Still not the greatest performance...
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Still not the greatest performance...
But we smashed another reasonably in form premier league team. We still have two key players to come back from injury. We looked twice as good defensively. We showed passion. Lennon was a handful.
There's even more to come!
UTC.
There's even more to come!
UTC.
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Sorry but what do you expect. From what we have served up so far this season that performance was majestic. We played through the middle as well as down the flanks. We switched play from one side to the other quickly (JBG being main instigator of this). Defensively we didn't concede. Midfield were wanting the ball and bar a 20 min spell in the 2nd half they didn't sit too deep. Lowton was back and gave us the overlapping option which we miss so much when he isn't playing. Vydra has finally shown us what a number 10 player plays like.
All positives going forward and from Brady and Defour ready to walk straight back in when fit they now have a battle on their hands to get the jersey.
All positives going forward and from Brady and Defour ready to walk straight back in when fit they now have a battle on their hands to get the jersey.
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sorry re read your post and not as bad as I first thought.....apologies
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Don’t normally like Gary Birtles summarising but he was spot on today.
We were dropping far to deep and not challenging them in midfield. It might have been the game plan but it tested the sphincter at times. His main complaint was us standing off and letting them get simple crosses into our box.
On the ball we were a massive improvement and both JBG & Lennon ran at their markers, so good to see.
We were dropping far to deep and not challenging them in midfield. It might have been the game plan but it tested the sphincter at times. His main complaint was us standing off and letting them get simple crosses into our box.
On the ball we were a massive improvement and both JBG & Lennon ran at their markers, so good to see.
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Second half we did roughly what we've done defensively with huge success for two years, albeit we're still not quite at our best - sat deep, allowed teams to have the ball in front of us, and at times wide of us, but not behind or through us. It's generally been a sound play and it was again today, whatever Garry Birtles might say. We weren't quite as composed as we are at our best, and Taylor is still a bit of a worry, but that's beginning to split hairs. The only time Bournemouth got into a really threatening position was when Wilson made a clear back for Tarks and the ref failed to give a pretty obvious foul.
In possession, we were much better today, but in truth the first half was a nip/tuck game and either side could have got the opening goal. The difference today was we got the first goal, and we've always been better defending a lead than chasing a goal - and it also had the effect of bring confidence back into the team. Second half we were pretty comfortable, and we showed good quality when we got the chance to counter (Vokes and Wood had the two clearest chances of the half apart from the two goals and the chance for Brooks I mentioned - it wasn't one way traffic at all.
In possession, we were much better today, but in truth the first half was a nip/tuck game and either side could have got the opening goal. The difference today was we got the first goal, and we've always been better defending a lead than chasing a goal - and it also had the effect of bring confidence back into the team. Second half we were pretty comfortable, and we showed good quality when we got the chance to counter (Vokes and Wood had the two clearest chances of the half apart from the two goals and the chance for Brooks I mentioned - it wasn't one way traffic at all.
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I'd pretty much agree with all of that (Claretspice above). The first goal is pivotal to the way we play and we look much more solid with something to defend. It wasn't quite at last season's levels but a huge transformation from a week ago and a really important confidence booster ahead of two games where we should be looking for six points to get things properly back on track.
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A great result however not a true reflection of the game, but that’s the way games go sometimes. It left me thinking “what will we be capable of when we play really well?”
I believe that will happen. These players work really hard for Sean. We fans have to support them and enjoy the improvements that will come! UTC!
I believe that will happen. These players work really hard for Sean. We fans have to support them and enjoy the improvements that will come! UTC!
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Don't think any team in the PL (City or Liverpool apart) can expect to be in full control for 90 minutes. Started reasonable, then had a very flat period and got the goals. You'd expect us to come under pressure but we still kept creating chances (Vokes and Wood). Stayed strong and stretched them for the next two. Can't ask for anymore. The difference was the wide players who were certainly more up for it which showed in their defensive work. Last week both JBG and Lennon were weak yet today both were involved both in attack and defence. They played a big part in the goals and we're winning tackles especially when Lennon sprinted back to make a tackle on the edge of our box.
