Chelsea champs versus Mighty Clarets

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:38 am

It's here. The start to a new season for our Mighty Clarets.
Team and fans locked together in harmony and common purpose.

The news of Madge resigning had been met with relief from Sean Dyche and the squad. They know everything is now in place for a great start.

I am off to the match now, so have a great one, everyone.

Come on you Clarets!

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:40 am

IanMcL wrote:The news of Madge resigning had been met with relief from Sean Dyche and the squad. They know everything is now in place for a great start.

The difference between success and failure this season? A hyphen.

I do hope Made is not resigning

But seriously, enjoy the game today. Can't wait!

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:42 am

Holycustard tells me her hythen is in place - at least I think that's what he said!

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:43 am

IanMcL wrote:It's here. The start to a new season for our Mighty Clarets.
Team and fans locked together in harmony and common purpose.

The news of Madge resigning had been met with relief from Sean Dyche and the squad. They know everything is now in place for a great start.

I am off to the match now, so have a great one, everyone.

Come on you Clarets!

Hi Ian, I've seen the other post. I know you mean that Madge has re-signed - and has not "done a runner" and resigned.

Leaving now for first game of the season - from South West London.

3 points will be fantastic.

UTC

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:03 pm

Mrs Broke has invited a house full around this afternoon. I'm going to be totally rude and watch my beloved Clarets live on Sky Ireland.
They can enjoy watching me bouncing around the place at 5pm when we walk off with 3 points.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:06 pm

Just checked and see the game is on the TV here so I'm pretty damn excited now. COYC!

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:40 pm

IndigoLake wrote:Just checked and see the game is on the TV here so I'm pretty damn excited now. COYC!

Being a new husband have you not got housework to do?

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:44 pm

piston broke wrote:Being a new husband have you not got housework to do?

Haha, I've done the washing up and that's my lot done

I'm nagging her to make lunch soon. I'm hungry.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:51 pm

IndigoLake wrote:Haha, I've done the washing up and that's my lot done I'm nagging her to make lunch soon. I'm hungry.

Is that tapas the time?

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:52 pm

Afternoon all great to be back i must say .
Well a dry and partly sunny day here in Galway which is a good start , lets hope we have something like that in West London and the Clarets come away with something .

HatfieldClaret · Post by **HatfieldClaret** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:07 pm

In the white horse asking all the ladies if they are Madge.

No luck yet. I'll keep looking.

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:18 pm

Well, here we go again...

I'm sure there'll be some good days and some bad days this season, but right now I'm just happy I've got football to keep me busy once more!

COYC!

Longside4evr · Post by **Longside4evr** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:20 pm

Tuning in from sunny Malaga off to the Lounge bar shortly 3 points would be a Monmouth task but doable early pickings a point would be also called
COYC

KateR · Post by **KateR** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:22 pm

It's been a long time coming but so looking forward to it

HelloHiGoodbye · Post by **HelloHiGoodbye** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:24 pm

2-0 to Burnley at an absolute canter. We'll be safe by Christmas, in the Europa League next season.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:28 pm

Liverpool getting off to another flying start to the season. Down 2-1 at Watford. I actually think Watford will do ok this season. I like their manager, think he's a goodun.

derryclaret · Post by **derryclaret** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:32 pm

Afternoon all from a pleasant day in Derry, like everyone else it's great to be back for what will undoubtedly be a rollercoaster of a season, but one which we can not only survive but improve on, starting today 1-1. UTC!!

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:34 pm

free hit today for the Clarets, there is always an upset on the first day of the season, lets hope we can send Conte into a complete meltdown

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:37 pm

Free hit how?

Do points not matter this season you ******* idiot?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:39 pm

There already is an upset at the moment, Vegas. See post #16.

But I agree with what you say, it's arguably going to be our hardest fixture of the entire season - might as well get it over with early!

iluva64 · Post by **iluva64** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:52 pm

Hi from Porto where it's a very nice 30deg

Come on Madge lead us forth.......

