Foster
Re: Foster
I'm not currently seeing it, but happy to give him more time.
-
- Posts: 6141
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:53 am
- Been Liked: 2635 times
- Has Liked: 6464 times
- Location: -90.000000, 0.000000
Re: Foster
Absolutely. I can see he’s a good player, just so nervous at the moment. He’ll come good
Re: Foster
...ought to be behind Dervisoglu in the pecking order.
This user liked this post: Silkyskills1
Re: Foster
I think he’ll be better against teams that give a bit more space to run into. From all the clips I’ve seen his best work in done running at players in the channels and using strength/pace. At the minute he’s being trained into a new system to drop deep and try link play, rarely seeing him stretch his legs. Incidentally the few times he did he looked dangerous.
These 2 users liked this post: Burnley Ace Rick_Muller
-
- Posts: 10974
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:38 am
- Been Liked: 5188 times
- Has Liked: 804 times
- Location: On top of a pink elephant riding to the Democratic Republic of Congo
Re: Foster
Not good enough, lightweight and shite.
Well it worked for Benson, so....
Well it worked for Benson, so....
These 3 users liked this post: Rick_Muller CoolClaret bobinho
Re: Foster
He did a few nice flicks and was very unlucky with one near the end.
Re: Foster
Why he’s our player. Need to get him up to speed. New country new system. Trust VK he knows what he’s doing
Re: Foster
Don't think anyone can say they've been impressed with him so far.
Would imagine he was heavily watched to spend that kind of money on him though and will be given a lot more opportunities.
Would imagine he was heavily watched to spend that kind of money on him though and will be given a lot more opportunities.
-
- Posts: 12371
- Joined: Sun Oct 30, 2016 2:43 pm
- Been Liked: 5210 times
- Has Liked: 921 times
Re: Foster
Definitely looks like one for the future but his style of play look more like a Weghorst as someone who works hard, presses and looks more to link play and pass it to others rather than a natural/selfish goalscorer.
Not good enough to be starting at the moment over any of our strikers but VK obviously thinks he has a lot of potential
Not good enough to be starting at the moment over any of our strikers but VK obviously thinks he has a lot of potential
Last edited by Devils_Advocate on Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Foster
When he was clean through he didn't look quick vs League 1 opposition. But I'm willing to give him time as he might not be fully match fit. At the moment, I'm surprised at the amount we spent on him.
Re: Foster
To be fair I thought he had a shocker and looked way off it. I'm happy to give him time though and don't really give a toss after winning but he should have scored that one he tried to lob.
-
- Posts: 6693
- Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:13 pm
- Been Liked: 1704 times
- Has Liked: 790 times
Re: Foster
Looks a bit lost at the moment but I’m sure he’ll come good.
-
- Posts: 16761
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:05 am
- Been Liked: 3775 times
- Has Liked: 7572 times
- Location: Derbyshire
Re: Foster
Think playing both our new forwards together might have not worked out.
-
- Posts: 1326
- Joined: Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:15 am
- Been Liked: 152 times
- Has Liked: 197 times
Re: Foster
He just hasn't settled but give him time.
Re: Foster
At the moment I'm struggling to understand how he might fit our system. As you say he probably looks best with some space running to goal, but with the way we play we'll rarely get a striker into those positions. We're better off with a striker whose natural game is to drop deep and link play, not one who needs a lot of training in it.RVclaret wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:38 pmI think he’ll be better against teams that give a bit more space to run into. From all the clips I’ve seen his best work in done running at players in the channels and using strength/pace. At the minute he’s being trained into a new system to drop deep and try link play, rarely seeing him stretch his legs. Incidentally the few times he did he looked dangerous.
I can only think we've got one eye on the PL and are thinking we'll be defending deeper and our strikers will get more space to run at goal?
-
- Posts: 6693
- Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:13 pm
- Been Liked: 1704 times
- Has Liked: 790 times
Re: Foster
He had two guilt edged chances. It was good he was given a chance tonight but any striker worth his salt takes easy chances and he should have scored two, just as Twine should have got one
Last edited by warksclaret on Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:44 pm, edited 1 time in total.
This user liked this post: Stayingup
-
- Posts: 25697
- Joined: Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:43 pm
- Been Liked: 4644 times
- Has Liked: 9849 times
- Location: Glasgow
Re: Foster
Gets into good areas he's just snatching at his chances ATM, a goal would certainly settle him down.
Difficult to judge him tonight as Fleetwood simply sat deep and prevented the space for him and others to operate in.
Need to give him time not his fault he's came with a big price tag, and it can often be awkward for players who move mid season to get up to speed straight away.
Difficult to judge him tonight as Fleetwood simply sat deep and prevented the space for him and others to operate in.
Need to give him time not his fault he's came with a big price tag, and it can often be awkward for players who move mid season to get up to speed straight away.
