Benfica - v - Burnley MATCH THREAD

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:19 pm

I’d love to know what the commentators are saying

They seem to get very excited whenever Benfica get the ball over the half way line

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:19 pm

SussexDon1inIreland wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:18 pm
MOM vote?
Muric?

Muric all night long.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:19 pm

Rileybobs wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:16 pm
Townsend has been superb.

Agree, but I’m afraid Wout is out.

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:19 pm

Honestly I know it's early days but O'Shea looks every bit the replacement for THB.

4midable · Post by **4midable** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:19 pm

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:19 pm

Ekdal’s had a blinder.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:20 pm

What’s Ekdal doing there again?

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:20 pm

Longsider wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:16 pm
Then blows 17 grand after the game on some large bottles of port

Spending 17 grand on bottles of port isn't blowing it, I think that's money well spent

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:20 pm

Pearcey wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:17 pm
I mean I know it’s a friendly but we’re bloody beating Benfica!! Incredible!

Benfica should be delighted to only be losing 2-0 to us.

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:20 pm

Benfica much stronger first half

Claret53 · Post by **Claret53** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:20 pm

how come Michael Gove is refereeing?

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:20 pm

Every one of our lads has played their hearts out

forzagranata · Post by **forzagranata** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:20 pm

SussexDon1inIreland wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:18 pm
MOM vote?
Muric?

Its a tough choice between Muric and Andros Trialist

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:20 pm

I would say the players will be happy with an ice bath after this game

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:21 pm

Charlie blocks the way.

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:21 pm

4midable wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:19 pm

Cash out...

you desperate for £2.50?

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:21 pm

SussexDon1inIreland wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:20 pm
Every one of our lads has played their hearts out

Yeah, the work rate has been really impressive tonight - and to use a Dycheism it will be the minimum requirement this season.

4midable · Post by **4midable** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:21 pm

Townsend.MOM

4midable · Post by **4midable** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:22 pm

tarkys_ears wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:21 pm
Cash out...

you desperate for £2.50?

The 2 goal rule doesnt apply to friendlies for some reason

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:22 pm

Would have liked a Twine FK to round it off.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:23 pm

Corner them

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:23 pm

I know it's only a fitness exercise against Benfica but bloody hell this display is IMPRESSIVE

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:23 pm

4midable wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:22 pm
The 2 goal rule doesnt apply to friendlies for some reason

I'd still do it anyway.

I used to put a fiver on us whenever we played Man City or Man Utd (back in the days before it got stagnant) in the hope that we'd score early and I could cash out.

We ended up losing to Man Utd in 2017 or something - I think they got 2 goals from 88+ mins on. I should have cashed out!

MT03ALG · Post by **MT03ALG** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:23 pm

Benfica won the league last year, 2 points ahead of Porto....

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:23 pm

dermotdermot wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:19 pm
Agree, but I’m afraid Wout is out.

Wout has only been back in training a week there will be a minutes plan for him

Nonayforever · Post by **Nonayforever** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:23 pm

Townsend looks super fit.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:24 pm

This has been a complete performance from the mighty yellow clarets

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:25 pm

Remember that iconic sh!t stained kit we wore when we beat Benfica?

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:25 pm

Mom for me is that trialist bloke, Townsend with the beard. Sign him on.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm

Jez Davies looks useful

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm

I can say I’ve never enjoyed watching a friendly as much.

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm

Fantastic performance. Ekdal , Muric, Townsend, Taylor all superb.

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm

Brilliant friendly that. We'll done Burnley. Sign Townsend to a deal.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm

Really good performance against a very good team. Lots of promising signs, not least our pressing off the ball. Bodes well.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm

Benfica 0 Burnley 2. Never thought I would ever see that result in my lifetime

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm

Would have liked a Twine FK to round it off.

jos · Post by **jos** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm

Well played team.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm

Been an excellent watch.
Lots of top showings throughout the team.
Hope we give that trialist a contract.

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm

Great performance, great work out

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm

Cracking end.

Only watched the last 30 mins or so but really enjoyed being back on here watching a game and having a browse of the board.

Have a good night y'all

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:27 pm

Very enjoyable. lots to be pleased with, another step on the road.

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:27 pm

Bigvince wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:26 pm
I can say I’ve never enjoyed watching a friendly as much.

I rarely bother with them but this is the best one I've ever watched in my life.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:27 pm

this time last year we were beating Shrewsbury, we just beat the Portuguese Champions - let that sink in, what an UNBELIEVABLE year.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:27 pm

Corner them

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:27 pm

Hmmmmm this evil yellow kit starting with a win ... how very dare it considering how many hate it on here

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:28 pm

Very enjoyable game and performance.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:28 pm

Absolutely excellent work out, some brilliant performances, a couple of youngsters staking a claim to be in and around the squad and a trialist making a contract a no brainer - oh, and we just beat the reigning Champions of Portugal in sweltering heat.

You cannot ask for better!

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:28 pm

Well done super Burnley

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:28 pm

Very good performance against a classy team.

Well done all

Muric MOM for looking so safe. Luckily no corners dropped on him.

Townsend Trialist looked the business.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:28 pm

Cracking match (not just because we won) against quality opposition