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Depending on injuries, I wouldn't rule out 5-3-2 with Brady and Lennon in the wide defensive positions - enabling Gibson to come in. We might be wise to match up Newcastle's formation; think Brady and McNeil would be a great combo - Lennon and Hendrick could also link up with Cork in the middle. Did...

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The question mark re: Hendrick I believe is Sheffield United are keen in him, seems entirely feasible based on their largely uk / Irish based squad. If they could match our terms they certainly have a competitive edge with their flexible style of play that could suit Hendrick tbf. I guess they find ...

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Interesting. Didn’t realise mike was that wealthy.
The concept of a billionaire is truly wretched.

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The absence of midweek league games is definitely the most negative aspect of being in the premier league.

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The only two Prem clubs I could see Dyche moving to from Burnley would be Palace (after Hodgson) and Newcastle (if things don't work out with Bruce) - but the latter might not desirable given the venom of the fans towards owner. I just can't see any of the others going for Dyche in terms of him bein...

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The most fascinating part of QT for me was Swinson getting near silence to most answers and groans to others. She was totally destroyed. This was 1 mile away from the massive Lib Dem stronghold of Sheffield Hallam, Clegg’s former seat, briefly occupied by the odious Jared O Mara. Hallam is 65% Rema...

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Incredible programme.
Emotional to watch it with my six year old in tears asking ‘why are we destroying the animals’ homes.‘
How distressed must Attenborough feel when he has literally seen the acceleration of utter destruction of the natural world in 50 years of broadcasting. Essential viewing.

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I was embarrassed to meet up with my Blades supporting friends after watching that. I thought we’d probably lose but the lack of competitive edge and the ease of the home side’s victory was desperate. Hard to believe we could be so far off the pace. Credit to Blades though, I strongly fancied them t...

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Excellent report Tony. It was like a blast from the past at a stadium we seem to be haunted - bar that one magnificent performance in 2008. A bad decision to take my nine year old son too. We certainly didn’t take our best yesterday. Some really sad and angry fans making it difficult to be proud of ...

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Pope 8
Lowton 8
Pieters 8
Mee 9*
Tarkowski 8
Gudmundsson 6
Hendrick 8
Westwood 7
McNeill 7
Wood 6
Barnes 6
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Taylor 7
Rodriguez 7
Lennon (na)

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There was a very amiable Everton fan who had positioned himself next to the coaches on Harry Potts way, and stopped to shake hands with as many passing Burnley fans as possible, letting us know that the best team won and we deserved it. Had a similar experience chatting with the locals after we won ...

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The Sheffield Tap is excellent, certainly the best boozer I have ever known situated at a train station. Has lots of Thornbridge brews - unless something has happened in the past two years since I was last there. The Sheaf situated at Heeley Bottom (just off Chesterfield Rd) within walking distance ...

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Pope 8
Lowton 7
Tarkowski 7
Mee 7
Pieters 7
Hendrick 8
Westwood 8*
Cork 7
McNeil 7
Barnes 6
Wood 8
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Jay rod 6
Lennon 6

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Interviewed Richard a few times in my Sheffield Telegraph days. His was a slow burning career that just took off with that Coles Corner Record. Saw him promo that in Fopp Records store and a few weeks later he was playing the largest venue at South by South West supporting Morrissey. Top company ove...

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Interesting re the pundits. As an overview they are SO much better than their football counterparts. I suppose generally just cleverer types. I think Father Time has caught up with Botham. He offered surprisingly little insight for such an undisputed giant of the game. Ponting and Warne have been ex...

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Congratulations to Burnley CC.
Great effort from Lowerhouse to run it to the wire.

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Went today with family members and had a good day. Certainly a different type of cricket day but we took it a lot further than I expected albeit always feeling too far adrift. Australia deserve their success. We’ve had a great record at home against them in recent years but this is a fine Australian...

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Pope 7 - hadn’t see the deflection so he gets two extra points as he played well other than the freak goal, which turns out he was not really to blame for. Lowton 6 Pieters 5 Tarkowski 7 Mee 5 Lennon 6 Cork 8*. Thought he was comfortably our best player Westwood 6 McNeil 7 Barnes 7 Wood 7 — Rodrigue...

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1-0 Barnes

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1-0 Barnes

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Hart 4
Bardo 4
Gibson 5
Long 5
Taylor 6
Lennon 6
Drinks 5
Hendrick 6
McNeil 5
Rodriguez 6
Vydra 5
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Wood 6
Lowton 6

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ZizkovClaret wrote:That XI should have been good enough to beat a League One team

We did have 5 England internationals in after all...

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Agree Leisure. He showed some classy touches / passes but he looked like a player who hasn’t played much competitive football for a while, and that is reflected by the fact that he hasn’t!! Sunderland deserve some credit tonight, they closed down quickly and looked a really fit side. We didn’t work ...

