Team for the run in?

[Billyblah]

Flemming?

He is our second highest goal scorer this season (Brownhill being top) so with that in mind unlikely that he wouldn't be included in a team!

[BleedingClaret]

He is our second highest goal scorer this season (Brownhill being top) so with that in mind unlikely that he wouldn't be included in a team!

That’s my point, my ‘Flemming?’ was in reply to a poster that listed players that shouldn’t play again this season and Flemming was on that list

[ecc]

Hladky, Sonne, Worrall, Shelvey, Pires, Foster, Flemming, Sarmiento.....none of these should play again this season, pick an 11 from what's left but I don't hold out much hope on catching the top 2 or winning the play offs

That's radical.

[bumba]

That's radical.

They always comes a time when a manager has to be radical to move a club forward

[boatshed bill]

They always comes a time when a manager has to be radical to move a club forward

All but one are his signings.

[bumba]

All but one are his signings.

I won't even pretend to know who has the final say on our signings now but off that list Pires and Foster definitely aren't Parkers signings, Sonne said it nearly happened in the summer so was he picked by Parker?
Flemming we've scouted and shown interest before was he Parkers or Paces choice?
I really don't know anymore.

[boatshed bill]

I won't even pretend to know who has the final say on our signings now but off that list Pires and Foster definitely aren't Parkers signings, Sonne said it nearly happened in the summer so was he picked by Parker?
Flemming we've scouted and shown interest before was he Parkers or Paces choice?
I really don't know anymore.

I keep reading this, but who do you think signed these players? And if SP didn't want them why does he pick them?

[CoolClaret]

I keep reading this, but who do you think signed these players? And if SP didn't want them why does he pick them?

Recruitment in football is pretty far removed from what it was heck even 10 years ago.

I'm not 100% sure how it works at Burnley, some teams the 'manager' is entirely removed from the recruitment process, other teams they have a veto vote on a prospect, then in other setups they're far more hands on.

SP no doubt vouched and wanted Anthony, Laurent and perhaps even Worrall, but a lot of the other signings I don't think he had much to do with.

Why does he pick them? Well, who else can he pick?

[boatshed bill]

Recruitment in football is pretty far removed from what it was heck even 10 years ago.

I'm not 100% sure how it works at Burnley, some teams the 'manager' is entirely removed from the recruitment process, other teams they have a veto vote on a prospect, then in other setups they're far more hands on.

SP no doubt vouched and wanted Anthony, Laurent and perhaps even Worrall, but a lot of the other signings I don't think he had much to do with.

Why does he pick them? Well, who else can he pick?

Well, at the start of the season he could have picked a team with none of this season's signings in it, and he has shown preference for the new signings in most positions.
As you say, recruitment is different these days, but I'd be surprised if any club signed a player the manager really didn't want.

[CoolClaret]

Well, at the start of the season he could have picked a team with none of this season's signings in it, and he has shown preference for the new signings in most positions.
As you say, recruitment is different these days, but I'd be surprised if any club signed a player the manager really didn't want.

Did he? Where are Sambo and Houtondji right now?

You may well be surprised then, Bill. A manager that needs players for his squad can hardly turn his nose up to new signings to fill those positions, but there are definitely instances where a recruitment team gets players that the manager didn't necessarily 'want'.

[jlup1980]

The fact we're still having to play Flemming up front shows the mess we're in. I don't particularly rate the guy, but at least he has a goal threat.

We really are at the point where we need to think about what Foster brings to the table. Is he better than Barnes if played as a striker? Is he better than any of our other wide options? I'd argue not.

The only question for me is CM. Brownhill should be a guaranteed starter, but I think the Cullen, Laurent, Hannibal midfield works well. Add to this how poor JB was at the weekend and it's a tough call to drop either Laurent or Hannibal for him. For me...

