Foster withdrawn from SA squad

[ClaretOfMancunia]

Withdrawn due to injury. FFS.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Many SA fans delighted about this, he missed 2 great chances against Zimbabwe. I was watching some of that game on the FIFA stream.

For Burnley lets hope it isn’t serious but Flemming can come into that role, it just wouldn’t give us the pace so tactics may need a tweak. To be honest I’d prefer a player who has been at Gawthorpe all week.

[Foshiznik]

Hopefully just a niggle but if not, time for Broja to prove us doubters all wrong.

[AlargeClaret]

Feel a bit for Fozzy bear , he just never seems to get the breaks. Hopefully some good comes from this as surely it’s time for Broja to step up and be given a start now he’s surely ? match fit .

[ISpeds00]

I'm begging for Broja to come in, perform, and keep Lyle out of the team for good

[Quicknick]

Broja.

[NottsClaret]

If Broja starts his run about now he should be arriving in the box in time for the first chance on Saturday.

[ClaretTony]

Have to say that Broja looked miles away at Villa when he came on but Foster was awful in that game too.

[Leisure]

I'm begging for Broja to come in, perform, and keep Lyle out of the team for good

That's the spirit!

[Row x]

I'm begging for Broja to come in, perform, and keep Lyle out of the team for good

Some people need to look up the definition of supporter

Or perhaps they're not one anyway.

[Winstonswhite]

Some people need to look up the definition of supporter

Or perhaps they're not one anyway.

He wants a player to come in and play better than another that’s not performed. Hardly the worst comment ever.

[Clive 1960]

Made Parkers decision on Saturday a lot easier if Foster is out ...

[Row x]

He wants a player to come in and play better than another that’s not performed. Hardly the worst comment ever.

Wanting a player to be kept out of the side for good?
Foster not performed?, have you seen any games this season?

[FCBurnley]

Flemming must wonder what he has done wrong to be behind Broja and Foster.

[bobinho]

I'm begging for Broja to come in, perform, and keep Lyle out of the team for good

Reading between the lines I sense from you a little disappointment in Foster.

Can’t disagree with the context tho… it obviously means Broja has stepped up and performed, thereby keeping Lyle on his backside for the right reason.

Hopefully his fitness is somewhere near where it should be, which obviously will help his game massively.

I will continue to be patient with him, and I won’t judge until he’s fully match fit and had a decent run in the side. For those of you who clearly know better than everyone else (including SP) by all means continue to slate him at every opportunity.

[Pickles]

Choosing between Foster, Broja and Flemming is like painting the walls while the ceiling's on fire.

[ISpeds00]

Reading between the lines I sense from you a little disappointment in Foster.

Can’t disagree with the context tho… it obviously means Broja has stepped up and performed, thereby keeping Lyle on his backside for the right reason.

Hopefully his fitness is somewhere near where it should be, which obviously will help his game massively.

I will continue to be patient with him, and I won’t judge until he’s fully match fit and had a decent run in the side. For those of you who clearly know better than everyone else (including SP) by all means continue to slate him at every opportunity.

He's nowhere near good enough to take us to where we need to be - safe and pursuing midtable and beyond

[BurnleyFC]

Made Parkers decision on Saturday a lot easier if Foster is out ...

Worrall up top?

[Taffy on the wing]

Flemming must wonder what he has done wrong to be behind Broja and Foster.

he's been injured, just now getting back to fitness...no?

[CoolClaret]

Lyle seems like a decent bloke, but it's never gonna happen for him here, is it?

It's best for all parties if we move him on at the end of the season.

Let's see how Broja gets on tonight - is there a world in which Hountondji is called back in January?!

[aggi]

Reads like it's a minor knock rather than something serious.

This quote from the SA manager did remind me of some posters on here though:

He was a little bit unlucky on Friday. In his previous games, he nearly scored every time, and even on Friday his big chance was cleared on the line

[Fretters]

Lyle is a couple of ref/VAR decisions that could have easily gone the other way (and already have in favour of the big teams) from being on 3 goals this season. In which case, he'd have much more credit in the bank with supporters.

Fine lines.

[jrgbfc]

Reads like it's a minor knock rather than something serious.

This quote from the SA manager did remind me of some posters on here though:

He was a little bit unlucky on Friday. In his previous games, he nearly scored every time, and even on Friday his big chance was cleared on the line

Its a massive game for SA, don't think a minor knock would keep him out. And those comments sum him up unfortunately, he's a "nearly man".

[Shaggy]

Oh no what a shame.

Wonder how long he is out for…

Maybe someone else will come and keep their place now

[Mixedkompany]

We want Foster to do well. But it hasn’t happened.
I think Preston away last season was the defining game for me.
Two glorious chances to win the game. Both completely wasted.

[Elizabeth]

With the never ending injury problems with Foster threatening again it's actually important that injury prone Broja comes through tonight's game.

[Stockbrokerbelt]

Most must not watch the games, he has been one of our best performers this season.

[boyyanno]

Foster has been one of our best players so far this season but somehow gets targeted.

It will never happen for him here if even when he's playing well the fans don't back him. Some of you lot are embarrassing.

[GavlarClaret]

He has been one of our better performers this season but he lacks the cutting edge. It's missing that which leads to relegation in this division unfortunately...

Just like Broja from what we've seen so far

I'd be giving Flemming a run. Not the threat that LF is in some areas but one thing he definitely has is that cutting edge, which could keep us up

[Tricky Trevor]

Foster has been one of our best players so far this season but somehow gets targeted.

It will never happen for him here if even when he's playing well the fans don't back him. Some of you lot are embarrassing.

He has played well but he keeps missing sitters, his primary job. Not good enough and never will be a striker.
Flemming is our best in that position. Strong, holds the ball up, scores. His lack of outright pace counts against him. I’d start him but don’t think SP will and he’s the boss.

