Luton v Burnley Match Thread

[1989_claret]

We’re putting out the strongest matchday squad in the championship and by some distance.

[bumba]

Was hoping to see the back of Trafford in goal and Vitinho on the wings 🫣

Oh well UTC let's get 3 points

[JR1882]

———————Trafford
Roberts—O’Shea—-Esteve—-Pires
————-Cullen-Brownhill
Vitinho———-Odobert———Koleosho
————————-Foster

I guess?

This is what I arrived at - Benson for Vitinho if it’s not going to plan.

The Berge transfer must be further along than we were led to believe if he is not included.

[Commy]

Trafford might have a chance if we are not as open as last season.

[jedi_master]

Perhaps Berge really is just injured? He didn’t play against Cadiz due to a knock. I know we had all of this before with Tarky’s toe, but O’Shea is starting and has just as much speculation around him.

[Row x]

Omg Trafford starting a that’s a disaster. I was buzzing for this and that’s popped the bubble now. I thought he was half out the door. We will concede at least 1 or 2 now with that kid in goals.

Thanks for your unwaveringly support

[LeadBelly]

Couple of unfortunate (injured?) absences and one surprise on the bench but a very decent looking team/bench. Hopefully good enough to get 3 points but I suspect Luton will set off fast and furious.

[claretskeith]

Obviously a clean slate for everybody.
Just as it should be.

As I alluded to earlier. New manager, gets on differently with different players.

[Jellybean]

Think with Trafford we need to stop any negativity and treat him with respect, it feels inevitable that he'll be moving on so let's just reset the narrative with him and be kind!

Great starting lineup and bench options, come on clarets 3 - 0 win

[ervi34]

Hoping Beyer just has a niggle, surprised to see McNally make the squad.

To be fair, every other CB we have is either playing or injured.

[CoolClaret]

Obviously a clean slate for everybody.
Just as it should be.

Precisely this. it's a fresh start for everyone at Burnley Football Club - as you say it's a clean slate for everyone, time to get behind them.

[ecc]

You can still get coverage off the club for a tenner, if Bein let you down.
Clarets +

Thank you, Buxton.

UTC

[CrosspoolClarets]

A side who maybe with the exception of needing Berge in there could have survived in the PL.

Esteve, Cullen and Koleosho were all missed last year at times.

[claret2018]

Good of Wout to grace us with his presence

[ClaretAL]

I have my own opinions on Trafford and one of them is he can’t command his area and come out for crosses, so why throw him in against the physicality of Luton especially after the late equaliser last season against them is beyond me. Easy team talk for Luton so hopefully Trafford will get some protection. That to one side great squad and selection. COYC NNN UTC

[AlargeClaret]

Looks a pretty strong team and bench for champ , ok ,good few of these will be off but who cares ! Let’s get into em !

[ElectroClaret]

Awesome line up if it clicks.

COYC

[Bosscat]

Get behind the lads ... Its not the time for whinging ... Come on you Clarets

[claretskeith]

Look at that bench.

They make pretty much every other Championship starting 11.

[Rileybobs]

How good it is to have the season back up and running. That’s a strong looking side with good options from the bench. Sounds obvious but Luton’s set pieces are a big worry. Hope we get off to a flyer.

[RVclaret]

Luton with 2 young academy players starting, one in cm and one cb. Another young lad making debut at cb too alongside Mengi (who is usually very good). Like the move of Vitinho at right mid (presumably) to help stay on Doughty. UTC.

[RVclaret]

Perhaps Berge really is just injured? He didn’t play against Cadiz due to a knock. I know we had all of this before with Tarky’s toe, but O’Shea is starting and has just as much speculation around him.

Anyone watching the clubs videos during the Spain trip could have clearly seen he’s injured. He also missed the Leganes friendly.

[Rileybobs]

Re Trafford, maybe Parker thinks the new keeper needs to earn the jersey, which is exactly the criticism VK got for dropping Muric at the start of last season.

[jedi_master]

Weghorst coming on to notch is written in the stars.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

[Guitargeorge]

This is a shop window display for some of the squad

[claretskeith]

Re Trafford, maybe Parker thinks the new keeper needs to earn the jersey, which is exactly the criticism VK got for dropping Muric at the start of last season.

Maybe he just thinks Trafford is our best keeper.

[ecc]

Sorry but if Weghorst comes on and plays well, I'll be happy. If that displeases some, so be it. It's in our interest in this match and also to try to generate interest from other clubs.

[burnleymik]

Re Trafford, maybe Parker thinks the new keeper needs to earn the jersey, which is exactly the criticism VK got for dropping Muric at the start of last season.

I would agree if Trafford was definitely staying...

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Was hoping to see the back of Trafford in goal and Vitinho on the wings 🫣

Oh well UTC let's get 3 points

Pace must be picking the team, wants a return on investment

[CrosspoolClarets]

Weghorst coming on to notch is written in the stars.

Comes on, scores the winner, then says on Sky afterwards he wanted to stay last season but VK didn’t want him. I can dream can’t I?

[Rileybobs]

Maybe he just thinks Trafford is our best keeper.

That as well. He’s clearly rated far higher by those who work in the game than a lot of our fans.

[claretskeith]

Pace must be picking the team, wants a return on investment

You forgot the smiley emoji

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Edward’s must be rubbing his hands together

[BurnleyFC]

Really can’t wait for tonight. Our bench is incredibly strong.

Luton 0-2 Burnley.

[Spijed]

Some say it may be better to have a settled side than Berge playing and then leaving, but this season is all about promotion. I'd rather give ourselves the best chance by playing the best players and get 3 points, regardless of whether they are off.

[ClaretAndJew]

Edward’s must be rubbing his hands together

It's not cold in Luton is it?

[TPClaret]

Trafford is so bad he was with the England squad and Chelsea and Newcastle after him. He’s a kid chucked in the deep end by Kompany when he wasn’t ready.

[123EasyasBFC]

As much as I was in the muric camp last season, I will 100% back Trafford though!

[ISpeds00]

who is captain?

[derryclaret]

Evening all, great to be back, lovely evening up here after massive thunderstorm last night, optimistic about the season ahead,COYC!!

[Bosscat]

Edward’s must be rubbing his hands together

Someone put itching powder on his brew mug ?

[Dark Cloud]

Unsure about the keeper choice, especially given the opposition and also not sure I'd be picking Vitihno as yes, he's all heart, but we've seen enough over two years to know we have better options I feel. We'll see. (Shock news about Wout and could just be a master stroke!)

[Casper2]

Trafford will be perfectly ok playing in a different system .

[TPClaret]

I spoke to some Bolton fans recently who said in his first season he was weak in the area but came back stronger the 2nd season and was brilliant. They are confident he’ll be England No.1 one day

[Bosscat]

who is captain?

Brownie ???

[ISpeds00]

Brownie ???

is it him or cullen

[claretskeith]

Anyone else watching on NOW TV? Does it come on 30 minutes before ko?

[Elbarad]

McNally and Twine on the bench.

That was one of the items that jumped out to me as well. I'd assumed they would be off. Hope they're given a chance.

[mikeS]

Found a great stream .....
https://youtu.be/vbL5zaHYCJc?si=C5ao8GwXZ_CWuyT2
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