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It was very clear to me after half time in the last game that Beyer was told to act more as the central pivot leaving McNally to fulfill Beyers role pre Harwood-Bellis injury. Therefore I fully expect Beyer to continue that against Coventry and to be more prominent and aggressive playing out of def...

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Robert’s is a fiercely proud Welshman and feelings were high at the end of an important match where Weghorst had just produced a winning goal. I think Robert’s reaction would have been the same if any of his Burnley teammates had scored a late winner against his beloved Wales.

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boatshed bill wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 10, 2023 10:28 am
Isn't he from a very wealthy family?

Who? Harry or Wout ??

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1882Clarets1882 wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 10, 2023 10:11 am
Just hope WW doesn't wind up on the Talibans most wanted list !

… or that his todger gets frostbite in Manchester.

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Of course the nonsense written about him being a bad apple for wanting to go to Man Utd should also be taken into account when we are interested in a player. Any player that is at another club and we show an interest in should be avoided if he expresses a wish to join us as he is clearly a bad appl...

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Parachutist on the Cricket Field stand.

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gawthorpe_view wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:33 pm
I wouldn't be surprised if a fatwa was put out against him.

They took 30 or so years but eventually got Salman Rushdie.

…… and the States has more nutters than over here.

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Harry has sold his soul to the US media and is being led by the nose by them. He has been badly advised and his attempts to withdraw some of the details in the book have failed miserably. He is now forced to defend them and is digging a bigger and bigger hole. The trivia that he has blurted out duri...

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Nori1958 wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:08 am
How?

As a condition of his loan agreement.

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Cullen had an excellent game yesterday and we hardly missed Cork, but their first goal was entirely his fault. He called for the ball and played it blindly across goal towards Beyer. Cullen held his hand up and I wouldn’t want to see him lose that sense of responsibility, but the goal came at a very...

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I think it’s more likely that Maatsen was cup-tied.

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We’ve also just off-loaded 4 very able, experienced fringe players and have Costello and Derv????? waiting in the wings.
Also the window is open for the potential recruitment of a couple more.

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Maatsen was warming up in full kit with the others but not included in the line-up. It looked like he was undergoing a fitness test after the others went in. That was on the opposite side to the Burnley fans and from where I was sat it looked like he was 100% OK - sprinting flat out up and down half...

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When THB went off I was impressed at how Beyer took over responsibility and immediately upped his game. At first he was careful not to involve a jittery McNally, but gradually nursed him into the game. A natural leader is Beyer. McNally himself was excellent in the air throughout and if he replaces ...

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We could possibly have sold Tarkowski when we had the chance for £30m, but we knew for a years and half he was leaving for free. Other than Pope, who I’m convinced was worth almost twice what Newcastle paid, we’ve done magnificent on the sale of Cornet, McNeil and Wood. What was it, £62m between th...

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There was a reason that Cullen was the first name on VK’s shopping list (after Craig Bellamy that is). He plays a canny game and understands the system perfectly. He is the perfect foil for Jack Cork, who has emerged as our ‘midfield general’ as a result. Brownhill too has a fresh licence to roam in...

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Quite a talent that lad and a very good understanding of the finer points of the game. Loved his appreciation of the Burnley away support.

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Well we’ve just started the second half actually - Birmingham being the only team we have faced twice. We are now recognised as THE team to beat and we will face a whole “new” set of determined opponents each week who will be set up to grab a point or three. The Burnley fixture will become the mini-...

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Jones is clearly up against it and I think he will want all options available to him - all hands to the pump. So, I think that unfortunately Tella will make the long journey south.

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I’m worried about the boo-boys. They can’t have abandoned The club because we are getting sell-out home games a full quota away take-ups. Where the hell have they gone?? The usual targets for abuse: Barnes, Muric (penalty save), Brownhill and now Robert’s are all making match- winning performances a...

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Could do with Pope in goal and Jesus up front (maybe put a bid in for Saint-Maximim in January).

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The shackles are off for Robert’s. Last season he was recruited to play a strict, safety first role in a relegation haunted Dyche team against Prem. quality opponents. He was reluctant to leave his boyhood club, but agreed to the transfer to help them with their financial problems. He was however no...

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This is what I saw. 1. Better organisation and “who does what”delegation at set pieces (Cork on Deeney). 2. An improvement in Muric’s command in the air - apart from one flapping moment. 3. Some panicky moments when the ball went to ground. 4. Much nervous tension in the home crowd and excitement in...

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IMO we have a potential fox in the box striker in Anass Zaroury. He has the strong (low centre of gravity) build, he is brave, he is two footed, he has a cool head and the manner he has scored his latest goals tells me he is an efficient and clinical finisher. I haven’t seen enough of Churlinov or T...

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I cannot understand why folk who claim to be supporters always have to have a target player to abuse and criticise. It happens in most clubs I guess, but in this case it is regardless of the success of the team, the age of the player and the qualities that he otherwise displays. Goalkeeping is very ...

