Matt Lowton

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:26 pm

Brilliant, completely changed the game

watsonsclarets · Post by **watsonsclarets** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:28 pm

You can not argue with that.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:35 pm

He was excellent. It isn't easy to just jump in after a spell out, particularly against such a good team. Bardsley had made 2 or 3 mistakes 1st half. Unsure if he was subbed due to that or for an injury perhaps?

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:37 pm

Made a huge difference second half. About three games too late but glad he’s finally back! Looking forward to seeing him combine with JBG/Lennon. More of them balls too!

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:41 pm

I was celebrating the cross more the goal

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:41 pm

That cross won the point. He keeps the shirt.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:43 pm

Think it was a precaution after Bardsley’s knock on his knee at roughly 15 minutes in..... but he showed why he’s the starter he needs to be. Bardsley a bit of a booking liability and for my liking backs off too easily into the penalty area

MiltonKeynesClaret93 · Post by **MiltonKeynesClaret93** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:44 pm

The cross was absolutely world class.
Really hope that’s him back in the starting XI again now.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:47 pm

Great half from Lowton. That cross won us the point and he looked safer at the back too.

It's a bit harsh on Bardsley who has done a great job of covering but Lowton ought to be first choice.

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:49 pm

Could have been Tripps today , that’s how good he was

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:50 pm

Just goes to show that we should always put our best 11 out and not keep better players on the other bench because somebody else " has done no wrong"

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:50 pm

I thought it was a very good cross from Taylor too, which then indirectly led up to the goal.

ClaretMoffitt · Post by **ClaretMoffitt** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:51 pm

Difference it made cannot be understated.

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:52 pm

The cross was world class but let’s not discount the finish, it wasn’t a simple finish.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:52 pm

Croydon Claret wrote:Just goes to show that we should always put our best 11 out and not keep better players on the other bench because somebody else " has done no wrong"

It's not always as simple as that. SD clearly takes morale strongly into consideration and I can see why he does it. It's a balancing act. Putting your best team out every time can have an impact on morale and indirectly have an effect on the squad overall. Without knowing how Lowton was feeling and whether he was 100% ready to start, it's difficult to say.

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:53 pm

I imagine he'll do well on player ratings thread!!

cutsy123 · Post by **cutsy123** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:53 pm

Thats the last wel see of bardsley this season

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:54 pm

Put in a few great balls, quality for the goal.... that's why the fans wanted him back in, not because we ''think we know more than Dyche''

nil_desperandum · Post by **nil_desperandum** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:54 pm

Taking nothing away from Lowton - who was excellent, but it was moving Lennon to the right to set up the Lowton / Lennon partnership that made all the difference.
Well done, Matthew, Well done Sean Dyche.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:55 pm

Now question if Wardy is fit would you bring him in back ? Charlie to drop to the bench ?

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:55 pm

He's no Bardsley though, thank f uck!

MDWat · Post by **MDWat** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:56 pm

Lennon and Lowton linked up superbly. Lowton was superb. Hopefully the end of Bardsley now.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:56 pm

Finally he has arrived.

That 45 minutes summed up what many have been saying for a good few weeks.

Offers more going forward, more at the back and is diceplined too.

Let's have the last word for Mr Dyche, if that was tactical, then it was a masterstroke.
No one can say you left it too late today!
Utc

M6 Claret · Post by **M6 Claret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 2:58 pm

Lowton is a class act and showed today why he is one of Burnley's best back four

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:01 pm

Tribesmen wrote:Now question if Wardy is fit would you bring him in back ? Charlie to drop to the bench ?

For consistency of reward I would say not but Ward brings more. Would be surprised if Dyche does drop Taylor back to the bench, purely in team management terms...

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:01 pm

Lowton coming on completely changed the game. Far more mobile and an attacking threat down the right hand side. Sould have been back in the side well before now and if he remains fit will surely start every remaining game.

Claretmatt4 · Post by **Claretmatt4** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:03 pm

Made a few important blocks and tackles as well. Complete full back performance. Welcome back Lowts

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:06 pm

Diesel wrote:He's no Bardsley though, thank f uck!

Necessary to have a go at one of our players (who has given everything towards the cause by the way)?

Caernarfon_Claret · Post by **Caernarfon_Claret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:10 pm

I'm glad for him.

He's probably my favorite footballer as a person. Intelligent, Great sense of humour.
That's just going off Club videos they put up on youtube.

Great in defense and attack today.

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:10 pm

Lowton sounded the difference today via the commentary.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:11 pm

chekhov wrote:Necessary to have a go at one of our players (who has given everything towards the cause by the way)?

Depends how you interpret it, with you being Russian you've interpreted it wrong.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:14 pm

Bardsley has taken some undeserved flak on this board the last couple of weeks. He gave a pen away FFS. That turn would have drawn a pen from many FBs. but not Lowton.
The big difference between them is that Matt tries to stay on his feet whilst Bardsley loves a slide tackle, especially if he can take the ball and the man.
Welcome back, Matt.

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:14 pm

It helped to change the game. He was excellent and has to start now.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:14 pm

Diesel wrote:Depends how you interpret it, with you being Russian you've interpreted it wrong.

Apologises. I guess it was because you wrote, "he's no Bardsley thank f uck."

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:29 pm

Has to be starting now. Thought Taylor was good today too.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:29 pm

chekhov wrote:Apologises. I guess it was because you wrote, "he's no Bardsley thank f uck."

Can see your point pal, I'm more than happy with Phil as back up but he ain't a patch on Lowton, as we all know.

UTC.

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:33 pm

I hope Mr Dyche reads this...

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani · Post by **Ooogeorgeorgeoghani** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:39 pm

Lowts and ward clearly the catalyst for our excellent results early season, Taylor starting to settle in well but we miss wards early balls into the box

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:40 pm

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Not sure how to embed it but here’s the goal

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:41 pm

We've certainly missed those crosses from deep.

I thought that Taylor was very good today as well.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 3:57 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:https://s4.ezgif.com/save/ezgif-4-71f11d5b2f.gif

Not sure how to embed it but here’s the goal

click IMG then paste the link in between

ontario claret · Post by **ontario claret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:28 pm

Did you see me jumping off of my couch when that goal went in? THAT was the highlight of the game.

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:31 pm

That pass though!

kaptin1 · Post by **kaptin1** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 4:32 pm

A combination of Lowton and Lennon switching wings with JBG made the difference

Top Claret · Post by **Top Claret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 5:23 pm

Great performance from Matt, we really have missed him

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 5:33 pm

A surgeon’s scalpel to Bardsley’s woodcutter’s axe.

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 5:47 pm

First 10-15 minutes he was on the pitch, he really struggled - giving the ball sloppily, getting beaten one v one fortunate more than once that City didn't take advantage. But he grew into the game and he showed exactly what he does give us - that quality in possession, especially in attack. The cross for the goal was an absolute peach, and we haven't seen a cross like that from right full back since he got injured.

Good to have him back, even if Bardsley is probably being a little harshly treated on here.

boiledclaret · Post by **boiledclaret** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 7:40 pm

Rowls wrote:It's a bit harsh on Bardsley who has done a great job of covering but Lowton ought to be first choice.

I think some of the comments have been a tad harsh but it's probably because, prior to the injury, Lowts was arguably our most improved player. Hopefully back in till the end of the season now, clearly the best RB at the club.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 7:53 pm

Did his bit back and front. Welcome back.

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Sat Feb 03, 2018 7:59 pm

Has rapidly become one of my favourite players this year. Superb defensively and starting to look a real threat when he goes forward too. Brilliant today.