Lyle Foster

[HB Claret]

Whoever said that Foster is one of the worst they’ve ever seen play for us can’t have been watching us in the “dark” days of division 3 and 4 !

[NL Claret]

Ah yeah it’s just the one game we’ve seen from Foster, not like he’s been here for almost 3 years. Far too early to judge him, I agree, let’s at least give him another 5 years before that.

You can keep up the blind positivity, I’m not sure it will get you much aside from constant disappointment. We desperately need 2 serious reinforcements.

Mood hoover

[Boydesque]

mood hoover brilliant
foster should be no where near starting he simply is just not good enough
that’s it

[ElectroClaret]

Certainly not "one of the worst we've had", but a hell of a long way off being one of the best.

[Cirrus_Minor]

We at times had quite a lot of possession but flattered to deceive when it came to being anything like threatening. I didn't see where Foster, or anyone else, was working their defence.

[fidelcastro]

I think most of us knew that Foster divided opinion on this board, but he's been scored everything from a 4 to an 8 on the ratings thread for Saturday's performance.

I think the truth lies somewhere in between.

[Clive 1960]

Foster did ok and was up against a fast centre half today let's hope he can build on it ..

[beddie]

Foster did ok and was up against a fast centre half today let's hope he can build on it ..

You’re right but playing in that position he’s going to be up against that type of centre back in almost every Premiership game this season.

[Venkys4eva]

8 goals in 2 years says it all.

[aggi]

He was ok but he doesn't really impact the game.

He doesn't often look like he's going to score, he's not an instinctive striker who'll take a snap shot, often he'll play the pass rather than shooting.

He doesn't have the guile or craft to get a load of assists, he can bustle past a man sometimes but he's not then going to consistently pick a pass out.

[Ric_C]

What really worries me is where the goals are coming from this season. Brownhill saved us last season, but if you look at our current attacking options:

Broja
Foster
Anthony
Edwards
Koleosho
Bruun Larsen
Tchaouna

There's not a lot of goals in there, never mind top flight goals.

I think we are all in agreement we need another forward, a number 8/10 and a dominant CB. Hopefully those additions gives us more threat in open play and set pieces.

[RVclaret]

What really worries me is where the goals are coming from this season. Brownhill saved us last season, but if you look at our current attacking options:

Broja
Foster
Anthony
Edwards
Koleosho
Bruun Larsen
Tchaouna

There's not a lot of goals in there, never mind top flight goals.

I think we are all in agreement we need another forward, a number 8/10 and a dominant CB. Hopefully those additions gives us more threat in open play and set pieces.

I’m not in agreement we need another forward.

[Pickles]

Broja
Foster
Anthony
Edwards
Koleosho
Bruun Larsen
Tchaouna

Unless one of them has the season of their life, I'm not sure there's double figures for goals there. Bruun Larsen got seven last time and we'll need a similar return from him, although I'm not so sure anyone's really sure how much he'll feature and in what role.

The finishing yesterday was dire. Pop shots landing in a different postcode and zero composure when it really mattered. It needs to improve somehow.

[RVclaret]

Both Adebayo & Morris got double figures for Luton last time and they went down. Both then were absolutely garbage in the Championship. Foster was on for double figures without his mental issues last time. In summary, who knows.

[Row x]

8 goals in 2 years says it all.

No it doesn't

[CoolClaret]

Foster recorded the second-highest sprint speed on the pitch yesterday (0.3 km/h behind Loum, including stats from Spurs' players).

What yesterday showed, just like games two years ago did, is that Foster can match the physicality of PL defenders. There's definitely a role for him, but I do believe it needs to be alongside another lad up top.

[Jakubclaret]

No it doesn't

For somebody who's supposed to be a recognized striker & arguably the number 1 it frankly is absolutely abysmal & that's being very polite

[Conroy92]

Foster has the attributes for the premier league. He's big, strong and fast. He has the ability to stretch teams for us which currently not many do. He is far better used in that role chasing and stretching teams for us than a focal striker where his quality seems to let him down. Yesterday was one of his better games for us. He's a player that due to the nature of his play is suited more to the premier league than he is at championship level. I think he'll be useful for us this season.

[Row x]

For somebody who's supposed to be a recognized striker & arguably the number 1 it frankly is absolutely abysmal & that's being very polite

It would be had he played throughout the 2 years, and not been ill or injured
Not the best striker, but what the poster said doesn't tell the full story, as I said

[Ric_C]

I’m not in agreement we need another forward.

Broja needs to get up to speed according to Parker and has a suspect injury record.
Foster has a history of missing games
Barnes is just making up the numbers
Flemming (forgot him) is not a number 9

[Jakubclaret]

It would be had he played throughout the 2 years, and not been ill or injured
Not the best striker, but what the poster said doesn't tell the full story, as I said

A striker is there to score goals it's as simple as that. No other club would put up with half we do.