Re: Foster
Yeah that was my thoughts too. Not gonna face a team that defends that deep in the PL. Then the link up side I guess just needs time and coaching from VK.ksrclaret wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:42 pmAt the moment I'm struggling to understand how he might fit our system. As you say he probably looks best with some space running to goal, but with the way we play we'll rarely get a striker into those positions. We're better off with a striker whose natural game is to drop deep and link play, not one who needs a lot of training in it.
I can only think we've got one eye on the PL and are thinking we'll be defending deeper and our strikers will get more space to run at goal?
-
- Posts: 15265
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:47 am
- Been Liked: 3164 times
- Has Liked: 6762 times
-
- Posts: 30712
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:00 am
- Been Liked: 11055 times
- Has Liked: 5663 times
- Location: clue is in the title
Re: Foster
Does anyone pay attention to Kompany ?????
"Foster is 7 months behind the rest"
Time some of our fans to give it a rest
"Foster is 7 months behind the rest"
Time some of our fans to give it a rest
These 5 users liked this post: tiger76 Vino blanco RVclaret fatboy47 MeeActon1
Re: Foster
The videos I watched of him when he signed showed his pace and quick movement, not sure if they are recent videos but he really doesn’t look the same player. I’m not even sure that he fits our system.
This user liked this post: Silkyskills1
Re: Foster
It's a discussion website and the vast majority of comments about him are balanced.Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:43 pmDoes anyone pay attention to Kompany ?????
"Foster is 7 months behind the rest"
Time some of our fans to give it a rest
This user liked this post: Casper2
Re: Foster
FFS people slagging Roberts and Barnes off. Now Foster. Don’t get it we are having an unbelievable season. Let’s back everyone
This user liked this post: Darnhill Claret
-
- Posts: 3070
- Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2016 5:47 pm
- Been Liked: 1102 times
- Has Liked: 856 times
Re: Foster
Looks like he needs a loan tbh.
-
- Posts: 10974
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:38 am
- Been Liked: 5188 times
- Has Liked: 804 times
- Location: On top of a pink elephant riding to the Democratic Republic of Congo
Re: Foster
And besides, we/they can only comment on what they see.
And up to present it's been shite.
This user liked this post: Silkyskills1
-
- Posts: 4196
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:58 am
- Been Liked: 2327 times
- Has Liked: 2697 times
- Location: Isles of Scilly
Re: Foster
Clearly a very useful player who's trying just a bit too hard....
It'll come mark my words.
It'll come mark my words.
-
- Posts: 6693
- Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:13 pm
- Been Liked: 1704 times
- Has Liked: 790 times
Re: Foster
Luckily we won tonight otherwise he could really have had more comments
-
- Posts: 3089
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:08 pm
- Been Liked: 1185 times
- Has Liked: 418 times
- Location: Death Star, Dark Side Row S Seat 666
Re: Foster
Looks like he has the same YouTube video creator as Remco VDS
In seriousness, he looks bereft of confidence and not much aside a few nice flicks came off for him tonight. Hopefully a goal gets him up to speed although his price tag does worry me, currently.
In seriousness, he looks bereft of confidence and not much aside a few nice flicks came off for him tonight. Hopefully a goal gets him up to speed although his price tag does worry me, currently.
-
- Posts: 6693
- Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:13 pm
- Been Liked: 1704 times
- Has Liked: 790 times
Re: Foster
Luckily we won tonight otherwise he could really have had more comments
Re: Foster
Guilt edged?
Guilt comes after the miss.
Re: Foster
I keep seeing the word "potential", yeah...from his displays he has the potential of a certain Les Lawrence.
-
- Posts: 30712
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:00 am
- Been Liked: 11055 times
- Has Liked: 5663 times
- Location: clue is in the title
Re: Foster
It looks to me as though he’s being asked to work on areas of his game that perhaps he hasn’t had to before. He should certainly have scored one though.
He’s shown a few promising signs, alongside some not so good. He definitely needs time and patience. I’d like to see him being a bit stronger and more aggressive - which will hopefully come as he develops, adapts and builds a bit of confidence.
A goal today would have done him the world of good.
He’s shown a few promising signs, alongside some not so good. He definitely needs time and patience. I’d like to see him being a bit stronger and more aggressive - which will hopefully come as he develops, adapts and builds a bit of confidence.
A goal today would have done him the world of good.
-
- Posts: 2713
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:22 pm
- Been Liked: 482 times
- Has Liked: 2292 times
Re: Foster
He'll improve. In the neantine we've got Ash The Bash and hopefully Rodriguez becomes fit.
-
- Posts: 5135
- Joined: Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:00 pm
- Been Liked: 1175 times
- Has Liked: 2920 times
Re: Foster
His positioning looks poor. At the moment he is second to everything, even against League One defenders.
Looks like he has a lot going for him with his speed and he looks strong, but he has had a few now and hasn't shown much at all. Fingers crossed it clicks for him soon.
Looks like he has a lot going for him with his speed and he looks strong, but he has had a few now and hasn't shown much at all. Fingers crossed it clicks for him soon.
Last edited by burnleymik on Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:14 pm, edited 1 time in total.
