MIGHTY CLARETS versus Bournemouth

[box_of_frogs]

Stephens is absolute ****

He’s not that good. Stealing a wage though.

[Gordaleman]

Glennon really struggling but Stephens is even worse.

Forwards have no chance at the moment. No service at all.

Let's hope that HT team talk works again.

[Terry Cochrane]

I’m another hugely saddened by 9 changes. Having got to the 5th round we are only 2 wins from an appearance at Wembley.

[ksrclaret]

Just can't stomach Dycheball in these sorts of games. How on earth he can stand on the touchline and enjoy this horrible football is beyond me.

[Colburn_Claret]

They are passing the ball.
We are just knocking aimless balls.

We are crying out for someone to grab the game by the scruff of the neck, but none of them seem capable.

[ClaretAndJew]

Also rewatching that Stephens foul, it's a penalty that.

[buzzclarets79]

Don’t know why anyone is surprised. We play c**p football with the first 11, what do you think the group of players not good enough to play are going to be like.
This is all down to the tactics and told how to play. Boring negative football.
And for the love of god someone tell that Karen to do everyone a favour and SHUT UP!

[Les latcham fan club]

I'm in my 60s and quicker than Stephens!!!

[ClaretMov]

Stephens is absolute ****

No he's not, you get pleasure out of a ****

[randomclaret2]

Stephens should be playing up Townley. Who thought signing him was a good move?

The Directors responsible for controlling the budget at the time

[jedi_master]

Shame with Glennon this, he’s looked class in his sub cameos in both cups so far (although, I note, in each of those I think he came on at left wing rather than left back). Really struggling tonight.

[NewClaret]

Dive

Probably was. Stuck a leg out though.

[IanMcL]

Rodriguez the new Wood!
Offside repeat!

[superdimitri]

Stephens getting the abuse but he's not any worse than the rest.

[box_of_frogs]

**** off Stephens.

[Somethingfishy]

HT Westwood for Stephens...Mee for Long...We need some spine to the team.

[Blyclaret]

Dyche tactics

[taio]

Dysfunctional and disjointed first half performance.

[jedi_master]

Stephens getting the abuse but he's not any worse than the rest.

He’s been a lot better than the majority of the side tonight.

[Les latcham fan club]

Use of subs will tell us how much the club value the cup

[Wellsy1882]

Hes trying to co-erce the female commentator into agreeing with him all the time
Shes keeping silent

[Burnley1989]

Stephens is miles off the pace, really surprised, looks like 40 year old

[box_of_frogs]

Stephens getting the abuse but he's not any worse than the rest.

I personally disagree. For an experienced bloke, he’s been the worst of the lot.

[Cirrus_Minor]

Poor first half from the clarets. Hopefully better after HT

[SGr]

Rodriguez the new Wood!
Offside repeat!

Just as Gray used to be. Maybe it’s not them...

[Nonayforever]

Absolutely disgraceful half.

We just cannot play football.

[kentonclaret]

If you make 9 changes with a squad that is lacking any real depth then this is what you get.

[Boss Hogg]

Glennon and Stephens shocking. Stephens reminds me of 4th Division days when we signed players that we knew were past it. Should be put out to pasture. Dreadful half.

[jrgbfc]

He’s been a lot better than the majority of the side tonight.

Playing in midfield on his own. Is Benson actually on the pitch?

[NewClaret]

Glennon and Stephens shocking. Stephens reminds me of 4th Division days when we signed players that we knew were past it. Should be put out to pasture. Dreadful half.

Can’t believe he’s got another year on his contract.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Glennon is really struggling

Apart from that it’s just a bad performance things can change in second half. But we are making a habit of this now

[Vegas Claret]

shockingly bad, must admit I expected more

[Blyclaret]

If that the best we can do. Dont come back out for second half.
Im actually embarrassed.

[BOYSIE31]

Stephens must be the worst footballer we have had for a while

[boatshed bill]

If you make 9 changes with a squad that is lacking any real depth then this is what you get.

These are professional footballers. They train together almost daily. They are not total strangers

[Colburn_Claret]

We need a big reaction to that dross second half.
If we don't get it we deserve to go out, and those players on the pitch deserve a rollicking.
Nowhere near good enough.

[jedi_master]

Playing in midfield on his own. Is Benson actually on the pitch?

Benson and Gudmundsson utterly anonymous.

Stephens has pulled up no trees but has at least shown for the ball. I’d argue he’s been involved more than any other in terms of touches.

Needs Westwood on with him - he’s playing against three almost on his own in there.

[IanMcL]

Stephens defending is not intelligent.

Whole team needs a boost.

Glennon at LB is a struggle.

We can still win. Just a bit of craft.

[jojomk1]

Just shows how weak our "squad" really is

[clansman]

You can make changes but still try and play football.!
Sean be brave and let us play!

[jrgbfc]

Not sure why people are so surprised with that line up.

[tim_noone]

Benson and Gudmundsson utterly anonymous.

Stephens has pulled up no trees but has at least shown for the ball. I’d argue he’s been involved more than any other in terms of touches.

Needs Westwood on with him - he’s playing against three almost on his own in there.

Agreed....

[LordBob]

Group 4 armoured vehicle on Harry Potts Way think it's carrying the Magic Wand!

[Gordaleman]

Burnley need a HT bath in Beni n 'ot. Very 'ot.

This is worse than MK Dons.

[burnleymik]

Stephens has to be embarrassed after that first half.

[Espia]

Couldn't for the life of me understand why Dyche was so keen on signing Stephens the first time around and was relieved he didn't manage it. And now he's here .... jeez. How did he blag his way into being a professional footballer ? So disappointed was he that he didn't tuck that header away he tried to make up for it by bringing their striker down to give them a penalty.

[jojomk1]

How many subs are we allowed to make

Three won't be enough to sort this garbage

[SalisburyClaret]

When we rely on a BT reporter to point out one of our players is banned - you can see that somebody at the club isn’t pulling their finger out. They’re probably in charge of the fax machine too.

[Dark Cloud]

I've no issues with us making changes, particularly because keeping our strongest XI fit and getting them out in the league is of paramount importance, but our back ups are definitely very sub standard. Glennon is only young and lacks experience abd I'll cut him some slack, but he's being given the run around big time down that side and Stephens can't live with Billing and was at fault for the goal as he gave the ball away to him on the touchline. Very disjointed and getting nothing as it stands.

[Guller Bull]

I know it's about opinions but for me there are plenty having a poorer game than Stphens. Front two have been abysmal.