Burnley divisive XI' would be a fun thing to do... Thread worthy!
Burnley divisive XI' would be a fun thing to do... Thread worthy!
Quoted from CoolClaret on the Weghorst thread.
I'll start (easy) Weghorst, for the miniscule amount of time he has actually worn the shirt he must have the highest number of critical posts per game played,also some positives and dragging managers judgement into the debate.
Danny Drinkwater a player on loan who's attitude/fitness/personality stunk the place out but he had some supporters.
Manager John Bond rightly or wrongly blamed for all our woes.
I'll start (easy) Weghorst, for the miniscule amount of time he has actually worn the shirt he must have the highest number of critical posts per game played,also some positives and dragging managers judgement into the debate.
Danny Drinkwater a player on loan who's attitude/fitness/personality stunk the place out but he had some supporters.
Manager John Bond rightly or wrongly blamed for all our woes.
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I'll start with the goalkeeper: Brian Jensen.
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I'll add at both fullback positions, Graham Branch and the Brazilian Graham Branch - Vitinho
(for the record I like Branch and love Vitinho)
(for the record I like Branch and love Vitinho)
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For the number of critical posts per game and dragging the managers judgement into the debate ?.....James Trafford
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I was hoping that by nominating the somewhat hapless Jensen (fans' favourite because they could shout "Beeeeeeast") it would give young Trafford a break
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Weird one but James O'connor was pretty divisive. I remember many a discussion about him being a headless chicken
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David Jones the second
Lots of people called him for his “sideways passing” but he was a steady presence in the middle during the successful Dyche years
Lots of people called him for his “sideways passing” but he was a steady presence in the middle during the successful Dyche years
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Danny Fox left back
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He might have been hapless at times, but he was certainly world class at others.boatshed bill wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:51 pmI was hoping that by nominating the somewhat hapless Jensen (fans' favourite because they could shout "Beeeeeeast") it would give young Trafford a break
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Alan Moore definitely split opinions
It's not a worst eleven remember.
It's not a worst eleven remember.
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A centre back pairing of bikey, whose best game for burnley was in a reading shirt, and Gibson.
And we couldn't have Bamford left out of the squad, cos he'd cry.
And we couldn't have Bamford left out of the squad, cos he'd cry.
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Alan Taylor, striker in the mid 80s, called a headless chicken by many I seem to remember.
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I liked Jeff Hendrick - plenty didn’t.
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Yes, I know that I ought to be using another of a multiplicity of user names to answer myself, but think Jason shackell might be a better pick than Gibson. Let's face it, no-one in their right minds could think that Gibson was any better for us than dogs hit, whatever colour.
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John Deary ... just for that screamer at Hull City
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I think I might do.
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Jensen
C Roberts
Wayne Thomas
Branch
Les Thompson
Alan Moore
Hendrick
D Jones
George Boyd
Ashley Barnes
Chris Wood
Remember it's a devisive 11. They were loved by some and deemed not good enough by others.
C Roberts
Wayne Thomas
Branch
Les Thompson
Alan Moore
Hendrick
D Jones
George Boyd
Ashley Barnes
Chris Wood
Remember it's a devisive 11. They were loved by some and deemed not good enough by others.
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We had an Alan Taylor as well - but he was no headless chicken.
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I don't really remember much division in the stands, but i only started watching us in the glory seeking days of 91/92.
Of long time players and the internet, I suspect our divisive players are mainly goalkeepers; we have given front row seats to such goalkeeping luminaries (and these are in our good years!) as Brian Jensen, Lee Grant, Gabor Kiraly, the perpetually injured Danny Coyne, Joe Hart, and prior to all that was the Marlon Beresford/Nic the Greek season where they tried to outdo each other in the 'I'm the worst goalkeeper', 'no, I'M the worst goalkeeper' contest in one game!
