I didn't think the atmosphere was good and there was quite a bit of moaning and groaning around where I was sat especailly at the end.
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I’d have been amazed had there not been a negative response to a 0-0 home draw with Norwich. Burnley have always performed better when a siege mentality develops… many more blatant ‘errors’ by the officials and the Turf will become an intimidating place for visitors to play again.
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I'd play Taylor as a left sided midfielder, he can beat a man and get a cross in, move Dwight more central or up front,something has to be tried.
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Its a strange one really, look at Norwich, last season after 7 games 10 points - won league with 97 points a full 10 points better than 3rd place so got promoted easily really. This season 7 games and 1 point and ok yeah the top of the prem is quality but from ? 11th down there's some pretty "average" sides who on any given saturday can easily beat each other on any going day.claptrappers_union wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 6:04 pmI fancied us today, I can’t see us beating another Premier League team now if we can’t beat Norwich. They were out of their depth. Improvements needed in all positions to stay in this division. Nice while it lasted
There are reasons but we have not evolved enough in the prem and teams now have our number, same manager, same tactics, near enough same personnel, same formation, near enough same names on the bench - there's no surprises anymore. Keep McNeill quiet and that gives you a better chance, the fly in the ointment from the Leicester match could be Cornet as he could be another creator and goal threat. The other main thing is scoring goals that seems to catch so many promoted / bottom half clubs out - Brighton last night should have been out of sight after 60 minutes, we should have been out of sight after 60 minutes at home to Brighton. Chances do seem to come along in the prem BUT you pay a much heavier price for missed chances in the prem rather than the championship.
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How about this team ( especially at home)
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Collins Tarks Mee
Lowton Brownhill Westwood McNeil Taylor
Vydra Cornet
Just crossing to Wood at every opportunity ain’t working. McNeil is playing more and more infield and could be very dangerous behind Vydra and Cornet. At least we would go down fighting
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Collins Tarks Mee
Lowton Brownhill Westwood McNeil Taylor
Vydra Cornet
Just crossing to Wood at every opportunity ain’t working. McNeil is playing more and more infield and could be very dangerous behind Vydra and Cornet. At least we would go down fighting
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Brentford win
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Honestly no, should be dropped for Pieters now, the guy cannot find a head with any of his crosses, may look the part but thats it, what does he contribute to the side? His underlapping McNeil is so predictable you could simulate it on a computer programme he does it so often, it is like watching the same crap tactics over and over again. Opposition managers must chuckle, they only have to watch one game and we are completely sussed out.
When Cornet comes back our attacks will be 100% better unless he gets it coached out of him in the meantime.
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So you want to drop our best striker for the new man, switch to a 3-5-2 and expect us to win?FCBurnley wrote: ↑Sun Oct 03, 2021 3:55 pmHow about this team ( especially at home)
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Collins Tarks Mee
Lowton Brownhill Westwood McNeil Taylor
Vydra Cornet
Just crossing to Wood at every opportunity ain’t working. McNeil is playing more and more infield and could be very dangerous behind Vydra and Cornet. At least we would go down fighting
I'll have some of what you're on
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McNeil comment is interesting. He has a super left foot but does not move the ball quick enough. He receives the ball does about 3 or 4 turns and then makes the pass he should have made to begin with. In this league the ball has to be moved quickly with precision. Bringing in Cornet, a fit Vydra, Roberts as a right wing back and possibly Cork should improve us and change the stale style that all managers now know - even Norwich were not troubled yesterday and they are not a good teamAlargeClaret wrote: ↑Sun Oct 03, 2021 2:27 pmWe played with a real lack of confidence and I was amazed at the constant poor long ball in, thankless task for Wood/Jay .
McNeil constantly flatters to deceive and is very one footed . His best work is with Taylor, whom gets stick for his crossing but 1st time I’ve ever seen him sky one in the stand tbh. He’s a good defender and gets to the byline very well indeed and can deliver a cross, though admittedly rarely great accuracy . Miles better than Lowton though .We’ll need Cornet firing and hopefully Roberts will slot in .
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Comeuppance for the years of virtually no investment. It was always going to take more than one transfer window to fix. All we can do is get fully behind the team and become the extra man.
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Seems we are doomed then wow! Fine margins! I will have you 100 to the food bank that the board supports we stay up? If we go down I will stand the 100?buzzclarets79 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:24 pmAnd when we drop to the championship and won’t have a pot to pi** in with attendances of 10,000 you’ll be wanting these same old morons to attend.
