2017/18 Aaron Lennon

[LiamG]

We need him to play in every game against any half decent team.

We need to protect that back 4 (especially the right side) and there's no one else who can do that.

I would prefer Kenny and Lennon over Holgate and someone who's a bit better in attack.

 

[evertonarntwe]

not saying hes a world beater, but I think "garbage" is harsh

and I think at this moment players like him are important to get us out of our slump,

I think the most dangerous thing about him is his pace, not even that he uses it effectively, but as a defender they cant push up too much as they will worry he would have them for pace on the break

again I'd agree because he is fast, but wouldn't you say lookman bolasie and kev have more pace ( or use it more effectively ) and vlasic maybe isn't as fast but he is a completely different type of player

 

[streeky]

I said earlier in the week, he is the only player in the squad who actually understands how to press. Missed the game due to being abroad , but made up he played well

 

[upthetoffees]

There was a time on this forum where everyone was calling for his head, then he went out for mental health issues. Seems like after that everyone rated him though he hadn't played a game in the meantime.

I think he's easily our most overlooked player and always leaves it all on the pitch. Made up he got a chance last night. We need someone like him who can run right at the defence and also drop back to support his own defence. May not be the best of passers but on his day he can really trouble a back four.

 

[lancyclaret]

I know Burnley were VERY keen to take Lennon on loan (with a view to buy) on the latest transfer deadline day (Aug 31) - I'm not sure whether Koeman blocked it, Lennon did not fancy it or wages were a problem. Dyche obviously rates him.

 

[LiamG]

I said earlier in the week, he is the only player in the squad who actually understands how to press. Missed the game due to being abroad , but made up he played well

He's the only attacking player (hell even a few of the midfielders and defenders) who knows how to defend period.

 

[LiamG]

There was a time on this forum where everyone was calling for his head, then he went out for mental health issues. Seems like after that everyone rated him though he hadn't played a game in the meantime.

I think he's easily our most overlooked player and always leaves it all on the pitch. Made up he got a chance last night. We need someone like him who can run right at the defence and also drop back to support his own defence. May not be the best of passers but on his day he can really trouble a back four.

Probably because our squad was a lot better back then.

 

[upthetoffees]

I know Burnley were VERY keen to take Lennon on loan (with a view to buy) on the latest transfer deadline day (Aug 31) - I'm not sure whether Koeman blocked it, Lennon did not fancy it or wages were a problem. Dyche obviously rates him.

I'd be willing to bet it was personally turned down by Lennon given where he was at mentally at that point.

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

He certainly has a role to play for us. And he showed that last night. I don't think that role is necessary every game, but he certainly is useful for his pace and ability to track back

 

[leslad]

Absolutely made up for him. He celebrated Cleverley's penalty miss in front of us in the Bullens Road like we'd just won the league.

 

[Abraders]

Played well, made an impact with his speed

 

[jackyboy]

My man!

 

[Prevenger17]

Great lad

 

[Papa Shango]

Underrated player.

He is a fine top flight player. Works hard and is very direct which is exactly what we need right now.

He is far from perfect but he does make things happen.

 

[Walken]

he is what he is, a decent player with pace and discipline, he will never have top class technique, but you know what you are getting, and in his last two prem games, he has gotten behind his full back three times, no one else is doing that