ARTICLE: Wood in with a chance for Saturday

[ClaretTony]

A bit of early team news with Wood touch and go

See link
https://www.uptheclarets.com/wood-in-wi ... r-saturday

[KateR]

so I suppose the bigger question is, will he start if really fit, will he be on the bench just in case. Given the last performance SD must have a little more confidence to start with the finishing 11 from the last game and have two first team regular starters on the bench whom he can give some actual game to.

[FactualFrank]

Excellent news that Wood's injury isn't serious and JBG is back.

While I'd love Vydra to be given another go on Saturday, if it is Wood that starts, it's still good news.

[Gordaleman]

Wood unlikely to start in my opinion. You all know how Sean likes his players to "Come back once." Good opportunity to give Vyds and JayRod a chance.

Other interesting news, though not much said about it.

Sean. "Steve Stone is back in the building. He is looking at our players who are out on loan because we have 11 out. There has been an independent enquiry and the situation has been resolved."

[claretandy]

Touch and go translates to out for the rest of the month.

[Bosscat]

Wood unlikely to start in my opinion. You all know how Sean likes his players to "Come back once." Good opportunity to give Vyds and JayRod a chance.

Other interesting news, though not much said about it.

Sean. "Steve Stone is back in the building. He is looking at our players who are out on loan because we have 11 out. There has been an independent enquiry and the situation has been resolved."

I noticed that bit about Steve Stone too GD in his live conference talk

[jrgbfc]

Touch and go translates to out for the rest of the month.

Pretty sure we said Gudmonssen "had a chance" of playing at United last month. 4 weeks later and still no sign of him

[Gordaleman]

I noticed that bit about Steve Stone too GD in his live conference talk

I just got it from Lancashire Live. I don't have full access to Clarets Player Boss.

[Gordaleman]

Why would Sean change things? We are on a good run with the team that started last week. OK, we lost Wood, but Vyds did OK, didn't he?

I'd start with the eleven that finished at Southampton and see what happens. Maybe bring Gudders on near the end if the situation warrants it.

C'mon you PL Clarets.

[BOYSIE31]

Hope he gives Vydra a start - he has to eh ??????

[Gordaleman]

Hope he gives Vydra a start - he has to eh ??????

Vyds face will change form that very happy smile, to super sad if he doesn't start after THAT goal.

[FactualFrank]

Why would Sean change things? We are on a good run with the team that started last week. OK, we lost Wood, but Vyds did OK, didn't he?

I'd start with the eleven that finished at Southampton and see what happens. Maybe bring Gudders on near the end if the situation warrants it.

C'mon you PL Clarets.

Which one would you like?

[Gordaleman]

Which one would you like?

Yes, I suppose my post WAS a bit confusing.

I'd start with the team that finished at Southampton and give Wood a rest.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Yes, I suppose my post WAS a bit confusing.

I'd start with the team that finished at Southampton and give Wood a rest.

You could then finish with the team that started at Southampton and bring Wood on

[claretspice]

Would expect to see Wood on the bench then - if only for squad management reasons. Vydra and Wood both deserve to start.

Interesting decision on the right hand side this week. Jeff was excellent last week, but the Bardsley/Hendrick axis has been toothless at home in a 4-4-2, and I'd like to see Lennon brought in to offer extra penetration on that side.

[Bosscat]

You could then finish with the team that started at Southampton and bring Wood on

And JBG

I'd like to see Lennon brought in to offer extra penetration on that side.

that has to be a p!ss take post

[Gordaleman]

You could then finish with the team that started at Southampton and bring Wood on

Who for? JayRod? I want to see what Vyds can do over 90 mins.

[dibraidio]

Doesn't Sean always do this to keep the opposition manager guessing. We're clearly not going to play the same way with or without Wood. No point giving them more information than they need.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Last time extra penetration and Lennon was in the same sentence think Danielle Lloyd was doing her 1 woman tour of the spurs dressing room

[FactualFrank]

Brownhill has more chance of starting than Lennon.

[Gordaleman]

Brownhill has more chance of starting than Lennon.

As I said on another thread. I like Cork, but maybe Brownhill could play the Defour role and slide enticing passes through to Vyds and JayRod.

[FactualFrank]

As I said on another thread. I like Cork, but maybe Brownhill could play the Defour role and slide enticing passes through to Vyds and JayRod.

I think Brownhill will slowly find his way in the side but I can't see him starting until it's either a forced move due to injury/suspension, or he comes on and plays brilliantly.

