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Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 7:54 pm
by DanH90
Is he becoming one of our most important players? His aggression, ball carrying and presence in the midfield two has made a huge difference to our attacking output in the last two games. Having him in there, with Cullen, gives the rest of our front 4 and the fullbacks more licence to move forward, which is leading to more shots on goal and what looks like a more cohesive unit.

Absolute bargain at 750k! Well done SP for spotting this skill set in what looked like a journeyman Championship player!

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 7:55 pm
by MDWat
He does the niggly stuff exceptionally well. Bit limited with the ball, but you won’t get everything for £750,000. Great signing.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:14 pm
by bobinho
Like Cullen, does the untidy stuff very tidily.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:20 pm
by Vegas Claret
Not gonna lie, I was very underwhelmed by the signing - yet more evidence that I don't have a clue :D

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:21 pm
by Bowclaret
Logged in to comment on Josh. Been awesome for us. Very simple but it just works. Cracking player

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:25 pm
by Newcastleclaret93
I think hes the midfielder we have been missing for the last 10 years, we have been crying out for a physical midfielder for years.

If we get promoted, I think a real technical CM next to him (Cullen/brownhill) will give us a great foundation.

He’s our version of Lerma

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:30 pm
by CoolClaret
Newcastleclaret93 wrote:
Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:25 pm
I think hes the midfielder we have been missing for the last 10 years, we have been crying out for a physical midfielder for years.

If we get promoted, I think a real technical CM next to him (Cullen/brownhill) will give us a great foundation.

He’s our version of Lerma
Totally agree.

We've needed a big, physical midfielder for years.

Sander kinda gave us that at times, but he didn't necessarily always play like a big-bodied player.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:31 pm
by KlyBfc
Josh Laurent is a player who without always shining as the best player on the pitch or being faultless is one who seems to make us a better side just by him being out there.

Ive mentioned before i like / appreciate how his awareness is excellent ans hes holds the middle of the pitch well with a presence which allows others to do their jobs.

I like him and his infectious enthusiasm

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:34 pm
by dougcollins
I wasn't always sure what his role was but he's definitely settling into that.

Plays further forward than I imagined he would.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:35 pm
by Poulton-le-Claret
Glad we signed him as a squad player, but he has become a lot more than just that! So experienced, doesn't shirk tackles and just drives the team on. Really struggle to understand how Stoke allowed him to leave so cheaply.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:35 pm
by Newcastleclaret93
CoolClaret wrote:
Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:30 pm
Totally agree.

We've needed a big, physical midfielder for years.

Sander kinda gave us that at times, but he didn't necessarily always play like a big-bodied player.
Totally agree, if Sander had Laurents mentality he would be a top top cm.

Laurent uses his physical attributes really well and he just helps us dominate teams

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 9:43 pm
by Devils_Advocate
Laurent has turned out to be a brilliant signing but lets not kid ourselves that out of the four midfielders he is the least important of them all. Our best performances have been when Cullen, Brownhill and Hannibal have all started and for me thats what we need to prioritise. I think having Laurent in there with the other three has worked brilliant but if we need to make space for Sarmiento or Koleosho to start then Laurent is the player who should make way

That said as a starter or sub he's been great and to have four midfielders of the quality we do is what makes us such a strong team

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 9:49 pm
by warksclaret
We are better with him in the team

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2024 10:27 pm
by SouthLondonexile
BRILLIANT!

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 1:01 am
by Rowls
We are better when Laurent plays.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:17 am
by Darnhill Claret
The last two games have seen us better balanced and looking supremely confident.
If results go for us until the end of January, I think that confidence will translate into goals. If that happens, I'm not sure we need any January signings, certainly no panic signings.
2 or 3 out would be good as we could do with creating space in the squad for next season's signings.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:17 am
by mybloodisclaret
The lineup for our last 2 games is our strongest starting 11 at present for how Parker wants us to play. Other than a few standard moaners, I think most would see that the last 2 games we have really been clicking.

