West Brom v Clarets Match thread

[hoosier-daddy]

Can somebody take the whistle off him

[Cirrus_Minor]

Great play

[Kgun5]

The referee should have a 2 meter bubble after the whistle has been blown, only to be breached by those they invite in.

That, or issue them tazers...This surrounding is still out of hand.

[superdimitri]

If we fall over in the box this ref will give us a penalty. He's giving everything.

[HahaYeah]

Classy how Esteve dealt with that problem.

[willsclarets]

We're basically not allowed to challenge for the ball without giving a freekick away

[Tricky Trevor]

Flemming just appears to be obsessed with seeing how many FKs he can give away before hegets booked. Strange display.
E-R is immense.

[Rick_Muller]

This ref looks like someone who’s never played the game at any level, he’s just not understanding what is and isn’t a foul

[tarkys_ears]

HT

Thank **** for that

[Gordaleman]

Well, we might not have scored, but we look a lot more of a threat than in recent games. I did say before K O that I liked this lineup.

Let's hope the second half isn't a repeat of the Millwall game. I don't think it will be.

C'mon you Clarets

[KernowHouseClaret]

Egan-Riley is having another outstanding game, his passing over the top is pretty pin point.

We really need to stop giving away silly and stupid fouls however.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I don’t care what anyone says football in the championship is shite

The quality on show in pretty much every game I’ve watched is just crap. (Don’t mean just us)

The gap between the prem and championship has never been bigger

[whiffa]

Can we change refs at half time? Might get to watch some football second half.

[hoosier-daddy]

Substitution needed at half time.

The referee.

[HahaYeah]

We've gave away a few daft fouls.

[Murger]

A lot better than Millwall. But we are completely toothless up top and our set pieces are appalling.

[Kgun5]

Egan-Riley is having another outstanding game, his passing over the top is pretty pin point.

We really need to stop giving away silly and stupid fouls however.

The one by Anthony on a ball the WBA guy was never getting to made my ass twitch.

It appears they've been told to be more physical.

[HollandsPies]

HT. A lively first half with chances at both ends.
We're playing miles better than previous games and some of the negative comments posted on here are a little harsh.

[Enola Gay]

Meh.

[Buxtonclaret]

We've a couple of good CB's. And they're only going to get better.
Been our thing in recent years.

[xxmunkyennuixx]

Ref is a disgrace. Very one sided. We've been slightly brighter.

[tarkys_ears]

Just look at the rate the ref table

We've had loads of wins and only a few losses with him yet his average is 58 I think

That's **** poor

[gandhisflipflop]

Half time thoughts

Ref is ****
First 30 mins was much better but gradually forgetting how to play again
Need a focal point up top as flemming ain’t a lone striker and would be more suited to number 10.
CJ fast becoming player of the season so far which is a big surprise. He has been outstanding recently.

[BobSykes]

I'm loathe to say "better"

"Less bad" perhaps. But it's still frustratingly grim and you know it will almost certainly end 0-0 or 1-0 to Brom. You know there won't be a goal for us unless we get a penalty.

It looks like it's getting the team down too, trying too hard and desperate.

[blackbulllad]

OK we are what we are an average team but at least we are competing I can accept that

[willsclarets]

We look more of a threat, some nice movement to get us in good positions first 20. Got scrappy after sarmiento missed and they were on top. First goal wins

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Bright 15 mins. Faded again. Ref a joke.

[HahaYeah]

We've had two shots on target they haven't had any.

[FCBurnley]

Similar to first half at Millwall. Well on top early then West Brom took over. Huge misses by Flemming and especially Sarmiento. Maja should be off. Ref is giving us nothing

[Goalposts]

It’s frustrating that every team so far this year weve played appears to put a more threatening ball - cross into the box than we do..

6 corners to 1 and their one created more panic than any of ours or at least it feels like it.. EJ Riley looks very composed

[CrosspoolClarets]

Not read the thread tonight yet but half time view:

The child in black has ruined the game, nowhere near this level, they are throwing themselves over at every opportunity, whistle has gone every time (12 fouls vs 2). That foul against Roberts at the end, when he had his arm out for a WBA free kick, that he was told in his ear after was a drop ball instead. Never see a better example of a naive wet behind the ears homer. I fear for the 2nd half.

But I have been very pleased with us. More big chances than in recent games, good energy, enthusiasm, not much creativity but I like Sarmiento’s quick feet. Shame he couldn’t lift his 1 on 1.

Keep this lineup for the upcoming games i’ll be delighted

[karatekid]

Paid my tenner to watch from Gran Canaria on clarets + and the sodden thing won’t play!!! Shock……….

It’s on Sky Sports so I’m sure there are some bars showing it over there.

[Buxtonclaret]

Big Sam's looking well in the studio.
Is he still playing?

[IPAclaret]

This ref, another bell. Where do they find these guys, clueless.

[hoosier-daddy]

Keep this lineup for the upcoming games i’ll be delighted

I think this front 4 can get better and better.

[BurnleyFC]

This lot are there for the taking second half.

[Ampth7]

Ref might as well be wearing a West Brom shirt!

[dandeclaret]

Some harsh critics on here. Decent half that. 3 or 4 big chances…. Fine margins as the finest manager in most of our living times would say.

[Commy]

Koleosho needs to stop dragging players back. He has done it a few times tonight, again. One near the area where he, luckily, failed.

[Gordaleman]

Great to see Big Sam this evening. I wonder if this is a one off for him, or will we see more of him?

[Nonayforever]

I was quite happy with that first half.
We are showing a lot more intent. Playing it forward a lot quicker.
Their goalie made a brilliant save to keep it 0 - 0.
I think a few posters on here have had a few glasses of red to many.

[Buxtonclaret]

You're right, Dan.
Much, much better than Millwall.

[karatekid]

We need to get Flemming more involved.

[hoosier-daddy]

Koleosho needs to stop dragging players back. He has done it a few times tonight, again. One near the area where he, luckily, failed.

He's not attacking enough for me. Sarmiento is providing more of a threat. We need Koleo on the ball more, but in the attacking third.

[willsclarets]

Never going to come here and walk it. I just hope we can find one more gear in the second half. We faded so badly in the last game

[ArmchairDetective]

If there's one thing that this half demonstrates it's that we can probably afford to put an extra attacker in this team in replace of one of the three midfielders. Something many of us have been calling for for a few weeks.

[Commy]

We just need a goal scoring forward now

[Jimmymaccer]

It’s on Sky Sports so I’m sure there are some bars showing it over there.

ThanksKK but been past a number and they’ve all got European games on…….not much demand for a 0-0 Baggies Clarets championship exhibition match round here! So panicked and paid….. Clarets + still not working but have got stream from live TV…..plus beer so not all bad!

[ElectroClaret]

Big Sam's looking well in the studio.
Is he still playing?

Yes, thought he looked well.
Isn't he still with Wycombe?

[dvalley69]

I'm loathe to say "better"

"Less bad" perhaps. But it's still frustratingly grim and you know it will almost certainly end 0-0 or 1-0 to Brom. You know there won't be a goal for us unless we get a penalty.

It looks like it's getting the team down too, trying too hard and desperate.

WBA arent any better and have had 5 draws in a row. Don't see why you're so negative when the opposition are just as crap. We're just as likely to scrape it 1-0. fine margins 'n all that.