Glued to iPad. UTC

Stevebfc40 · Post by **Stevebfc40** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:59 pm

Hello from Verona where it is lashing it down

BFCmaj · Post by **BFCmaj** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:02 pm

Burnley
1Heaton
2Lowton
6Mee
5Tarkowski
23Ward
17Berg Gudmundsson
13Hendrick
16Defour
4Cork
12Brady
9Vokes
Substitutes
3Taylor
10Barnes
18Westwood
19Walters
28Long
29Pope
37Arfield

BFCmaj · Post by **BFCmaj** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:03 pm

Chelsea
13Courtois
2Rüdiger
30David Luiz
24Cahill
28Azpilicueta
7Kanté
4Fàbregas
3Alonso
22Willian
38Boga
23Batshuayi
Substitutes
1Caballero
9Morata
16Kenedy
17Musonda
27Christensen
31Tomori
36Scott

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:04 pm

Just seen Pawson's referee...

Uh oh!

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:04 pm

No surprises really. It does look a very strong midfield.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:04 pm

Wexford_Claret wrote:Just seen Pawson's referee...

Uh oh!

Poor, biassed or both?

BFCmaj · Post by **BFCmaj** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:05 pm

Options on the bench as well.

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:09 pm

Already look stronger without having to accommodate Dre...

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:12 pm

It's a decent lineup. I'd hope we'll see a bit more of the ball with such a formation or at the very least remain our usual compact selves.

KateR · Post by **KateR** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:13 pm

Watching Watford, and Gray. Strange game and expect several strange matches/results for the opening weekend. How different is the real thing from preseason!'

Mignolet looking like a deer in headlights on so many occasions!!

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:15 pm

Afternoon from a sunny Isle of Man........come on yoooooo Clarets!

1914tyrone · Post by **1914tyrone** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:15 pm

451 and a very creative midfield
Looks a real strong bench too
UTC

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:15 pm

Decent lineup that. Love that Defour is back in favour.

TomtheClaret · Post by **TomtheClaret** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:16 pm

No Bardsley on bench?

Wexford_Claret · Post by **Wexford_Claret** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:17 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Poor, biassed or both?

****poor, lad!

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:18 pm

TomtheClaret wrote:No Bardsley on bench?

I think Bardsley is a little behind on fitness (I seem to remember Dyche mentioning something along those lines). So I guess he misses out at least for this game.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:19 pm

Wexford_Claret wrote:****poor, lad!

Chelsea to get a penalty, then. You know what they're like.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:20 pm

starting_11 wrote:Free hit how?

Do points not matter this season you ******* idiot?

I'd love you to say that to my face

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:21 pm

That bench looks very weak

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:21 pm

Could well struggle against that midfield today. So much talent in there. How will kante and cesc cope?

Come on Burnley

28" Mee
45" Defour

0-2

bluelabrador16 · Post by **bluelabrador16** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:28 pm

Time for some music..

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starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:28 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:

I'd love you to say that to my face

Why? Would you run off to the internet to give it the biggun' again?

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:31 pm

Now is not the time for dick measuring, Stuart.

KateR · Post by **KateR** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:31 pm

Children fighting on here pathetic. Grow up

KateR · Post by **KateR** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:32 pm

Let's see if D4 can manage a full game, might signal a change, hope he can

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:33 pm

KateR wrote:Let's see if D4 can manage a full game, might signal a change, hope he can

I believe he did in preseason.

spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:33 pm

Somebody told me football starts today. Are we winning yet?

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:34 pm

spadesclaret wrote:Somebody told me football starts today. Are we winning yet?

I am from the future. Burnley won 2-1.

Dyched · Post by **Dyched** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:36 pm

spadesclaret wrote:Somebody told me football starts today. Are we winning yet?

If you see my post Ben Mee is due to score at precisely 3.28.

Just under an hour to wait