The worst home record in history, can’t even beat Norwich, a team that’s lost all previous matches, -14 goal difference already at this stage, we never looked like scoring. Same old boring Dyche tactics.
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I know the white flag waving is popular among some, I just wish I could convince myself to be more negative.
With odds of 11/10 for us to be relegated widely available and with more than 1 bookie, it seems it is very easy to make a few grand. Not many banks will give you 110% interest for 7 months.
With odds of 11/10 for us to be relegated widely available and with more than 1 bookie, it seems it is very easy to make a few grand. Not many banks will give you 110% interest for 7 months.
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I think the strange thing is we are playing better than we did at the start of last season and possbly still creating slighty more chances.
My frustration is lack of shots from oustide the area sometimes when in shooting range.
Got to take some real points after the City game or it wont be looking good.
'If' we did go down i would still fancy us to go back up again, there is another gulf that seems to have opened up again in the championship.
My frustration is lack of shots from oustide the area sometimes when in shooting range.
Got to take some real points after the City game or it wont be looking good.
'If' we did go down i would still fancy us to go back up again, there is another gulf that seems to have opened up again in the championship.
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ThisYearofthefox wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 3:23 pmI think the strange thing is we are playing better than we did at the start of last season and possbly still creating slighty more chances.
My frustration is lack of shots from oustide the area sometimes when in shooting range.
Got to take some real points after the City game or it wont be looking good.
'If' we did go down i would still fancy us to go back up again, there is another gulf that seems to have opened up again in the championship.
My only concern is that we normally win games when we play well and create chances, and we just haven't
You could make a very convincing argument that we should only have lost one game so far, and that we should be a lot further up the table
But the performance v Norwich was not as good as previous ones, and our complete haplessness in front of goal is a real concern
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I would say it's any 3 from 7, Brentford are in free fall, from Southampton upwards will be ok. Our key games are Watford, Villa and Newcastle home and away.
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I think you mean 3 from 8 . Norwich , Newcastle , Watford , Leeds , Villa , Brentford , Southampton and us . It's going to get quite nervy and exciting as usual , but I'm feeling a lot more confident than i did a few weeks ago .
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Southampton have enough, they've won 3 of the last 4.expoultryboy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:37 amI think you mean 3 from 8 . Norwich , Newcastle , Watford , Leeds , Villa , Brentford , Southampton and us . It's going to get quite nervy and exciting as usual , but I'm feeling a lot more confident than i did a few weeks ago .
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They have granted, but prior to that run they were winless in their first 7, I think they'll be OK, but I certainly wouldn't totally rule them out of still being dragged back into the mix.
You'd imagine it will be 3 from 8, as everybody from Leicester and above has probably got enough of a cushion already.
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The one thing in our favour is that we've been here before many times and survive pretty comfortably in the end, even without having to use our spare games at the end of the season.
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Having done a quick calculation we are six points down on the corresponding fixtures from last season.
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Unless we sign a CM or find one in the academy that can step up I suspect this will be our last season in the prem.
We have the worst midfield in the league by some distance
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Wouldn't we be losing virtually every game were that the case?Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:17 amUnless we sign a CM or find one in the academy that can step up I suspect this will be our last season in the prem.
We have the worst midfield in the league by some distance
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No one's really arsed about last season's form now, unless you're grinding an axe.
We're scoring goals again, that's the important part and a game that maybe we would've lost, we got a draw and even then we were unlucky not to win.
This season's form is all the matters and the players are now looking like they're starting to click again, Cornet is probably a large reason why.
Ultimately I think we will be ok, even with Brownhill in CM.
He's first choice now, we won't have a youth player who can replace him, much to some people's annoyance I suspect.
Our activity in the next window will be dependant on how we are getting on, but we have a lot of work to do in regards to decisions on next summer's OOC.
We're scoring goals again, that's the important part and a game that maybe we would've lost, we got a draw and even then we were unlucky not to win.
This season's form is all the matters and the players are now looking like they're starting to click again, Cornet is probably a large reason why.
Ultimately I think we will be ok, even with Brownhill in CM.
He's first choice now, we won't have a youth player who can replace him, much to some people's annoyance I suspect.
Our activity in the next window will be dependant on how we are getting on, but we have a lot of work to do in regards to decisions on next summer's OOC.
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We are playing better football than usual but the defence concedes for fun. We have done reasonably well against the big 6 in limiting their goal difference, but conceding an average of 2 a game to the rest of the sides is poor.