[Dark Cloud]

Broja.

Broja!!!!? We'll get fined for fielding a weakened team!!!

[jojomk1]

Choosing between Foster, Broja and Flemming is like painting the walls while the ceiling's on fire.

Why is everyone forgetting that we have another young, exciting striker on the books

Seem to recall Barnes being given another 12 month contract this summer

[Conroy92]

Foster has been one of our best players so far this season but somehow gets targeted.

It will never happen for him here if even when he's playing well the fans don't back him. Some of you lot are embarrassing.

Finally. Someone normal.

[Boss Hogg]

For moderation he’s worked hard in most games and played well
in some.

[Cirrus_Minor]

From what I have seen so far, if Broja is the answer I haven't a clue what the question is.

[Rileybobs]

Hope Foster makes a quick recovery - he’s been a decent asset so far this season but definitely not one of our best players - Dubravka, Walker, Ekdal, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony have all been better off the top of my head. He offers something different than our other options up front so for that reason alone it’s important we keep him fit, but we really are banking on Broja coming good this season as Foster was never going to be the answer.

In 12 months time people will be talking about the infamous game at Old Trafford when Foster was wrongly denied 5 goals by VAR - this will be the new Villa away.

[RVclaret]

For moderation he’s worked hard in most games and played well
in some.

Yeah - has the most sprints in the entire league and ranks near the top for most ‘pressures’ (related to the prior).

[boatshed bill]

He's nowhere near good enough to take us to where we need to be - safe and pursuing midtable and beyond

If you think this squad will be pushing for mid-table or better you are in for disappointment regardless of who plays up front.

[Boss Hogg]

Yeah - has the most sprints in the entire league and ranks near the top for most ‘pressures’ (related to the prior).

The point still stands. This is just one limited aspect of the game. Where were the sprints and how did they impact the game for example. There’s lots of endeavour with Foster and he’s a different option but he’s never going to be prolific. Prior to this season he’s probably had 2 stand out games in every 10.

[Elizabeth]

Broja just scored for Albania, hopefully a goal that will give him a big boost and benefit us.

[ISpeds00]

If you think this squad will be pushing for mid-table or better you are in for disappointment regardless of who plays up front.

Anywhere from 10 - 16 is fine

[kentonclaret]

From what I have seen so far, if Broja is the answer I haven't a clue what the question is.

Name the scorer of the second goal for Albania in their friendly game versus Jordan

[jrgbfc]

SA won 3 nil without him anyway to win their group and qualify. Always good to see a Burnley player at a big tournament.

[boyyanno]

Hope Foster makes a quick recovery - he’s been a decent asset so far this season but definitely not one of our best players - Dubravka, Walker, Ekdal, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony have all been better off the top of my head. He offers something different than our other options up front so for that reason alone it’s important we keep him fit, but we really are banking on Broja coming good this season as Foster was never going to be the answer.

In 12 months time people will be talking about the infamous game at Old Trafford when Foster was wrongly denied 5 goals by VAR - this will be the new Villa away.

Based on the average ratings Foster has been one of our best players this season.

Seems strange that people are clamouring to replace him and none of the other 15 or so players below him.

[Shaggy]

Yeah - has the most sprints in the entire league and ranks near the top for most ‘pressures’ (related to the prior).

Which means what exactly? And when he has the ball he runs into a blind alley or makes the wrong pass 9 times out of 10.

Sprints and pressures are BS stats which mean absolutely nothing, infact all it shows is him chasing after the ball and not getting it.

Headless chicken springs to mind. He’s awful

[Rileybobs]

Based on the average ratings Foster has been one of our best players this season.

Seems strange that people are clamouring to replace him and none of the other 15 or so players below him.

Yes, based on the ratings of a few dozen people - many of which are entrenched in their opinion of Foster regardless of how he performs. How many and which of the 6 players I’ve listed do you think he’s been better than?

[boatshed bill]

Anywhere from 10 - 16 is fine

I think 15 to 17 is our level, which is also fine.

[boyyanno]

Yes, based on the ratings of a few dozen people - many of which are entrenched in their opinion of Foster regardless of how he performs. How many and which of the 6 players I’ve listed do you think he’s been better than?

It's a bit of a trick question because none of those players have played in all of our games, but I think he's better than Ekdal. Perhaps you want to argue over semantics but being in the top 4 or 5 performers in a squad of 20 odd players would constitute as one of the best in my book.

Let's not pretend there's a pro Foster crusade on here and not acknowledge it works both ways, the ratings are generally a reasonable indicator of preformance, the other players you listed are right up there (bar Ekdal, but he's also pretty high).

[Dark Cloud]

Off topic, but why isn't Cullen in the ROI squad this evening?

[Rileybobs]

It's a bit of a trick question because none of those players have played in all of our games, but I think he's better than Ekdal. Perhaps you want to argue over semantics but being in the top 4 or 5 performers in a squad of 20 odd players would constitute as one of the best in my book.

Let's not pretend there's a pro Foster crusade on here and not acknowledge it works both ways, the ratings are generally a reasonable indicator of preformance, the other players you listed are right up there (bar Ekdal, but he's also pretty high).

I’m not intending it as a trick question, I just can’t really see how he’s been one of our best players. He’s played fine overall so far, no better no worse. But the stark reality is he’s contributed 1 goal and 1 assist which is not good enough for a number 9.

I’m not pretending there isn’t also an ‘anti-Foster crusade’, my point is that I have seen how entrenched people on each side of the debate can be on here, so I don’t really view the player ratings of a few dozen people to be a very accurate barometer. I trust my own judgement more than an average based on a collective few on here.