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Utter domination

Post by Vegas Claret » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:07 pm

Best team in the league, no question whatsoever - second half was as one sided as you can see in a top of the table clash. Boingers are good and we absolutely battered them in the second half. Outstanding
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Re: Utter domination

Post by Pearcey » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:08 pm

I really can’t believe what I’m watching at times! We’re a fantastic side! UTC.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by Pickles » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:10 pm

We are immense. Soak it in, seasons like this one don't happen all that often.
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Re: Utter domination

Post by ElectroClaret » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:11 pm

Totally agree.
Given the quality of the opposition its a comprehensive victory.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by jdrobbo » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:12 pm

It’s just a joy to go and watch at the moment… It has been on season.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by 4:20 » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:12 pm

I was itching for that 2nd half, we played well in the 1st but I wanted us to batter them come the half time whistle. We did just that. Phenomenal stuff. It's what makes champions.
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Re: Utter domination

Post by RVclaret » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:15 pm

That second half was just incredible. It was like watching Man City the other night against Spurs. Completely pinned them in, created good chances and scored 2 quality goals.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by PremierLeagueClass » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:15 pm

Incredible team, there aren’t enough superlatives left to describe this team.
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Re: Utter domination

Post by Taffy on the wing » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:18 pm

Can't wait to watch that 2nd half again......magic.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by SussexDon1inIreland » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:19 pm

16 corners

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Re: Utter domination

Post by Rowls » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:21 pm

It's just dawned on me...

We didn't have Cork

We didn't have THB

This team is amazing. This squad is immense.
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Re: Utter domination

Post by Shaggy » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:21 pm

That extra bit of tempo did it in the second half. Almost like they were being managed and measured in the first half to take the sting out of the baggies

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Re: Utter domination

Post by Swizzlestick » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:27 pm

The way we cranked up the pressure in that second half was something to behold. This was THE form team and we battered them. Stunning stuff.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by jurek » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:32 pm

I only tuned into the BBC football website at half time
and must admit to thinking it wasn't going to be our night.
But what a second half!
As others had said we absolutely battered them
in the second half and so pleased for Twine.
Joyous days at the Turf and so happy for the fans.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by arise_sir_charge » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:32 pm

This is quickly becoming my favourite ever Burnley side.

We are simply brilliant.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by MG70 » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:33 pm

They looked very nervous after the equaliser, maybe before. Absolutely magnificent second half.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by Gp8419 » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:36 pm

You can sit there losing against anyone in this league after 75 mins and still fancy us it’s unreal.The attacking talent is unreal I can’t see any reason why they can’t take it up a level in the prem.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by Buxtonclaret » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:46 pm

And youve to factor in, WBA are a good side & came here on the back of a bloody good run.
The 2nd half, we just kept pushing them back. They couldn't cope. Brilliant to watch.
Looking forward to Sheffield UTDs visit.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by Spiral » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:46 pm

We're unplayable. It sounds like such a banal observation but the key to it all is that the ball never stops moving. WBA's team shape for the first hour was as good as ours used to be in our heyday in the PL, but like as happened to us when we came up against the elite PL teams that pass you to death, the movement along every axis of the compass needed to keep that shape out of possession eventually gasses everyone out, so to compensate for the lower energy the opposition plays a narrower and more compacted shape to close the gaps between the lines so there's less energy needed to move the midfield, but then this opens up the wings, which means our wide players come into the game and the opposition is forced to defend more crosses, so in response to this they drop deep and defend the box, and then it's just a matter of being patient, keeping the ball moving and unlocking them. It's a way of playing that is impossible to play against when done well. We've done it a good eight or nine times this season where it's almost an inevitability that we'll smash the door down in the last ten minutes when the opposition are blowing out of their arse.
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Re: Utter domination

Post by ElectroClaret » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:50 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote:
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:46 pm
And youve to factor in, WBA are a good side & came here on the back of a bloody good run.
The 2nd half, we just kept pushing them back. They couldn't cope. Brilliant to watch.
Looking forward to Sheffield UTDs visit.
I think we'll batter the Blades.
They're not as good as WBA.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by Buxtonclaret » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:52 pm

ElectroClaret wrote:
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:50 pm
I think we'll batter the Blades.
They're not as good as WBA.
I'm with you there.
They did a job on us, 2nd half over there. Deserved their win.
We owe them. 8-)

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Re: Utter domination

Post by Vino blanco » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:55 pm

So much young, exciting talent on the pitch and equally on the bench. I enjoy watching this squad so much.

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Re: Utter domination

Post by Conroysleftfoot » Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:56 pm

Spiral wrote:
Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:46 pm
We're unplayable. It sounds like such a banal observation but the key to it all is that the ball never stops moving. WBA's team shape for the first hour was as good as ours used to be in our heyday in the PL, but like as happened to us when we came up against the elite PL teams that pass you to death, the movement along every axis of the compass needed to keep that shape out of possession eventually gasses everyone out, so to compensate for the lower energy the opposition plays a narrower and more compacted shape to close the gaps between the lines so there's less energy needed to move the midfield, but then this opens up the wings, which means our wide players come into the game and the opposition is forced to defend more crosses, so in response to this they drop deep and defend the box, and then it's just a matter of being patient, keeping the ball moving and unlocking them. It's a way of playing that is impossible to play against when done well. We've done it a good eight or nine times this season where it's almost an inevitability that we'll smash the door down in the last ten minutes when the opposition are blowing out of their arse.
Excellent analysis

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Re: Utter domination

Post by welsbyswife » Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:17 pm

Earlier on in the season I was thinking that although we were playing far better football than previous teams under Dyche that this side would be too naive and get ripped apart in the Prem. But I think we are getting better defensively, notwithstanding the soft goal tonight. That second half really fills me with confidence we could more than hold our own.

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