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100% this! Couldn't have had easier runs to the point at which we lost out in both tournaments. Too conservative and passive to win anything meaningful. I agree-he is passive. Like turning a blind eye to Rashford who declared himself unfit for the recent qualifying internationals, then promptly boo...

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Not only is he an excellent defender, as he has repeatedly shown for two clubs now, but immensely popular amongst fans across the country. He is also very articulate and knowledgeable and as his playing days draw to an end, I can see him becoming a top TV football pundit for SKY

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Watkins has been in fine form recently but if you’re slagging off Southgate for choosing Rashford over him, you’re completely off your head. Rashford has quietened a little but has been one of the best attacking players in Europe this season. Not questioning Rashfords undoubted speed and qualities ...

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We should be creaming over the talent.in this England squad but Southgate is draining it of any excitement and taking all the attacking flair out of it. Teams would fear us if we went at them, we have good enough defenders to lose the more experienced players not good enough anymore but he's scared...

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And his 'attitude' is in question because? Surely not just based on what oosters on here have said. If you want the honest answer to that,have a word with Connor Roberts-I am sure he wont hold back and probably reflects what the rest of last season's team thinks about him. And have a look at the cr...

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I think if it was not for his attitude, and purely on his skills, I for one would not be opposed to him staying. His work rate, fighting back for the ball and pressing are motivational factors for our team

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Brian O'Neil or Dave Thomas

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Did Southgate ever say he would only pick players on form? The only quote I can find from early in his tenure is ’I never pick on reputation – form has to come into it’ . That’s not the same as saying he would only pick players on form. And he’s acknowledged quite recently that it’s impossible to p...

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Out of interest which inclusions would you have made and for who? Southgate in the early days as England manager said he would only pick in form players, which was very re-assuring. However I fail to see how you are in form when you rarely get picked for your club For me OUT Maguire Henderson-not c...

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I don’t really understand the Dunk pick if honest - He’s a fine player but he is 31 (32 in November) and is he really the answer going forwards? Delighted for Eze - well deserved and offers something different than the rest, think he’s a brilliant player Really good to see Eze in for a chance. If S...

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claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Wed May 24, 2023 4:28 pm
Think Watkins is a bit unlucky to miss out

YES-particularly with Toney banned

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I sense CT that like me he was your favorite player of all time. I saw him make his debut at Wolves as CF.My Arsenal friend saw him at his peak and said he was a Rolls Royce, and just turned on the turbo when he had to. For those that never saw him play, he was not dissimilar in style to Declan Rice...

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Some of those inclusions tell you everything about Southgate. English football is in a fantastic position, and some of our younger players are as good as I can remember, but under this manager we will win sweet FA. We have had our chances to pick up major trophies under him but fluffed it. Must say ...

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Being linked again to striker Luis Lopes of Aberdeen (18 goals in 40 games this season). Born in Cape Verde and joined Aberdeen from Benfica on a free

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Somewhat surprising he was not retained by Birmingham. Think Long was happy staying at Burnley for far too long, and this may have cost him the chance of securing a longish term contract with another club. Like Lowton he will find it very difficult to gain a decent contract next season

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Thing is, I get that, but deciding to do that with two games to go is far too little, too late You are right-Leicester are where they are because of numerous lack-lustre performances this year, and with such a high content of potentially good players who know they will not be there next season, reg...

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I didn't watch the match but I can't believe that Leicester went into the game with Barnes and Maddison on the bench, before the game they knew that two wins were probably needed to stay up . Looks like Everton are staying up because they battle like we know under Dyche. Since the international bre...

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Matt was a proper professional and represented us well over a long period.Maybe his mate Westwood will help him find a club in the States . There is a line for ageing footballers at which point their performances start to drop slightly, and its important for a manager to know when he reaches it. VK ...

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Simply remarkable career - I remember being sat in front of the television on the day of his test debut when he took five wickets. This was the same lad as I'd seen bowling on the Turf a year earlier. I always thought he'd be good, always thought he had something, but never that he'd even play test...

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Watching Allardyce today on the touch line during the WHU v Leeds game, emphasised to me what an uncouth man he really is. Last week a Leeds player over hit a long free kick into the opponents penalty area, and I could lip read him bellow "you f...in ****". Today I saw him doing something I have see...

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RVclaret wrote: ↑
Sat May 20, 2023 7:37 pm
Not sure about that. Depends what recruitment they do this summer. Young team that’s still developing.

Agreed -can see greater pressure on them from Newcastle, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Man Utd. They have dropped off alarmingly in May

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I have a feeling Saints dont value Tella as highly as us. They spent heavily and have a sizeable group of players, and Tella will need to show he is better than what they have, during pre-season. Of course no other club might be willing to pay what we might

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Kane's goal absolute replica of Trent Arnold's v Leicester last Monday

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Greater than the window in which we bought Dale Stephens

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I’ve enjoyed it. Totally different to Barry Kilby’s book. Clive is meticulous and writes everything down so it’s full of little facts. And he got Sean Dyche to write the foreword. Thank you CT-will put it on my list. Did meet Clive during Eddie Howe's tenure,when I managed to get an invite in to th...

