Tottering Hotties versus MIGHTY CLARETS

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:49 pm

Really defensive looking side - intended to keep them out. Lets hope they don't score an early one

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:51 pm

Hello from a warm sunny Torre Del Mar!!!!!!!!!

COYC!!!!!!!!!!!!?!!

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:52 pm

With maybe one, possibly two exceptions, whenever Kev Long has stepped in to cover, he's been good. Sometimes much better than good!
I've always found myself scratching my head at some of the comments he's had over the seasons.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:52 pm

Now that extra man is in there Cork and Westwood have to be awake to the extra freedom they have to get forward with Barnes.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:52 pm

Is Gibson match-fit?

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:54 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Long has played very well for us this season. I don't think the fee paid for somebody should necessarily mean they replace somebody who has been inform.

Agreed. Long is one of our most consistent performers and has never let the team down. Deserves his place.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:54 pm

ecc wrote:Is Gibson match-fit?

He's bench fit at least.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:55 pm

Belgianclaret wrote:Really defensive looking side - intended to keep them out. Lets hope they don't score an early one

Wow, so you want them to score a late one? What a ****.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:57 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Long has played very well for us this season. I don't think the fee paid for somebody should necessarily mean they replace somebody who has been inform.

agree 100%, doesn't stop me being surprised at it though

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:58 pm

Wembley is pretty empty !!!!

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:59 pm

Very happy we're playing 5 at the back. Wood has been very poor so changing things up in some way (whether bringing in Vokes, an extra midfielder or defender) seems sensible. Let's hope we can stay in it and sneak a goal. UTC.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:01 pm

Agree Vegas, very sparse Wembley crowd. Could help us, coyc

icu81b4 · Post by **icu81b4** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:01 pm

Good afternoon from very windy Fylde coast, come on u Clarets

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:04 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:Wow, so you want them to score a late one? What a ****.

IT: eloquent and ignorant as usual I see

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:04 pm

Belgianclaret wrote:IT: eloquent and ignorant as usual I see

I think he was kidding, Belgian.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:06 pm

Belgianclaret wrote:IT: eloquent and ignorant as usual I see

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:08 pm

Think I just saw CT on my stream. He wears a bright yellow coat doesn't he?

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:09 pm

Sissoko is going to destroy Cork today. Complete mismatch in strength there.

icu81b4 · Post by **icu81b4** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:10 pm

IndigoLake wrote:Think I just saw CT on my stream. He wears a bright yellow coat doesn't he?

That's Joe Hart!

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:11 pm

I'm getting early warning here. Alan McInally, on Sky, is a full minute ahead of an excellent stream from Ripple.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:16 pm

piston broke wrote:I'm getting early warning here. Alan McInally, on Sky, is a full minute ahead of an excellent stream from Ripple.

If you can manage to get a full minute ahead of Alan McInally, somebody can warn Dyche.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:17 pm

Wolves 1 Bournemouth 0
Rovers 1 Brum 0

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:19 pm

need Barnes to get his Barnes on, nothing sticking at the moment

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:20 pm

Bardsley sits on Rose's face. No joke.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:21 pm

IndigoLake wrote:Bardsley sits on Rose's face. No joke.

I misread that for a second.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:23 pm

we are so incredibly poor in possession

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:24 pm

FactualFrank wrote:I misread that for a second.

I looked twice.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:25 pm

You can take a lot from passing accuracy. Ours is currently 65%. The best passing teams get 90+%.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:26 pm

FactualFrank wrote:I think he was kidding, Belgian.

Still haven't recovered laughing

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:30 pm

Belgianclaret wrote:Still haven't recovered laughing

You're a miserable **** today, aren't you?

Barry_Chuckle · Post by **Barry_Chuckle** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:31 pm

Cork loses the ball time after time

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:31 pm

Hart saves.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:31 pm

Great save, Joe!

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:32 pm

Cork is so weak.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:32 pm

Hart is so ****. Get rid. Bring back Niko.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:32 pm

FactualFrank wrote:You can take a lot from passing accuracy. Ours is currently 65%. The best passing teams get 90+%.

yeah I think it finished around 65% against Brighton, it's out main issue at this level

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:32 pm

We really struggle passing it around in the middle. Not enough movement.

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:32 pm

Good save Hart!

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:33 pm

HiroshimaClaret wrote:Cork is so weak.

We need to sign another central midfielder in Jan. A physically strong one who can better complement him.

Edit - or maybe one that can pass!

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:33 pm

I wish Scott had been reffing last week when yon fella tried to kick Bardsleys head off. Soft freekick against Brady.

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:34 pm

piston broke wrote:I wish Scott had been reffing last week when yon fella tried to kick Bardsleys head off. Soft freekick against Brady.

Spot on. Just highlights the inconsistencies of the referees.

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:38 pm

Working hard in defence, giving them no time at all.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:40 pm

I don't think Barnes has won a single header yet or even bought a free kick, very unlike Ashley

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:40 pm

Palace winning

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:46 pm

Unlucky Barnes. If we could nick one here, they look like they are struggling to break us down defensively.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:47 pm

Long has been superb so far

icu81b4 · Post by **icu81b4** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:48 pm

HT 0-0

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:48 pm

Cork really is looking lightweight.

First half though happy with that. COYC!

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:48 pm

0-0 at HT. I'll take that. Spurs haven't really tested Hart - we've made it difficult for them by getting so many bodies in the way.

clitheroeclaret2 · Post by **clitheroeclaret2** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:50 pm

Playing well at h/t.

1 great block from Joe Hart, bad headed miss from Ash
They've had possession but honours even.