Josh Laurent

Robbie_painter · Post by **Robbie_painter** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 2:47 pm

Came in for a bit of stick on here when we were rumoured to be signing him,thought he was superb in that holding midfield role.

ervi34 · Post by **ervi34** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 2:49 pm

Promising debut. The only problem is that our CM's are too similar to each other.

JimmyRobbo · Post by **JimmyRobbo** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 2:51 pm

Robbie_painter wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 31, 2024 2:47 pm
Came in for a bit of stick on here when we were rumoured to be signing him,thought he was superb in that holding midfield role.

Played well. Not sure he was "superb" but we can all be very pleased with that performance. If he plays like that regularly, it will be a fine acquisition and management.

bart_claret · Post by **bart_claret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 2:55 pm

He was decent but we certainly missed Josh Cullen today.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 2:56 pm

Surprised he was subbed, as he was having a good game . Offers us more steel, and is good at winning aerial duels in the middle of the park, where we had traditionally been poor

claretskeith · Post by **claretskeith** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 2:58 pm

bart_claret wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 31, 2024 2:55 pm
He was decent but we certainly missed Josh Cullen today.

Yep. We gave the ball away too often which I don't think we would do as much with Cullen in.

Socrates · Post by **Socrates** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:07 pm

I thought he was really good ……. but can also see why Stoke fans didn’t rate him.

He pressed well, broke their play up well, won a lot of tackles and was a great presence.

His passing though …… not so much. Few times he had chances to set us away on the break quickly and he over or under hit passes. Just a beat too late or a step behind ….. but those fine margins matter.

But for £500k, as a ball winner …… I like him.

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:18 pm

Socrates wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:07 pm
I thought he was really good

But for £500k, as a ball winner …… I like him.

Me too

Boss Hogg · Post by **Boss Hogg** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:19 pm

Thought he had a good game. Calm, composed and plenty of talking.

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:20 pm

He was decent enough, but his passing was a bit hit and miss.

I presume he won’t be a regular starter once Cullen’s back, but a good option to have on the bench.

morninbob · Post by **morninbob** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:21 pm

He's a battler, but doesn't have the range of passing that Cullen has.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:23 pm

Did ok a bit ponderous on the ball in the 2nd half.

Sheedyclaret · Post by **Sheedyclaret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:24 pm

Average, missed Cullen today

colne-claret · Post by **colne-claret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 3:59 pm

Of course we missed Cullen. Who in this league wouldn’t? But I think he had a solid debut. Only came in yesterday and slotted right in. Looked to be worth the money spent on him.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:12 pm

Solid performance - certainly better backup than Massengo in my opinion.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:22 pm

I can actually see him starting more games than not

bumba · Post by **bumba** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:29 pm

warksclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:22 pm
I can actually see him starting more games than not

I think he's signed because Cullen is out for longer than we think

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:29 pm

Laurent great a breaking up the play and getting stuck in, but his quality on the ball nowhere near Cullen

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:29 pm

Thought he was very good today. Sometimes superb.

Doesn't have Cullen's passing range but few do. His off the ball play, positional sense and ability to foresee danger looked miles ahead of anyone else in our squad.

I'll be happy to see him keep his place if he plays like that.

helmclaret · Post by **helmclaret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:39 pm

I liked the look of him. Held his position well in the middle and has presence. Was organising throughout and allowed Brownhill to run forward which is his biggest attribute.

watsonsclarets · Post by **watsonsclarets** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:39 pm

I thought he was average his movement to receive was poor to get or pull there pressing two away never dropped into full back position or rotated anywhere when we had secure possession

On the ball looked ponderous but he worked hard adds height and battles 1st contact and 2nd balls - without the ball no issues

First game though but looked what I have seen before a battler who limited

sjb · Post by **sjb** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:49 pm

Had an excellent game

Im_not_Robbie_Blake · Post by **Im_not_Robbie_Blake** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:55 pm

Wonderful signing!

cockneyclaret · Post by **cockneyclaret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:56 pm

Very pleased we bought him in, excellent squad player

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:58 pm

I thought he was excellent. Nothing startling, but soild. Didn't try to do anything clever, kept it simple and shone because of it. I thought his making himself available for a pass, his use of the ball, every team needs a Mr dependable, and that's what he looked today.
Good debut.

NickBFC · Post by **NickBFC** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 5:00 pm

I thought he was very good. Excellent at picking up a loose ball and winning the 2nd ball. Kind of player every side needs - think he offers something different than Cullen.

