SUPER CLARETS vs Oxford United - Match Thread

[Tricky Trevor]

Fair play to Foster for a much better 2nd half.
Rovers lose.

[Pearcey]

Good win but should’ve been so much more comfortable. UTC

[GetIntoEm]

What a decent performance that was after Saturday. Really impressive

[TPClaret]

He was dreadful.

Really !!

[Venkys4eva]

I can't begin to imagine the meltdown on here if I said that.

Some people talk complete

9 clean sheets, second from top.

[KernowHouseClaret]

A win is a win at this stage. Good first half, the usual cautious second. On another day we would have scored 4 or 5. Move on.

One day we're going to absolutely muller a team at home, so many chances, but I'll take the 3pts and move on

[4:20]

Really enjoyed that. Good intensity from us, a proper performance despite not scoring more than I thought we should have. We needed that win.

[ElectroClaret]

Rovers lose 2-1

[AfloatinClaret]

2nd and 18 unbeaten. God we're sh*t

But it's not unanimous, only 22 clubs in the Championship currently aspire to be as **** as us

[Bigvince]

Shelveys vision, the lad can play a pass.

[Shaggy]

Really !!

Yes, produced absolute naff all. Made the odd run to nowhere. Hes had more than enough chances for me. We need to get rid.

[aggi]

Why did Foster switch back inside onto his right? Stretch your legs to the byline....

Because his left foot is just used for standing on.

[Stockbrokerbelt]

Rumours the Trafford went down the tunnel for a brew in the 2nd half.

[warksclaret]

Shelvey showed more attacking intent in his first intervention than the rest of the team in 10 matches

Said at HT Laurent off, Shelvey on. Laurent was awful and just plodded around the pitch. If we are not going to bring a striker in then make the changes earlier. Anthony was shagged after 70 minutes so bring on Edwards. Fleming was a passenger and Lyle should have gone to the No 9 slot

[FCBurnley]

A win is a win and it was deserved

[Devils_Advocate]

Parker giving them a bollocking in the middle of the pitch after the whistle. Didn't look too happy and think he wanted to show the fans his frustration

[Colburn_Claret]

I said it was all about performance tonight. We've been shite in front of goal, but at least we had shots on target. Still a lot to do, but better. SP has to make sure it's the norm now.

[4:20]

That'll do

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[fatboy47]

Good performance.

Hannibal, Anthony ,CJ and Esteve all get mentioned in dispatches.

[TPClaret]

Yes, produced absolute naff all. Made the odd run to nowhere. Hes had more than enough chances for me. We need to get rid.

Naff all. He had our best chances

[billyhamilton82]

The football is turgid.

Get to the end of the season and get rid of Parker, whatever league we are in.

Dreadful stuff

Totally disagree

We were exceptional tonight.

That could and probably should have been at least 4.

They deserved that it was a dominant performance only let down by finishing.

[123EasyasBFC]

Job done, could and should of been 5-0, we go again

[Tribesmen]

Happy with the win , now we could have scored a few more goals but take the 3 points and move upwards

[warksclaret]

Just hope we dont hack off Shelvey and Edwards by keeping them on the bench when players like Laurent are having a quiet game, and Anthony is tiring

[willsclarets]

That'll do

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And still there'll be blackburn fans happier than a lot of ours tonight

[Guller Bull]

Parker giving them a bollocking in the middle of the pitch after the whistle. Didn't look too happy and think he wanted to show the fans his frustration

It looked ferocious.

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Watching at home and TV close up Scott Parker looked very happy with the 3 points

[colne-claret]

Parker giving them a bollocking in the middle of the pitch after the whistle. Didn't look too happy and think he wanted to show the fans his frustration

It looked like a timid bollocking if that’s what it was.

[StuWestMidsClaret]

Clean sheet*

[burnley007]

Better performance
Showed some attacking intent, we just lack a focal point up front

[JimmyRobbo]

Better performance
Showed some attacking intent, we just lack a focal point up front

I agree.

[willsclarets]

Just hope we dont hack off Shelvey and Edwards by keeping them on the bench when players like Laurent are having a quiet game, and Anthony is tiring

Edwards will be a starter, but it's no surprise he's not been involved tonight. Benson would've come on before him. Shelvey hasn't played much football, he's now establishing himself on the bench. He too will get more game time as he gets sharper in training I'm sure. Maybe with a start in the cup?

[jojomk1]

Tactical masterclass

[AfloatinClaret]

That'll do

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Try and hold back a bit of unbridled joy until tomorrow night... I really wouldn't want even us to be facing Coventry away right now

[burnley007]

Foster's pass into Cullen for the goal was excellent

[chekhov]

Good performance. Very happy to get the win and up to second.
I understand that people get ****** off for eg. a substitution isn’t made. Problem is you don’t have the information Parker does, he’s not stupid, as evidenced by our position in the table.
Give him and the team a break!

