Norwich v Burnley Sunday 15th Dec Match thread

[THEWELLERNUT70]

At what?

Being unimportant?

No, not appearing to be a complete kn0b

[Bosscat]

At what?

Being unimportant?

Give it a rest B007 ... you complained about people having a go ... and now here you are having a go

Stop embarrassing yourself and go and have a lie down ... anyone would think you want Scott Parker to fail just so you can say "I told you so" ... run along.

[Stonehouse]

Hannibal needs to play every week even if he’s bad as he’s the one that injects some energy .

[Dark Cloud]

Our friends down the road still have that postponed game in hand. That, along with January 4th, is going to be absolutely key it seems.

[Bosscat]

Our friends down the road still have that postponed game in hand. That, along with January 4th, is going to be absolutely key it seems.

Eustace will be at Wolves by then

[Rileybobs]

Parker Out

Makes your ‘hold my hands up post’ last week look a bit silly doesn’t it.

[Stonehouse]

Cretinous, really?

Some have been anti Parker from the off regardless of what has happened, or happens. Their tone certainly suggests they take pleasure in mistakes, he, or the team makes. Any defeats too if it means he ended up getting sacked.

Perhaps you should name all the posters who want Burnley to lose so they can defend themselves.

[Taffy on the wing]

Trafford was crucial to our victory today

He still indirectly caused the first minute corner by fannying around with it.....we saw it time and again in the premier league. I'm not questioning his ability to make saves but he needs to improve his decision making.....Why we went all the way back to him from the kick off is another story.

Egan made the crucial 3rd save in the ping pong incident.

[dandeclaret]

I’ll give Parker praise for his subs but if Estève and Sarmiento hadn’t got injured we’ll never know ,but I suppose it’s better to be lucky than good.

Sarmiento and Estelle injuries now a positive…… only on this board could something be written in good faith.

[Rileybobs]

I don’t really get the people asking how we won that game. We were very poor in the first half but very good in the second. Norwich were the exact opposite. Overall it was a relatively even game but momentum in football is important and fortunately we pushed for the winner having gone behind. We then stopped Norwich from getting anywhere near our half for about 15 minutes until they finally had a chance at the death.

[Walt]

Perhaps you should name all the posters who want Burnley to lose so they can defend themselves.

I dont need to, they post quite regularly. They may not say i want us to lose verbatim, but their posts scream I want us to fail so Parker goes.

[ClaretAL]

What was all the handbags about at the end?

[Bosscat]

What was all the handbags about at the end?

Not sure but looked like Koleosho and one of theirs having words and then being bundled away ...

[taio]

He still indirectly caused the first minute corner by fannying around with it.....we saw it time and again in the premier league. I'm not questioning his ability to make saves but he needs to improve his decision making.....Why we went all the way back to him from the kick off is another story.

Egan made the crucial 3rd save in the ping pong incident.

Probably our best player today

[jos]

I’m just glad that Ashley didn’t get the equaliser, was great to see him on the pitch again after his injury though. For what he did for us I will always wish him well.

[cblantfanclub]

Post by burnley007 » Wed Dec 04, 2024 10:02 am

"I'm logging off now because I know I will find the abuse upsetting and I don't want to get into pointless arguments with other Burnley fans."

Well that didn't last long.

You appear to love a fight on here - eating humble pie about Parker one week then deliberately overstating things for attention the next.

If you are easily upset you've a funny way of showing it - here's a tip stop posting and you'll feel better along with many others.

[fidelcastro]

I’m just glad that Ashley didn’t get the equaliser, was great to see him on the pitch again after his injury though. For what he did for us I will always wish him well.

Some on here would've celebrated

[KRBFC]

Another really dull performance, luckily we scored twice in our only decent 10 minute spell. Papering over the cracks but we’ll take the points.

[taio]

Another really dull performance, luckily we scored twice in our only decent 10 minute spell. Papering over the cracks but we’ll take the points.

Poor first half but we were good second half.

[ArmchairDetective]

A good game to watch. A game of two halves. Thankfully we didn't let our heads drop after that first half, and came out fighting. Could have gone either way but we can be very happy coming away with a win at a place which, as their home record shows, is a very difficult place to win at.

