Match Thread - PNE v Burnley

[JohnDearyMe]

I wish Benson would attack the full back more and get more crosses into the box

Would like to see him on the left. Least he's not disappeared from the game like he did at Watford

[KRBFC]

If you're criticising Muric, you can't be a Burnley fan unless you don't watch us play. Superb at WBA

[ElectroClaret]

He flapped

Are you actually watching?
He slipped.

[Belgianclaret]

Good to see Brady's free kicks are still as bad as before

[Taffy on the wing]

Oh Oh....corner them

[JohnDearyMe]

Good to see Brady's free kicks are still as bad as before

2 decent corners though so far

[Belgianclaret]

We just need to pick up the tempo and avoid free kicks and corners (like that)

[Taffy on the wing]

Corner us

[Belgianclaret]

Come on lads, we should beat this poor lot

[jedi_master]

Well, I think we’ve been excellent.

It genuinely looks like a cup game between a Premier League side and a League One team. They have had one chance, a bobbling just over the line header from a corner.

We need to continue exactly as we are doing and we will get what we deserve.

[Taffy on the wing]

We really need to pass the ball quicker through their lines. IMO

[RVclaret]

Shame we conceded that scrappy flukey goal as we’ve been by far the better side.

[Claret Alfie]

Played well. Should be leading really.

[Belgianclaret]

2 decent corners though so far

That's more than during the years he was with us

[ClaretDiver]

He’s also cost us more than he’s created

Dodgy keeper ruins the whole confidence of the team

He’s 6ft 5in and plays like a ballerina.

He will be limping shortly

Are you Nick Pope’s love child??

[Murger]

This lack of height was always gonna cost us.

[FCBurnley]

We have to learn to deal with the physicality of this league. Muric clearly at fault for the goal. Has had nothing to do again but still manages to concede. Cork outstanding so far

[jedi_master]

I think blaming Muric for the goal is harsh, he slipped - it happens.

[Ilkley claret]

If you're criticising Muric, you can't be a Burnley fan unless you don't watch us play. Superb at WBA

Look forward to the post match debate on him

[Rowls]

well of course, which was kind of my point. The TV camera couldn't show it accurately, yet the goal line tech was working well - there was a discrepancy on the TV shot

I want to see this again.

It’s already failed once this season. Let’s take a good look at the actual footage rather than the virtual recreation.

I’m very suspicious about this until I see something conclusive.

[LTUK89]

We’ve bought a dud in Muric. 100%.

[JohnDearyMe]

That's more than during the years he was with us

Ha true.

[gtclaret]

Muric slipped for their goal, I think we have got better as the half wore on

[Stayingup]

shame they all wanted to leave.

Not the point though is it.

[CaptJohn]

Sorry VK but a blind man on a galloping horse can see we lack height in the team. We'll be susceptible from corners/set pieces all season long unfortunately and the league has cottoned on already. The possession game is all well and good and very pretty but darn useless if you can't defend corners.

[Rowls]

I want to see this again.

It’s already failed once this season. Let’s take a good look at the actual footage rather than the virtual recreation.

I’m very suspicious about this until I see something conclusive.

Yeah. It is over the line.

[Stayingup]

Are you Nick Pope’s love child??

I can't see Nick Popes name there.

[xxmunkyennuixx]

Good going forward. Some filth from them. Bit unlucky on the corner. We've looked more solid as the half as gone on. Just set pieces to worry about. Would like to see Tella ten yards further in, he feels a bit wide.

[Conroy92]

Personally felt Muric made a bit of a false start towards the ball resulting in him slipping.

[Belgianclaret]

We are much better, but I feel we let the tempo drop a bit after scoring. Benson should be doing more - could be a chance for Zaroury to impress on that side.
If Benson had looked up when shooting high and wide, he could have played to Jayrod who was calling for the ball in the centre

[Tribesmen]

Could do with moving forward a lot quicker , but didnt think there would be goals in the game now just need us to score more than they do .
Need to get more into the area when attacking .
Lets see how we get on in the 2nd half .

[CoolClaret]

We’ve bought a dud in Muric. 100%.

How did we score against West Brom mate?

[RVclaret]

We are much better, but I feel we let the tempo drop a bit after scoring. Benson should be doing more - could be a chance for Zaroury to impress on that side.
If Benson had looked up when shooting high and wide, he could have played to Jayrod who was calling for the ball in the centre

Hmmm personally think Benson has been quite bright and created several chances. Did miss the pass to Jay though as you said.

[Robbo1882]

Hopefully we can be a little more direct and get the ball in the box earlier.

[FCBurnley]

Muric needs to take control of crosses but he just stays rooted to the spot. Preston are poor but still causing us problems

[4midable]

Totally controlling the game.
Just falling to wrong people when an attempt is on. Roberts for example

Jus need to get at em more in final 3rd. Be lucky if they get another shot

[KRBFC]

Look forward to the post match debate on him

I don't care on the ''debate'', there isn't one. He was superb at WBA, he slipped for the goal tonight, not his fault. Why does there always need to be 1 player targeted relentlessly?

[FCBurnley]

Oh and Rovers winning

[Ilkley claret]

Are you Nick Pope’s love child??

I’m not!

But I know a crap keeper when I see one

[CryerBFC]

Roberts has been class for me, popping up all over the pitch, very unlucky with the header! Benson bright in short spells. Jay and Tella could do better, feel PNE are doubling up on those two though!

[jedi_master]

I was very dubious about Muric after Blackpool - but his performances since have been first rate. I needed to allow myself to accept the risk taking, once you do accept it, you see the value he gives.

He will give goals away, but I’d say at this point I’m willing to say it’s the system and not him. Kompany knows full well Muric will cock some of his kicks up, that’s the risk/reward of it. The reward was shown to devastating effect against WBA. I’d give him benefit of the doubt, certainly tonight thus far, it’s just a slip.

[jedi_master]

Roberts has been class for me, popping up all over the pitch, very unlucky with the header! Benson bright in short spells. Jay and Tella could do better, feel PNE are doubling up on those two though!

So far this is Roberts best ever game for us - by a mile. He’s been excellent.

[claretandy]

Oh and Rovers winning

Doing us a favour if they beat Watford IMO.

[clarethomer]

I despair at times. People just so u forgiving of players at times.

Get behind the team for goodness sake

[Shaggy]

Cannot believe Muric is getting pelters by some on here. He slipped it’s just one of those things.

We should be able to get the 3 points tonight though if we continue playing like this.

[Robbo1882]

I’m not!

But I know a crap keeper when I see one

He has cost us a few times already, he doesn’t give me confidence

[Dodobdobodobo]

2 decent corners though so far

Don’t know why we don’t have someone stood 10 yard away from Brady when taking a corner, he never beats the first man

[beddie]

We just need that extra bit of quality in the box.

Think SD will be back in Management at Boro tomorrow.

[RVclaret]

We just need that extra bit of quality in the box.

Think SD will be back in Management at Boro tomorrow.

Interesting shout. Not sure what’s gone on at Boro with Wilder but I’m very surprised.

[boatshed bill]

Not the point though is it.

What is the point? We are Championship now, with Championship level players (Exciting ones IMO).
Our best PL players would obviously shine in the 2nd tier.