More of the same please.
More of the same please.
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I felt that we were in control of the game even in the second half when we didn't see much of the ball. Dyche knows this side is capable of defending a one goal lead so, despite our poor form, we were always going to look to sit and and defend the two goal lead. Credit to Howe, because with 20 mins to go he threw all caution to the wind and basically decided that there would be a third goal one way or another, and fortunately we got it.
Agree with spice though that the first goal is crucial and something we haven't got so far this season. Fine margins as Dyche says. Committing men forwards in the late counter attacks was a joy to watch though and Lennon seemed to be brimming with confidence after his goal which could prove to make a big difference this season.
Agree with spice though that the first goal is crucial and something we haven't got so far this season. Fine margins as Dyche says. Committing men forwards in the late counter attacks was a joy to watch though and Lennon seemed to be brimming with confidence after his goal which could prove to make a big difference this season.
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The scoreline certainly flattered us, but we defended our goal like Burnley, and we were abnormally clinical in front of goal.
I enjoyed it!
I enjoyed it!
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Not sure the scoreline was too flattering. All of our goals were really good chances which we would have been expected to take. Vokes and Wood also came very close. Maybe Bournemouth deserved a goal but for all their attacking play they didn't threaten much.scouseclaret wrote:The scoreline certainly flattered us, but we defended our goal like Burnley, and we were abnormally clinical in front of goal.
I enjoyed it!
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Lennon fantastic today ..my man of the match
...great performances from every single player ..very happy having a few cans UP THE CLARETS
...great performances from every single player ..very happy having a few cans UP THE CLARETS
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The worst type of praise is well done but..... What on earth is there to criticise about today's performance? I give up.
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If we can beat a Premier league team 4-0 while not being at our best,this bodes well once we hit our stride.
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I dont think it flattered us, we were better by far, the radio 5 reporter was asking dyche how it felt getting in front after they had been dominant. I was thinking WHEN ? dyche told her she must have been the only person on the match that thought that.scouseclaret wrote:The scoreline certainly flattered us, but we defended our goal like Burnley, and we were abnormally clinical in front of goal.
I enjoyed it!
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tiger76 wrote:If we can beat a Premier league team 4-0 while not being at our best,this bodes well once we hit our stride.
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Dont Doubt Dyche
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Was my greatest performance after watching some of our other games this season. Yesterdays victory was a breath of fresh air and gave the lads and the fans confidence on the way forwards.
With Cardiff and Huddersfield coming up yesterdays win could not have come at a better time
With Cardiff and Huddersfield coming up yesterdays win could not have come at a better time
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Your right there. The goal seemed to lift Lennon. He looked far better than what we have seen so far from him. But wingers are often in and out.Rileybobs wrote:I felt that we were in control of the game even in the second half when we didn't see much of the ball. Dyche knows this side is capable of defending a one goal lead so, despite our poor form, we were always going to look to sit and and defend the two goal lead. Credit to Howe, because with 20 mins to go he threw all caution to the wind and basically decided that there would be a third goal one way or another, and fortunately we got it.
Agree with spice though that the first goal is crucial and something we haven't got so far this season. Fine margins as Dyche says. Committing men forwards in the late counter attacks was a joy to watch though and Lennon seemed to be brimming with confidence after his goal which could prove to make a big difference this season.
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It was just nice to see us be ourselves again.
When we play like that we are a really good side.
When we play like that we are a really good side.
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The performance was much better but I’d still say that Saints away for the first hour was the best performance (if not result). Watford first half was also better.
Definitely moving in the right direction. Gonna be interesting to see how we shoehorn Defour and Brady in but we need our best players in the team
Definitely moving in the right direction. Gonna be interesting to see how we shoehorn Defour and Brady in but we need our best players in the team