I like being top of the league

This Forum is the main messageboard to discuss all things Claret and Blue and beyond
houseboy
Posts: 7367
Joined: Fri Sep 08, 2017 4:43 pm
Been Liked: 2368 times
Has Liked: 1722 times
Location: Baxenden

Re: I like being top of the league

Post by houseboy » Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:36 pm

NewClaret wrote:
Mon Dec 12, 2022 12:07 pm
I think it’s fair to say that having “you’re ******* ****” sung at you two games on the bounce might have a negative impact on morale.

There’s a chance they turn it around I suppose but their loss rate being so high suggests to me that they’ll drop off!!
To be fair they look pretty decent going forward and their goalie looks good but their defence is as shabby as I’ve seen in a long time. Watched them last night on the highlights and one of their defenders was so bad he is lucky to be getting paid for playing.

summitclaret
Posts: 4569
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:39 pm
Been Liked: 1022 times
Has Liked: 1614 times
Location: burnley

Re: I like being top of the league

Post by summitclaret » Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:45 pm

RVclaret wrote:
Mon Dec 12, 2022 12:40 pm
Twine will be playing more often than not, just needs to get match fitness now. Kompany ball often needs some guile in between the lines to unpick defences and there’s no one, aside from him, who’s a natural in that role. Doesn’t mean he starts every game, but I’d bet he’ll feature in near enough every game.
Cork is only 2 bookings away from a 2 game ban and is picking them up swiftly due to his Ferendeneo/ Fabineo role. So Twine likely to get his chance soon, with Josh dropping back. Massive selection problem for VK after that. Good innit.

RVclaret
Posts: 16509
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:30 am
Been Liked: 4552 times
Has Liked: 3058 times

Re: I like being top of the league

Post by RVclaret » Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:55 pm

summitclaret wrote:
Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:45 pm
Cork is only 2 bookings away from a 2 game ban and is picking them up swiftly due to his Ferendeneo/ Fabineo role. So Twine likely to get his chance soon, with Josh dropping back. Massive selection problem for VK after that. Good innit.
Yep exactly!

Belgianclaret
Posts: 2656
Joined: Thu Jan 21, 2016 9:41 am
Been Liked: 970 times
Has Liked: 176 times

Re: I like being top of the league

Post by Belgianclaret » Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:23 pm

Irrespective of the division, I'm just enjoying thrilling and attacking football played in the right manner 8-)

Bosscat
Posts: 28923
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2018 9:51 am
Been Liked: 9663 times
Has Liked: 20812 times

Re: I like being top of the league

Post by Bosscat » Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:33 pm

summitclaret wrote:
Mon Dec 12, 2022 4:45 pm
Cork is only 2 bookings away from a 2 game ban and is picking them up swiftly due to his Ferendeneo/ Fabineo role. So Twine likely to get his chance soon, with Josh dropping back. Massive selection problem for VK after that. Good innit.
Its a long time since we werent worried too much about suspensions ...

So yes we will miss Corky when he picks up his 2 match ban, but hey ho we have some fantastic quality now on the bench this season.

We missed Brownie in the Sheff U game ... but we were still struggling with injuries to the squad, this has now eased. I just can't ever remember seeing a Clarets side with such quality "throughout" the team as we see now.

NRC
Posts: 4288
Joined: Sat Jan 23, 2016 9:58 pm
Been Liked: 908 times
Has Liked: 107 times
Location: Containment Area for Relocated Yankees, NC

Re: I like being top of the league

Post by NRC » Mon Dec 12, 2022 5:59 pm

we've only beaten two o'top ten teams away from 'ome, an one o'them were yesterday. Some o'yer are gettin a bit carried away, tha knows
This user liked this post: Bosscat

Hibsclaret
Posts: 4372
Joined: Tue Jul 25, 2017 4:00 pm
Been Liked: 1404 times
Has Liked: 510 times

Re: I like being top of the league

Post by Hibsclaret » Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:46 pm

Cork will be a big miss for two games whoever comes in to replace him. He is absolutely crucial for how we play at the minute and I would go as far as to say he has been the best midfielder in the championship this season. Not really surprising given he is essentially a well oiled premier league play on loan to the championship for a season. Underused beyond belief last season and one of the main reasons we are on loan to the championship for a season.

Post Reply