[Gordaleman]

I think Brownhill will slowly find his way in the side but I can't see him starting until it's either a forced move due to injury/suspension, or he comes on and plays brilliantly.

You're probably right about him having to wait, but it's a shame, because his apparrent ability would suit both Vyds and JayRod. What a shame if we don't get to see them on the pitch at the same time before Vyds gets forced out.

[jrgbfc]

Would expect to see Wood on the bench then - if only for squad management reasons. Vydra and Wood both deserve to start.

Interesting decision on the right hand side this week. Jeff was excellent last week, but the Bardsley/Hendrick axis has been toothless at home in a 4-4-2, and I'd like to see Lennon brought in to offer extra penetration on that side.

No way Dyche is changing a winning team, unless injuries force him to!

[claretspice]

And JBG


that has to be a p!ss take post

Not really - because by all accounts Lennon was about our best player in the two cup ties (admittedly I missed both) and has been pretty good in the little cameos he's had over the last 2-3 months. I also think that the introduction of Jay (and now possibly also Vydra) plays far more to the strengths of Lennon because it gives him a forward who will drop deep and creates the space to move into , whilst also being capable of providing the sort of pass into that space that Lennon has made his career from exploiting. He's never had that before in his time at Burnley, because that's not the way we've played with Barnes and Wood (or Vokes previously) up front.

No objection to the idea of Brownhill - and I'm a huge fan of Hendrick which is why I badged this as a tricky decision. Like I say, it's an interesting call.

[ElectroClaret]

The hamstring problem might not have been serious, but they can be troublesome things, dragging on longer than some other injuries.
I don't think they'll risk him when there's no need.
Give him extra rest.

[FactualFrank]

No way Dyche is changing a winning team, unless injuries force him to!

And quite right too.

I think the suggestion of starting Lennon, when you take into account who we've recently beat, and that Hendrick isn't injured, is ludicrous.

[FCBurnley]

BIG weekend coming up. We have by far the easiest game ( in theory) and need to win to remove any lingering thoughts of relegation. Defeats for Bournemouth Watford Norwich West Ham Villa Brighton and Newcastle who all have tough away games would imo put us safe. They won’t all lose but don’t see many if any wins

[claretonthecoast1882]

lingering thoughts of relegation

[claretspice]

No way Dyche is changing a winning team, unless injuries force him to!

And probably rightly. But the right hand side has been an issue at home recently, against stubborn opponents, when Bardsley and Hendrick are in tandem. Bournemouth have traditionally been pretty open, but away from home this season they've been more defensively minded and tended to play on the counter attack.

[Colburn_Claret]

Not a hope of Wood playing, he won't even make the bench. Not a problem, I'd rather he came back 100% than with a niggle.
The only problem that would leave is who comes on if Jay or Vydra get injured. I would imagine a shuffle with Hendrick going forward and Brownhill getting a run out.

[Down_Rover]

I agree there is no chance of Wood playing. As said above he is just playing his cards close to his chest and if he is not 100% fit why should be take the risk

Same 11 that finished, JBG to come on if no penetration down right

Brownhill will get his chance all in good time

[houseboy]

You're probably right about him having to wait, but it's a shame, because his apparrent ability would suit both Vyds and JayRod. What a shame if we don't get to see them on the pitch at the same time before Vyds gets forced out.

40 points might see that situation resolved.

[houseboy]

And probably rightly. But the right hand side has been an issue at home recently, against stubborn opponents, when Bardsley and Hendrick are in tandem. Bournemouth have traditionally been pretty open, but away from home this season they've been more defensively minded and tended to play on the counter attack.

Last stat I saw was that 65% of our wing play comes from the left. We ARE a bit unbalanced in that respect. Our right side needs a bit of a look at in Summer but maybe the answer might be Brownhill. But what would happen with Hendrick (unless he goes)?

[jrgbfc]

Last stat I saw was that 65% of our wing play comes from the left. We ARE a bit unbalanced in that respect. Our right side needs a bit of a look at in Summer but maybe the answer might be Brownhill. But what would happen with Hendrick (unless he goes)?

I'd say its highly likely Hendrick is on his way in the summer.

[boatshed bill]

I'd say its highly likely Hendrick is on his way in the summer.

Almost certain. But we look so much better with him in the side.