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I thought the penalty was a nonsense

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Nice description CT. People will look back and remember where they were when Stokes saved the Ashes. My brother and son opted for headingley over Molineux. With respect to the Clarets, I think they made the right call. A real ‘I was there’ occasion. Statto’s in future times will look back at the sco...

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You know you’ve witnessed something amazing in sport when watching the re-run is even more surreal than seeing it happen the first time.
For drama I think this trumps Arsenal snatching the title form anfield in 89. Absolutely astonishing.

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Hard to see that session as anything other than the one that handed the Ashes to Australia.
Fine bowling indeed but you have to find a way to dig in.
Will be a huge shame if the series is decided after 3 tests.

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Cleveleys_claret wrote:Damn Memory!!! I was sure we should have had a penalty early on and it was Eyres that was fouled

As I recall it, Adrian Randall was the star of the show for Burnley that day. Certainly a class above a 3rd division player, maybe he you were getting mixed up with Eyresy.

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Lord’s is an unpredictable ground. To say we’ve lost almost two days through rain, we have an entire team out of form with the bat (Burns excepted), Steve Smith is defining himself as one of the most indefatigable batsmen in cricket history, we still have two impressive bowling attacks and the hope ...

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Foulthrow wrote:How come Cummins was allowed to bowl a full over of bouncers at Woakes? I know the spirit of the game means nothing to the Australians but surely the limit is still two an over???

Doesnt the limit only apply to limited overs cricket?

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I'm not certain but i believe this is one of the new regulations,they let the game flow and then flag. It's bizarre to me as well,and it will cause a lot of friction during the course of the season. I think they will have to have a Goal of the Season for disallowed goals. There’s pretty much going ...

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Doesn’t Danny Ings still fund a charity foundation at Burnley for young people with disabilities?

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Haven’t watched the game but a good one for Norwich to get out of the road first up. It will get easier for them from here, of course. Congrats to the OP who I think suggested a 4-1 win. It’s never easy to accurately predict matches such as these. I imagine Grant Hanley can only succeed as a gimmick.

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I don’t start topics often but I’m in France on holiday and having to read all sorts of nonsense before cutting to the chase on the 80+ page thread (much to wife and children’s chagrin). It looks like we are talking to Chelsea about bringing in a 29 year old England international to strengthen our m...

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Like to think that there has been contact between SD and the player before its made its presence felt as an ‘inquiry’ on SSN.

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Just to qualify my earlier comment, Just seen on Twitter from Bodes that Dyche knows Drinkwater from a spell at Watford when Dyche was assistant to malky mackay (remember him?). You’d hope such things make a difference, still the issue of a considerable wage adjustment !

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I suggested Drinkwater might have been a worthwhile loan back in the Christmas window, even at those wages as we gambled with PL survival; thankfully McNeil and Westwood emerged instead. If I’m not mistaken we were linked with him before Leicester had their title winning campaign (possibly by lazy j...

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Feels weird going for another Boro defender when the previous one can’t get a game. Can it suggest anything other than an inevitable exit for Tarks?

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Is pope injured?

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Why on earth do people make stuff up like that?
Strange behaviour.

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Bairstow might have got a pair against Ireland but he had a good World Cup and has experience. There’s going to be a very gutted (pair of) bowlers not making it. I wonder whether Archer might be held back, it would be extremely harsh on Woakes or Curran to miss out. Broad and Anderson pick themselve...

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He was a very exciting signing at the time and had some great games at home too. The game v Norwich stands out during the Coyle season. It was the featured game on the Championship highlights, he scored both in a 2-0 win. Tbf he had a good spell under Laws too when we were strong at home, for a whil...

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I agree with the outlook, but I don't think we can afford to wait 3-5 years for a potential return from the Academy. We have a resource and it needs to start making money now. That could be done by bringing in players who are 20-22. Players that have a reasonably chance of stepping up in 1 or 2 yea...

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There was a link in the Independent with us and Tomori (Chelsea loanee at Derby last season). Thought he looked excellent in the Championship play off final. Different type to Tarks but skilful and quick. Derby’s best player on the day.

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It’s disappointing for me. He’s very similar to maguire I think. He can be sloppy but he’s a monster centre half more often than not. I’ve loved watching him. However, it’s likely to be almost double our previous record transfer and when you consider he arrived here for (was it £2m ??), then it woul...

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Its really poor form from Bruce - once again. No doubt he'll come out and say managing his boyhood club was a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity that was 'too good to turn down'. I'm sure he 'stood on the Gallowgate as a little boy' and 'he's not getting any younger' but reality might kick in if he al...

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Kane Williamson is a total dude.
Surreal stuff really. I think NZ have been a little hard done to.

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I will always be grateful for seeing his incredibly angled cushioned header out to the left wing on his home debut against Southampton.

It really was a thing of beauty.

Good luck Crouchy. At least he retired at the top

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Smith’s over will be replayed with so much mirth.
Satisfying in the extreme to see the Aussies scraping the barrell in their futile attempt to get back in it.

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