Foster

[Steve1956]

Lyle Foster is of low intelligence
Lewis Hamilton can't drive
I think we all know what motivates Shaggy.

[KRBFC]

It feels like he chasing a goal to break his drought a little too much and forcing his chances. He's still playing well in the other aspects of his game, but he needs a scrappy goal to get that monkey off his back.

His entire career here has been one big goal drought

[KRBFC]

Seriously even you don’t believe that. That is honestly one of the worst takes I have seen on this board.

Your lord and saviour VK said he was our best player.

I don’t give a crap what VK said, he’s wrong.

Foster has zero technical ability he’s just a strong runner. I don’t see the real effect of being a strong runner without the ability to find a key pass or score a goal.

You said he was the best forward in the league, now that is the worst take I’ve seen on here. Remind me, how many goals has the best forward in the league got this season ? I’ll answer it for you, the answer is 1 in 18 games. He’s averaging less than 3 goals a season at this level he has 2 goals in 29 appearances.

Burnley fans love a runner, Foster is exactly that, a strong runner with no end product.

[rexe78202]

Foster has zero technical ability

He does. I've mentioned a few times about how bad his control can be when the ball is coming to him in the air. And he often lacks anticipation - he should see a pass coming to him even before the player makes the pass. That's a part of what makes a good footballer.

However, once he has the ball at his feet he most certainly has technical ability.

[dougcollins]

In two touches he can have the best and the worst control of anyone in the team.

It's infuriating at times.

[ksrclaret]

As ever with some of you internet ever-presents, the extreme descriptions are just to try and suction up a bit of attention.

He's not a league 2 player or someone with zero technical ability, but neither is he anywhere close to one of the best players in the league.

He's just a very average forward who can have a few good games but follow them up with some downright shocking performances. His physical attributes marked him out as someone with potential a couple of years ago, but I'd be very surprised if he ever realised that potential from this point.

[dougcollins]

I still think he's got more of a striker's instinct than Flemming.

[Rileybobs]

I still think he's got more of a striker's instinct than Flemming.

What are you basing that on?

[Rileybobs]

Flemming scored as many Championship goals in a single half against Plymouth than Foster has in 29 appearances.

[rexe78202]

I still think he's got more of a striker's instinct than Flemming.

I think it's the opposite.

However Foster can easily score more goals to games if he gets the support.

[dougcollins]

Yes, I know that. It’s not about how many goals so much as how they play.

Just my observation. Foster will take a chance a lot quicker, just as Barnes used to do. Trouble is now he’s rarely in the position to do it.

More than happy for Flemming to continue scoring.

[KRBFC]

Absolutely shocking, cost us the game today yet fans will continue to make excuses for him and I'm the bad guy for calling it out. 3 honking misses. Like I said, technically so far out of his depth, Burnley fans just love a runner, run around abit and you've had a good game in the eyes of most.

[Spijed]

Absolutely shocking, cost us the game today yet fans will continue to make excuses for him and I'm the bad guy for calling it out. 3 honking misses. Like I said, technically so far out of his depth, Burnley fans just love a runner, run around abit and you've had a good game in the eyes of most.

You said exactly the same about Chris Wood, except mentioning how many times he got caught offside.

[KRBFC]

You said exactly the same about Chris Wood, except mentioning how many times he got caught offside.

You're wrong, I never questioned Wood's ability to score goals (at a level higher too).

[Quicknick]

Absolutely shocking, cost us the game today yet fans will continue to make excuses for him and I'm the bad guy for calling it out. 3 honking misses. Like I said, technically so far out of his depth, Burnley fans just love a runner, run around abit and you've had a good game in the eyes of most.

We didn't lose!

[rexe78202]

You're wrong, I never questioned Wood's ability to score goals (at a level higher too).

For the love of God can you at least admit you don't understand football?

Because this is becoming ridiculous.

[jlup1980]

Everyone misses chances, but my word it's difficult to build a case for Lyle today. He was in the right place, I'll give him that, but you have to hit the target. To miss both is unforgivable when you consider how few chances we create. Anthony has to start on the left, with Edwards on the right now, surely? There's nothing gained from draws now, and we can't afford sitters like this every game.

[Claretrew]

Just watched foster chances on replay certainly should have had a couple on target which almost certainly would have been goals. Can't keep wasting time playing him when we have other better options on bench.

[aggi]

I still think he's got more of a striker's instinct than Flemming.

Well that aged badly.

I've said before that I'll be surprised to see him ever get double figures in a decent league and performances like today back that up.

[KRBFC]

For the love of God can you at least admit you don't understand football?

Because this is becoming ridiculous.

You keep hyping up the ability of Foster all you want, I have a pair of working eyes.

[jojomk1]

Let's not forget Anthony also blazed one over today when he should have scored

[rosswallacefreekick]

Let's not forget Anthony also blazed one over today when he should have scored

I don’t think Anthony is good in front of goal though. His footwork is amazing, and his crossing is great, but he often blazes wide or high.

[Murger]

I don’t think Anthony is good in front of goal though. His footwork is amazing, and his crossing is great, but he often blazes wide or high.

His crossing is not great.

[DCWat]

His crossing is not great.

An occasional great delivery, but in the whole, not so.

[scamander]

His crossing is not great.

He has put some wonderful crosses in but I think it's harsh to judge him too much as he rarely has anyone in the box. Flemming looks for the cutback and holds his run, Foster stays at the back post. He doesn't have anyone attacking the box which must make it more difficult for him.