Well done to the team. And very happy for the Clarets that made the long trip down there on a Sunday. Enjoy.

[louieollie]

Perhaps you should name all the posters who want Burnley to lose so they can defend themselves.

No need, we all know who they are because they are so repetitive with the vitriolic bile they spew at ever opportunity..........tedious energy zapping melts!

[Rick_Muller]

Perhaps you should name all the posters who want Burnley to lose so they can defend themselves.

Good shout, I’m sure some have me down as one of them

[TsarBomba]

Another really dull performance, luckily we scored twice in our only decent 10 minute spell. Papering over the cracks but we’ll take the points.

‘Decent’ 10 minutes?

Come on, be reasonable. You are damning in your criticism so it’s only fair you give praise where it’s due. We absolutely bossed it in that second half against a Norwich team that are very good at home.

We’re the best team away from home in the league. I dread to think what you would be saying if you supported Leeds. They’ve won 1 in 7 away from home.

[warksclaret]

John Egan could yet prove to be an astute signing. With ER, Esteve, Humphreys, Egan, Worrall as Parkers 5 centre halves its definitely a case of gettng Delcroix gone and would not be surprised to see Ekdal sold or loan/committment to buy, of course unless we get a crazy offer for Esteve

[BigGaz]

I don’t really get the people asking how we won that game. We were very poor in the first half but very good in the second. Norwich were the exact opposite. Overall it was a relatively even game but momentum in football is important and fortunately we pushed for the winner having gone behind. We then stopped Norwich from getting anywhere near our half for about 15 minutes until they finally had a chance at the death.

This is about the size of it. The 1st half performance was arguably the worst we've seen from the side but you have to give credit to how they kept going, and we also have to credit Parkers subs. They were the right personnel and at the right time. I was one of quite a few that wasn't happy with them at the time so we all have to hold our hands up.

Thing Is though, I'm seeing people saying player X and y must now start but we've turned in similar first half performances like this with various player combinations and this has become a regular theme. I would love to see us come out with the same vigour and quality from the off in every game, because when we do turn it on we do look like the promotion chasers we really ought to be.

[Dark Cloud]

I've said several times on here that we're a much better away team and that's what's keeping us going and in the position we are atm. If we can get the signings right in January (it only needs one or two) and start unlocking those packed defences and putting average to poor teams to the sword at home, we could still top the division. We'll see.

[beeholeclaret]

Another really dull performance, luckily we scored twice in our only decent 10 minute spell. Papering over the cracks but we’ll take the points.

We outplayed them for most of second half and passed it around well. Norwich rarely threatened apart from the ‘scramble’ and the chance at the death.

Dare I say that Parker deserves some credit for producing a winning performance with a heavily injured squad and losing more crucial players on the day.

Great win and 2 great goals to boost the players as we face a number of big games.

[CrosspoolClarets]

We are top of the away table despite having played most top teams away (with two more to come soon). At home we are unbeaten and have only shipped 3 goals.

I could see the argument that if we can start to score at home we could win this league at a canter. Not a given but very possible.

[agreenwood]

Well, fair play. I didn’t see that result coming.

I couldn’t see the second half. Maybe I’ll just stop watching them this season. The best results appear to arrive when I don’t watch it.

[Leisure]

We are top of the away table despite having played most top teams away (with two more to come soon). At home we are unbeaten and have only shipped 3 goals.

I could see the argument that if we can start to score at home we could win this league at a canter. Not a given but very possible.

After 21 games we have exactly the same record as we had when we got promoted under Kompany - W11 D8 L2 41 points but we have a +1 better goal difference, +18 as against+17.

[TsarBomba]

After 21 games we have exactly the same record as we had when we got promoted under Kompany - W11 D8 L2 41 points but we have a +1 better goal difference, +18 as against+17.

Parker is doing a fine job. The Tresor debacle is an indicator that there’s still much to do be done in terms of righting the many wrongs from last season.

