UpTheClarets.com

MACCA

Sounds exciting.

Welcome Obus

MACCA

Does Sunderland count when we made ten changes, and considering we've ALWAYS been poor under SD in the cups, even when we finished 7th? As for playing Liverpool, how many teams are going to fair any better? Good points. Form/performance shouldn't be judged on all games, or cup games, just in games ...

MACCA

I never take part in player ratings as I only see the games on TV and, whilst this doesn't rule out rating the players, I don't believe that what is seen on TV is the same as actually being at the game. What I think is really turning the player ratings thread into a farce is, more and more it seems...

MACCA

As I said - it’s difficult to take you seriously when you firstly define “few” as 3 and then bring in the Sunderland game into the equation just so it fits in with your point. I read your post - not sure why you keep on saying I didn’t. We played poorly in 70 minutes of one game - a game that we st...

MACCA

Spijed wrote:One poor performance out of five and we are showing a lack of form. hmmm

I'd say Sunderland, Liverpool ( very un Burnley like but its Liverpool ) , and yesterday.
But you're right, I'm sure if we continue the form like we had in those, into the next 2 games, we should pick up some points

MACCA

This, sort of, exemplifies what I love about football. I read MACCAs comments and thought they are about right but a little harsh on the scoring side,then I saw CTs. I wonder how long have he and Michael Oliver been bosom buddies!!!!!!? Just before Lennon got booked, he missed Lawton being wiped ou...

MACCA

No better than Chris Wood I believe is the actually phrase

MACCA

Its not just about the money, it's the lifestyle he leads and the effect that or he could have on the group. As seen with DD, it's just as important how you are off the field as you are on it. If you're in debt to the tune of 1m , as a relatively unknown footballer, it doesn't sound too good. With s...

MACCA

We’ve played 5 games - is that not a “few” ? So what is your usual drama queen over reaction in relation to ? 70 minutes against Brighton and 60 minutes v the champions of Europe ? Does that constitute the “last few games” for you ? It’s difficult to take you seriously tbh I think 3 can be seen as ...

MACCA

Or to put it more accurately and less dramatic we played poorly for 70 minutes of one game, should have beaten Wolves comfortably, did beat Southampton comfortably, got beaten by the champions of Europe after playing excellently for the first 30 minutes and got beaten (but played very well) against...

MACCA

17 a few strange calls 14 half a dozen similar incidents with totally different divisions given and punishments handed out. 19 presume he wasnt positioned well enough to call the above incidents 22 one of our quite games to manage down there. Thankfully it didn't really change the game, here's hopin...

MACCA

SD said the lads who came on changed the game and started asking questions. He went on to say it's fine margins for picking the side and Jeff has been quality in training and knocking on the door. He could well change it, it might make a few of the comfy players up their game. A commentator yesterda...

MACCA

A completely freak result! Didnt say anything about the result, however effort , application and performance should be a given. After nearly all of th first team had 2 weeks off an no real game time, we should have been well up for it and on it, sadly we were miles off it. Like I said, let's just h...

MACCA

I'm sure if youd have offered any Sheff Utd fan this situation in July they'd have accepted. The fact they're level with us at this stage says more about us than them. I think we should concentrate on our own form ( or lack of it ) before questioning that of one of the weaker, poorer, unfancied side...

MACCA

I’m not saying we weren’t fortunate to get a point but the overreaction yet again, as it was against Liverpool, is sadly turning the Player Ratings into a farce. Depends what you call an over reaction. In my opinion I dont think there were many players who played "good" and there were man...

MACCA

I'm glad that after giving my opinion, it's a similar opinion to the rest that viewed it.... Must be annoying telling everyone what to think but actually being majorly in the minority. I'm sure anyone who actually watched that today will recognise it was way short if a premier league display, and th...

MACCA

Pope 7 some smart saves Lowton 5 Tarks 5 Mee 5 Pieters 4 very poor, certainly effects our forward play and McNeils style when Taylor is out Cork 6 very average , a nothing game Westwood 6 as above Mcneil 5 looked tired, weak and bereft of ideas Lennon 5 created zilch Wood 4 poor game Barnes 5 slight...

MACCA

Our keepers are always busy, but they tend to be fairly routine saves in most matches. Pope saved everything you would expect him to do and it was a fairly comfortable afternoon for him. Disagree If it was roles reversed, I'd be furious if Brighton had stole a point from us with the way we did to t...

MACCA

Spijed wrote:In terms of golden opportunities we probably created as much as they did. Cork should have done better in the first half & Wood should have scored with that shot from Westwood.

Pope was quite busy IMO...

MACCA

A goal worthy of gaining points, but absolute robbery from our perspective.

Well done Jeff, but we cannot continue with that style/setup/play

MACCA

YEEEEESSSS

MACCA

FactualFrank wrote:Its worrying that is not an off game. We are becoming consistently bad.

