Unlikely sports headlines...

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:08 pm

Chris Wood scoring with an overhead kick got me thinking... along with the what we will read in the papers tomorrow regarding our first goal, and the obvious "great first touch from Gray", anyone think of a headline that would as unlikely as the two mentioned?

Pimlico_Claret · Post by **Pimlico_Claret** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:10 pm

Burnley capitalise on their opponents weakness.

huw.Y.WattfromWare · Post by **huw.Y.WattfromWare** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:35 pm

Pope concedes

andyh · Post by **andyh** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:36 pm

City couldn’t live with Burnley’s neat passing

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:36 pm

Tiger Woods pulls out

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:38 pm

Burnley first on MOTD.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:38 pm

Burnley have come away from the framework

Guitargeorge · Post by **Guitargeorge** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:39 pm

“Nick Pope, good between the sheets”

timshorts · Post by **timshorts** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:07 pm

"gibson captains rovers to sixth successive Derby defeat."
Or
"
Bamford starts for England in World Cup qualifying decider in dortmund."
Although the most unlikely part of this would be the English getting a good team in their group.

MRG · Post by **MRG** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:15 pm

Wood onside

NellyDBFC · Post by **NellyDBFC** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:22 pm

After back to back wins against Norwich and Brighton, Burnley finish in 7th place to claim the last European Qualification place....

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:48 pm

Ashley Westwood's towering header the difference as Burnley win the 2021 FA Cup

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:58 pm

Sean Dyche England Manager

Longsidelenny1882 · Post by **Longsidelenny1882** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:05 pm

The clarets on the front foot for the full 90 minutes

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:12 pm

Dyche thanks board.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:04 pm

Pope drops Cross

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:13 pm

Burnley move quickly to secure fast, strong, two footed, clinical, non British or Irish, tricky, creative world class monster in transfer window for £3.99 and a packet of hobnobs.

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:15 pm

Barnsley secure top half finish with 2-0 win over Norwich

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:40 pm

All Manchester FA Cup final.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:10 pm

Burnley splash out £50m on players

Pimlico_Claret · Post by **Pimlico_Claret** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:24 am

Burnley's Brady linked with a move to Barcelona.

HB Claret · Post by **HB Claret** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:35 am

Dyche wins manager of the season or Burnley voted most popular premier league team by neutral supporters.

Guitargeorge · Post by **Guitargeorge** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:52 am

Burnley fall foul of FFP

Zlatan · Post by **Zlatan** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 7:59 am

Hedontplayforyou wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:15 pm
Barnsley secure top half finish with 2-0 win over Norwich

Thread title is “Unlikely sports headlines...”

That is not only likely but expected...

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:14 am

Burnley fans full of praise after their sides 2-0 win

rincon · Post by **rincon** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:17 am

Sean Dyche beaten up by Tony Mowbray

AfloatinClaret · Post by **AfloatinClaret** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:52 am

Pimlico_Claret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:24 am
Burnley's Brady linked with a move to Barcelona.

Or an equally ludicrous: Burnley's Hendrick linked with a move to Manchester United

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:57 am

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 18, 2020 7:38 pm
Burnley first on MOTD.

Not even first, when the only match played!

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:58 am

Hedontplayforyou wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:15 pm
Barnsley secure top half finish with 2-0 win over Norwich

That's a guarantee, not unlikely.

Just check the BBC!

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:07 am

BUXTONCLARET FINISHES SECOND IN SPOT-THE-BALL TABLE!

Woonderbah · Post by **Woonderbah** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:33 am

Once again, Leeds Utd wrap up a Premier League and Champions League double

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:30 pm

Scots qualify for major finals.
Rovers celebrate PL return.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:37 pm

bfcjg wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:12 pm
Dyche thanks board.

He has thanked them regularly.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:40 pm

Burnley Squad Rotation Masters

Whitgord · Post by **Whitgord** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:28 pm

Supporter claims damages against Burnley FC after scolding themselves under hot tap in stadium toilets.

Gordaleman · Post by **Gordaleman** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:34 pm

Pimlico_Claret wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:24 am
Burnley's Brady linked with a move to Barcelona.

Now that's a cracker.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:51 pm

Gordaleman wrote: ↑
Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:34 pm
Now that's a cracker.

It's the way he tells them!

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:51 pm

Watford have the longest serving manager

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:52 pm

Spend, Spend, Spend
Says Burnley Chairman

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:53 pm

Burnley Sell Dry Powder Cupboard

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:55 pm

Mourinho: I want to be as successful as Dyche

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:58 pm

Boris: Cummings had to go!
He is crap at sport

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Jul 20, 2020 12:34 pm

Lallana- One mouthful of that omelette and it was Burnley for me!