Jacob Brunn Larsen

[taio]

Foster couldn’t pass wind, technically he’s really way off, not even convinced he’s Championship level, certainly wasn’t effective there last time despite given a free ride from the fans.

I know Stayingdownforever was given a lot of stick for his opinion on Foster, I do think he went very early and wrote him off quite quickly but I must admit, based on what I’ve seen, Stayingdownforever was correct is his observation.

You've been extremely disparaging of those who criticise the young players who you like. But it's ok for you to do the same in relation to young players you don't favour. Can you not see the hypocrisy?

[CrosspoolClarets]

Foster couldn’t pass wind, technically he’s really way off, not even convinced he’s Championship level, certainly wasn’t effective there last time despite given a free ride from the fans.

I know Stayingdownforever was given a lot of stick for his opinion on Foster, I do think he went very early and wrote him off quite quickly but I must admit, based on what I’ve seen, Stayingdownforever was correct is his observation.

Foster’s passing is appalling but his running with the ball is excellent, his scoring record is decent, he has a few assists too, reasonable in the air and presses well. He has 5 goals and 3 assists (6 goals if you include the Forest farce which when judging his performance we should do), this is from little more than half total match minutes. I think his illness aside he has had a decent first season at this level.

[claretspice]

Foster couldn’t pass wind, technically he’s really way off, not even convinced he’s Championship level, certainly wasn’t effective there last time despite given a free ride from the fans.

I know Stayingdownforever was given a lot of stick for his opinion on Foster, I do think he went very early and wrote him off quite quickly but I must admit, based on what I’ve seen, Stayingdownforever was correct is his observation.

He's not the finished article but this is way off.

[KRBFC]

I really don’t understand how you can say a lad that has got 8 goal contributions in 22 premier league appearances (whilst going through some pretty heavy mental health problems is not even “championship level”.

It’s just a totally nonsensical argument. You are constantly banging on about VK being young and needing time to develop.

That is a really healthy return for a 23 year old striker in there first premier league season.

Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s our top scorer with over 20 next season

I have given him an entire season and a half before forming any kind of opinion. I’m just not convinced at all, doesn’t move enough to really trouble a defence, no runs in behind, no real great hold up play, lacks that clever little movement to keep a defence honest.

[KRBFC]

You've been extremely disparaging of those who criticise the young players who you like. But it's ok for you to do the same in relation to young players you don't favour. Can you not see the hypocrisy?

I have given an opinion having watched Foster play for us for the last year and a half, a little different to criticising the likes of Amdouni who had been here 5 minutes in comparison.

I think it’s absolutely fair for any fan to give an opinion on a player having watched them play for the club for over a year.

[jrgbfc]

Earlier in the season and at Villa away in particular Foster looked an absolute beast, almost unplayable. Hopefully he comes back fit and gets a good pre season under his belt.

[KRBFC]

Foster’s passing is appalling but his running with the ball is excellent, his scoring record is decent, he has a few assists too, reasonable in the air and presses well. He has 5 goals and 3 assists (6 goals if you include the Forest farce which when judging his performance we should do), this is from little more than half total match minutes. I think his illness aside he has had a decent first season at this level.

I don’t see the effectiveness of being powerful dribbling with the ball when you can’t play an easy pass at the end of it. Twice at Old Trafford he could have played Amdouni through on goal, once he under hits the pass badly the second time he runs straight into Casemiro. Poor

[123EasyasBFC]

Brunn Larsen has been one of our better performers this season. Seen a lot of comments about his lack of crossing but when do we ever have anyone in the box to actually cross to

[claretspice]

I have given an opinion having watched Foster play for us for the last year and a half, a little different to criticising the likes of Amdouni who had been here 5 minutes in comparison.

I think it’s absolutely fair for any fan to give an opinion on a player having watched them play for the club for over a year.

I think he's in the same boat as a number of our players: this season at Premier League level has come a little early for him, particularly given a stop start season. But he's shown plenty, if inconsistently, to me to suggest there's a real player in him.

[taio]

I have given an opinion having watched Foster play for us for the last year and a half, a little different to criticising the likes of Amdouni who had been here 5 minutes in comparison.

I think it’s absolutely fair for any fan to give an opinion on a player having watched them play for the club for over a year.

Amdouni league appearances = 29
Foster league appearances = 31

[Newcastleclaret93]

I have given an opinion having watched Foster play for us for the last year and a half, a little different to criticising the likes of Amdouni who had been here 5 minutes in comparison.

I think it’s absolutely fair for any fan to give an opinion on a player having watched them play for the club for over a year.

That’s a nonsense argument.

Amdouni has actually played more league football than Foster for us.

If you can make a judgement on one you can make a judgement on the other.