Trafford
Roberts CJ Esteve Pires
Cullen Laurent
Edwards Hannibal Anthony
Flemming

[CoolClaret]

I think we’ll have to agree to disagree. He wouldn’t get into Leeds team so can’t be the best in the division at that. Has he scored a goal this year by making a late run into the box, or has he already been in the right position? If he has I can’t remember it. Recovery runs are not his strong point, relies on Cullen to mop up all the time which will go unnoticed. Much better team without him in it

... And Brownhill just scored from a late run into the box once again!

[bumba]

I keep reading this, but who do you think signed these players? And if SP didn't want them why does he pick them?

Not actually sure who Parker has signed at a guess I'd say Anthony and Worral but Pires and Hountondji were signed by VK or Pace, even the Barnes signings was Pace I believe.
Isn't Parker just our head coach??

[Overseascricketer]

... And Brownhill just scored from a late run into the box once again!

Good goal. But I think you need to look at what a late run into the box is. Can it ever be a late run into the box when he’s already on the penalty spot when Anthony picks the ball up?

[Conroysleftfoot]

For all those who don't want Brownhill to be in the lineup, please tell me who's going to score the goals we need?

[morninbob]

Trafford
Roberts CJ Steve pires
Cullen Hannibal
Edwards brownhill Anthony
Foster

Laurant to play in tough away games and against sheff utd.

I wasn't far wrong, it's a toss up between foster and Flemming anyway.

[boatshed bill]

Not actually sure who Parker has signed at a guess I'd say Anthony and Worral but Pires and Hountondji were signed by VK or Pace, even the Barnes signings was Pace I believe.
Isn't Parker just our head coach??

Well, if you are right, it could only have been AP as VK left in May.

[CoolClaret]

Good goal. But I think you need to look at what a late run into the box is. Can it ever be a late run into the box when he’s already on the penalty spot when Anthony picks the ball up?

Wasn't a classic 'late run into the box', but he's attacking the box from a deeper position, isn't picked up and gets himself into a great area and slots home... Classic Josh Brownhill.

11 goals now for the season for Josh, I don't think any other midfielder comes close to that?

[bumba]

Well, if you are right, it could only have been AP as VK left in May.

VK signed Pires and Hountondji before he left, they were already agreed

[boatshed bill]

VK signed Pires and Hountondji before he left, they were already agreed

Actually they signed on the 16th and 17th of July, but I get your point about VK being instrumental.

[dougcollins]

Is there a boat in your shed, Bill?

[boatshed bill]

Is there a boat in your shed, Bill?

Not this week, Doug Winter break.

[Claret53]

Dear oh dear. The value of Josh Brownhill to the side should be obvious even to folks who are full of opinions but don’t really understand football. For example, his last two goals have shown a high level of technical skill in the finish and put him well ahead of any other player in the league playing in an advanced midfield position.
He’s far more effective played there. Recognise his strengths and play to them. There are others better suited to a deeper role. He is very good when played in the right position.

[williamw1331]

Anybody who would not have Brownhill in their team is clueless. I'm sorry but you don't know your football if you aren't picking him. You lack any football knowledge and any common sense. Him and Cullen are 2 of the first names on the teamsheet. This is basic stuff.

[bumba]

Actually they signed on the 16th and 17th of July, but I get your point about VK being instrumental.

Yes they signed on those dates but the deals had been agreed way before that by VK

[CoolClaret]

Anybody who would not have Brownhill in their team is clueless. I'm sorry but you don't know your football if you aren't picking him. You lack any football knowledge and any common sense. Him and Cullen are 2 of the first names on the teamsheet. This is basic stuff.

I think this season yes, it's clear to say that JB is integral to our success - his goals probably account for more match winning points than any other player in the side.

The argument I think people are making is, 'could our balance be better without JB in the XI', which is a fair argument.

I mean, how many people would have thought we'd have performed better after selling Charlie Austin?

[BleedingClaret]

Anybody who would not have Brownhill in their team is clueless. I'm sorry but you don't know your football if you aren't picking him. You lack any football knowledge and any common sense. Him and Cullen are 2 of the first names on the teamsheet. This is basic stuff.

I think just his goals in a team without prolific goal scorers makes him a first 11 player