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Unfair to make comparisons until after a full season. There’s much more to come from this side, they hardly know each other. Also it would be fairer to take into account the squad depth, which was non-existent last year.

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Leisure wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 19, 2022 12:00 pm
It's giving me a Post option.

…and me !!

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If Robert’s gets a ban (unlikely) and Vitinho is injured we might see Lowton once again. No sweat, no weakness !! UTC

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Ampth7 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:10 pm
Nice to hear from you pal. It was a pleasure meeting you at Cardiff.

It was a bit warmer then but the the Cardiff equaliser was a bit of a bummer wasn’t it? Good to hear from you.

Exciting times.

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I meant the choice and quality of the bench and how and when the subs will be used.

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Same line-up as QPR but the bench will be very interesting.

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The thing is Morocco did everything but score. They had no one on the pitch who could produce an on-target shot with either foot and/or a cool head in front of goal. Guess who has shown all of those skills for their club? If Tella returns to his parent club I think that Zaroury would be very effecti...

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I imagine that there would be a serious discussion between the Chairman, his board, the manager and the player. VK has confirmed that he has bought into the long term plans of the club, which includes the development and eventual sale of young players. I think that he would be phlegmatic about the s...

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Unfortunately clubs of our size are now run as businesses and every player has his price. The question is whether certain players are crucial (and therefore unsellable) to the end target, which in this case is the Premier League and the riches it brings. Our squad is now so strong that nearly every ...

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Currently the most underrated player at the club. His goals, assists and general link up / high pressing is very impressive. His enthusiasm and encouragement to his teammates ( he seems to always be the first to congratulate the goal scorer) is a delight and it was no coincidence that he was missing...

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Steve1956 wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:39 pm
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Gareth has just bought Vinnies Christmas present at IKEA !!

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We need him back soon - the boo-boys don’t know what to do with themselves and some are threatening to walk out!

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I think it’s more than likely that Tella will be recalled by Southampton - he has already been identified as our main goal threat. When he’s played up front he is a constant threat with his speed, quick-thinking and ball skills in front of goal. This is undoubtedly his best position because when on ...

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And to say Westy and Roberts weren’t present. Crazy. You would hope that as the season plays out, that becomes a big advantage in terms of being able to deal with injuries and rotate without weakening the team. You could add a couple of other names into the mix : BP-F, Lowton, Egan-Riley, MCNally, ...

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IWOODLOVETT wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:40 pm
Wrong !!!
Walking on eggshells ?

…. And he scores.

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IWOODLOVETT wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:32 pm
He won’t get on the pitch now with a yellow hanging over him !!

Wrong !!!
Walking on eggshells ?

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The Hung Juror wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 09, 2022 7:48 pm
Wout gets into the game!!!!

He won’t get on the pitch now with a yellow hanging over him !!

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There’s loads to do in London, but avoid the Easter holiday (1st to 16th April) - it will be rammed. If the weather is fine take a stroll along the South bank - from The London Eye, along past Tate Modern, The Globe Theatre, The Shard, Borough Market, HMS Belfast and on to Tower Bridge. This could b...

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I think we will see Twine coming off the bench after about 60 minutes. He will replace Brownhill who will drop back into Cork's midfield role. VK will go with the more settled side i.e. Vitinho and Maatsen as fullbacks plus Rodriguez up top. However these 3 (plus the Cork change) will be swapped for...

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What an exciting, attacking squad of young talent we have now. VK will have some tricky selection choices and it might no longer be such a big deal if Southampton choose to recall Tella. I just hope that Westwood gets back to his best to strengthen our midfield options. If he’s fit again, the manage...

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One of Florence’s best kept secrets is the Vasari Corridor. It’s a 16th century covered overhead walkway that runs for 1.2km with great views of the city and of the Arno river. Built by the ruling Medici family who feared attack if they moved around by the streets below. It is accessed through the U...

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Just listened to this. What an impressive and intelligent guy our manager is - undoubtedly the heir to Pep’s throne at City. His understanding and philosophy of the game is brilliant and logical. One quote that stuck in my mind was “ confidence is a treacherous friend - it will betray you “. I’m sur...

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Whatever your views on the armband thing, if you're going to bang on for days on end about inclusivity and making a principled stance, then don't back down at the last minute because it will only make you look weak and craven. I bet the Qatari hardliners are laughing their heads off. Why can’t the ...

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Okay, why expect the players to take the initiative. Why can’t the managers, physios and trainers etc. all wear the armbands? The cameras and commentators will pick up on it. Point made.

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I am disappointed that able bodied people can play in a wheelchair. I have no issue with there being an 'able bodied' wheelchair tournament, however, people with disability will, surely, be forced out of their one chance, over time, owing to less mobility, overall. Totally agree Sport in general is...

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