[GetIntoEm]

Some would be relishing in us struggling In this league just so they can have a dig at Parker and Pace. It's proper sad to be honest. When did some fans become so entitled, or is it because they are bandwagonners from the last 10 years? Or just thick. Can't work it out.

Our away from is unbelievably good. Promotion form. Enjoy it.

[Rick_Muller]

Ahh we can’t express our concerns because we’re bandwagoners or thick. Right ho

[GetIntoEm]

Ahh we can’t express our concerns because we’re bandwagoners or thick. Right ho

Or both

[dvalley69]

Ahh we can’t express our concerns because we’re bandwagoners or thick. Right ho

We're ******* 3rd and continue to be fighting for automatic promotion. People keep going on about how bad we are and we're gonna drop off, but we're still there. It's all about results & promotion. That's the game; that's what every player & manager plays for, and what we constantly hear from former ex-players who are now pundits. That's what makes legends and players' careers. If we fail, then you have every right to criticise but until that happens I wish every critic would just STFU. You'll get your space when we fail, and NO DOUBT you'll be the first to post within seconds!!!!!

[Rick_Muller]

We're ******* 3rd and continue to be fighting for automatic promotion. People keep going on about how bad we are and we're gonna drop off, but we're still there. It's all about results & promotion. That's the game; that's what every player & manager plays for, and what we constantly hear from former ex-players who are now pundits. That's what makes legends and players' careers. If we fail, then you have every right to criticise but until that happens I wish every critic would just STFU. You'll get your space when we fail, and NO DOUBT you'll be the first to post within seconds!!!!!

May I suggest you read my posts and then come back and apologise. I have concerns, but I am someone who fully backs the team each and every game. I also back the manager.

[dvalley69]

May I suggest you read my posts and then come back and apologise. I have concerns, but I am someone who fully backs the team each and every game. I also back the manager.

My bad. I'm soooooooorrrryyy. Please forgive me for not spending all of my time on here and reading your previous posts, Mr. Positive.

[Rick_Muller]

My bad. I'm soooooooorrrryyy. Please forgive me for not spending all of my time on here and reading your previous posts, Mr. Positive.

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[GetIntoEm]

Looking forward to 007s post this week when he's been crying to his mum about mean posts on the internet and doesn't want to go to school

[dvalley69]

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You even replied. I'm honoured you even spared the thought.

[burnleymik]

If we fail, then you have every right to criticise but until that happens I wish every critic would just STFU.

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[claretonthecoast1882]

‘Decent’ 10 minutes?

Come on, be reasonable. You are damning in your criticism so it’s only fair you give praise where it’s due. We absolutely bossed it in that second half against a Norwich team that are very good at home.

We’re the best team away from home in the league. I dread to think what you would be saying if you supported Leeds. They’ve won 1 in 7 away from home.

Cut him some slack he has had a tough weekend.

His pin up Kompany lost, his idol the genius that is Pep lost again and Burnley won under Parker, Football can be a cruel game for some when so emotional.

[NottsClaret]

Hannibal needs to play every week even if he’s bad as he’s the one that injects some energy .

I thought that. That first half was probably the worst we’ve been all season. No threat, giving up chances.. but worst of all just so timid and weak. Like at Millwall, we were just waiting to get beaten. Anthony tends to be the one who exemplifies this the most but they were all awful for 45 minutes really, apart from Trafford.

Put Laurent and Hannibal on and all of a sudden there’s a bit of physicality and aggression there. I know he’s a liability at times but we definitely needed that yesterday.

[Blyclaret]

Looking forward to 007s post this week when he's been crying to his mum about mean posts on the internet and doesn't want to go to school

Did you not know he only posts when we loose or draw. Hes not interested if we win. Hes obsessed with running Parker down. I have a feeling his posts wont be missed.

[Blyclaret]

Another really dull performance, luckily we scored twice in our only decent 10 minute spell. Papering over the cracks but we’ll take the points.

Another disciple of 007. Maybe ye guys should have a i hate Parker love in. Get it out of yer systems.

[KRBFC]

Another disciple of 007. Maybe ye guys should have a i hate Parker love in. Get it out of yer systems.

