Re: MIGHTY CLARETS versus SheffU

[superdimitri]

It's hard enough coming in to a depleted side, and worse still playing out of position.

Very true. He's only there because the other Wingers in our youth setup are too young. Normally it would be Glennon but he's injured. (Whilst Glennon is a better winger than Benson he's still a full back).

Benson is a clear Central midfielder. Makes Hendrick look like a winger and that's saying something.

[joey13]

Passing and ball retention is awful

[Conroysleftfoot]

Poor old Sam might have taken on one lost cause too many.

[superdimitri]

Clever from Lowton. Tactical foul.

[FactualFrank]

Who is on the bench? I liked it when we went 4-3-3.

[NewClaret]

Take that

[Zlatan]

Since when was Mousset a ref?

[SussexDon1inIreland]

HT

Come on Super Burnley

[NewClaret]

Who is on the bench? I liked it when we went 4-3-3.

2 keepers and the U23’s.

[NickBFC]

Bit of a slow half, feel we have another gear or two. Wood and Barnes both missing big chances. Need to up our game and put this to bed - a very important half now for us.

[Cirrus_Minor]

Commentary team are a bit average

[Jimmymaccer]

Happy with that.........and no big time Charlie got a new whistle for Christmas ref!!!

[Iloveyoubrady]

Decent half given injuries. Good goal and Barnes and wood could both have scored but for great saves by keeper. Wood’s especially I thought was in. A good effort, great cross and even better save

[TsarBomba]

Poor first half.

I have sympathy with Benson, but he’s 5 yards off the pace with his pressing and Wood is constantly having to direct him and/or come across to his side to close down.

Barnes is more interested in winning fouls that anything else.

There’s nothing wrong with our creativity, we just have two strikers desperately out of form and confidence.

I’ll be delighted if we can hang on to this 1-0.

[FactualFrank]

Come on Burnley, I don't care how we get a win today.

[FactualFrank]

I’ll be delighted if we can hang on to this 1-0.

I think we have another goal in us.

[Funkydrummer]

Wood trying to use skill there reminds me of failing to do skills in Pro Evo with the right analogue stick.

Great analogy.

Stick to what you're good at Chris

[warksclaret]

I know Benson has come on as an early sub. I have been watching him in particular-no fault of his but this is all beyond him. Ball watching and chasing shadows. After the Leeds game just cant see why Stephens did not come on. I know it means probably Brownhill going right side but its severely restricted us.

[jojomk1]

Benson offering very little

Feel Bardsley could do a better job to keep the score as now

[Safron]

We must be awful to scout us because you don't know what you get from one game to the next chalk and cheese, apart from the goal bloody awful, where is the domination from Leeds, I ask myself???

[Giftonsnoidea]

Commentary team are a bit average

Cockney guy can hardly talk

[ElectroClaret]

Passing a bit sloppy and chances missed, but not too bad. We're winning, that's the main thing.
Keep it going, lads.

COYC

[jojomk1]

I know Benson has come on as an early sub. I have been watching him in particular-no fault of his but this is all beyond him. Ball watching and chasing shadows. After the Leeds game just cant see why Stephens did not come on. I know it means probably Brownhill going right side but its severely restricted us.

That would be my other choice to Bardsley

[FactualFrank]

Passing a bit sloppy and chances missed, but not too bad. We're winning, that's the main thing.
Keep it going, lads.

COYC

Finally a positive post.

[Giftonsnoidea]

I know Benson has come on as an early sub. I have been watching him in particular-no fault of his but this is all beyond him. Ball watching and chasing shadows. After the Leeds game just cant see why Stephens did not come on. I know it means probably Brownhill going right side but its severely restricted us.

Makes you wonder what they see in him, McNeil came tearing out of the blocks in his first game but this guy remains a little undercooked.

Glad to see Brady getting back to his best, going to get a new deal at this rate

[Tribesmen]

We kind of look off balance since Taylor went off , sure Sean will sort it out at HT .