Goliath · Post by **Goliath** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 5:14 pm

watsonsclarets wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:39 pm
I thought he was average his movement to receive was poor to get or pull there pressing two away never dropped into full back position or rotated anywhere when we had secure possession

On the ball looked ponderous but he worked hard adds height and battles 1st contact and 2nd balls - without the ball no issues

First game though but looked what I have seen before a battler who limited

Not seen your posts before but this is spot on. He didn't have give anywhere enough control of the game as he should with the type of player he is because he wasn't dropping wide at all or giving an option to receive it. I thought he was really disappointing. There was also an issue with picking up second balls when they went long because he was vacating that area for some reason.

The Shire Claret · Post by **The Shire Claret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 5:16 pm

Composed - really good addition although I don’t think he starts

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 5:32 pm

bumba wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 31, 2024 4:29 pm
I think he's signed because Cullen is out for longer than we think

Please enlighten us

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 5:37 pm

I'll enlighten us.
Bumba is staying that Cullen is out for longer than we think as a fact rather than as his opinion.
Why?
God knows.

Shaggy · Post by **Shaggy** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 5:37 pm

Thought he was very good today and just the type of player we have been missing. Put himself into challenges including a few clever fouls. Was a presence in the air aswell. A good destroyer. I’d play him as a single pivot and have 2 out of Brownhill/Hannibal/Cullen in front of him in more advanced positions with Flemming up front instead of Foster. That’s a good solid spine.

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 5:38 pm

Did some good lofted passes, great signing for the money.

northeastclaret · Post by **northeastclaret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 5:52 pm

I thought he was very good , particularly as I don’t think anyone has mentioned, like several of the other players , absolutely no match experience of playing together.

Blyclaret · Post by **Blyclaret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:14 pm

He thought he fitted in seamlessly seeing that he only had probably one training session with his team mates. Good solid pro does the physical stuff … we need a presence like him.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:16 pm

Surprised me, good addition. If he was called Joshinho and cost 500k he would already have a song

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:35 pm

Blyclaret wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:14 pm
He thought he fitted in seamlessly seeing that he only had probably one training session with his team mates. Good solid pro does the physical stuff … we need a presence like him.

SP confirmed in his post match interview that Laurent and Anthony had indeed only had one training session.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:40 pm

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:35 pm
SP confirmed in his post match interview that Laurent and Anthony had indeed only had one training session.

that lasted 45 minutes. Lots to come from this side

blatherwickstattoos · Post by **blatherwickstattoos** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:45 pm

He’s a bit predictable in his passing and was caught out a few times. He’s a presence though. Good squad player

beeholeclaret · Post by **beeholeclaret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:51 pm

Played well. An impressive debut after only being a claret for a few days.

Bowclaret · Post by **Bowclaret** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 7:30 pm

I thought he was brilliant and my MOM - To say the lads only been here for two days then what an awesome debut.

Stayingup · Post by **Stayingup** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 7:31 pm

A good asset as a few of the new lads are.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Aug 31, 2024 7:34 pm

We got through the Derby and now have 2 weeks trainining and the lads to get to know one and other... well at least those not off on International duty

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Thought the new lads showed us enough today to say we are in with a shout in this league

Clarets4me · Post by **Clarets4me** » Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:38 am

A League 1 Club ( 3rd Tier Birmingham City ) paid Fulham a reported £10m, including add-ons for Fulham's Jay Stansfield yesterday ... A £500k signing who can slot straight into a Championship side, and play like he did today is an absolute bargain in today's crazy world ..

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:39 am

Excellent back up with Massengo to cover for Cullen, Brownhill and Hannibal

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Sep 01, 2024 7:58 pm

Given his arrival in Friday and key position on Saturday, against huge local rivals, I thought he was superb. He did make some key pases, despite what some have stated. Got stuck in, when needed.

My man of the match, given his zero prep.

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Sun Sep 01, 2024 8:14 pm

Laurent also showed his leadership by ushering Hannibal and kosleosho from the linesman. Our squad now has worrall, Cullen, brownhill, Laurent who have all been captains. Jay Rod who gets the club. Then you have roberts and Redmond who are experienced pros.

Really looking forward to what this team can do this season

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:05 pm

A couple of errors but I thought he was excellent in a frenetic game. Looking like a good signing.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:07 pm

He’s a really solid player and a great squad addition for a pittance.

Luppy · Post by **Luppy** » Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:11 pm

For what we are reported to have paid for him, he looks an absolute master stroke

willsclarets · Post by **willsclarets** » Sat Sep 14, 2024 3:11 pm

If he was technically better, he'd be in the premier league. But I can totally see why we've signed him, a snip at the price and he'll be a great asset