Foster

[fatboy47]

Chuffed for him.

Hopefully will put the drivel on here to bed. He's our next Danny Ings.

[Quicknick]

Was there really that many people writing him off? Most people said he'd looked poor, which he had but acknowledged there was plenty of time for him to come good.

You contradict yourself: the opening question and the first half of the following sentence.

[jrgbfc]

You contradict yourself: the opening question and the first half of the following sentence.

Surely you can say someone has played poorly, but there's still time for them to come good?

[jedi_master]

Absolutely delighted for him. I had a feeling it would be his day when he came on, and he took it ever so well. Hopefully he gets a few now.

Barnes has been class but I might just give Foster the start against Hull…

[FeedTheArf]

Really pleased to see him get off the mark today. Actually thought it was a really difficult chance given the angle but he smashed it home!

Should do him the world of good!

[jrgbfc]

Was a good finish, if confidence is low chances like that where you don't really have time to think are probably easier.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Was a good finish, if confidence is low chances like that where you don't really have time to think are probably easier.

That's my opinion of it, less time to overthink it, just hit it

[Clive 1960]

Really pleased for the guy who is just settling in over here and is Father who's over here will also help him along.. UTC

[Quickenthetempo]

That's my opinion of it, less time to overthink it, just hit it

You could be describing Ashley Barnes to a tee.

[Rowls]

Really pleased for the lad and especially given that he thwacked it in with the verve of Roy Race. Much better to get your first goal with a flourish.

Hopefully the first of many.

[ksrclaret]

I was absolutely delighted when that wonderful finish hit the back of the net. There was some real skill in that.

Now there’s been some fair evaluation of his performance so far in which he has been poor but the need to give him way more time was recognised by most. Some experts in their own bathroom mirror decided theyd seen enough after 20 mins to write him off completely.

Let’s hope yesterday will give him the confidence to really kick on now. There’s a player in there.

[boatshed bill]

Really pleased for the lad and especially given that he thwacked it in with the verve of Roy Race. Much better to get your first goal with a flourish.

Hopefully the first of many.

Roy Race!! there's a name from the past

[Stayingup]

Really pleased to see him get off the mark today. Actually thought it was a really difficult chance given the angle but he smashed it home!

Should do him the world of good!

Yes a Cornet type finish and well set up by two other players.

[Socrates]

He looked sharp yesterday. Couple of good runs, some nice hold up play and took the goal brilliantly.

What I noticed straight away was that he looked a different player as soon as he scored. His touch was more confident, he was pulling wide more too.

There’s a player there for sure. In games where he can turn and run at teams I expect to see even more from him.

[ŽižkovClaret]

That's my opinion of it, less time to overthink it, just hit it

Hit it Martin!

(Niche reference, i know)

[pushpinpussy]

I'm glad the new proposed scapegoat as shut up the so called fans for a few weeks. I wonder who is next on the list. Btw he looked very good yesterday for those who didn't go on.

[Muric Leggings]

Yes a Cornet type finish and well set up by two other players.

Cornet,whatever happened to that fella?

[Bosscat]

He looked sharp yesterday. Couple of good runs, some nice hold up play and took the goal brilliantly.

What I noticed straight away was that he looked a different player as soon as he scored. His touch was more confident, he was pulling wide more too.

There’s a player there for sure. In games where he can turn and run at teams I expect to see even more from him.

We were talking about the possibility/probability of just that in the car yesterday on the way to the game.

You could feel his relief emanate around the ground when he fell to his knees and raised his arms to the heavens.

Now come on Lyle show us all what VK saw in you

[Nonayforever]

Yesterday's game and the timing of his introduction was the perfect way for a new striker to present himself to the fans.
He took his chance superbly to compliment a good team performance.
Prior to this game I think his introduction has been at the wrong time into an unbalanced team.
He has now given us a glimpse of what VK has obviously seen.

[Rowls]

Really pleased for the lad and especially given that he thwacked it in with the verve of Roy Race. Much better to get your first goal with a flourish.

Hopefully the first of many.

[NewClaret]

Hit it so hard I didn’t see it go in, just nestle in the net! Helluva strike.

[Benson]

I'm glad the new proposed scapegoat as shut up the so called fans for a few weeks. I wonder who is next on the list. Btw he looked very good yesterday for those who didn't go on.

Thanks for that, I left early (62nd min) so I’m pleased to hear that he looked very good

[HagridsHut]

Thanks for that, I left early (62nd min) so I’m pleased to hear that he looked very good

How dare you leave before full time!!

[Longsider]

The lad is going to be a legend for us. Great signing

[NewClaret]

The lad is going to be a legend for us. Great signing

Feel he’ll score every game for us atm.

[Rileybobs]

We’re a totally different prospect with him in the team, he looks like our most clinical finisher so we need to keep him fit. Unbelievable transformation from what we saw last season.

[Commy]

The lad is going to be a legend for us. Great signing

If we can keep hold of him. Teams are already looking at Koleosho so I wouldn't be surprised if they haven't got scouts on Foster.