Of long time players and the internet, I suspect our divisive players are mainly goalkeepers; we have given front row seats to such goalkeeping luminaries (and these are in our good years!) as Brian Jensen, Lee Grant, Gabor Kiraly, the perpetually injured Danny Coyne, Joe Hart, and prior to all that was the Marlon Beresford/Nic the Greek season where they tried to outdo each other in the 'I'm the worst goalkeeper', 'no, I'M the worst goalkeeper' contest in one game!
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I liked Hendrick and we’ve not been as good a side since he left
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wilks_bfc wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:53 pmDavid Jones the second
Lots of people called him for his “sideways passing” but he was a steady presence in the middle during the successful Dyche years
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I’m on the positive side here - crucial player for us in the two promotions under Dyche. Strangely, many referred to him being one footed but nothing was ever said about Trippier or Arfield in that respect.
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Chris Wood is a great shout he couldn't do anything right in some people's opinion.
From the distant dark days past the full back Andy Wharton, mot very good but because he had BFC tattooed on his knuckles to some he was the new Keith Newton
From the distant dark days past the full back Andy Wharton, mot very good but because he had BFC tattooed on his knuckles to some he was the new Keith Newton
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JT
Roberts, W. Thomas, Edgar, Mo Camara
Steve Jones, Hendrick, Jones, Treacy
Iwelumo, Weghorst
Can't believe I am finding out Jensen was divisive Beast is a legend
Roberts, W. Thomas, Edgar, Mo Camara
Steve Jones, Hendrick, Jones, Treacy
Iwelumo, Weghorst
Can't believe I am finding out Jensen was divisive Beast is a legend
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Hendrick and Dave Jones was only divisive online; they never/rarely got grief from the crowd.
The only player I remember being booed by their our fans was Tony Philiskirk, we've been quite genial in the main since about 1996.
The only player I remember being booed by their our fans was Tony Philiskirk, we've been quite genial in the main since about 1996.
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Some numpties who sit near me used to give Hendrick dogs abuse. More recent Cornet, some cracking goals but split opinion for not putting a shift in.
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Brendan O’Connell, first name on the divisive teamsheet.
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Crichton
West Jepson Howey Jordan
Tresor Harper Williams Branch
Moore. Stewart
Subs
JT
Blatherwick
Weller
Les Thompson
Weghorst
Winstanley
Ramsey
Brownhill
Nimani
This is more a shite 11 than decisive
West Jepson Howey Jordan
Tresor Harper Williams Branch
Moore. Stewart
Subs
JT
Blatherwick
Weller
Les Thompson
Weghorst
Winstanley
Ramsey
Brownhill
Nimani
This is more a shite 11 than decisive
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Ian Moore must be in there - plenty liked him - I thought he was a dog chasing a balloon. I’d probably have him alongside Martin Paterson, another who, his goal at Reading aside, I didn’t think much of.
There’s loads who have really divided opinion and plenty who still continue to do so… Hendrick, Brownhill, Amdouni, Wood, Marney, Jones, Vitinho, Roberts, Trafford, Jensen, to name a few of the current / more recent ones.
Probably easier to name the ones that divide opinion than those that are universally seen as either great or pretty rubbish!
There’s loads who have really divided opinion and plenty who still continue to do so… Hendrick, Brownhill, Amdouni, Wood, Marney, Jones, Vitinho, Roberts, Trafford, Jensen, to name a few of the current / more recent ones.
Probably easier to name the ones that divide opinion than those that are universally seen as either great or pretty rubbish!
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Turned up for Brazil tonight didn't he
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Both scored goals
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All honesty I think you could have used either/or. Alan Taylor or Steve Taylor, Alan Taylor (ex Norwich and WHU) had is fair share of detractors. Steve Taylor was fairly well liked first time around… but got plenty of stick, but not as much as when he returned for his second spell.
For me, from the same era… Paul Magee
Also Dean Marney (though few would admit to giving him stick now… he was one I could NEVER understand getting stick, but I always like midfielders who enjoyed doing the dirty work in midfield)
Adrian Randell… worshipped by some, seen as lazy and too casual by others
Dwight McNeal
(Among many).