Looking at the table this morning when we have only lost 1 in 7 bears resemblance to Fulham last year. We just won't make any head way with draws unfortunately.
We might beat Spurs and things look a lot rosier. But losing the next two will give us huge problems.
Looking at the table this morning when we have only lost 1 in 7 bears resemblance to Fulham last year. We just won't make any head way with draws unfortunately.
We might beat Spurs and things look a lot rosier. But losing the next two will give us huge problems.
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Re next win v Spurs next week
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Despite the up turn in form, and us playing some decent football now, I do still fear for us for two reasons:
1. We are getting zero luck with decisions like yesterday. Unfairly losing our defensive rock for a game vs Spurs and failing to get a red card award are decisions that could easily cost us at the end of the season.
2. Despite not being clouted all season, we’re also not keeping clean sheets like we used to. I’d feel much more confident if we re-find that defensive solidity at some point, even if it means accepting a mor turgid style in some games.
Points aren’t enough and we lose the main catalyst of our improved performances for a couple of months next year. Alan Pace and ALK also need to pull some rabbits out of the hat to beat the drop this season.
1. We are getting zero luck with decisions like yesterday. Unfairly losing our defensive rock for a game vs Spurs and failing to get a red card award are decisions that could easily cost us at the end of the season.
2. Despite not being clouted all season, we’re also not keeping clean sheets like we used to. I’d feel much more confident if we re-find that defensive solidity at some point, even if it means accepting a mor turgid style in some games.
Points aren’t enough and we lose the main catalyst of our improved performances for a couple of months next year. Alan Pace and ALK also need to pull some rabbits out of the hat to beat the drop this season.
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The interesting thing about Fulham last year was that after they'd won at Anfield (who didn't last season?) they were on 26 points from 28 matches, level on points with Brighton and only four behind us. What killed them in the end was getting only two points from the last ten matches.Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:11 pmWe are playing better football than usual but the defence concedes for fun. We have done reasonably well against the big 6 in limiting their goal difference, but conceding an average of 2 a game to the rest of the sides is poor.
Looking at the table this morning when we have only lost 1 in 7 bears resemblance to Fulham last year. We just won't make any head way with draws unfortunately.
We might beat Spurs and things look a lot rosier. But losing the next two will give us huge problems.
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We lose Maxwel Cornet for up to four matches.NewClaret wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 3:45 pmDespite the up turn in form, and us playing some decent football now, I do still fear for us for two reasons:
1. We are getting zero luck with decisions like yesterday. Unfairly losing our defensive rock for a game vs Spurs and failing to get a red card award are decisions that could easily cost us at the end of the season.
2. Despite not being clouted all season, we’re also not keeping clean sheets like we used to. I’d feel much more confident if we re-find that defensive solidity at some point, even if it means accepting a mor turgid style in some games.
Points aren’t enough and we lose the main catalyst of our improved performances for a couple of months next year. Alan Pace and ALK also need to pull some rabbits out of the hat to beat the drop this season.
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The spine of our team seems much weaker than in previous seasons
And the weakness in midfield stands out
Our midfielders have not scored a goal between them so far this season - not going to check, but would have thought very few goals scored by any of them over the last few years
When they support the attacks we are regularly in real danger when teams break on us - the way Gallagher broke through to lay on the goal for Benteke being a prime example
When they defend they do so just marking space/zones and teams are able to drift in behind them so easily
Westwood is now suspended for 5 cards, everyone of them being for cheap tackles when he fails to get near the ball
Brownhill is really no better
We need pace, strength and height in this key area
And the weakness in midfield stands out
Our midfielders have not scored a goal between them so far this season - not going to check, but would have thought very few goals scored by any of them over the last few years
When they support the attacks we are regularly in real danger when teams break on us - the way Gallagher broke through to lay on the goal for Benteke being a prime example
When they defend they do so just marking space/zones and teams are able to drift in behind them so easily
Westwood is now suspended for 5 cards, everyone of them being for cheap tackles when he fails to get near the ball
Brownhill is really no better
We need pace, strength and height in this key area
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It's an area where we do need to strengthen. But Westwood has been very good for us. And it's quite remarkable that we've been able to compete in central midfield area to the extent we have given we are often outnumbered and the opposition have better individuals.jojomk1 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 4:54 pmThe spine of our team seems much weaker than in previous seasons
And the weakness in midfield stands out
Our midfielders have not scored a goal between them so far this season - not going to check, but would have thought very few goals scored by any of them over the last few years
When they support the attacks we are regularly in real danger when teams break on us - the way Gallagher broke through to lay on the goal for Benteke being a prime example
When they defend they do so just marking space/zones and teams are able to drift in behind them so easily
Westwood is now suspended for 5 cards, everyone of them being for cheap tackles when he fails to get near the ball
Brownhill is really no better
We need pace, strength and height in this key area
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The league is incredibly strong this year. Gonna be a real dogfight down at the bottom.
