Johann Berg Gudmundsson

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:00 pm

I didn't expect to be seeing him changing games from a number ten position this season, but here we are. He was magnificent today, switched the game in our favour. The changes generally made us just too strong for Coventry, on a tricky day.

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:00 pm

I thought he was magnificent today. Made all the difference

HiThere · Post by **HiThere** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:01 pm

Cup game next so another game to give him in that role.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:03 pm

Absolute key player today and a big reason why we won along with Beyer and Brownhill.

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:03 pm

Brilliant

TommyPicks · Post by **TommyPicks** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:03 pm

Those positions he found in the left channel were excellent and fair play to Maatsen for picking him out a couple of times. Lovely cross into the box too. Great to see him playing well after all the injuries he’s had in the past

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:03 pm

Superb when he came on.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:04 pm

Thought that was his best half for us in quite some time.

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:04 pm

Great asset.

We finished the game though massively overloaded on the left hand side, it was like listening to Musical Youth.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:05 pm

He and Tella changed the game, plus it allowed Brownhill to drop to a more defensive role, which is his best position.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:05 pm

Looks very classy on the ball, his fresh legs were much needed.

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:07 pm

We all used to talk about Dyche fitness,but the number of times Johann went passed they’re defence was something else ,a big shout out for the fitness team,who do a rigorous warm up session for any sub coming on.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:08 pm

He was excellent, as he was at Bourne last week. Obviously really enjoying his football at the moment.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:10 pm

He unlocked the game today. Credit to VK (again) for making the call. Superb squad options.

Boss Hogg · Post by **Boss Hogg** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:12 pm

Changed the game for me. My man of the match in front of Beyer.

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:13 pm

Would have been long gone years ago for 15m-20m but or injuries, that's the sort of player we have at the club and that's why we will win this league at a canter.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:16 pm

He's back to his old self.....he's looked good for a while. Fit again & enjoying playing.

Penwortham_Claret · Post by **Penwortham_Claret** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:16 pm

He was all over the pitch, my MOM today

equinox · Post by **equinox** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:21 pm

It's that left foot, it's cultured.

Bulclaret · Post by **Bulclaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:22 pm

My brother called it in the dyche years. Comfortable going either way, can hit it from outside the box, picks a pass and surprisingly good in the air. Ideal 10.

HiThere · Post by **HiThere** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:23 pm

Taffy on the wing wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:16 pm
He's back to his old self.....he's looked good for a while. Fit again & enjoying playing.

This is why I'd like him to have another game in the cup vs Ipswich, but on the other hand I wouldn't. We don't want another Lincoln.

Casper2 · Post by **Casper2** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:24 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:04 pm
Thought that was his best half for us in quite some time.

He’s been excellent all season

jos · Post by **jos** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:25 pm

I like the fact that VK doesn’t wait till the 80th minute to change things around.

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:35 pm

Excellent at the front of midfield and leaves Brownhill to play defensively where he’s at his best

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:54 pm

Jack's card means JBG and Brownhill might be playing the next few matches, where they finished today.
We seemed slow to get out of second gear today, but JBG upped it, and Brownhill did a great job when he fell back.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:58 pm

JBG has really surprised me this season he's started or came on in most of our games, and generally he's made an impact when needed.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:04 pm

jos wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:25 pm
I like the fact that VK doesn’t wait till the 80th minute to change things around.

And so say all of us...

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:05 pm

Not surprised by his performances in the slightest. He’s an absolutely quality player, and now that he has had a good run in the side after several long-term injuries, he is at long last showing us all again, what he can do.

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:09 pm

Great little cameo near the end of the game. In the centre circle a Coventry player looked likely to nick it off him but he dropped a shoulder, the Coventry player went chasing space and JBG calmly took the ball the other way. Oozed class.

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 7:13 pm

He’s been fantastic in a number of positions this season. Looks like he is enjoying himself too, lovey to see. For all his injuries he’s been a good player for us . Fair play to JBG

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:23 pm

Prem quality.

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:08 pm

He played as a 10 before and it was clear to me it was always going to be his best position due to his lack of pace.
Dyche played players like Boyd and Gudmundsson to fit his system, Kompany instead see's the raw ability in players and plays the system toward the players.