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Don't forget one of Tella's best friends is Obafemi and I dont think the relationship with Russell Martin was brilliant whilst he was at Swansea. Add to that Tella loved playing for our club and VK, plus we are in the PL as opposed to the Championship. Would not rule out Tella coming back to us

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri May 19, 2023 4:49 pm
Very interesting reading Clive Holt’s book confirming that Sean Dyche had gone from manager to coach with Mike Garlick taking over recruitment. I suspect that was around 2018 or 2019.

Hi CT -is Clive Holt's book a good read and worth buying ??

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This year's PL relegation battle is proving very close, with a number of clubs having been involved until recently, now down to 5. I am certain next season will prove no different. Its going to be challenging but possible for Burnley to stay up. However with our relative shortage of funds compared t...

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Lots hope the authorities can also show some teeth when dealing with Everton over breach of financial fair play. Can still remember when Richarlison threw a flare back into the crowd and no immediate action taken. They waited until the new season before banning him from certain number of games and S...

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I can't see us chasing a keeper, unless BPF is off, which would be a great shame. He has the quality, and experience, that is hard to buy. Just my personal opinion , BFF may have the experience but not good enough for a No 2 keeper in the PL. All the current PL sides have excellent No 2's and in so...

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The likes of Tyrese Campbell, Joe Worrall, Stuart Armstrong, Michael Antonio

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This is a classic case of a good, young, promising striker playing in English football being a high cost. He will have 3-4 clubs in the Prem monitoring him which will push up his value and his package, which quite rightly should make us focus on someone else. Can see him going to Brentford who will ...

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NewClaret wrote: ↑
Wed May 17, 2023 10:41 pm
Very good news if true.

Feel he needs to work on his defending but a great talent.

Will be certain games next season when we play 3 CH's at the back, then Maatsen could be very good on the left side of midfield/left back

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As long as 4 or 5 years ago Pep showed the real worth of excellent full backs, and what they bring to the team in the modern , and acquired 4 over a short period costing £40- £50m each. Roberts is a real gem, capable of scoring and assisting more goals per season than some of our midfielders-as he h...

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Luton have a very bright manager in Edwards-destined for better things with a good CV. Fail to see how Luton could play in the PL without absolutely huge improvements to their ground and facility. Almost an impossibility in a close season of two months

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Nori1958 wrote: ↑
Tue May 16, 2023 6:48 pm
The forwards weren't as quick in those days though

And we dont have BIG JACK to take them out

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MISS-winning almost every game
NOT MISS-some shocking grounds

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Pope

Trippier
Tarks
Davies
Newton

O'Neil
Dobson
Steven

Thomas
Casper
James

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Whilst Ekdal is one of our CH's with huge quality and skills, his pace will be seriously tested in the PL where there is a great amount of inter passing, one two's and getting to the bye line by some of the world's best attacking players including defenders. This results in our other CH having to ke...

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Surprised you’ve said that, THB easily the best passing cb we have/had. One of the only ones who can accurately hit the distance passes whether it’s diags or vertical line breakers. THB has pedigree and will be an appreciating asset. If he is captaining the England U-21's this Summer and there will...

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They absolutely had a foothold but stood still for a season or two - that's what you cannot do in the Premier League. Agreed-the PL moves on at a frantic rate. Just look at the players this season's relegation threated teams have-Everton, Forest, Leicester, Leeds, even Saints. Compare this to last ...

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Went last night-Leicester were awful, and but for the Liverpool fans the atmosphere would have disappeared after 25 minutes. Too many big named players who are surely moving on in June, and they appeared not to be connected or engaged with the game-Tilemans, Maddison to mention a few. I have seen Fo...

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For me Benson's goal v Bristol City away was almost impossible with a number of defenders in front of him and the ball was quite away from his body.He really had to wrap his left foot round it. It reminded me of a fabulous golf shot when the golf ball is in a very difficult place, you cant see the g...

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Feel sorry for Saints-know what they are going through

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I agree, Palmer doesn’t excite me half as much as some of the other names mentioned. Definitely looks like he needs to bulk up a bit to make it. As for Rico Lewis, 18 years old, 22 appearances across all competitions this season, we’ve more chance of signing Phil Foden. No way is Rico Lewis leaving...

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Watching Watford will now be even better for the insomniacs. I understand from sound sources that Valerian is a great sleep aid

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Born in Warwickshire, started supporting Burnley at the age of 11, some 61 years ago.Had no one to take me to games but at the age of 17 saw my first game at Villa Park, last but one game of the season when we relegated them.I got two paper rounds which gave me enough money to travel to all games in...

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I'd take whatever Tella said with a pinch of salt. Southampton might want to sell or keep him, and we might want to look elsewhere if the price is too steep. Agreed-these players on loan to a club have to be hugely diplomatic and respectful to the parent club they are contracted to. We may recall h...

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It’s just my opinion, but I think you could roughly halve those figures. I agree-the Beyer £13m has not been confirmed by the club. All claret followers know what a great CH he is, and will get much better, but he has largely gone under the radar by the media and pundits. Any Burnley game televised...

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Barnes for me though the Championship is a step down in quality

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