[Venkys4eva]

No it doesn't

It really does, he wont get to 5 this season and thats being kind, 1 goal in 8 is abysmal.

[Shaggy]

It really is like the Jutkiewisz argument for some on here. People will attempt to defend the indefensible.

He couldn’t even cut it in the Belgian league.

[Row x]

A striker is there to score goals it's as simple as that. No other club would put up with half we do.

The adults amongst us can see a little deeper than the poor stats I was responding to.
I'm not going to spoil mine, or many others day by arguing with you, far better things to do.

[Shaggy]

The adults amongst us can see a little deeper than the poor stats I was responding to.
I'm not going to spoil mine, or many others day by arguing with you, far better things to do.

Ah the old moral high ground argument. Yet with zero substance to back anything up.

[Jakubclaret]

The adults amongst us can see a little deeper than the poor stats I was responding to.
I'm not going to spoil mine, or many others day by arguing with you, far better things to do.

Unfortunately we are living in a world where people want I should say expect better returns. He simply isn't delivering what he's supposed to there really isn't an argument to be had.

[CoolClaret]

Unfortunately we are living in a world where people want I should say expect better returns. He simply isn't delivering what he's supposed to there really isn't an argument to be had.

The point of this thread Jakub, was suggesting that is there a role for Foster in this side other than being the main striker.

I know you like to derail and troll but do keep up.

[Jakubclaret]

The point of this thread Jakub, was suggesting that is there a role for Foster in this side other than being the main striker.

I know you like to derail and troll but do keep up.

I initially entered the thread disputing somebody defending LF goal scoring record. There might be a role but by & large whilst he's been here thus far he's been deployed as a striker & quite frankly failed. I hope SP can somehow shoehorn in somewhere away from being the main striker cos he'll be doing everybody a favour.

[LHofR]

Lyle Foster’s link up play yesterday was first class, he showed strength, awareness & creativity. He laid off balls for Laurent, Anthony & Hannibal for shooting opportunities. Exactly what your main striker, should be about. In return he received no service created by teammates. Hannibal couldn’t get on the ball, Sonne created nothing from the right & Anthony huffed & puffed from the left. Centre mids struggle with creativity & it was Walkers long balls that picked out Foster’s runs.
MOM for me.
Is all about the service for strikers Ask Richarlson!

[billyhamilton82]

Lyle Foster’s link up play yesterday was first class, he showed strength, awareness & creativity. He laid off balls for Laurent, Anthony & Hannibal for shooting opportunities. Exactly what your main striker, should be about. In return he received no service created by teammates. Hannibal couldn’t get on the ball, Sonne created nothing from the right & Anthony huffed & puffed from the left. Centre mids struggle with creativity & it was Walkers long balls that picked out Foster’s runs.
MOM for me.
Is all about the service for strikers Ask Richarlson!

Foster will come good.

For those with an axe to grind (for goodness knows what reason) just can't let it go.

We are one game in, Foster was our MOM up against the fastest player in the league.

That being said, I still think we require another centre forward with a proven PL goalscoring record and a proven chance creating midfielder.

Foster would benefit from both of those recruits as would the rest of the team.

[Shaggy]

If we are trying to shoehorn Foster in to the team then we have failed massively. He wouldn’t get in any other teams 25. Has no technical ability or intelligence on the pitch. Forever caught offside and running into blind alleys.

A couple of surging runs ( with zero end product ) doesn’t impress me in the slightest.

[CoolClaret]

If we are trying to shoehorn Foster in to the team then we have failed massively. He wouldn’t get in any other teams 25. Has no technical ability or intelligence on the pitch. Forever caught offside and running into blind alleys.

A couple of surging runs ( with zero end product ) doesn’t impress me in the slightest.

Won the majority of the his duels, 2nd quickest player on the pitch with 12/13 accurate passes, with 2 key passes in the last game suggests otherwise.

[Row x]

Won the majority of the his duels, 2nd quickest player on the pitch with 12/13 accurate passes, with 2 key passes in the last game suggests otherwise.

I wouldn't waste your time, facts don't matter to those with agendas

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Foster will come good.

For those with an axe to grind (for goodness knows what reason) just can't let it go.

We are one game in, Foster was our MOM up against the fastest player in the league.

That being said, I still think we require another centre forward with a proven PL goalscoring record and a proven chance creating midfielder.

Foster would benefit from both of those recruits as would the rest of the team.

‘Foster will come good’. Two and a half years……….

