofana is much more adept at creating space for himself, as is amdouni. I’d rather have them two for the championship

Ive not seen enough of Foster against low blocks to make a judgement really. Im discarding his initial 6 months.
He could be a 20 goal man at least at Champ level, he has similar attributes to Andre Gray but is basically better at everything ftom what ive seen so i dont see why he wouldnt score a lot at that level.

We probably also need the Fofana type as well like you say though, or someone who can drop in to the false 9 role. Id be sniffing around Danny Welbeck, hed be a great signing and would offer the experience i presume we will be losing.

[123EasyasBFC]

I am not saying they are not good players. They are. Koleosho couldn't hit a barn door. The strikers don't get in the thick of it, owing g to the pattern and the midfield contribution is zero. Foster and Fofana yes.

Tella had scored 2 in 37 prem games and then out of nowhere got 18 in championship last season