It's what happens when you dont improve your starting 11 for 3 consecutive transfer windows...

It's hard to improve as a team, when you dont actually improve the team

MACCA

Hi boot on Barnes... FK no card

Hi boot by Westwood... booking

Not been quite as sh1te as burnley has, but a typical Oliver performance today.

You can list half a dozen similar challenges, where the decision and punishment varies

MACCA

A game where our performance coupled with style makes us appalling to watch and if you were a neutral wondering how we are a premier league side.

This has been dreadful.

I can't see the plan, we are aimlessly pumping the ball into different areas if the field.

MACCA

Missed that, then books Lennon.

Lets hope he is his game, but I'm never convinced by this chap

MACCA

The Enclosure wrote:Its on modbro app macca..watching on my tablet

I want for laptop so can fire it to the tv

MACCA

The Enclosure wrote:Sportklub 4 slovakian commentary

link please?

MACCA

Dazzler, not working. Anyone any more?

MACCA

Foulthrow wrote:Poor from Root again.

We're on the 5th test now, oh you're on about 5th test.

How many times has the above phrase be used this series...

MACCA

bfccrazy wrote:Yeah, with the missus who has some fancy machines for stuff haha.

Nice one, I know someone who wants one, apparently he's willing to get a ticket per letter

MACCA

Nice, is that your own work?

MACCA

2-1 with a sloppy one and a set play costing us.

Makes Norwich a biggy at the turf in 7 days time.

MACCA

Will pop back on tomorrow to see how Smith is getting on....

MACCA

box_of_frogs wrote:Buttler might as well start swinging.

This, having 30 mins at these with the lights on tonight could be more valuable than 20more runs...

MACCA

Too brittle, no leaders, no bo11ocks.

They way they fold is pathetic.

Every bowler they've brought in has our batters number, this supposedly long batting line up of ours is none existent.

Only positive is it forces changes of every level of the current set up.

MACCA

Stolen off fakebook...

MACCA

Well they came through unscathed, and its only been the odd one off here and there.
Maybe they've realised it isnt worth it, or that they'll be in hot water if they get injured, as it's been a good 18 months since they last played, and they wasn't first team regulars like they are now.

MACCA

Disciplinary action I would think. Happened with Willie Irvine who played in the John Angus testimonial. He was coming to the end of his career at Halifax but they had a game. He wasn't in the team, wasn't likely to be in the team but they refused him permission to play. Given he was leaving a week...

MACCA

Burnley will have been asked first, Hart won't have made that decision without our club supporting it. I know that, was just wondering what the case would be should someone decide to play without consent off their club/manager I've played with a couple of lower league pros having a kick about, and ...

MACCA

As a side note, will insurance still be valid, and contract terms still be active and binding if he went and did something like this iff hid own back? Example - a player goes off and plays a testimonial off his own back in his own time, and then does a cruciate. Will his contract and all insurance p...

MACCA

Yes just as likely to pick up an injury in training etc. But that's not the point. Nobody could criticise that. But plenty of people would have found fault with the club had he been injured. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. A remote possibility but let's just say he dislocated his shoulder - do you ...

MACCA

Cant remember last time I baught a paper, probably when I used to work on site I'd buy the star , my work mate would buy the Sun and we would swap at dinner after reading our own. But that was when they were about 20p each! Don't even get to read the paper in the barbers these days as its appointmen...

MACCA

Because if he had picked up an injury the club would have been heavily criticised by some people. Just as likely to pick up an injury in training/ under 23 game etc. Wasn't even a friendly really and he only played 45 mins. Plus he didn't get injured. In truth its probably done him good meeting up ...

MACCA

Pretty surprised Hart was allowed to play - I don't believe he should have been. Why not? Many players play Wednesday and Saturday in competitive matches, i don't see any issue in Hart playing 45 mins on a Wednesday in a friendly and sitting on our bench on Saturday. I watched the game, an and he h...

MACCA

Thought it was a great save, and I know he has come in for some stick, but no need for the name calling...

MACCA

Yes, Joe Hart in the City goal.

Some quality on the pitch.

Wonder if its awkward with former players, managers coming back together.

MACCA

Local cricketer wrote:Paying him enough without putting a £10.70 weekly rover on top to

Well he missed a trick not getting one as part of the deal. Could even have used it for some away trips!

MACCA

Longsidelenny wrote:Never mind the air fares if he lives up brunshaw he can walk it to ground up the colne

ClaretTony wrote:Saves on the air fares then

Surely they'll get him a bus pass?

MACCA

Like a game of basketball

MACCA

Wowzers, this lot are terrible, it could be 6 or 7 already.

They're trying to "play football", but they are masters if their own downfall .

Exactly why we go to the likes of Anfield and Etihad with a game plan, because if you try to beat them at their own game, this sort of thing happens.

Search found 7277 matches