Wales v Iran

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:57 am

Big game for both today, Hennessey and Roberts retain their places, Moore for Dan James is the only change for Wales.

This should be a game Wales can win, and if they do they'll have one foot in the KO stages.

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:00 am

Yep, good luck wales!!! (My grandma was Welsh……….) and here’s hoping our Claret connections have a great “morning”!!!

Exeterclaret · Post by **Exeterclaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:14 am

Great cross just then from Roberts

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:15 am

We were discussing last week how much we could get for our players at the World Cup. It turned out you get paid if they had been on your books in the last 2 years. Roberts, Weghorst, Pope and Zaroury were listed but we forgot Wayne Hennessey. 5 is a good total for likkle old Burnley.
Good luck to Hennessey and Connor Roberts today.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:16 am

1-0 Iran

Edit...offside

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:17 am

Roberts got away with one there, his poor pass that led to the offside goal.

alwaysaclaret · Post by **alwaysaclaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:17 am

Roberts out of gaol

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:18 am

Roberts gets away big timer for that sloppy square pass, lucky boy that Iran strayed offside in the resulting attack.

The Hung Juror · Post by **The Hung Juror** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:19 am

Lucky boy Roberts.

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:19 am

I thought his pass took a deflection of the Iranians toe, so harsh to blame Roberts

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:25 am

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:15 am
We were discussing last week how much we could get for our players at the World Cup. It turned out you get paid if they had been on your books in the last 2 years. Roberts, Weghorst, Pope and Zaroury were listed but we forgot Wayne Hennessey. 5 is a good total for likkle old Burnley.
Good luck to Hennessey and Connor Roberts today.

Each player brings in just under £162,000 so even if they go out at the end of the group stages x5 player's will bring in around 800k, not a bad little amout

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:26 am

There's already a WC thread

The Hung Juror · Post by **The Hung Juror** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:36 am

Iran look at decent outfit, on this showing so far.

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:40 am

Is Craig Bellamy co-commentating?

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:43 am

No its Danny Gaberdine

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:54 am

Pretty tame 1st half, and the tension is palpable.

Roberts has played fairly well, and should have had an assist with that Kiefer Moore chance, equally he was fortunate to escape with the offside goal.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:56 am

Its 11 v 9, and that is going to count

I get that Bale and Ramsey are Welsh legends, but surely the Iranian coach is going to notice that if Iran go up a gear physically, Wales just won't be able to live with it

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:07 am

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 25, 2022 10:25 am
Each player brings in just under £162,000 so even if they go out at the end of the group stages x5 player's will bring in around 800k, not a bad little amout

Payment to club is apportioned based on time at club. So, approximate £120k for Nick Pope, £120k Connor Roberts, £80k Wayne Hennessey, £40k Wout Weghorst and £40k Anass Zaroury. Total £400k.

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ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:12 am

Wow! How is it still 0-0?

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:13 am

Wow 2 posts and a save

The Hung Juror · Post by **The Hung Juror** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:13 am

Lucky lucky Wales.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:13 am

I've heard of the luck of the Irish but not the luck of the Welsh.

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:14 am

Welsh goal leading a charmed life there, will Iran regret missing those chances.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:15 am

Azmoun is a very good player, I remember we were heavily linked with him in January to replace Wood, he went to Leverkusen instead.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:16 am

I thought Iran were supposed to be rubbish.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:16 am

Wales under huge pressure now.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:17 am

Second best here, Wales.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:17 am

Wales comfortably 2nd best here

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:17 am

Roberts off.

Winstonswhite · Post by **Winstonswhite** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:17 am

Come on Iran. Put them to the sword FFS

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:18 am

Roberts been involved in 2,or 3 dodgy moments.

The Hung Juror · Post by **The Hung Juror** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:19 am

He’s a player alright, and can put it about abit. I’d have him tomorrow.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:19 am

Not his best game, for Conor.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:22 am

Carwin261 wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:18 am
Roberts been involved in 2,or 3 dodgy moments.

Yep, but also created Wales best chance so far and made a possible goal saving block just before he went off.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:34 am

Great save by WH.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:35 am

Bale still hasn't touched the ball, feel like they're screwing themselves relying on Bale, almost hoping for a set piece for him to produce some kind of magic.

The Hung Juror · Post by **The Hung Juror** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:36 am

Looking like there’s only one winner at the moment.

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:36 am

This Wales side doesn’t have many players that could get in the Clarets first XI let alone beat England. I suspect Iran will win.

In fact I’m struggling to think of any. Davies maybe but probably not. Certainly not Bale or Ramsay at their age.

One journey too far for this Wales team unless they find a miracle.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:36 am

Looking knackered, the Welsh.

It Is What It Is · Post by **It Is What It Is** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:38 am

Ramsay has been crap from the start

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:38 am

CrosspoolClarets wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:36 am
This Wales side doesn’t have many players that could get in the Clarets first XI let alone beat England. I suspect Iran will win.

In fact I’m struggling to think of any. Davies maybe but probably not. Certainly not Bale or Ramsay at their age.

One journey too far for this Wales team unless they find a miracle.

Amazing how far down Bale has gone.

At his peak arguably better than any player England have, yet now he's not even good enough for the Championship.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:41 am

Some poor ref decisions.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:41 am

CrosspoolClarets wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:36 am
This Wales side doesn’t have many players that could get in the Clarets first XI let alone beat England. I suspect Iran will win.

In fact I’m struggling to think of any. Davies maybe but probably not. Certainly not Bale or Ramsay at their age.

One journey too far for this Wales team unless they find a miracle.

Hennessey would walk in at Championship level.
Was sorry when he decided to up sticks.

The Hung Juror · Post by **The Hung Juror** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:42 am

Bale has been a liability in this game.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:43 am

Should he 10+ minutes of injury time here based on other games.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:44 am

CrosspoolClarets wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:36 am
This Wales side doesn’t have many players that could get in the Clarets first XI let alone beat England. I suspect Iran will win.

In fact I’m struggling to think of any. Davies maybe but probably not. Certainly not Bale or Ramsay at their age.

One journey too far for this Wales team unless they find a miracle.

Davies starts every game for Spurs, bit laughable to suggest he wouldn't get in our Championship team.
I'm not a fan of Kieffer Moore or Dan James but hard to argue they wouldn't get in based on recent club form in the PL.
Brennan Johnson and Neco Williams are absolute certainties.
Harry Wilson had 10 goals and 19 assists in the Championship last season.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:45 am

Hennessy lucky not to be sent off.

Edit: or maybe not!

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:45 am

Great save from Davis!

Soooo lucky, WH

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:45 am

Spijed wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:38 am
Amazing how far down Bale has gone.

At his peak arguably better than any player England have, yet now he's not even good enough for the Championship.

Well he isn’t, is he? That’s the joke VK was making about Ronaldo.

Players like Davies (good shot just now) has done really well for Spurs and is probably their only real quality, Johnson etc are young and run down blind alleys, but the problem I see for Wales is a lack of pace and ball control - lack of quality really. Iran have run rings around them 2nd half. Quicker and better control.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:45 am

WH off here, surely.

He is.