Why a Parker love in?

I don’t dislike Parker, I think his insistence on playing players out of position is mind boggling and the football suffers because of it. I also think we’re incredibly dull and boring to watch but he’s done some good stuff, steadied the ship, ground out results and made us incredibly tough to score against and we are very very good away from home.

The platform is there, he’s put the framework together, add a couple in January and stop being so stubborn in selection. When you play such boring dull football, you have to expect criticism when you don’t win.

[RVclaret]

Why a Parker love in?

I don’t dislike Parker, I think his insistence on playing players out of position is mind boggling and the football suffers because of it. I also think we’re incredibly dull and boring to watch but he’s done some good stuff, steadied the ship, ground out results and made us incredibly tough to score against and we are very very good away from home.

The platform is there, he’s put the framework together, add a couple in January and stop being so stubborn in selection. When you play such boring dull football, you have to expect criticism when you don’t win.

Which players out of position do you find ‘mind boggling’ and which players would you select instead?

[warksclaret]

Why a Parker love in?

I don’t dislike Parker, I think his insistence on playing players out of position is mind boggling and the football suffers because of it. I also think we’re incredibly dull and boring to watch but he’s done some good stuff, steadied the ship, ground out results and made us incredibly tough to score against and we are very very good away from home.

The platform is there, he’s put the framework together, add a couple in January and stop being so stubborn in selection. When you play such boring dull football, you have to expect criticism when you don’t win.

Some managers buy into versatility-look at Fleming (No 9 or No 10), Humphreys can play either CB, LB and even RB when duty calls.Laurent can be DM, or attacking midfield as he showed yesterday, Sarmiento can play either wing or No 10. Egan Riley RB, CB or defensive midfield. And with our injuries thats been a huge asset

[KRBFC]

Which players out of position do you find ‘mind boggling’ and which players would you select instead?

Playing a left footed centre half at right back is truly insane. Change the shape and play with 3 centre halves if you don’t want to play a recognised right back.

Hannibal is not an attacking midfielder nor is he a right winger.

Against Derby he had Laurent playing left wing No wonder we were so toothless.

Egan Riley has played right back.

Rodriguez came on at right wing.

Flemming has played everywhere but his natural position.

Laurent is a defensive midfielder, like Hannibal why is he playing an advanced role?

Then we get into the actual team selection, we’ve got the best central defender in the league yet we insist on playing the 3 Josh’ in midfielder at home to Derby, why does our defence need such protection? It’s negative for no reason, you could argue we’d have been better playing just Cullen on his own with 2 strikers and 3 in behind.

[bumba]

Playing a left footed centre half at right back is truly insane. Change the shape and play with 3 centre halves if you don’t want to play a recognised right back.

Hannibal is not an attacking midfielder nor is he a right winger.

Against Derby he had Laurent playing left wing No wonder we were so toothless.

Egan Riley has played right back.

Rodriguez came on at right wing.

Flemming has played everywhere but his natural position.

Laurent is a defensive midfielder, like Hannibal why is he playing an advanced role?

Then we get into the actual team selection, we’ve got the best central defender in the league yet we insist on playing the 3 Josh’ in midfielder at home to Derby, why does our defence need such protection? It’s negative for no reason, you could argue we’d have been better playing just Cullen on his own with 2 strikers and 3 in behind.

Humphreys is the most naturally two footed player I've seen play for us, he did fine at right back.
Egan-Riley had a stinker when he played at right back.
Hannibal isn't an attacking midfielder we agree on that but he's no way a defensive one either he's a box to box midfielder if anything, he hasn't got the discipline to sit in front of a defence.
Laurent has played well wherever he has played but against Derby he played central with Sarmiento and Anthony out wide until Koleosho came on, did you see the subs that day he has no options.
Against Derby he sat Cullen in front of the back four with Laurent and Brownhill further forward and both made some great runs causing Derby all sorts of problems but Trafford and the defence weren't capable of the passes needed to get them in.

Amazing how he's done such a terrible job yet were better off than we were under your Messiah after 21 games and he's had a much tougher ride.