Its looking good. Laurent is a big part of that.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 8:43 am
by Colburn_Claret
I've said for months he should be starting, we are a far better team with him on the pitch. It isn't what he does, but what he allows others, Brownhill in particular, to do. When midfielders can break out and join the attack, without fear of leaving holes in the middle of the park, we become a different beast.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 8:58 am
by willsclarets
The perfect replacement for Sander on a budget. Laurents technical ability means he's probably at his level but that's not a criticism, he's one hell of a player in the championship. And he seems like a top bloke, if you're a saddo like me and look at the training gallery, he's always at the centre of laughter. And he's a leader on the pitch, we certainly lacked a few of those last year for all the technical ability we had

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 5:39 pm
by Cajun
Knew nothing about him when we signed him. Have been very impressed with all aspects of his game and I think the whole team seems more balanced when he plays. I would be happy for us to put out the same starting XI every time as we have for the last two matches.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 5:51 pm
by Fretters
Poulton-le-Claret wrote:
Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:35 pm
Really struggle to understand how Stoke allowed him to leave so cheaply.
It has Arfield and Huddersfield vibes about it.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 5:58 pm
by BigGaz
Devils_Advocate wrote:
Thu Dec 26, 2024 9:43 pm
Laurent has turned out to be a brilliant signing but lets not kid ourselves that out of the four midfielders he is the least important of them all. Our best performances have been when Cullen, Brownhill and Hannibal have all started and for me thats what we need to prioritise. I think having Laurent in there with the other three has worked brilliant but if we need to make space for Sarmiento or Koleosho to start then Laurent is the player who should make way

That said as a starter or sub he's been great and to have four midfielders of the quality we do is what makes us such a strong team
I'd say this is fairly accurate shout. I'd imagine if we get the targets we are in for in January and our sick notes come back into contention then he will probably become the 'tool' he was probably supposed to be, when we need to change systems mid game, or backup. He is a good player though and the three Joshes seem to be settling into a system that is bringing out the best of them lately.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:52 pm
by k90bfc
He is our new John Deary,only us older fans will know what I mean,he is playing superbly,UTC.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:10 pm
by IanMcL
Poulton-le-Claret wrote:
Thu Dec 26, 2024 8:35 pm
Really struggle to understand how Stoke allowed him to leave so cheaply.
He is one of those work horses. Unglamorous and clubs think they can do better- add a more showy player.

Then they discovered that Unglamorous player was a major cog in the team entity.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:16 pm
by ecc
I must admit to knowing nothing about him before we signed him.

Difficult to understand why some Stoke fans disliked him. To they have better players than him?

Full of energy, commitment and I think pretty good technically.

The fact SP expressly wanted him clearly boosted him.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:36 pm
by Commy
Watching Stoke last night, I can't understand why the Stoke fans were prepared to drive him to Burnley. He was obviously the chosen scapegoat for some reason.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:51 pm
by Murger
A very underwhelming signing at the time, but what an important player he’s turning out to be.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:54 pm
by wilks_bfc
IanMcL wrote:
Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:10 pm
He is one of those work horses. Unglamorous and clubs think they can do better- add a more showy player.

Then they discovered that Unglamorous player was a major cog in the team entity.
File in the same folder as Huddersfield and Arfield

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 8:48 pm
by Firthy
He's the current equivalent of Marney and Barton. Tough no nonsense midfielder which we lacked last season.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 9:06 pm
by BurnleyFC
There’s been a couple of surprising success stories this season. Josh Laurent has been one of them.

He’s proving to be an excellent buy.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 9:13 pm
by mybloodisclaret
ecc wrote:
Fri Dec 27, 2024 7:16 pm
I must admit to knowing nothing about him before we signed him.

Difficult to understand why some Stoke fans disliked him. To they have better players than him?

Full of energy, commitment and I think pretty good technically.

The fact SP expressly wanted him clearly boosted him.
Yeah Stoke are absolutely flying since he came to Burnley.
This will be like the Brownhill moment when he leaves at the end of the season (possibly CR) too. They don't seem to be contributing sometimes, but they are absolutely crucial to the way we play, and are now showing their value. Both Connor and JB on absolute fire at the moment as are all the team tbf.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 9:26 pm
by Stockbrokerbelt
k90bfc wrote:
Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:52 pm
He is our new John Deary,only us older fans will know what I mean,he is playing superbly,UTC.
There will never be another John Deary, Shrewsbury away in the cup!!!!!!!!!😀😀😀😀😀😀

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:05 pm
by Alanstevensonsgloves
k90bfc wrote:
Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:52 pm
He is our new John Deary,only us older fans will know what I mean,he is playing superbly,UTC.
Was about to make the same comment tilli saw yours!

Too early to say if we have finally found our replacement for John Deary though. It doesn't happen that easy !

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:15 pm
by CrosspoolClarets
The best thing about Laurent is that this is the highlight of his career, it won’t get better than this (bar maybe some sub appearances in the EPL with us hopefully), and he is playing like he is aware of it and intends to make the most of it. 100% every game.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:25 pm
by boyyanno
I actually think people are underrating him on the ball.