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This is our problem in a nutshell. I’ve said it for over a year now. Our back five is as good if not better than many in the PL, our strikers Wood, Cornet, Jay, Vydra are better than most in the bottom half of our division. Our midfield options, however, our championship level at best: they do not know how to protect the defence, which we used to do superbly, and from a creativity level they are very, very poor. We will struggle against every team in the PL whilst our current midfield is playing. Take a look at the UTC ratings to see where Westwood, Brownhill, Cork are. This is the area that needs strengthening totally in January.jojomk1 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 4:54 pmThe spine of our team seems much weaker than in previous seasons
And the weakness in midfield stands out
Our midfielders have not scored a goal between them so far this season - not going to check, but would have thought very few goals scored by any of them over the last few years
When they support the attacks we are regularly in real danger when teams break on us - the way Gallagher broke through to lay on the goal for Benteke being a prime example
When they defend they do so just marking space/zones and teams are able to drift in behind them so easily
Westwood is now suspended for 5 cards, everyone of them being for cheap tackles when he fails to get near the ball
Brownhill is really no better
We need pace, strength and height in this key area
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We have had two first team starters from our last 4 transfer windows.
We desperately need at least two first team starters in the next window or it’s likely we are down
We desperately need at least two first team starters in the next window or it’s likely we are down
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I’m sure there was an article recently where it said he would join the squad on 27th Dec and return 14th Feb.
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AFCON runs from 9th January to 6th February. We only have 2 PL games between those dates. He could miss the 2nd January and probably 8th Feb game if his country reaches the semi final.Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 5:19 pmYes that is correct. Potentially away for 6-7 weeks and then it just whether Dyche wants to thrown him back in straight away.
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At least a couple of FA Cup weekends in that time.Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 5:22 pmI’m sure there was an article recently where it said he would join the squad on 27th Dec and return 14th Feb.
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But they went on a decent unbeaten run for a bottom side and didn't progress as most were draws.Spijed wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 4:51 pmThe interesting thing about Fulham last year was that after they'd won at Anfield (who didn't last season?) they were on 26 points from 28 matches, level on points with Brighton and only four behind us. What killed them in the end was getting only two points from the last ten matches.
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I wouldn't say "fodder" which implies that there is no chance of staying up.
But we need some investment in January, specifically in midfield.
But we need some investment in January, specifically in midfield.
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Norwich was the real disappointment. Shame Cornet missed that one. Even so if the penalty had been given (and scored) for the foul on Vydra we would be out of the relegation zone
It's going to be a scrap because there are no teams as poor as last season's. bottom three especially now that Smith has gone to Norwich
Recent performances have been generally encouraging. We need to hang in there until January and hopefully upgrade our striker and CM options
It's going to be a scrap because there are no teams as poor as last season's. bottom three especially now that Smith has gone to Norwich
Recent performances have been generally encouraging. We need to hang in there until January and hopefully upgrade our striker and CM options
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We'll know a lot more about our chances by early Jan, we face Newcastle, Watford & Villa in the run up to Xmas, and Leeds is our 1st away trip of 2022.
8/12 points minimum from those key games, and we'll be set fairly well for the 2nd half of the campaign, however if we fail to win at least a couple of those matches we'll be making life extremely difficult for ourselves in the latter part of the season.
And unlike the last couple of seasons no-one is getting cut adrift at the foot of the table, so it looks like being a battle right until the last couple of weeks, what's encouraging is we've taken points in most of the games you'd expect us too, the challenge now is turning 1 point into 3, that could make all the difference come the climax of the campaign.
8/12 points minimum from those key games, and we'll be set fairly well for the 2nd half of the campaign, however if we fail to win at least a couple of those matches we'll be making life extremely difficult for ourselves in the latter part of the season.
And unlike the last couple of seasons no-one is getting cut adrift at the foot of the table, so it looks like being a battle right until the last couple of weeks, what's encouraging is we've taken points in most of the games you'd expect us too, the challenge now is turning 1 point into 3, that could make all the difference come the climax of the campaign.
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Such a negative thread and so early in the season.
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