Lush Vlad Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Third game on the spin he’s been great at CB. He has been brilliant in place of Botman. Suddenly seems a menace at corners from CB. I know nothing has changed on that score, really. But I constantly notice him being more physical and aggressive. If Targett ever gets back fit. Next season we have Hall and him as genuine LB’s. With Burn, Tino and Trippier as cover. I’d say CB is more of a priority now. Even before the injuries, it felt like a CB was needed. One that is good on the ball and preferably with a bit of pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenSeagull Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 (edited) What a thoroughly decent bloke Dan Burn is. I think if you ask any Brighton fan to list their top 3 favourite current PL ex-players it's a close contest between him and Mac Allister, and for different reasons. Mac Allister's attitude plays a big part in why he's still so popular but also his performances on the pitch. No disrespect intended but aside from a comedy goal against Man City and Chelsea at home when he had Lukaku in his pocket, Burn's other games all merge into one - he was solid, reliable. He's always going to get a warm welcome at the Amex because he's such a lovable humble bloke who quite clearly knows he's living the dream and would never take it or us fans for granted. His sign language celebration was class. Dunno how he was able to control his emotions at that moment. When I celebrate a goal, it's all I can think about. The joy on those kids' faces was just lovely. To misquote Kipling you're a better man than I am, BDB. Must admit, I was worried that Newcastle's new owners would forget that your club is rooted in the community and you'd become just another soulless corporate club like Man U and Chelsea. Never been happier to be proved wrong. Edited April 18 by StevenSeagull Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lotus Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 I felt at the time Burn was directly responsible for their goal. Schar was already there and Burn rushed forward leaving the space behind him for a simple pass. Think he was way too over eager. Haven’t watched it back since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Yeah, looked like he just stepped up for no reason when Schar already had done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Is a decent CB but a pretty horrible LB. However as we keep getting told, Eddie knows better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 15 hours ago, Lotus said: I felt at the time Burn was directly responsible for their goal. Schar was already there and Burn rushed forward leaving the space behind him for a simple pass. Think he was way too over eager. Haven’t watched it back since. thought that too at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 14 hours ago, Away Toon said: Is a decent CB but a pretty horrible LB. However as we keep getting told, Eddie knows better. And yet he was a starting LB in the best defence in the league last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 6 hours ago, Nine said: And yet he was a starting LB in the best defence in the league last season. And a year has since passed and that is no longer the case, he’s also been targetted by multiple opposition sides. Regardless he will see plenty of game time next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 4 hours ago, r0cafella said: And a year has since passed and that is no longer the case, he’s also been targetted by multiple opposition sides. Regardless he will see plenty of game time next season. Because we had a stable team selection last year, and he was well covered by Joelinton on that side. He is still capable of solid, consistent performances in a team that isn’t massacred by injuries leaving no mobility in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 1 hour ago, Nine said: Because we had a stable team selection last year, and he was well covered by Joelinton on that side. He is still capable of solid, consistent performances in a team that isn’t massacred by injuries leaving no mobility in midfield. I wouldn’t put it down to just that personally, his limitations are obvious and clear to all, also he’s a year older, given his massive frame his drop off was always going to be significant, basically playing him wide means your always going to suffer defending fast transitions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 On 20/03/2024 at 20:19, Lush Vlad said: Missed this. Fair. I saw him play mostly LB/LM for Brighton. That's where he played mostly in his last 18 months for Brighton. Never noticed him earlier. They mostly played Dunk/Webster at CB from recollection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 (edited) 4 hours ago, r0cafella said: I wouldn’t put it down to just that personally, his limitations are obvious and clear to all, also he’s a year older, given his massive frame his drop off was always going to be significant, basically playing him wide means your always going to suffer defending fast transitions. I think everyone on here realises that he has limitations, when he’s not covered by a physical LCM his lack of pace and agility can be exploited as we’ve seen. Hes another player we have that people tend to focus on the negatives of far to much again though imo, you mention his frame being a detriment to his longevity which is fair. But his height is actually also a big reason why he fits in so well when dropping into a back 3 when we go forward, it means we are generally defensively covered aerially down that side if needed in quick transitions.. and with Joelinton in front of him that left side is defensively solid all round. No balls over the top, no through balls. I’d be surprised if he’s not our starting LB next season, obviously in an ideal un restricted FFP world the position could be seen as upgradable and no doubt he’d be replaced. Edited April 26 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheikBoom Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Kept us in it the first half today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 2 hours ago, worthy said: and fuck off dan burn you slow fucking oaf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosstef Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Really good today. Lad's a CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Captain's performance today, hope he can repeat that next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Good mentality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Been brilliant this half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Really good again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Genuinely not trying to catch people out but why was there a growing fear of him being moved back to the centre? Reminding us of why we fell in love with him when he slotted in there seamlessly on arrival. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 1 minute ago, wormy said: Genuinely not trying to catch people out but why was there a growing fear of him being moved back to the centre? Reminding us of why we fell in love with him when he slotted in there seamlessly on arrival. he had 1 bad game away to Brighton when the whole side was dreadful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 this guy is my football knowledge litmus test Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Maximin Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Been brilliant for most of his time playing centre-back. If we’re judging centre-backs on the odd game they’ve had a shocker Schar would have left years ago! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 He's been better in this spell than Botman was during his spell back in the side... of course we know now that he was carrying an injury. He's going to be so valuable to our squad next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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