Benfica - v - Burnley MATCH THREAD

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:02 pm

Cork getting his usual booking

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:03 pm

O’Shea very comfortable on the ball - you can see why we signed him.

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:03 pm

Townsend getting some good crosses in

Cleveleys_claret · Post by **Cleveleys_claret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:03 pm

Fantastic game and all looking good.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:03 pm

Townsend is playing like a man possessed.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:03 pm

Cork can’t even play a friendly without a yellow

tally · Post by **tally** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:03 pm

Cork done 4 pace there

spt_claret · Post by **spt_claret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:03 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 8:52 pm
Townsend looking good.

Do we honestly need Tella for 15m if we sign him as well?

That would be 4 wingers plus JBG.

I’d rather spend the money on centre midfield!

Got a funny feeling that that CM spot might end up being Gudmundsson's position this season. Although I worry him/Cullen is a bit frail next to some midfields.

Muric has improved so, so much from the start of last season. Weghorst linking well but not threatening much yet.
Cork fouling way too much once again. Hate to say it but I think his legs are gone.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:04 pm

Cork booked. Is Sagres wet?

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:04 pm

Does that booking count?

UTC

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:05 pm

I’m already subconsciously singing “Sign him up” about Andros, I won’t lie.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:06 pm

Spiral wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:02 pm
Paying 14m to make Muric undroppable is worth it.

Would have preferred that going to a certain Nathan or Ian like, I think it was massively unnecessary

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:06 pm

gawthorpe_view wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:02 pm
Cork booked

Standard

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:06 pm

Every player trying to stake a claim here !

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:06 pm

If Andros Trialist were already signed up you'd be thinking decent free signing based on the first half an hour. Probably an inevitability at this point.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:07 pm

Good work out this

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Muric is our number 1

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:07 pm

jedi_master wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:05 pm
I’m already subconsciously singing “Sign him up” about Andros, I won’t lie.

Me too

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:08 pm

Would it speed the game up if, instead of players risking hurting themselves when they land on the floor, to give them all half a dozen "free kick" cards that they can play when required? Cork asked for his booking, but most of the fouls are just a matter of touching someone and rolling over.

Cubanforever · Post by **Cubanforever** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:08 pm

Anybody know how many have travelled ?

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:08 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:06 pm
Would have preferred that going to a certain Nathan or Ian like, I think it was massively unnecessary

Like everyone else it caught me by surprise. I mean, it's exciting, just didn't expect it from Burnley.

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:09 pm

Al-Dakhil taking the pi$$ here. Looks so classy.

NickBFC · Post by **NickBFC** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:09 pm

Townsend definitely looking lively and shown several decent touches. The fact he's starting would seem to suggest we are seriously interested.

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:09 pm

This bloody Portuguese commentary is making my friggin ears bleed

Elbarad · Post by **Elbarad** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:10 pm

Carwin261 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:02 pm
Cork getting his usual booking

Every game that's played on a day that ends in Y

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:10 pm

jedi_master wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:05 pm
I’m already subconsciously singing “Sign him up” about Andros, I won’t lie.

Fitness will probably be the main issue. He’s not played a competitive game for 16 months.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:10 pm

Townsend trialist looks like he can play!

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:11 pm

I personally do not think we need THB

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:11 pm

Ole ole ole ole, O'Shea O'Shea

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:12 pm

Fast and furious this is exciting

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:14 pm

Granted it's only a pre-season game and it's more about fitness, but in a proper game I don't think you play Wout and Jay at the same time. One or the other type situation for me.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:14 pm

Both teams playing properly.

They have some very close control.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:15 pm

Nice move by them but we stay strong and it’s a Clarets Goal Kick

ClaretFelix · Post by **ClaretFelix** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:15 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:10 pm
Townsend trialist looks like he can play!

Hadn't realised, he replaced Jay on his own and only England cap

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:15 pm

Great claim Muric

4midable · Post by **4midable** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:15 pm

Put 10 quid on cork booking every game he plays and youl be quids in over a season

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:16 pm

Played fairly well after the first 10 minutes once things had settled.

Cork and Twine struggle a bit when the game moves fast and the space is tight against better opposition.

Not sure where Jay is playing…. He’s hardly touched it.

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:17 pm

This is benfica’s starting 11 and we are matching them to everything, great signs

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:18 pm

Weggy struggling to get involved

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:18 pm

just a reminder Ameen Al-Dakhil is 21 and cost 3 million ish - what an unbelievable signing

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:18 pm

Excited to see Amdouni hopefully come on second half - can only imagine it’s for JayRod?

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:18 pm

Very good game to watch, this!
Some great footy from both sides.

Al-Dakhil is a real class act.
Townsend has impressed too.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:18 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:18 pm
just a reminder Ameen Al-Dakhil is 21 and cost 3 million ish - what an unbelievable signing

Having another great game.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:18 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:18 pm
just a reminder Ameen Al-Dakhil is 21 and cost 3 million ish - what an unbelievable signing

Looks like a Champions League player.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:19 pm

Corner Benfica

tally · Post by **tally** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:19 pm

Muric looks class

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:19 pm

Get Beyer in and what a back 4 have we got?

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:19 pm

Good claim Muric then a good save.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:20 pm

Only preseason of course but it looks like our boys have gone up a level.

The front two have struggled the most and Cork is a little slow to turn, but the rest have been really really good.

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:20 pm

Muric having a great game.
Half time.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:20 pm

Muric playing really well