Clarets vs Chelsea Match Thread

[Mark the Claret]

Perhaps the soon to be out of contract players are going to see less game time between now and the end of the season (Taylor is one of those).

I don't agree with dropping him, but it could be another possible reason why.

But we still have something to play for, it's not a dead rubber, he must play his strongest team when he can just in case we can put a small run together.

[Tribesmen]

Afternoon all from a bright and windy Galway .

After last night anything is possible today i think we can win this . Now last night Galway United won in Derry for the first time in i don't know how long . The lads who travelled were so well treated by the locals and evryone had a ball .
One for Derry , The George pub was something else for the pics i saw last night .

[whiffa]

Apparently Taylor has a toe issue according to some on social media, so that's why he isn't starting. Not sure of the truth for that, but lets not call for VK's head before kick off.

[fidelcastro]

Taylor is tripe, goal after goal down his side all season long, should have been behind Pieters in Dyches last season too, completely finished at this level.

Another well balanced assessment from you.

[THEWELLERNUT70]

Is Fofana injured ?

Can't play against his parent club

[KRBFC]

And the answer to that is Vitinho?

He’s the only other option we have, I like Vitinho and think he’s grown into a decent little player as the season has gone.

[taio]

For all we know Taylor might not be fully fit. If it's purely tactical it's strange.

[fidelcastro]

But we still have something to play for, it's not a dead rubber, he must play his strongest team when he can just in case we can put a small run together.

Perhaps he knows we aren't good enough to stay up regardless.

He may already have one eye on next season.

I stress again though, I think Taylor should be starting.

[Murger]

He’s the only other option we have, I like Vitinho and think he’s grown into a decent little player as the season has gone.

Further forward, yes. But as a full-back, he’s absolutely gash.

[BobSykes]

Well i was worried Trafford would be straight back in after the international break so that's something. Foster good. The other changes baffling when, whisper it quietly, we looked a bit less awful in the last 2 games.

The sun's shining though, I'm off for a nice walk whilst we have it....

[KRBFC]

Another well balanced assessment from you.

Brighton away he got out jumped for their equaliser by a midget

West Ham home both late goals came from his side

Villa away poor

The Brentford home game, guess which side the goal came from?

[fidelcastro]

So the player on that side of the pitch where the goal originates from is always to blame?

I don't think it's quite that simple.

[KRBFC]

So the player on that side of the pitch where the goal originates from is always to blame?

I don't think it's quite that simple.

Not always but yes if it’s a common theme, the left back has to take responsibility in stopping the crosses.

[taio]

Brighton away he got out jumped for their equaliser by a midget

West Ham home both late goals came from his side

Villa away poor

The Brentford home game, guess which side the goal came from?

You could pick weaknesses and errors in most of our players this season. Taylor has been one of our better players. You've been slagging others off this season for criticising but you call Taylor 'tripe'. Hypocrite.

[LincsWoldsClaret]

If people actually watched how many goals Taylor is responsible for they’d have a different opinion, he can do no wrong though because he’s been here for a while and was once a very good player for us.

Let’s get back to the real world

[fidelcastro]

Not always but yes if it’s a common theme, the left back has to take responsibility in stopping the crosses.

Does Vitinho do that then?

Taylor is far from perfect, but he's still the best LB at the club.

[alwaysaclaret]

For all we know Taylor might not be fully fit. If it's purely tactical it's strange.

Shouldn't be on the bench if not fit.

[spt_claret]

If people actually watched how many goals Taylor is responsible for they’d have a different opinion, he can do no wrong though because he’s been here for a while and was once a very good player for us.

Question 1: do you think Vitinho is a better left back?
Question 2: do you think Odobert providing zero defensive cover helps or hinders the duties of whoever is at left back?

You're not arguing from a positive position about this team selection, you're being contrarian to snipe at other posters, all too common from you now.

[jojomk1]

At least Tresor is back on the bench if we need a game changer

[Pickles]

I'm not Taylor's biggest fan - at this level, under this manager - but any argument that he's not currently the best left back at the club is close to bonkers. Shuddering at the thought of Vitinho playing there today.

[boatshed bill]

Shouldn't be on the bench if not fit.

It doesn't always work like that. He may have recovered during the week, too late to work on specifics.

