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Personally I'd keep Ramsey after his performance against Derby. But in Parker we trust. Think Eriksen would be a smart signing as a replacement however if there's truth in that rumour.

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What Benfica and Burnley need in midfield are probably very different. Not idea about whether we are getting him but if we are in for him he might be just what we need.

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Here for links. Get stats about our previous league finishes instead. Standard.

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Selfishly I'd like Wigan away. Did Huddersfield preseason.

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We made plenty of runs particularly during the first half, but no one was able to pick out the right pass. Enter Mike! Delighted for him and Sonne for their goal contributions. And for Ramsey who i thought had a great game. Nice to progress.

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Mine has downloaded fine to digital wallet including a QR code. (Sharing that so anyone's that hasn't knows that it should be working and to get in touch with ticket office if its not!) My friend that I usually go on with can't attend today but has successfully sent it to someone to use. He has a QR...

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I think the plans as a whole look promising. It's good to see investment into the ground and the matchday experience. It might be tailored more to the younger generation but that's okay. It's important for the future that the younger fans (and those further afield) are excited and emotionally invest...

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If Tuanzebe and Beyer aren't close to playing then we need another CB. Ridiculous really given the amount of CB's we have in the squad. But Ekdal did look to lack pace on Saturday.

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As long as its fairly implemented I'm fine with it. But it won't be.

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Just watched MOTD and it highlights the gap in front of the defence in the build up to each goal. Defensive mids gave no protection. An issue that needs sorting for next time we play 5 at the back. Hopefully Ugochuckwu will help with that.

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Dubravka 6
Sonne 6
Walker 7
Ekdal 6
Esteve 5
Hartman 7
Cullen 7
Laurent 5
Hannibal 5
Anthony 7
Foster 7

Subs:
Ugochukwu 6
Bruun Larsen 6

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This week can someone post the Blackburn highlights on here too please

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Difference in quality

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Seems odd saying this after losing 3-0 but we didn't play badly. Just the difference in quality. That second goal from Richarlison really killed us. We won't concede a goal like that every week. However, I'd like to think if we play like that every week we've got a chance.

On to the next. UTC.

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Some great play from Ugochuckwu there.

No difference in performance levels between the teams for me. Just the difference in quality.

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ArmchairDetective wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 16, 2025 4:17 pm
Couple of HUGE chances missed. But great play. We're well in this at the moment.

Should have kept my mouth shut.

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Couple of HUGE chances missed. But great play. We're well in this at the moment.

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Laurent with a couple of mistakes early in this second half. Needs to be a bit sharper than he has been at this level.

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Hartman and Foster impressive so far.

Nothing too controversial but I don't think the ref has done us any favours so far.

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Wow. How fast was Van Der Ven then. That's the difference.

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whiffa wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:33 pm
Three times Romero has clattered us, how he's not been booked I'll never know.

If one of ours does that it's a yellow. The home fans would have been all over it.

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Ffs. Good finish from Richarlison.

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Im pleased Parker has stuck by some of those that have earnt the right through promotion. Time may see them drop out and thats fair enough. Also these lads may well have earnt the right in pre season too with their work ethic. I’d rather back this approach than how we attempted/approached it last t...

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whiffa wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 16, 2025 1:40 pm
Haha it makes no difference at all mate, don't worry! Doesn't matter who starts the thread does it. Let's get behind the lads today! UTC

Just hope you haven't been preparing a title for the thread since 18th June

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Ah, I'm clearly too eager whiffa. Sorry for stealing your thunder

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Couldn't see an existing thread unless I've missed it. Thought I'd start one.

Looking at social media I've noticed Dubravka and Ugochuckwu posting about the match, along with the usual suspects. Indicates they're probably in the squad.

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Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 16, 2025 1:08 pm
Enjoy it whilst you can. You’ll be looking forward to the international break in 4 hours.

It's a long old season. Just nice to have it back and to enjoy every remaining minute of that pre-season optimism.