I've been pleasantly surprised with his technical attributes.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:42 pm
by Taffy on the wing
He's an absolute bargain & clearly loving his football & team-mates.
Brilliant signing!

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:33 pm
by Tricky Trevor
Definitely nailed down his starting roll now.
My question is what pronunciation are we going with. Comms on Thursday, not for the first time, had him as Loron. Unless he has a French background, and I can’t find it, he is surely Lorent?
It still ticks me off when comms call Tripps Trip-ee-ay. Especially as in Rossy we had a tory MP David Tripp-ee-er.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 12:58 am
by hoosier-daddy
Must be down to the psychological aspect. Not getting on with your manager, your players, lack of confidence etc. It can make a big difference.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 6:11 am
by Quicknick
Tricky Trevor wrote:
Fri Dec 27, 2024 11:33 pm
Definitely nailed down his starting roll now.
My question is what pronunciation are we going with. Comms on Thursday, not for the first time, had him as Loron. Unless he has a French background, and I can’t find it, he is surely Lorent?
It still ticks me off when comms call Tripps Trip-ee-ay. Especially as in Rossy we had a tory MP David Tripp-ee-er.
Agree. It always irritates me when some people insist on pronouncing foreign names the way the country of origin do. They don't tell people they are going to Paree for a short break, though. They say Paris.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 6:48 am
by morninbob
k90bfc wrote:
Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:52 pm
He is our new John Deary,only us older fans will know what I mean,he is playing superbly,UTC.
Go and wash your mouth out ! You could put your mortgage on Deary scoring 1on1 with the keeper.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 7:31 am
by Woodleyclaret
Spot on with all the praise.A great addition to our new Championship team 2025

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 11:37 am
by Rileybobs
Quicknick wrote:
Sat Dec 28, 2024 6:11 am
Agree. It always irritates me when some people insist on pronouncing foreign names the way the country of origin do. They don't tell people they are going to Paree for a short break, though. They say Paris.
Surely you would pronounce a person’s name the way that they like it to be pronounced?

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 12:29 pm
by hoosier-daddy
Quicknick wrote:
Sat Dec 28, 2024 6:11 am
Agree. It always irritates me when some people insist on pronouncing foreign names the way the country of origin do. They don't tell people they are going to Paree for a short break, though. They say Paris.
And don't get me started on Vereinigtes Königreich (Großbritannien und Nordirland

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 12:52 pm
by kaptin1
boyyanno wrote:
Fri Dec 27, 2024 10:25 pm
I actually think people are underrating him on the ball.

I've been pleasantly surprised with his technical attributes.
I agree. I thought he played two or three really good balls inside the full back to play Hannibal in at Sheff U.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 2:22 pm
by Quicknick
hoosier-daddy wrote:
Sat Dec 28, 2024 12:29 pm
And don't get me started on Vereinigtes Königreich (Großbritannien und Nordirland
That had me laughing out loud.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2024 7:57 pm
by JohnDearyMe
k90bfc wrote:
Fri Dec 27, 2024 6:52 pm
He is our new John Deary,only us older fans will know what I mean,he is playing superbly,UTC.
He's doing well but let's not get too carried away.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 12:29 pm
by Dougall
…because we all know that we never replaced John Deary!😄

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 1:06 am
by Goliath
He was utterly dreadful tonight. Cannot believe he's starting when we have Brownhill and Shelvey on the bench. He's so poor technicallyn it's astonishing that he's anywhere near the starting 11.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 1:13 am
by Rileybobs
He’s had a couple of sub-par games, although was still more involved than Hannibal tonight. Brownhill will obviously come back in, and it will more than likely be for Laurent, but it’s a great situation to be in that we have a number of capable midfielders that we can rotate.

Re: Josh Laurent

Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 1:28 am
by Goliath
Rileybobs wrote:
Sat Feb 22, 2025 1:13 am
He’s had a couple of sub-par games, although was still more involved than Hannibal tonight. Brownhill will obviously come back in, and it will more than likely be for Laurent, but it’s a great situation to be in that we have a number of capable midfielders that we can rotate.
He's been sub par since Blackburn at home on debut when I got slated for pointing out his lack of ability or desire to receive the ball to feet in congested areas.
Make a point to watch him for 90 minutes and you'll see it. He jogged around ducking away from receiving it today unless he was wide open with the touchline next to him. He's absolutely nowhere near top of the Championship level.