[ElectroClaret]

We’re a totally different prospect with him in the team, he looks like our most clinical finisher so we need to keep him fit. Unbelievable transformation from what we saw last season.

Yep, just needed a bit of time to settle and get fully used to things.
Hopefully a real diamond on our hands.

[arise_sir_charge]

We’re a totally different prospect with him in the team, he looks like our most clinical finisher so we need to keep him fit. Unbelievable transformation from what we saw last season.

I don’t think it is unbelievable.

I thought the signs were there and he just needed time.

Sadly, this board isn’t known for allowing players that time.

[superdimitri]

Hope he gets conjunctivitis under control.

[fungus_the_bogeyman]

I was critical of some of his early performances, but I’ve grow grown to absolutely love him. Everything we need in a lone striker at this level: strength, pace, aggression, the ability to hold the ball up and - what we’ve been sadly lacking in the last two Premier League games - finishing. Kompany was bang on the money about Lyle and I’m sure he won’t be the last signing we say that about.

If he continues to play with confidence and a smile on his face, the sky’s the limit.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Unbelievable turn around from this guy, looked atrocious early doors but he is coming good big time.

[Damo]

Unbelievable turn around from this guy, looked atrocious early doors but he is coming good big time.

Amazing how a player can go from being terrible to great in such a short space of time.
Lets hope some posters can give our keeper the benefit of the doubt

[Gp8419]

Strong as a ox this fella I think he’s got the lot.The goal against villa I think it was when he spun and held of there defender reminded me of shearer. It’s early days but I think he could have a right season.

[Vegas Claret]

I just hope people are paying attention, Benson and Zaroury took a good while to settle, Foster has now settled and looks more than comfortable at this level - the future for us is very bright however long it takes, we have some seriously talented players.

[Taffy on the wing]

Amazing how a player can go from being terrible to great in such a short space of time.
Lets hope some posters can give our keeper the benefit of the doubt

If he stops treating the football like a hand grenade.....maybe. His kicking is not good at all, even when he has time. Hope he proves me wrong.

[Spijed]

I just hope people are paying attention, Benson and Zaroury took a good while to settle, Foster has now settled and looks more than comfortable at this level - the future for us is very bright however long it takes, we have some seriously talented players.

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.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I remember posters taking the **** out of me last season for raving about him.

I honestly don’t think we have even seen half of what he’s capable off

[123EasyasBFC]

Already dreading Foster leaving to go to AFCON in January, surely with the amount of African players in the league now there’s an argument to postpone the league whilst AFCON is on

[CoolClaret]

Already dreading Foster leaving to go to AFCON in January, surely with the amount of African players in the league now there’s an argument to postpone the league whilst AFCON is on

Oh darn. That’s a real blow for us.

[RVclaret]

Already dreading Foster leaving to go to AFCON in January, surely with the amount of African players in the league now there’s an argument to postpone the league whilst AFCON is on

Does it coincide with the Prem’s 2 week winter break at all?

Also not sure South Africa are up to much so hopefully (sorry Lyle) he’s not away for long…

But yeah agree with the sentiment.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Does it coincide with the Prem’s 2 week winter break at all?

Also not sure South Africa are up to much so hopefully (sorry Lyle) he’s not away for long…

But yeah agree with the sentiment.

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

[bfcjg]

Great signing VK knew what he was doing.

[Claretnick]

Does it coincide with the Prem’s 2 week winter break at all?

Also not sure South Africa are up to much so hopefully (sorry Lyle) he’s not away for long…

But yeah agree with the sentiment.

According to Google the tournament games run from 13th January to 11th February, we have 4 league games during thst period.
Let's hope Obafemi is fit by then, who knows we may have made a move in the transfer window for a striker.

[claretonthecoast1882]

According to Google the tournament games run from 13th January to 11th February, we have 4 league games during thst period.
Let's hope Obafemi is fit by then, who knows we may have made a move in the transfer window for a striker.

Didn't know the dates of the tournament, the 2 home games in Luton & Fulham are huge misses the 2 aways in Man City & Liverpool less so. Hopefully he scores 3 each game but they lose each game and he is back quicker.

[Clive 1960]

According to Google the tournament games run from 13th January to 11th February, we have 4 league games during thst period.
Let's hope Obafemi is fit by then, who knows we may have made a move in the transfer window for a striker.

We better have got another striker in January window or a injury or two up front we could have a crisis.

[FCBurnley]

Was he injured last night. Any reports

[Uwe Noble]

Amazing how a player can go from being terrible to great in such a short space of time.
Lets hope some posters can give our keeper the benefit of the doubt

Exactly! Frankly, there's more than a few on this board who should be ashamed of their comments about Foster last season.

[Falcon]

5 to go before an arse showing

[dibraidio]

When you consider we've played some good sides, scored against Spurs, Villa and Luton. 3 goals from 6 games is a very respectable return for a player who should hopefully continue to improve and get more opportunities against the teams from the bottom half.

I wasn't convinced by him last season but he's doing incredibly well this season. Long may it continue.