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dougcollins

Larsen spent a hell of a lot of time in the first half at right back / right wing-back with Walker more right-central. I was watching Walker as he was barking out orders and working with Larsen on their attackers. When Larsen did attack down the right (well - just past the half way line), Walker wa...

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We played 451 until Sonne replaced Larsen. Sure, the wingers were tracking back to allow the back 4 to narrow when we were out of possession (just as we always did under Dyche) but it was still a 451. It's perfectly correct to say we switched from 451 to 541 with those changes and there was a notab...

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Ilkley claret wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 25, 2025 5:54 pm

I also witnessed stewards letting Home fans through Ommerod Yard entrance

And we were told that absolutely wouldn't happen.

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ollieclarets8 wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 25, 2025 5:36 pm
He was probably thinking, "Spot the brain cell" when the fiasco with the lights started.

You always knew that evening light show sequencing would come back to bite us.

Too much showing off.

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Elizabeth wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 25, 2025 5:28 pm
Did the away fans come in that way ?

I don't know if you're being serious, but yes, the visiting coaches came via the barrier outside the fire station.

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It appeared that any driver that mentioned 'Cricket Club' was allowed through without question.

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Barlickclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 25, 2025 3:04 pm
Think we need to have a phone bank, so everybody leaves there phones prior entering the stadium, then picks them up at arranged intervals the following day.

They're pretty useless inside the stadium in any case.

dougcollins

I'd definitely be chucking JBL in, he needs to get fit.

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We don’t need any of that ********. All we need is a ref and 2 liners on the pitch making honest decisions, good or bad. Add goal line technology and we’re done. Put the trust in the officials to make decisions and they’ll become better for it. Var has killed the game. Couldn't agree more. Brillian...

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Spijed wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 25, 2025 1:13 pm
Walking down Harry Potts way before/after the game is now far better without the away coaches.

I wouldn't know, I didn't have to walk down Harry Potts Way until Saturday.

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beddie wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 24, 2025 9:14 pm
We need to buy the cricket club next door and do a re build. I wonder if Alan’s already looked into that.

Al will know that is the most expensive real estate in..er..Burnley.

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jos wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 24, 2025 8:15 pm
Keep the name.
Build a new stadium…. Somewhere near to the M65 would be even better.

What, for the people who live in Burnley, or the away fans?

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jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 24, 2025 12:22 am
Well thank goodness there’s nothing seriously the mortar with Steve.

Ouch! That hurt more than the cramp.

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Ok, all semantics I suppose.

I just know from the look on the guy's face he'd got away with one.

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If the commentator was correct, the actual words from VAR were 'full control of the ball'.

That didn't happen.

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taio wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 24, 2025 1:40 pm
I struggle to believe this is the case, surely. VAR parameters are determined by The Laws of the Game.

I would like to think so.

Just going by what was said.

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I'd say he definitely starts v Derby.

JBL needs to start also, to get his fitness up.

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taio wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 24, 2025 1:33 pm
He would have been in control of the ball had Foster not fouled him. Why does he need to be in control of the ball anyway, as Foster didn't touch the ball before making contact with him from behind?

Because that's the VAR parameter.

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taio wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 24, 2025 1:25 pm
Foster's goal was correctly disallowed unfortunately

I don't agree.

That defender was never in control of that ball. and was mightily relieved when it was chalked off. He knew.

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VAR saying the defender had 'complete control of the ball before being fouled from behind'.

Oh really.

That was a goal.

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Regarding the Foster 'foul', Salisbury claims he blew before the ball hit the net- I'm not convinced.

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Nearly scored, outside of the post with a really good snapshot.

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Fan zone was rammed too, so it's worked. Glad it all went off without a hitch, and people were panicking over nothing I didn't notice anyone panicking, just people like me ****** off because they are forced to walk round the entire ground to get to their seat, and back again afterwards. What people...

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fidelcastro wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 23, 2025 6:11 pm
I can't say I noticed any real difference when leaving the ground.

I noticed a difference, I had to take a completely different route.

dougcollins

A really half-arsed performance from JBL- hopefully just fitness, though I'm not sure what his excuse is to be unfit.

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Surely a gate can be put in bigger than the 3' wide entrance to the ground from the Memorial Garden ... will be a nightmare ... Also redirected a dozen away fans following me to the memorial garden 🤦 So many things could have been done- with the proper consultation- so much better. On their heads.

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Dubravka Walker - Humphreys - Esteve Tanzuebe - Cullen - Uguchukwu - Hartman Taoucha - Foster - Anthony Broja Humphreys is perfect as the central player in a back 3 because he is capable with both feet, and similar pace to Egan Riley. Would love to see what Foster is like in the 10 running in beyon...

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Bosscat wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 23, 2025 1:23 pm
Tennis Club Car Park will try the walk down Holcombe Drive and the Memorial Garden

I’ll be doing the same, my guess is

ok ish getting in,

a nightmare getting out.

dougcollins

I'm sure they're seeing it as 'win - win' if they're also easing out the generation of complaining, non-spending, older fans.

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Funkydrummer wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:52 am
Could do with him for our new bathroom !!

Yeah, I think I've got a dibbling tiler!

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Deathtrip wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 22, 2025 9:09 pm
That will be tomorrow!!

I really hope you're right!

dougcollins

If that's the case, I'm pretty worried having watched them at Tottenham.

dougcollins

Wingbacks in a back five is too specialised a position to just chuck people into in the PL.

Stick to what you know.

Back four.

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Both Sunderland and Leeds have a win, we need to do the same.

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He'd have to be mental to sack Nuno after last season.

So get your money on it.

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 22, 2025 9:44 am
As per Leisure's post above - I've downloaded it but will use my card tomorrow. But I'll be getting in early to make sure I'm getting in.

It's getting out that will probably be the issue.

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Leisure wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 22, 2025 4:01 pm
Maybe we can get his players board put back up somewhere.

Maybe they can find it. Or maybe not.

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Brilliant, I thought at the beginning of the season 'At least we won't see Kitchen again.'

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He's really tall.

He must be easily 6' 6".

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There'll be a proportion of people turning up tomorrow who'll know nothing about it.

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Polishing a turd.

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The 'enhanced experience' only applies to the away fans- drink in the CC, nice easy amble down to your seat in the Cricket Field, straight out and home.

I'd be in good spirits and fine voice if I was a visitor to TM.

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I would have liked to have seen a question on the safety issues surrounding the changes, which many on here have raised - and not just around less able supporters.

dougcollins

Stick to a 4. It's no less defensive and the players understand it. These teams will crucify us if we start messing about with defensive formations.

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dougcollins wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 21, 2025 8:47 pm
Gone where?

Just seen CT's article.

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Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 21, 2025 2:33 pm
starts 6 min 55 and they didn't turn his mic on, not sure how it's possible for us to be this amateur

You sure about that?

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Yorkshirelad wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 21, 2025 8:18 pm
Post on the other thread

I got two emails

One for my seat
Another for a lady in a totally different area

Phone call to ticket office in the morning

Have you arranged to meet up?

dougcollins

Gone where?

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burnmark wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 21, 2025 5:16 pm
Not according to their manager.

https://t.co/QPJYAzO5Sm

The LET have obviously forgotten about the charge. Which isn't a major surprise.

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Mickclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 21, 2025 4:05 pm
Been past the Ormerod Yard walkway this morning and on the gate it still says home supporters on it. Can the club do anything wright.

Good irony.

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