[alwaysaclaret]

He’s the only other option we have, I like Vitinho and think he’s grown into a decent little player as the season has gone.

Arguably our most improved player, but left back, never in a million years

[clarethomer]

Taylor has been superb this season at times and very much deserved of his place.

However he has been caught out so many times and he has looked knackered at times and his lack of pace has really been his downfall.

[alwaysaclaret]

It doesn't always work like that. He may have recovered during the week, too late to work on specifics.

Really !! So that's how it works is it, don't think so.

[AlargeClaret]

To say dropping Taylor for Vitinho is a bizarre tactical decision would be a huge understatement, Taylor is miles away a better defender than Vit and has been one of our best players , and against a side like Chelsea .Maybe CT has a knock ? Which would explain it easily enough though

[jojomk1]

Taylor has been superb this season at times and very much deserved of his place.

However he has been caught out so many times and he has looked knackered at times and his lack of pace has really been his downfall.

He has been caught out because he has had little or no support from the wide left midfielders
It's a team game not just an individual

[boatshed bill]

Really !! So that's how it works is it, don't think so.

Yes, of course it can be. They work all week on specific tactics. Admittedly we can't always see the evidence of it.

[Roosterbooster]

Arguably our most improved player, but left back, never in a million years

Arguably his best performance for us last season was at LB (away v Wigan)

[taio]

Shouldn't be on the bench if not fit.

May be not. But happens all the time. Only trying to offer one possible and reasonable explanation

[jojomk1]

Arguably his best performance for us last season was at LB (away v Wigan)

Away at Wigan is always a tough game

[Tricky Trevor]

Why play next seasons team whilst we are still in with a very real chance of survival?
Mind blown every Saturday at 2pm team announcements.

[KRBFC]

You could pick weaknesses and errors in most of our players this season. Taylor has been one of our better players. You've been slagging others off this season for criticising but you call Taylor 'tripe'. Hypocrite.

Not sure iv ever slagged off other posters for criticising players who have been here for a while, we’ve had more than enough time to cast judgement on the likes of Taylor, Brownhill, Gudmundsson, Rodriguez, Roberts.

[clarethomer]

He has been caught out because he has had little or no support from the wide left midfielders
It's a team game not just an individual

https://youtu.be/7Hosa5xQfrA?si=HPqn2I6qK1KOVgs2&t=42 - case in point. Can't get back quickly enough - miles off the pace when countered.

Love Taylor as a player but it has been noticeable this season at times that his pace is what lets him down at times .

[burnmark]

Looks another ticket cock up. One block empty in lower tier in the away end despite club saying we’d sold out.

[IanMcL]

https://youtu.be/7Hosa5xQfrA?si=HPqn2I6qK1KOVgs2&t=42 - case in point. Can't get back quickly enough - miles off the pace when countered.

Love Taylor as a player but it has been noticeable this season at times that his pace is what lets him down at times .

Not so sure our fullbacks will be up the wings, that often.

[clarethomer]

Come on Burnley- let’s dig in

[IanMcL]

Come on you Clarets

[clarethomer]

Not so sure our fullbacks will be up the wings, that often.

That’s the balance VK has to manage.

Point is no less valid though.

[ksrclaret]

Not sure iv ever slagged off other posters for criticising players who have been here for a while, we’ve had more than enough time to cast judgement on the likes of Taylor, Brownhill, Gudmundsson, Rodriguez, Roberts.

Another example of it being fine and justified if KRBFC slags players off but nobody else can.

Hypocrite.

[alwaysaclaret]

Luton 1 up

[derryclaret]

Afternoon from a showery Derry, good to hear the Galway lads had a good time. COYC!

[jojomk1]

Luton one up

[IanMcL]

Good start Clarets

[IanMcL]

Corner

[taio]

Not sure iv ever slagged off other posters for criticising players who have been here for a while, we’ve had more than enough time to cast judgement on the likes of Taylor, Brownhill, Gudmundsson, Rodriguez, Roberts.

Your criteria is utterly bizarre. Basically you're happy to slag players off who've been here for a while.

[HahaYeah]

Bossin' em.

[burnleymik]

Cracking first ten. Come on!

[CoolClaret]

Great start - looking every bit a PL outfit so far.

[IanMcL]

Close from Bruun Larsen

[Pickles]

Lovely little start from Burnley.