Clarets vs Rovers

[burnleymik]

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[claret2018]

Yikes

[Conroy92]

We need warriors today. We need the Barnes of old to turn up.

[burnleymik]

Barnes start as does Benson.

[claret2018]

Tenner says Barnes get sent off

[Middle-agedClaret]

What Claret2018 said, x2

[eastcoastclaret]

Barnes can't be the best option we have available up front

[Elizabeth]

Good luck Clarets, a long way off the team I would have chosen. I never thought we’d start the big Derby with Barnes who has been simply awful this season

[ElectroClaret]

No Jrod would have started Dervisoglu.

[SalisburyClaret]

Shame there’s no JRod but Barnes could be just what we need today

[Cubanforever]

Barnes to score

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Barnes to hopefully turn up and bully the Rovers defence.
He knows what this game means to the fans and with a bit of luck he puts in a proper performance.

[burnleymik]

He has also gone with Vitinho and Maatsen... Hope this pays off, but at least it's positive.

[FCBurnley]

Great chance for Ash to be the hero

[Tribesmen]

Morning all from what was a sunny morning , well was now raining for the rest of the day .
Big day fort Ash i would say kind of the man you need for a game as big as this .
All relaxed no tension well not yet but thta's going to change very soon
COME ON YOU CLARETS

[Clive 1960]

Wow Barnes in a Tella on the bench.

[dermotdermot]

I thought that, when Rodriguez went off, it was going to be a fairly lengthy lay off.

[burnleymik]

This is the one. For old time's sake I really hope Barnsey gets an early one here.

[Bosscat]

Gutted I can't be there sat at home ... coughing like an old Steam Engine chugging up the Settle Carlisle past Garsdale Head ... Just watched Englands 20-20 heroes now its over to Sky Sports and the Mighty Clarets ...

Come on you Burnley

[claretandy]

Diaz scoring at the back post incoming...

[criminalclaret]

Wow Barnes in a Tella on the bench.

Can only assume it's a knock? Or Barnes to slow down and frustrate play (getting marked by 2 defenders) to then have Tella second half to go at 2 tired defenders?

Defo no the team I'd have picked but I have faith. UTC

[Nonayforever]

Barnes to become a Burnley hero !

[tiger76]

Barnes starting will be the big talking point, a great chance for Ash to silence his critics today.

Options on the bench if needed however, though hopefully they won't be required.

[fatboy47]

Barnes to be either a hero or a villain by 2.30pm.

Anybodys guess.

[BurnleyFC]

That starting line up gives me the jitters.

[Murger]

Our defence is there to be got at, yet the manager still does nowt to rectify it.

[BobSykes]

Cripes

I was nervous. Now I'm bricking it.

I'd grab a point now with both hands were it offered!

Settling in shortly behind the sofa....

[Beagle]

Their players may be put off by the sight of a full stadium.

[Quicknick]

Cripes

I was nervous. Now I'm bricking it.

I'd grab a point now with both hands were it offered!

Settling in shortly behind the sofa....

Overreaction.

[claret2018]

Horrible feeling this is going to be a big defeat.

[IanMcL]

Clarets to win. All good.

[Zom Zom]

Barnes to become a Burnley hero !

He already is

[Conroy92]

Ultimately I don't care who scores as long as we win today but it would be lovely to see Barnes hit the back of the net against this lot.

[FCBurnley]

Think we will either win comfortably or lose 1-0. Lot will depend if they take out our wide men. We need to stay calm and not get involved. Just use our skill and pace

[clitheroeclaret3]

At the Turf
Brilliant atmosphere building up.
Bit of overkill from police maybe?

Really hoping to see a different Barnes performance from the Barnes of old......

Optimistic, so long as can inflict our passing game on them, strong ref (?) and Muric dominates the box better

[SussexDon1inIreland]

I Have 101% in our managers team selection decision
Tella I am guessing is not fully fit

I also know Super Ashley Barnes will give 101% and I really hope he scores and that we win this match.

UTC

[Hibsclaret]

Cometh the day
Cometh the Ash

[ecc]

Jay out is a huge blow. Tella was AWOL last week - not alone though - and he's gone for a man who will put them under pressure. Barnsey can also head a football so will be important defending corners. I'd have picked BPF but there you go.

[claretandy]

First goal wins ....

[Clive 1960]

Come on Burnley.

[criminalclaret]

We'll we're defo gonna concede first on season form Really wanted a tighter defence than last Saturday. And I hope to god they have prepped set piece corners / balls at back post.

Get the ball, smoother them, score multiple. Don't mind conceding if we do that.

[LoveCurryPies]

Any links?

[Claretlad]

Barnes will score today.Tied on.

[SussexDon1inIreland]

John Francis on Clarets Player

[tarkys_ears]

Just knew Barnes would be starting

Just the game for him!

[Tribesmen]

Any links?

Hesgoal is up and working

[NRC]

I’m with sussexdon here….. Barnes to stand up and be counted

[ClaretLoup]

Looking at the Rover’s line up there is cause for optimism. They are fielding two very young inexperienced players in the shape of Garrett and Mola the left back. The latter has made six starts for Stuttgart and none for Rovers and that’s it. He’s up against Benson.

Garrett is a 19 year old Blackburn youth and has made one start. Looks like one of their key players Szmodics is injured.

Come on you Clarets!

[dermotdermot]

Any links?

It’s on Sky.

[Bosscat]

Brilliantly observed moment there by fans of both sides