-
- Posts: 7410
- Joined: Sun Apr 08, 2018 2:19 am
- Been Liked: 2318 times
- Has Liked: 2174 times
Re: Foster
I think he will come good, need a weekly scapegoat though I guess
-
- Posts: 5135
- Joined: Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:00 pm
- Been Liked: 1175 times
- Has Liked: 2920 times
Re: Foster
Why is it scapegoating? We are winning? Is legitimate criticism and observations banned?Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:14 pmI think he will come good, need a weekly scapegoat though I guess
This user liked this post: Silkyskills1
-
- Posts: 3322
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:15 pm
- Been Liked: 702 times
- Has Liked: 174 times
Re: Foster
I really don't understand how he is even getting game time at the moment. He is miles off the rest of the team.
I know he needs time to settle, but playing games and not finding his feet won't help.
I know he needs time to settle, but playing games and not finding his feet won't help.
Re: Foster
Was miles off it tonight.
-
- Posts: 820
- Joined: Sun May 31, 2020 5:26 pm
- Been Liked: 193 times
Re: Foster
Sorry to say he as shown nothing yet hope he proves me wrong utc
This user liked this post: Silkyskills1
Re: Foster
Foster struggled tonight and didn't look as if he could or would score.
But then again neither did any one else.
I think we had 30 attempts but very few were even close to clear cut chances.
Fleetwood defended admirably but we didn't look as if we could score.
Zaroury wasted a lot of potential chances.
We've yet to devise a way of comfortably beating lower league teams.
There wasn't anyone who stood out.
Still onwards and upwards.
We'll need to play much better against Blackpool and Wigan.
Hopefully VK will get a few things sorted by Saturday.
But then again neither did any one else.
I think we had 30 attempts but very few were even close to clear cut chances.
Fleetwood defended admirably but we didn't look as if we could score.
Zaroury wasted a lot of potential chances.
We've yet to devise a way of comfortably beating lower league teams.
There wasn't anyone who stood out.
Still onwards and upwards.
We'll need to play much better against Blackpool and Wigan.
Hopefully VK will get a few things sorted by Saturday.
-
- Posts: 7313
- Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:06 pm
- Been Liked: 1827 times
- Has Liked: 3965 times
Re: Foster
Yes I agree.Nonayforever wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 10:17 pmI really don't understand how he is even getting game time at the moment. He is miles off the rest of the team.
I know he needs time to settle, but playing games and not finding his feet won't help.
He has looked good in parts, but VK did him no favours tonight by starting him, and then for keeping him on at the expense of Obafemi, who looked good alongside Tella last weekend
Keeping him on just increased the pressure on him.
(One of the very few decisions that VK has made that I have disagreed with this season)
Re: Foster
I felt for him tonight. He ended up trying a little too hard and became too inconsistent.
His touch at times was excellent and he’d pick the right pass (when others may have spun and been greedy). But then he’d try a flick and it wouldn’t come off, or he’d rush onto the ball and it would bounce off.
His hard work and press made his first chance and his movement the second but unfortunately his finishing was poor.
Tough game for the attackers really as Fleetwood didn’t leave their area. The sending off made no difference as instead of playing 5-4-1 they just played 5-4-0z
His touch at times was excellent and he’d pick the right pass (when others may have spun and been greedy). But then he’d try a flick and it wouldn’t come off, or he’d rush onto the ball and it would bounce off.
His hard work and press made his first chance and his movement the second but unfortunately his finishing was poor.
Tough game for the attackers really as Fleetwood didn’t leave their area. The sending off made no difference as instead of playing 5-4-1 they just played 5-4-0z
-
- Posts: 3322
- Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:15 pm
- Been Liked: 702 times
- Has Liked: 174 times
Re: Foster
I would have thought the best way to integrate a new striker ( or any position for that matter ) was to make just the one change , and let the new player fit into the existing team.
To introduce a new player into a new team that includes 4 or 5 changes doesn't stack up for me.
To introduce a new player into a new team that includes 4 or 5 changes doesn't stack up for me.
These 2 users liked this post: Silkyskills1 nil_desperandum
-
- Posts: 3120
- Joined: Sat Jul 23, 2022 11:09 pm
- Been Liked: 621 times
- Has Liked: 184 times
Re: Foster
Work rate fantastic but quality on the ball not there yet, has till end of season to work on it then fill pre season will give kompany an idea if he can cut it or not.
Don’t think anyone on social media calling him so soon does any good, the same folk who called benson after Watford away
Don’t think anyone on social media calling him so soon does any good, the same folk who called benson after Watford away
-
- Posts: 1309
- Joined: Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:49 pm
- Been Liked: 584 times
- Has Liked: 115 times
Re: Foster
He has shown very little sadly. At this level and even more so where we’re heading next season, you only get so many chances to prove yourself.
The biggest concern is how often he seems to be caught on his heels. The anticipation just isn’t there.
The biggest concern is how often he seems to be caught on his heels. The anticipation just isn’t there.