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Adrian Randell became a postman didn’t he when he stopped playing?
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Paterson was brilliant!! Work rate and quality, I thought he'd have had a decent Prem career but for injuries. He was similar to Shane LongDCWat wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:22 pmIan Moore must be in there - plenty liked him - I thought he was a dog chasing a balloon. I’d probably have him alongside Martin Paterson, another who, his goal at Reading aside, I didn’t think much of.
There’s loads who have really divided opinion and plenty who still continue to do so… Hendrick, Brownhill, Amdouni, Wood, Marney, Jones, Vitinho, Roberts, Trafford, Jensen, to name a few of the current / more recent ones.
Probably easier to name the ones that divide opinion than those that are universally seen as either great or pretty rubbish!
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As above but I'd find a spot for Scott Arfield.Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:18 pmJensen
C Roberts
Wayne Thomas
Branch
Les Thompson
Alan Moore
Hendrick
D Jones
George Boyd
Ashley Barnes
Chris Wood
Remember it's a devisive 11. They were loved by some and deemed not good enough by others.
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I liked Scott Arfield he gave us 5 superb years, he’s playing in America now isn’t he.
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Alan Moore was one that looked as if he had so much more to give . Then seemingly hid from the ball most of the game
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Worst suggestion so far.
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Brian Laws manager?
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Jensen
Kalveness OShea K Long Roberts
D Jones
Stanislas Marney Hendrick
Wood (not sure why he got so much stick his record for Burnley was very good) Iwelumo
Kalveness OShea K Long Roberts
D Jones
Stanislas Marney Hendrick
Wood (not sure why he got so much stick his record for Burnley was very good) Iwelumo
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Edgar wasn’t very good. Wasn’t good enough as a centre half or centre midfield. 3 managers got rid of him from their squads.Poulton-le-Claret wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:58 pmJT
Roberts, W. Thomas, Edgar, Mo Camara
Steve Jones, Hendrick, Jones, Treacy
Iwelumo, Weghorst
Can't believe I am finding out Jensen was divisive Beast is a legend
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Logged on to agree with this.NottsClaret wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:18 pmBrendan O’Connell, first name on the divisive teamsheet.
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Cracking thread as it’s about those most divisive players and not a criticism. Thinks Chris Eagles, Rocket Ron and Trafford should be in the squad at least.
Would love to see this as a poll for each position.
Would love to see this as a poll for each position.
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Jean Louis Valois.
I couldn't stand the fella. He was a flair player who won over the crowd with cheeky step-overs and jinking runs, but he wouldn't deliver that final ball - However, he scored good goals.
I couldn't stand the fella. He was a flair player who won over the crowd with cheeky step-overs and jinking runs, but he wouldn't deliver that final ball - However, he scored good goals.
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Harry Redknapp on Adrian Randall
“Adrian Randall at Bournemouth. He was a genius. Six foot tall, he used to glide over the pitch, juggling the ball on his foot. He could do it all. We used to play him against Tony Pulis in training and he’d tie him in knots, but he never really made it. He was so laid-back in his attitude. You just wanted to shake him, because this was a talent like I’d never seen.”
“Adrian Randall at Bournemouth. He was a genius. Six foot tall, he used to glide over the pitch, juggling the ball on his foot. He could do it all. We used to play him against Tony Pulis in training and he’d tie him in knots, but he never really made it. He was so laid-back in his attitude. You just wanted to shake him, because this was a talent like I’d never seen.”
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Best freebie ever.
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Joe Hart. Often won man of the match, but the team just didn't seem to click with him in it. I think there was many a debate on here about him.
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Interesting shout and one I’ve not heard before. Think he typified peak Dyche playing as a pressing 10, plenty of other factors as to why it’s gone downhill from there though too.ClaretTony wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:46 pmI liked Hendrick and we’ve not been as good a side since he left
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Randall was a serial shagger, he was often in the circulation nightclub on Friday nights looking for a bit of action.South West Claret. wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:20 pmAdrian Randell became a postman didn’t he when he stopped playing?