[KRBFC]

Amdouni league appearances = 29
Foster league appearances = 31

But people were criticising the likes of Amdouni after 10 games and within his first 3 months whilst Foster in his first 3 months was rightly given a free pass. I believe all players should be given a bedding in period and fans should reserve judgement, give them time to settle and adjust.

Foster has been here for 18 months, I also think opinions after Amdouni has been here for a full season are fair from those who waited and gave him time and aren’t pushing an opinion they formed early and refuse to move from.

[KRBFC]

That’s a nonsense argument.

Amdouni has actually played more league football than Foster for us.

If you can make a judgement on one you can make a judgement on the other.

Right now sure

You were slagging off Amdouni within his first 3 months, whilst allowing Foster 6 months to bed in..

[Vegas Claret]

my god, this place

[Clive 1960]

I have given him an entire season and a half before forming any kind of opinion. I’m just not convinced at all, doesn’t move enough to really trouble a defence, no runs in behind, no real great hold up play, lacks that clever little movement to keep a defence honest.

Do you really think Foster is 100 percent ..

[Vegas Claret]

Amdouni league appearances = 29
Foster league appearances = 31

surprised at that, closer than expected

[wbfc]

i think a lot of the players are decent but together they are weak, easily deflated and simply beaten ...i would listen to offers for any of them..

[Hedontplayforyou]

Go out and get a few leaders in this squad and see the change in mentality . Or nurturing of some of the others. I think Dara if he stays will come to the fore.

Having said that we need to trim the squad massively as well. Summer will be interesting to say the least

[ksrclaret]

Go out and get a few leaders in this squad and see the change in mentality . Or nurturing of some of the others. I think Dara if he stays will come to the fore.

Having said that we need to trim the squad massively as well. Summer will be interesting to say the least

This is a great point about needing to nurture leaders.

Dyche was absolutely huge on team bonding sessions and discipline originating from within the group. Kompany could do with picking up the phone and taking some advice on how to get his players working for each other and the club.

[Big Vinny K]

Last season we had leaders and big characters all over the pitch.
THB, Cullen, Brownhill and in first half of the season Cork and Jay and second half Barnes - all these were leaders on and off the pitch.
We also had the big characters like Tella who may not be captain material but his enthusiasm and positivity and the way he played was infectious.
Balanced with that were some new / young players who found the best form of their careers and just fed off the environment and structure around them which gave them massive confidence and freedom to show their ability - Benson, Zaroury, Maatsen, Beyer etc.

Obviously a lot easier in a lower league but we had an excellent balance of experience, leadership, enthusiasm etc.

This season we have rarely had that balance or stability and even though the players are sent out there to play with freedom and be brave on the ball / trust the process etc when you are lacking the ability and most importance confidence then you make mistakes and bad decisions.

[Cooclaret]

But people were criticising the likes of Amdouni after 10 games and within his first 3 months whilst Foster in his first 3 months was rightly given a free pass. I believe all players should be given a bedding in period and fans should reserve judgement, give them time to settle and adjust.

Foster has been here for 18 months, I also think opinions after Amdouni has been here for a full season are fair from those who waited and gave him time and aren’t pushing an opinion they formed early and refuse to move from.

At this point, I don’t see Amdouni being any better than we already had in Twine.

Young, lightweight, technically gifted player.

Both can’t cut it atm.

[Swizzlestick]

I’ve not seen much evidence of Brownhill’s leadership, certainly on the pitch. Kompany also signed O’Shea, West Brom captain, and Berge, who has captained Norway. Cullen is in the team, Jay Rod in the squad, JBG captains Iceland. I’m not saying mistakes haven’t been made and maybe we should have gone down the route of some more seasoned pros, but VK could also be forgiven for thinking he maybe should’ve had more from some of them in terms of galvanising the squad. This also falls on the manager too of course, but it’s not like they’re all wet behind the ears youngsters.

[beddie]

He’ll be fine in the championship. I’ve said all season we lacked leadership. I also think that VK being an intelligent man and playing at the highest level probably thought he knew exactly what he was doing this season and would get it right, unfortunately that’s not the case, some of the players, no I’ll change that to a lot of them are simply not good enough for the PL. Hopefully the ones that are here next season can do the business,

[Newcastleclaret93]

I’ve not seen much evidence of Brownhill’s leadership, certainly on the pitch. Kompany also signed O’Shea, West Brom captain, and Berge, who has captained Norway. Cullen is in the team, Jay Rod in the squad, JBG captains Iceland. I’m not saying mistakes haven’t been made and maybe we should have gone down the route of some more seasoned pros, but VK could also be forgiven for thinking he maybe should’ve had more from some of them in terms of galvanising the squad. This also falls on the manager too of course, but it’s not like they’re all wet behind the ears youngsters.