[warksclaret]

We are very lucky some of the posters with agendas on players don’t manage our team
Easy to criticise but I don’t see any constructive remedies or suggestions with what we possess and mindful of resources

[Row x]

We are very lucky some of the posters with agendas on players don’t manage our team
Easy to criticise but I don’t see any constructive remedies or suggestions with what we possess and mindful of resources

Somebody suggested we need a proven premier league striker, and a proven premier league creator.
I think some people forget we are Burnley, and those players ain't coming for a variety of reasons, so let's back what we've got.

[FCBurnley]

Has Brownhill signed for anybody yet ?

[warksclaret]

Somebody suggested we need a proven premier league striker, and a proven premier league creator.
I think some people forget we are Burnley, and those players ain't coming for a variety of reasons, so let's back what we've got.

And thats what some fans don't grasp-we have done well in getting Broja (fingers crossed he stays injury free), in the meantime whatever we get from Lyle is a bonus and hopefully both will be competing for that role, or to both start, with Lyle on the wide left

[Silkyskills1]

Somebody suggested we need a proven premier league striker, and a proven premier league creator.
I think some people forget we are Burnley, and those players ain't coming for a variety of reasons, so let's back what we've got.

And not criticise? Please, no critiicism of our players. The defence of Foster is incredible. His goalscoring record is laughable. Mr Micawber was the ultimate optomist but he couldn't hold a candle to some on here regarding Lyle Foster. Everything points to him being out of his depth playing centre forward in England's top two divisions. Nothing personal, probably a very decent human being but he just doesn't look likely to score a goal.

[Silkyskills1]

I wouldn't waste your time, facts don't matter to those with agendas

There is no agenda except for one you are hiding behind. You make out something personal is afoot but it isn't. Players in any team have a role to play. For me centre forwards/ strikers are there to score goals. If they can do that a reasonable amount of times they can hold down their place. If they don't my experience shows me that they move on and allow another one the opportunity.

[roamingclaret]

He caused the Spurs defence plenty of problems, after being battered 2 or 3 times by a thuggish Romero who somehow got off without even a booking, won some good defensive headers & would probably have got us an equalise but for a very dubious offside flag...I'm relieved that its the manager who.picks the team.& not the so called supporters on here who seem to put him down at very mention of his name.

[fidelcastro]

There is no agenda except for one you are hiding behind. You make out something personal is afoot but it isn't. Players in any team have a role to play. For me centre forwards/ strikers are there to score goals. If they can do that a reasonable amount of times they can hold down their place. If they don't my experience shows me that they move on and allow another one the opportunity.

Exactly right. I can't think of another Burnley player who has been cut as much slack in all my time watching us as Foster.

He actually did okay yesterday, but I think we all know we need better if we're going to stand a chance of stopping up.

[roamingclaret]

Having read plenty of comments on both this site & the uptheclarets fb page (not sure if they're related) I would argue that it is personal from some posters !

[ElectroClaret]

He caused the Spurs defence plenty of problems, after being battered 2 or 3 times by a thuggish Romero who somehow got off without even a booking, won some good defensive headers & would probably have got us an equalise but for a very dubious offside flag...I'm relieved that its the manager who.picks the team.& not the so called supporters on here who seem to put him down at very mention of his name.

But he didn't score.

No-ones "putting him down", roaming, they really aren't, and I'd love for him to prove me wrong and go on a mazy run of belting the ball into the back of the net multiple times this season, but we all know it's pretty unlikely.

As Fidel says above, he's been cut slack like slacks going out of fashion.

We need a good reliable regular striker, or we'll be making an immediate return to the Championship and everybody knows it.

[boatshed bill]

There is no agenda except for one you are hiding behind. You make out something personal is afoot but it isn't. Players in any team have a role to play. For me centre forwards/ strikers are there to score goals. If they can do that a reasonable amount of times they can hold down their place. If they don't my experience shows me that they move on and allow another one the opportunity.

In an ideal world you are right.
But this is Burnley FC, punching a way above our weight.
Support the players we have because we really are very unlikely to field much better.

[Robbie_painter]

Having read plenty of comments on both this site & the uptheclarets fb page (not sure if they're related) I would argue that it is personal from some posters !

Defo not personal from me I just don’t think he’s any good.

[boatshed bill]

Defo not personal from me I just don’t think he’s any good.

If your intention is only to support players who are "any good" you could be in for a long, miserable season.

[KRBFC]

So because posters are giving an opinion on a striker who’s scored 8 goals for us in almost 3 years it’s an agenda or an axe to grind?

[KRBFC]

I have seen considerably cheaper strikers slagged off within months yet almost 3 years after we spent £9m on Foster for 8 goals he's immune to criticism from some.

Iwelumo springs to mind and he scored the same amount of goals in 1 game than Foster managed in 39 games at the same level in a better side.

[Robbie_painter]

If your intention is only to support players who are "any good" you could be in for a long, miserable season.

Had 40 odd of them so far but cheers for the response even though it makes no sense.