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‘Big Six’ wins

Post by NottsClaret » Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:47 pm

Even though Arsenal are garbage these days, tonight’s win does complete the set for us of wins against the big six (United, City, Spurs, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool) in the Prem. What’s your favourite?

Either of the United ones will be popular, or Boyd’s v City. Maybe the 19% possession win v Liverpool.. 3-2 at Chelsea.

Personally I think the 2-1 v Spurs a couple of season’s ago, actually the better team throughout in that one against a really good side.
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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by matttheclaret » Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:49 pm

All very good and satisfying wins.

Very tough to top the 1-0 over Utd though in the first PL game at the Turf. I'd have to go with that

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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by Bigvince » Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:52 pm

My fav has got to be the 3-2 at Stamford bridge

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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by Claret » Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:56 pm

The 3-2 at Chelsea and 2-0 at Old Trafford were both fabulous but it has to be the win over United in 2009. It’s only the passage of time that has made it fade a little.

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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:59 pm

Its tough to pick. Even tonights is a big one for various reasons.

United at home - to get that on our opening premier league game after so long in the doldrums and with a goal of that quality as well as a penalty save was special.

Chelsea away - dreamland. They were a top side. Champions. We were massive underdogs. Lovely sunny weekend in the capital. But we made ourselves sweat late on.

Liverpool was nice. To soak up all that pressure and beat them like we did was very nice. And great to see Defour.

Spurs a couple of seasons ago was massive at the time. And to beat them away at Wembley was also special.

Boyds goal v City was great. And they were as good a side we will ever face. Particularly nice given our record v them.

But for me has to be Old Trafford. Thats what the premier league was all about growing up. Biggest club in the world. We were nowheer when the premier league era started. And they went from strengh to strength. Dominating the world. Playing the best football. In front of almost 80,000. To actually compete with them, in a league game away at Old Trafford and to win as we did. With two great goals - one of them world class from a Burnley lad - forget 7th. Thats the pinicle of our recent journey for me! And also my last away game, there with my dad, brother and nephew. Special night!
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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by Rowls » Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:04 pm

Most exciting game = 1-0 vs United

The win against Spurs at home was probably the best performance given we were playing an in-form team who were going for the title.

The wins against Liverpool and United (0-2 at Old Trafford) were the most comfortable but we weren't playing those teams when they were in form.

All of them are fantastic in their own way.

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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by LowtonClaret » Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:15 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:59 pm
Its tough to pick. Even tonights is a big one for various reasons.

United at home - to get that on our opening premier league game after so long in the doldrums and with a goal of that quality as well as a penalty save was special.

Chelsea away - dreamland. They were a top side. Champions. We were massive underdogs. Lovely sunny weekend in the capital. But we made ourselves sweat late on.

Liverpool was nice. To soak up all that pressure and beat them like we did was very nice. And great to see Defour.

Spurs a couple of seasons ago was massive at the time. And to beat them away at Wembley was also special.

Boyds goal v City was great. And they were as good a side we will ever face. Particularly nice given our record v them.

But for me has to be Old Trafford. Thats what the premier league was all about growing up. Biggest club in the world. We were nowheer when the premier league era started. And they went from strengh to strength. Dominating the world. Playing the best football. In front of almost 80,000. To actually compete with them, in a league game away at Old Trafford and to win as we did. With two great goals - one of them world class from a Burnley lad - forget 7th. Thats the pinicle of our recent journey for me! And also my last away game, there with my dad, brother and nephew. Special night!
Absolutely agree.

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Post by martin_p » Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:18 pm

It’s not just a full set in the Premier League, it’s a full set under Dyche.
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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by IWOODLOVETT » Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:30 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:59 pm
Its tough to pick. Even tonights is a big one for various reasons.

United at home - to get that on our opening premier league game after so long in the doldrums and with a goal of that quality as well as a penalty save was special.

Chelsea away - dreamland. They were a top side. Champions. We were massive underdogs. Lovely sunny weekend in the capital. But we made ourselves sweat late on.

Liverpool was nice. To soak up all that pressure and beat them like we did was very nice. And great to see Defour.

Spurs a couple of seasons ago was massive at the time. And to beat them away at Wembley was also special.

Boyds goal v City was great. And they were as good a side we will ever face. Particularly nice given our record v them.

But for me has to be Old Trafford. Thats what the premier league was all about growing up. Biggest club in the world. We were nowheer when the premier league era started. And they went from strengh to strength. Dominating the world. Playing the best football. In front of almost 80,000. To actually compete with them, in a league game away at Old Trafford and to win as we did. With two great goals - one of them world class from a Burnley lad - forget 7th. Thats the pinicle of our recent journey for me! And also my last away game, there with my dad, brother and nephew. Special night!
For me too. The Chelsea and Arsenal wins were exciting but slightly devalued by the sendings-off and (today) no crowd. At Old Trafford there was a full house (well fo 80 minutes at least) and we played them off the park for our 2-0 win.

I watched in hospitality - a lone Clarets amongst loads and loads of bigoted Reds.

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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:35 pm

IWOODLOVETT wrote:
Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:30 pm
For me too. The Chelsea and Arsenal wins were exciting but slightly devalued by the sendings-off and (today) no crowd. At Old Trafford there was a full house (well fo 80 minutes at least) and we played them off the park for our 2-0 win.

I watched in hospitality - a lone Clarets amongst loads and loads of bigoted Reds.
Was a full house for a while. Jay quickly sent them home.