I think that’s the problem though swizzlestick

What do we have now a squad of 40? I can honestly only think of a handful of players that would happily grab a game by the throat

[123EasyasBFC]

I think that’s the problem though swizzlestick

What do we have now a squad of 40? I can honestly only think of a handful of players that would happily grab a game by the throat

Grabbing the game by the throat doesn’t necessarily make a good leader. Benson grabbed games by the throat a few times last season but he isn’t a leader.

Last 9 games there has been clear leadership in O’Shea esteve which has come from having confidence in the keeper behind them and Cullen is a natural leader.

One the the mistakes Saturday was having brownhill in the 10 over JBG for his leadership and experience

[claretcarrot93]

I actually think both Amdouni and Foster will come good. Defo a player in both

[123EasyasBFC]

I think he will get picked up by a team in Europe but if we somehow can afford to sign him, he will comfortably be one of the best players in the championship next season

[jedi_master]

Tired badly today but he played well. Hes got 6 goals in a terrible team without starting every time, pretty good going. If we can sign him I hope we do.

[JohnMac]

If he is playing for a contract then he deserves one!

[Goliath]

This is the kind of player I want us signing. A good character, might not be full of flair but has end product and works hard. He'd even get in a Dyche team

[Sproggy]

VK hinted that we have an option to buy but the fee might be too high if we’re in the Championship.

[BigGaz]

VK hinted that we have an option to buy but the fee might be too high if we’re in the Championship.

Led to believe it's relative buttons. 4m euros or thereabouts. No brainer if so and he's willing to come.

[kenyon6923]

I actually think both Amdouni and Foster will come good. Defo a player in both

Not sure about Foster another season gone by and still except for glimpses nobody knows if we have a consistent goalscorer or not ?? If he starts next season up and down I hope he doesn't read this board put it that way.

[Sproggy]

Led to believe it's relative buttons. 4m euros or thereabouts. No brainer if so and he's willing to come.

Good news if true.

[NewClaret]

Good news if true.

Really good news.

Let’s be honest, Anass and Benny are good but lightweight. JBL far more suited to the prem physically. Real turn of pace and decent finisher. Would light up the champ if we could sign him.

[123EasyasBFC]

Larsen could play as a number 9 in the championship easily

[GetIntoEm]

Foster will score 20+ next year

[Casper2]

Foster will score 20+ next year

Based on ?

[burnley007]

Foster will score 20+ next year

In what? Darts?

[NewClaret]

Not sure about Foster another season gone by and still except for glimpses nobody knows if we have a consistent goalscorer or not ?? If he starts next season up and down I hope he doesn't read this board put it that way.

“Foster another season gone by”…

Can I have some of what you’re smoking?

He signed last January. He barely played last year and he has had personal issues this year. He’s played one full season.

Where does this impatience come from? How long did Villa have to wait for Watkins to have a good year? I could list so many more. It’s extremely rare players are bought and make an immediate impact at any club.

[Bin Ont Turf]

Foster will score 20+ next year

Is your moniker in relation to vast amount of tins of Carlsberg Special Brew?

[RVclaret]

Hope we manage to sign him permanently.

[GetIntoEm]

Based on ?

Based on my opinion. Willing to be proven wrong. Championship defences won't deal with him. Too fast, too strong.

[Quickenthetempo]

Not really seeing anything special in JBL. He would be alright in the championship but is it worth paying anymore money out for him, when we already have plenty of wingers?

I would like a more creative forward player to set the forwards up. He doesn't have an assist all season.

[123EasyasBFC]

Not really seeing anything special in JBL. He would be alright in the championship but is it worth paying anymore money out for him, when we already have plenty of wingers?

I would like a more creative forward player to set the forwards up. He doesn't have an assist all season.

Playing on the wing for us is a thankless task, we don’t commit bodies in the box to cross the ball

[RVclaret]

Not really seeing anything special in JBL. He would be alright in the championship but is it worth paying anymore money out for him, when we already have plenty of wingers?

I would like a more creative forward player to set the forwards up. He doesn't have an assist all season.

Think it’s his awareness of space and footballing brain that I like (it’s what has led to his 6 goals in the PL, which given his minutes isn’t to be sniffed at). Agree he’s not really a creative type winger. In the Champ we could easily get away with 2 other creative types in that front 4 hydrant though (Koleosho and Amdouni for example).

[JR1882]

This is the kind of player I want us signing. A good character, might not be full of flair but has end product and works hard. He'd even get in a Dyche team

JBG like with a bit of extra pace, I think he would be class in the champ.

[agreenwood]

The idea that people don’t rate a midfielder who is our top scorer and scored a goal for us every 201 PL minutes he played in a poor side, is slightly odd to me.

[123EasyasBFC]

He has probably played himself into a spot in Denmark’s euros squad and if he performs there he will have takers in Europe

[Sproggy]

If that’s true AND we have an option to buy at £4m, we’d be daft not to take it wouldn’t we?