duo Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 24 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Still think Tonali is player of the year, his introduction transformed our season. He's a close second but Dan Burn's consistency edges it. I can't remember him having a bad game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 3 hours ago, The College Dropout said: He’s been better at CB than when he first joined. Dunno, those first games he played when he signed he was outstanding and in a much worse team than this one. It gets overlooked just how good he was and how immediately transformative it was for our defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 I remember at least 2 goals he just got done by some good movement from an attacker. A goal conceded against Chelsea by Havertz springs to mind. He was great but - he was one of the weakest links. This season - he’s been our best central defender. He wasn’t better than Schar in those 6 months. He’s been better than Schar easily. Been better on the ball. A bigger aerial threat. He’s gone to another level. I wouldn’t have thought then we could get CL with a BurnxSchar defence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zero Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 I would say Tonali has been the best player for us this season BUT that header in the Final is something we all remembered till the day we die. So Burn is the player of the season for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiseman Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Yeah got to say, while Tonali transformed us into another level, Burn had barely put a foot wrong, and done so much to get us to where we are, his mentality and love for the club you can tell is infectious and I feel he embodies the club more then anyone. The way he demanded the free kick be given to him before he sets up Bruno's goal shows a level of confidence amongst such top class players i don't think he would've had a few seasons back, and his goal in the final i don't think I'll ever forget. Absolutely love Big Dan Burn, and would love to see him rewarded with player of the season this year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, wiseman said: The way he demanded the free kick be given to him before he sets up Bruno's goal shows a level of confidence amongst such top class players i don't think he would've had a few seasons back, and his goal in the final i don't think I'll ever forget. Absolutely love Big Dan Burn, and would love to see him rewarded with player of the season this year Sweet little pass to Bruno too. Drags the ball back and then plays it with the outside of his foot, defender was not ready for that shit from Burny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Have to admit last year I was one of those droning on about not playing him left back. I don't think I was criticizing Burn personally, more Eddie for not recognising that it was a massive weakness for us and whilst long term he has probably been proven right not to have thrown Hall in the deep end. Clearly this year we can see the difference it's made slotting Burn into his more natural position and bringing in Hall as the starting left back. Wouldn't begrudge calls for him winning player of the year, just out of pure consistency every game this year, necessity to hold the defense together along with Schar in the wake of Botman and Lascelles injury problems and ofcourse that cup final performance. Whilst Isak and Tonali are our most talented players, there is something to be said for the likes of Burn and Murphy who have maximised their output this year despite maybe having a lower ceiling in terms of outright talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 The secret with Dan Burn is that he looks like our weakest player but he is far from it. Eddie Howe knew what he wanted doing when he played him at left back. Opposition managers would target him not realising that he is strong, deceptively quick and with long legs. Wingers could not find a way around him and meanwhile we were scoring at the other end. Unfortunately it’s no longer a secret within the game (see England call up) but seems to be unrecognised by some on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 4 minutes ago, Frankly said: The secret with Dan Burn is that he looks like our weakest player but he is far from it. Eddie Howe knew what he wanted doing when he played him at left back. Opposition managers would target him not realising that he is strong, deceptively quick and with long legs. Wingers could not find a way around him and meanwhile we were scoring at the other end. Unfortunately it’s no longer a secret within the game (see England call up) but seems to be unrecognised by some on here. In 22/23 this was true enough, in 23/24 this was extremely false. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 He was our weakest link at LB. He's not looked a weak link at CB at all this season. Everyone down that right side of the pitch has looked a weak link at points this season. Including Schar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 1 minute ago, 80 said: In 22/23 this was true enough, in 23/24 this was extremely false. A large part of 22/23 success was the Joe's bombing up and down for 90 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 5 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: A large part of 22/23 success was the Joe's bombing up and down for 90 minutes. I feel bad for Willock that his part in that campaign is getting written out of history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 22 minutes ago, Frankly said: The secret with Dan Burn is that he looks like our weakest player but he is far from it. Eddie Howe knew what he wanted doing when he played him at left back. Opposition managers would target him not realising that he is strong, deceptively quick and with long legs. Wingers could not find a way around him and meanwhile we were scoring at the other end. Unfortunately it’s no longer a secret within the game (see England call up) but seems to be unrecognised by some on here. Spot on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 He's my player of the season. Tonali is still young and will get those accolades but how often will Burn have the chance after the season he's just had? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted yesterday at 15:47 Share Posted yesterday at 15:47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted yesterday at 17:57 Share Posted yesterday at 17:57 his heading seems to have improved this season, wonder if he's been working on it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago Just seen a bizarre stat on SSN - he’s the 4th highest defender in the PL for yards covered this season! In amongst plenty of full backs! Baffled by that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 8 minutes ago, Paully said: Just seen a bizarre stat on SSN - he’s the 4th highest defender in the PL for yards covered this season! In amongst plenty of full backs! Baffled by that! There have been quite a few occasions this season where he’s been up the pitch as one of our three furthest forward players and then had to dash back when we’ve lost the ball. Quite the marauder, if a little different in style to Schar’s explorations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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