Dark Cloud · Post by **Dark Cloud** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:24 pm

Played 35 minutes (or whatever) and was MOM for me as he had more influence on the outcome of the game than the rest of them put together. Superb today.

Duffer_ · Post by **Duffer_** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:33 pm

He used to have just enough acceleration to steal a yard and whip a cross in. What pace there was has gone but his technique, which is good without being exceptional, remains. However, his superpower is his footballing intelligence. It used to be manifest in his decision making and defensive positional sense and now, albeit in a lower division, it is in his guile and creativity. It may very well be his swansong season in a Burnley shirt but it is great to see him contributing in a new way and going out on a high.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:36 pm

VK and his coaching team have work wonders with players like JBG and Barnes and you have to wonder what he could have done with players like McNeill, Vydra and Weghorst who Dyche absolutely ruined

claretinkorea · Post by **claretinkorea** » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:49 pm

But will he get a new contract this summer???

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:21 am

Johan was playing number 10 at Charlton season before we signed him and had most assists in champ that season in a relegated side, he’s a natural there. But for injuries him and Brady were destined for big things especially after the 17-18 season. Both players then for 3 seasons struggled massively to get fit

fungus_the_bogeyman · Post by **fungus_the_bogeyman** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:18 am

He’s such a good player when fit. I really hope we offer him a new deal. He was magnificent today and the game changer.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 3:05 am

Heeeeeeee's Icelandic
He only cost and undisclosed fee
We think he's rather good this season
It's Gudmundsson

BleedingClaret · Post by **BleedingClaret** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:00 am

Duffer_ wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:33 pm
He used to have just enough acceleration to steal a yard and whip a cross in. What pace there was has gone but his technique, which is good without being exceptional, remains. However, his superpower is his footballing intelligence. It used to be manifest in his decision making and defensive positional sense and now, albeit in a lower division, it is in his guile and creativity. It may very well be his swansong season in a Burnley shirt but it is great to see him contributing in a new way and going out on a high.

To add to your points every time he gets the ball he’s positive, in that he turns towards goal and this drops defences back a few yards, combined with Tella’s pace yesterday is what put Coventry on the back foot

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:10 am

claretinkorea wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:49 pm
But will he get a new contract this summer???

If he was still playing under Dyche, hell no

Because he's now playing under Kompany, oh yes

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:32 am

A £10m player other than for his injury record. Superb yesterday, changed the game, and that we have up to a dozen game changers is what sets us apart from others and why we will win the league.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:59 am

HiThere wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:23 pm
This is why I'd like him to have another game in the cup vs Ipswich, but on the other hand I wouldn't. We don't want another Lincoln.

West Brom at home on Friday night is up next..

AlargeClaret · Post by **AlargeClaret** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:04 am

It’s great he’s come back and remarkably stayed injury free. He’s been excellent this season . Though let’s not kid ourselves here , this is JBG’s true level ( a quality champ player )
It’s our ability to bring on experienced prem players like JBG,Taylor,Barnes,Jay etc that given us a real “ bullet proof” feel this season .

claretinkorea · Post by **claretinkorea** » Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:23 am

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:10 am
If he was still playing under Dyche, hell no

Because he's now playing under Kompany, oh yes

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:43 am

https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/t ... r-25972984

Sounds like VK would like to keep JBG next season.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:01 am

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 17, 2023 6:43 am
https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/t ... r-25972984

Sounds like VK would like to keep JBG next season.

Fingers crossed we get a full season out of him, seems a really good egg and as VK says, he’s a solid performer.
If he stays injury free, I’d be pleased if he signed a contract extension

yosserhughes · Post by **yosserhughes** » Tue Jan 17, 2023 7:27 am

Been superb all season, hope he gets at least another year.

1882Clarets1882 · Post by **1882Clarets1882** » Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:08 am

Injury free , JBG is real asset.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:33 am

An ok player, I think VK has squeezed more out of him than I expected, I wouldn't be extending his deal though. I think he stood out as a weak link against United, especially in the first half on the left hand side, far too slow and predictable, lacks end product far too often for me.