[dpinsussex]

Commentary team are a bit average

I am listening to it in Portuguese. He isnt bad.
Love the pronunciation of Matty Lowton and Ashley Barnes

[FactualFrank]

Benson aint a right midfielder.

[expoultryboy]

I just wish Wood would head the ball downward , like we were all taught by our PE teacher .

[CardiffClaret]

I actually think the coverage on Amazon has been decent

[Spijed]

I'd stick Stephens in front of the back four just to add a bit more solidity.

[taio]

Certainly need to take our chances. Thought Mee's header was excellent given his position. Good effort to be one nil up after losing such an important player so early.

[boatshed bill]

I know Benson has come on as an early sub. I have been watching him in particular-no fault of his but this is all beyond him. Ball watching and chasing shadows. After the Leeds game just cant see why Stephens did not come on. I know it means probably Brownhill going right side but its severely restricted us.

We can't move Brownhill, he's very much our ball winner in the middle. It's tough on Benson but he earns a wage and will learn from this. I'm glad Wood is "coaching" him TBH, shows real professional attitude.

[karatekid]

Where the blue meets the red, burgundy or Claret

[SalisburyClaret]

Mee’s header was superb as was Robbie’s corner - when he gets it right - he gets it very right

[huw.Y.WattfromWare]

How? Was it a great save or did it hit his arm? I think goalie just made himself big!!

He did but when Tom did it at OT it was a great save so give the lad his due.

[jedi_master]

I think the criticism of Benson against Leeds and tonight is a bit harsh, if not very.

He’s a central midfielder and barely got any experience playing out of position in the Premier League in two very important games. He has shown his ability in the games where he has played in centre mid so to say he is ‘out of his depth’ is too much for me and perhaps needs to be caveated with ‘in this position’.

[wilks_bfc]

Need to do what we did against wolves and hit them straight from the start of the second half

[FactualFrank]

I'd stick Stephens in front of the back four just to add a bit more solidity.

We'd need to take somebody off. Which would make it more unbalanced, unless we take Westwood or Brownhill off.

[HB Claret]

Commentary team and “experts” seem fine to me - acknowledging their keeper has made 2 excellent saves, agreeing that Ben Mee’s finish was class and that the VAR was correct with penalty decision.

[Firthy]

Saying “ that if Sheffield Utd want to win this they’ll need to score at least two goals “

I’m glad he explained that, I’ve often wondered how football works!

Love it, haven't laughed so much in a long time

[Giftonsnoidea]

I’d have put Stephens in midfield Brownhill on the right, feels like we’re a man down currently.

Good goal by Mee tho

[MrVmax]

Going to jump in here , I think Benson has something about him, just think he is being played out of position, its really tough as a young player. I like that Wood is coaching him as well. Some young lads take time to settle and gain confidence. If he can get a few ninety minutes I think he will really surprise a few.

[Bigvince]

Just seen Leeds first goal OG what a balls up!!!

[Nonayforever]

I think the criticism of Benson against Leeds and tonight is a bit harsh, if not very.

He’s a central midfielder and barely got any experience playing out of position in the Premier League in two very important games. He has shown his ability in the games where he has played in centre mid so to say he is ‘out of his depth’ is too much for me and perhaps needs to be caveated with ‘in this position’.

I agree, but why is Dyche playing him when it is clearly beyond him.

[Conroysleftfoot]

Leeds' performance at West Brom tonight shows how well we did on Sunday

[Buxtonclaret]

Hopefully cut out giving the ball away cheaply and, we can win this.

[FactualFrank]

Leeds' performance at West Brom tonight shows how well we did on Sunday

I text my sister that. I said it shows how well they can do against a much weaker side than Burnley

[CardiffClaret]

Just saw the replay of West Brom’s own goal - absolutely hilarious!

[Gordaleman]

Cockney guy can hardly talk

Better than the Spanish guy I've got on Hesgoal.