His dad was sat behind us. Didn’t see his reaction but he must have been proud.
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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by JohnDearyMe » Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:39 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:59 pm


Spurs a couple of seasons ago was massive at the time. And to beat them away at Wembley was also special.

It felt like a win but do you mean the game when Wood equalised at the end?

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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:43 pm

JohnDearyMe wrote:
Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:39 pm
It felt like a win but do you mean the game when Wood equalised at the end?
Ah yes. I stand corrected. Felt like a win as I was completely pi55ed, in hospitality with spurs fans and put £20 on wood to score next when he came on! And then met him after the game. Needless to say that and a weekend at Notting Hill Carnival means the only two things I remember clearly were the goal and the winning bet!

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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by JohnDearyMe » Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:11 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:43 pm
Ah yes. I stand corrected. Felt like a win as I was completely pi55ed, in hospitality with spurs fans and put £20 on wood to score next when he came on! And then met him after the game. Needless to say that and a weekend at Notting Hill Carnival means the only two things I remember clearly were the goal and the winning bet!
Haha sounds like a great weekend. It was one of those goals where complete strangers were hugging each other and going mental
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Post by dougcollins » Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:14 pm

Seeing us win at Old Trafford was priceless.
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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by tiger76 » Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:26 pm

Hmm! tough question after much thought I'll opt for the 2-1 at home to Spurs, that totally derailed their title challenge, and Poch's meltdown at the final whistle was comedy gold.

2nd would have to be the win at OT, after the 2 injury time heartbreaks it looked like our chance of a victory there had passed, but Wood and Jay clearly didn't agree.

3rd has to be the 2-0 over Liverpool, they could have played for days and never scored, plus Defour & Gray were awesome that afternoon.
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Post by Bosscat » Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:32 pm

tiger76 wrote:
Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:26 pm
Hmm! tough question after much thought I'll opt for the 2-1 at home to Spurs, that totally derailed their title challenge, and Poch's meltdown at the final whistle was comedy gold.

2nd would have to be the win at OT, after the 2 injury time heartbreaks it looked like our chance of a victory there had passed, but Wood and Jay clearly didn't agree.

3rd has to be the 2-0 over Liverpool, they could have played for days and never scored, plus Defour & Gray were awesome that afternoon.
Chelsea away is up there too 🙂 3-0 @ halftime Vokesey and that Ward wonder strike plus the melt down and sendings off.... yes we were hanging on but tgat made it all the sweeter 😁

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Post by boatshed bill » Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:48 pm

I think Chelsea

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Post by vancouverclaret » Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:32 am

All of them for me

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Post by vancouverclaret » Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:35 am

All of them for me... But Man U. at Old trafford was special because all family are Reds.

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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by Stalbansclaret » Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:25 am

I think, just, Man Utd at home because of that absolute wonder goal from Robbie and the context of it being our first home game back in the PL but the Boyd winner against Man City led to an incredible atmosphere at the Turf under the Saturday evening lights. Remember leaving the ground and walking down Harry Potts Way with people singing. All these results have left me buzzing for days that's for sure.

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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by BenWickes » Tue Dec 15, 2020 7:26 am

Tough choice. Have mates who support Spurs, Liverpool and Chelsea. So enjoyed them. Particularly the Spurs win as he'd been ribbing me for months on end, still does tbh; though he was tickled pink by our win at Arsenal.
Probably the Arsenal game though just because of all the dodgy goings on and strange decisions against us in past games.

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Post by ClaretMov » Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:58 am

I like this game, especially when I thought it would be our last ever Premier league game (I didn't think we would be back again lol) and we went out with a bang.

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Re: ‘Big Six’ wins

Post by ClaretTony » Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:18 am

Agree with the OP that the Spurs win two seasons ago was probably the best in that we were much the better side but then there is Chelsea, that stunning opening day win which still takes some believing.

But I don't think anyone who knows me will be surprise that my favourite Big Six win came last January at that place called Old Trafford, simply because I'd waited years and years to experience that.

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Post by BigAlClaret » Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:22 pm

All impressive in their own way but for me the fact that the calendar year 2020 has given us wins at Man Utd and Arsenal (and so nearly Liverpool) and draws against Arsenal and Spurs is the biggest standout of all

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Post by wilks_bfc » Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:29 pm

cricketfieldclarets wrote:
Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:59 pm
Spurs a couple of seasons ago was massive at the time. And to beat them away at Wembley was also special.
Have I missed something? When did we beat Spurs at Wembley??

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Post by Spijed » Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:38 pm

The 1-0 win at home to Man U. with the Robbie Blake stunner was special as it was a moment many fans thought they would never see. The atmosphere was different and special too.

However, it now feels like a completely different era to what we are seeing these days. I'd take the Spurs victory two seasons ago as that was a fantastic performance.

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Post by KateR » Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:52 pm

all wins are good, these mentioned against the top six were all super :)

For me the game against Liverpool was the one I enjoyed the most in that it seemed a complete performance, two excellent well taken, midfield were not over run and defence rarely troubled. They had all the possession and yet so little real penetration, none of the GK was out of this world, no hitting woodwork continually, we threatened and I was never nervous, as I was for example against Chelsea when they came back from 3-0 down to 3-2.

Of course this is all from memory and I could be embellishing, but that is how I remember it in my mind :)

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Post by cricketfieldclarets » Tue Dec 15, 2020 9:05 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:
Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:29 pm
Have I missed something? When did we beat Spurs at Wembley??
Youve missed my follow on reply. Blame the bookies and the drink.

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Post by Down_Rover » Wed Dec 16, 2020 9:02 am

It is not just the top 6

I think I read that Dyche has beaten every premier league and championship club he has ever played

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