[TPClaret]

He may not have scored, but nobody has mentioned the superb defensive tackle he made first half, when their player had a real chance to score

[Vegas Claret]

He's working harder off the ball than he ever has and he should be commended for that but he simply has to put one of those chances away today, I don't think Foster gets in the Leeds, Sheff Utd or Sunderland side tbh.

[basil6345789]

Just needs to get his scoring boots on and for Anthony to pick him out. His strength is remarkable!

[BabylonClaret]

Just seen the highlights. Yep Anthony blazes a couple but the first for Foster is pretty much as good as a chance you get other than a tap.in.

He's missed 4 very presentable chances in the last 3 games - and chances where he's plenty of time and space. He's not going to suddenly come good.

We needed a striker in the window.

[Vegas Claret]

Just seen the highlights. Yep Anthony blazes a couple but the first for Foster is pretty much as good as a chance you get other than a tap.in.

He's missed 4 very presentable chances in the last 3 games - and chances where he's plenty of time and space. He's not going to suddenly come good.

We needed a striker in the window.

we did, and I know this will come across as a flippant comment but it really isn't - Parker would likely have just sat him on the bench. The attacking options on the bench other than Barnes were all starters for the majority of teams in this division, we were chasing the game with a handbrake on. Edwards and Shelvey come on at half time and I think we win that game.

[CoolClaret]

It's just not working out, is it?

I thought he'd kick on this year - especially after scoring against Blackburn at home but that's now 7 goals in 56 games for Burnley which simply isn't good enough.

Frustrating because his performances against Villa last year showed that he has the ability to be a top player, but I don't quite know what it is that prevents him from doing it week in, week out.

[what_no_pies]

Time to try and 'Joelinton' him.

[JohnDearyMe]

It's just not working out, is it?

I thought he'd kick on this year - especially after scoring against Blackburn at home but that's now 7 goals in 56 games for Burnley which simply isn't good enough.

Frustrating because his performances against Villa last year showed that he has the ability to be a top player, but I don't quite know what it is that prevents him from doing it week in, week out.

Yes, simply not good enough sadly.

[jojomk1]

Said when I started this thread that, whilst he had a decent game against Hull, I remain unconvinced that he is capable of being a consistent decent wide left player
Just don't understand this decision of Parker to continually play both Foster and Flemming out of their strongest positions

[Goliath]

The best thing about today is that we saw Foster getting himself consistently in goalscoring positions. That's why he's there and probably deserves another chance. It's the players that don't get the chances that worry me.

[alboclaret]

I don’t think Anthony is good in front of goal though. His footwork is amazing, and his crossing is great, but he often blazes wide or high.

Crossing great? ....ye rete

[MeeActon1]

Foster -Absolutely not good enough up front or on the wing.

[boatshed bill]

Crossing great? ....ye rete

It's not bad at all, but crosses are only any use when strikers attack the ball... like Charlie Austin for instance.

[JR1882]

His entire career here has been one big goal drought

He’s scored 23 senior goals in his career so far spanning 8 years, he’s not going to be what we need.

He needs to be in a team that can create him 3-4 chances a game and he will score one of them (maybe).

[Mark the Claret]

He's working harder off the ball than he ever has and he should be commended for that but he simply has to put one of those chances away today, I don't think Foster gets in the Leeds, Sheff Utd or Sunderland side tbh.

Wouldn't get in Lutons team, he's crap.

[alboclaret]

It's not bad at all, but crosses are only any use when strikers attack the ball... like Charlie Austin for instance.

Na
It's generally rubbish. 2 good crosses in 10mins midweek which should of been 2 goals not one but the rest of his crosses were pants.

He either picks out empty space, clears everyone on hits first man.

[CoolClaret]

Na
It's generally rubbish. 2 good crosses in 10mins midweek which should of been 2 goals not one but the rest of his crosses were pants.

He either picks out empty space, clears everyone on hits first man.

Which wingers pick out a man every time? If they did, they'd be getting 2/3 assists every week.

[boatshed bill]

Na
It's generally rubbish. 2 good crosses in 10mins midweek which should of been 2 goals not one but the rest of his crosses were pants.

He either picks out empty space, clears everyone on hits first man.

Do you not think that greater presence in the box might help?

[alboclaret]

Only if they are scored.
Put in in dangerous areas that is literally his job. Which on alot of occasions he fails to do.
Shame as I like him but his final product either cross or shot are usually wasted.

[stateofthenation]

Was always a believer that he could develop in a decent player… don’t think he’d even make it as an average championship striker. The stats don’t lie.

[Boss Hogg]

Foster is just about average up front and can do a job on the wing. Should have scored today but all players miss chances. Some very over the top reactions from the toys out of the pram brigade.

[Rileybobs]

No excuses please. He’s not good enough and hasn’t been since we signed him.

[JohnMcGreal]

Not good enough (as much as we'd all like him to be).

[Elizabeth]

Foster is just about average up front and can do a job on the wing. Should have scored today but all players miss chances. Some very over the top reactions from the toys out of the pram brigade.

Your faith in him is admirable

[Goliath]

We know he can finish so I'm not sure about him not being good enough. I actually though it was a promising display in that he's getting in those positions regularly. If he does that then the goals will come as will the confidence. It's the other two of the attackers I'd be replacing