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Fawanews was usually good last season. Or so I hear

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I feel a bit like a kid on Christmas day.

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Pearcey wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 16, 2025 9:26 am
First day of the season and I’m having a little stag do. Whatever the result, I suspect I’ll be jolly later.

Have a good one Pearcey. Congrats. With a bit of luck you'll have two reasons to be jolly.

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Are we jolly...?

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Dubravka
Walker Ekdal/Tuanzebe Esteve
Roberts Cullen Ugochuckwu Hartman
Edwards Anthony
Broja

I'd like to squeeze Hannibal in the team somewhere but think he misses out in that formation.

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I am the Walrus

Standing on the Burnley's longside waiting for the sun
If the sun don't come we stand here singing in the English rain

I am a Claret
He is a Claret
He is Lesley
U go chuck wu

...or something along those lines

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Think my posts are probably distracting from the most important thing here. My best wishes to my fellow Clarets on this thread and their family members that have been in hospital recently.

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That they blame people for trying to use their services rather than making the NHS fit for purpose? Absolutely. People shouldn't be expected to self diagnose at home, if someone feels so poorly that they go to A&E that's not their fault, they are not medical professionals. They shouldn't be made to...

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GetIntoEm wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 15, 2025 8:15 am
Just remember, the NHS and the government like to shift the blame to patients for their poor performance. All that don't use NHS services crap, go visit your invisible GP stuff.

It's designed to make people more grateful for the NHS

Seems people have fallen for it

Do you really believe that?

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It was on talk sport yesterday I think that the PL have indicated there are no plans or discussions to do this.

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Random account on twitter linking Adewumi with Cercle Brugge. Would be a decent move if it's a loan but but not clear. No idea of the reliability.

https://x.com/CercleBruggeNWS/status/19 ... 7757176917

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Clovius Boofus wrote: ↑
Wed Aug 13, 2025 12:21 pm
I'm referring to those people who say that Henderson's Relish is better than Worcestershire sauce.

Hendersons for pies. Worcestershire for cheese on toast

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Any of Stockport, Wigan or Bolton away would do nicely thanks.

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Neuro diversity is a pointless concept. Every brain is different and it's construction is highly dependent upon individual circumstances and personal biographies. Normative behaviours and cultures are defined by society and factors external to the brain and while they impact upon the construction o...

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ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 10, 2025 2:56 pm
Added to the fixture page when confirmed

https://www.uptheclarets.com/fixtures-r ... 6-fixtures

Announcement dates are at

https://www.uptheclarets.com/friendlies-and-key-dates

Ah I think that second link is just what I need. Thanks.

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Check the index on this board, look for Clarets on TV Thanks. Helpful for knowing which games are on TV. I also wanted to know which are confirmed as not on TV, including the ones after that Liverpool game that are confirmed as Saturday 3pm. Between this site and the other I've got it sorted. Looks...

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Think I've found it actually, assuming this is correct.

https://www.live-footballontv.com/live- ... on-tv.html

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Just a quick one. When are the TV fixtures currently confirmed until? I.e. Which fixtures are confirmed as on TV or not. Just writing them in the calendar. Thanks.

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Maybe Sonne has been training well. Maybe there's another game being played at the same time. Either way let's give them a chance before we judge too much.

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Tella would be a real crowd pleaser. I do agree with the post above about being on the verge of too much change. By my reckoning it's quite possible that we'll have 6 new signings in the starting lineup against Spurs. Some of that being changes forced upon us of course. But I'd be very happy to see ...

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Seems like months ago that we signed Walker. Yet we're still doing what looks like some great business in key positions. And there's still a week before the season starts. Great stuff from the recruitment team.

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Signing for Man United

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Would be happy with all of Ugochuckwu, Broja, Dubravka, and Eriksen. A nice mix of youthful energy and experience. A mix that we maybe lacked 2 years ago.

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