[AfloatinClaret]

Yes, produced absolute naff all. Made the odd run to nowhere. Hes had more than enough chances for me. We need to get rid.

Well that's certainly an opinion... Not a very smart one, but you are entitled to hold it.

[Taffy on the wing]

He was dreadful.

No, he wasn't.

[dvalley69]

Quality 1st half - should have been at least 2 up if not 3 - and a subdued 2nd half, but we were very comfortable. Traffor had literally nothing to do. The danger, as always, with a 1-goal lead is a stroke of luck for the opposition, a set-piece or a mistake. Fortunately, their only chance, at the end of the 1st half, wasn't taken and we were worthy winners. Job done. A few players could've done a bit more 2nd half but this was a good night overall.

[Vino blanco]

We created more chances than usual, albeit against a poor team. Foster was our best attacking player in the second half, Anthony had his normal good first fifteen minutes then did his usual disappearing act, Esteve plays at a different level and pace than everyone else in this division, Laurent is simply too slow to influence the game, Shelley came on in the 89th minute and made the best forward pass I’ve seen from a Burnley player this season, when the game got to 70 minutes Parker did his normal thing by bringing on Sarmiento as sub.
Although we were brighter than we have been recently, Oxford were crap. I’m sorry but I still think we are way off being a top Championship outfit.

[warksclaret]

We created more chances than usual, albeit against a poor team. Foster was our best attacking player in the second half, Anthony had his normal good first fifteen minutes then did his usual disappearing act, Esteve plays at a different level and pace than everyone else in this division, Laurent is simply too slow to influence the game, Shelley came on in the 89th minute and made the best forward pass I’ve seen from a Burnley player this season, when the game got to 70 minutes Parker did his normal thing by bringing on Sarmiento as sub.
Although we were brighter than we have been recently, Oxford were crap. I’m sorry but I still think we are way off being a top Championship outfit.

Agree with the majority of what you say. Game begging for Shelvey on for Laurent after 55 minutes, and Edwards for Anthony at around 75 minutes

[Stevie Morgan]

Edwards will be a starter, but it's no surprise he's not been involved tonight. Benson would've come on before him. Shelvey hasn't played much football, he's now establishing himself on the bench. He too will get more game time as he gets sharper in training I'm sure. Maybe with a start in the cup?

Establishing himself on the bench? Sitting upright? Great bench banter?

[bfcmik]

That'll do

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If Carlsberg did football evenings ...

[willsclarets]

Establishing himself on the bench? Sitting upright? Great bench banter?

He arrived, he wasn't on the bench. He is now on the bench. And he made his first cameo tonight. Thus, establishing himself as a bench player, or if you will 'establishing himself on the bench'

[Stevie Morgan]

He arrived, he wasn't on the bench. He is now on the bench. And he made his first cameo tonight. Thus, establishing himself as a bench player, or if you will 'establishing himself on the bench'

I know what you mean. I'm worried though that Parker's caution with both tactics, selection, and subs etc, is going to undo us ultimately.

[me01jh]

Agree with the majority of what you say. Game begging for Shelvey on for Laurent after 55 minutes, and Edwards for Anthony at around 75 minutes

Yep, think you've made a lot of sense this evening warksclaret.

Laurent isn't going to hurt teams with the football and when Roberts pushes into midfield we end up with too many bodies too deep with Flemming isolated, particularly when the opposition sit back, that's when the build up gets slow and ponderous. Swapping Laurent for a number 10 will enable us to play through teams a little easier.

Anthony gives everything and was fantastic for 45 minutes. If he had an ounce of end product he'd be exceptional at this level. He was clearly shattered so worthwhile seeing if Benson still has the magic dust for us.

Good performance overall and should have been out of sight in the first half.

[willsclarets]

I know what you mean. I'm worried though that Parker's caution with both tactics, selection, and subs etc, is going to undo us ultimately.

Didn't mind so much tonight, but if we're nil nil with an obvious lack of intent and edge he leaves it far too long for me. And when he does make changes often they're like for like. So I agree there, I'd like to see us back ourselves for 3 points instead of 1 a little more often

[gtclaret]

After the Leeds and Portsmouth games I'd lost the will to live,this was much better.Pity the scoreline didn't reflect this

[Sapperclaret73]

Better performance tonight. Should have been 3+ but a win is a win. Seem to have more intent and urgency going forward. Hannibal in the free role played well. He’s really good with the ball at his feet. Foster getting sick but I thought he had a good game. His pace when running into space with the ball in scary.

Lets hope we kick on from here. Edwards and benson on the bench, plus Luca are all really good options and healthy competition.

Shelvey for laurent would liven up the midfield. We have a really strong squad on paper, no reason why we cannot put a good run together and challenge leeds.