[Iloveyoubrady]

Where has everyone got this idea that Brownhill is some kind of magic right winger. He’s a centre mid. Hendrick is a better right midfielder anyway, as that is Hendricks position. Brownhill will replace Westwood or cork when an injury comes.

[AlargeClaret]

Presuming JBG will be on the bench and get the last 20,though can’t fault Jeff’s work ,we are weak going forward on the right .Though a fit Lowton and JBG do help certainly at home

[Gordaleman]

Where has everyone got this idea that Brownhill is some kind of magic right winger. He’s a centre mid. Hendrick is a better right midfielder anyway, as that is Hendricks position. Brownhill will replace Westwood or cork when an injury comes.

I don't think EVERYONE has. My piece said that although I like Cork, maybe Brownhill could replace him and play the Defour role.

[IWOODLOVETT]

Hendrick will be dropped once we are safe.

[FactualFrank]

Hendrick will be dropped once we are safe.

Like a hotpot?

[IWOODLOVETT]

To plan for next season without him and to introduce Brownhill or alternatively (fingers crossed) to force his hand on a new contract.

[Gordaleman]

Hendrick will be dropped once we are safe.

You are another then that doesn't understand his value? He reads the game a lot better than most and Dyche knows it.

Also, don't forget, he's only in his current role because JBG is out but he's making a great job of it.

[houseboy]

Where has everyone got this idea that Brownhill is some kind of magic right winger. He’s a centre mid. Hendrick is a better right midfielder anyway, as that is Hendricks position. Brownhill will replace Westwood or cork when an injury comes.

Don’t think that but it’s wondering where he fits in (assuming we don’t want him on the bench). Hendrick is generally doing a fine job but we are, statistically, weak on the right. Then we have JBG. I’m wondering if the club know more than we think about Hendrick’s intentions?

[expoultryboy]

Gordaleman : i don't think Iwoodlovett is under estimating Hendrick's value to the team , but if he hasn't signed a new contract we have to prepare for next season . One of the reasons 65% of our wing play comes down the left , is due to Taylor does a lot more overlapping than lowts or bards . As for Saturday I'd expect the same team as last week and hopefully we've Wood and JBG on the bench .

[IWOODLOVETT]

You are another then that doesn't understand his value? He reads the game a lot better than most and Dyche knows it.

Also, don't forget, he's only in his current role because JBG is out but he's making a great job of it.

You’ve missed the point. I am a Hendrick fan as well, but if he is hell bent on moving on, there is no point in playing him once we're safe.
1. We just bought a ready made replacement.
2. Hendrick is unlikely to risk things with a new club and will avoid injury at all costs.
3. SD is more likely to to tweak the system than to go all out for a place in the Europa cup.

[IanMcL]

'SD is more likely to to tweak the system than to go all out for a place in the Europa cup'

Nah!

[Gordaleman]

You’ve missed the point. I am a Hendrick fan as well, but if he is hell bent on moving on, there is no point in playing him once we're safe.
1. We just bought a ready made replacement.
2. Hendrick is unlikely to risk things with a new club and will avoid injury at all costs.
3. SD is more likely to to tweak the system than to go all out for a place in the Europa cup.

Maybe you have some inside information that I'm not aware of, but who says Hendrick is leaving? Just because he hasn't signed a new deal yet, doesn't mean he won't do. On the other hand, maybe he's not being offered one. Sean and the team keep things in house until there is something to say. At the moment, there is nothing to say.

[Gordaleman]

Don’t think that but it’s wondering where he fits in (assuming we don’t want him on the bench). Hendrick is generally doing a fine job but we are, statistically, weak on the right. Then we have JBG. I’m wondering if the club know more than we think about Hendrick’s intentions?

Hendrick is nothing like Brownhill, so hardly a like for like swap. Hendrick is playing out wide because we haven't a decent winger on that side, that's all. When JBG is back, he might be a bit redundant and possibly he is thinking of leaving, but possibly not. Maybe he would be happy to be a squad player, after all, that's been his role most of the time he's been here.

I think Brownhill has been brought in to do the Defour role which would be great for strikers like JayRod and Vyds. I just hope we get to see those three on the field together, before Sean decides to let Vyds go.

Judging by Sean's comment earlier today in which he said about Vyds "If he plays." That to me suggests he willl unless something unforseen happens before the game.

[boatshed bill]

Interesting views on Hendrick, the fact is he will be badly missed.
Over 4 seasons he has played more games and scored more goals than any of our other recognised midfielders.