tonights line-up:

25Norris
2Lowton
5Tarkowski
6Mee
3Taylor
8Brownhill
18Westwood
4Cork
7Gudmundsson
11McNeil
9Wood

Substitutes (at least we have 9!):

10Barnes
15Peacock-Farrell
19Rodriguez
23Pieters
27Vydra
31Nartey
34Dunne
38Richardson
45Driscoll-Glennon

Dyche really can't have been happy with BPF on Saturday, to drop him after 1 game seems harsh.

Murger wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:26 pm

Dyche really can't have been happy with BPF on Saturday, to drop him after 1 game seems harsh.

1 game ????? He's played 4 league games this season and let in 14, maybe that's the reason

Who's playing behind wood then

Fez wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:28 pm

Who's playing behind wood then

The five in midfield

OK, who's playing Further forward of the 3 in midfield to play off wood then

Is that going to be Brownhill supporting Wood?

How's it going with the fans getting into the ground? Are the seats filling up (subject to the socially distanced limits)?

UTC

Fez wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:31 pm

OK, who's playing Further forward of the 3 in midfield to play off wood then

I’m not sure we will have a player who is strictly playing further forward than the rest. I suspect all three midfielders, and our wingers, will be tasked with getting up to support Wood as and when it’s possible.

GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:31 pm

Is that going to be Brownhill supporting Wood?

BBC has McNeill behind Wood. Midfield: Brownhill, Westwood, Cork, JBG.

So, 4-4-1-1

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Not a bad call to bench Vydra for this one. He's been playing well, but it's about who we're playing and the threat we're facing imo, so I've no issue with it at times like this. I suspect Dyche didn't really want to bash BPF's confidence by leaving him out, but at the same time it's a chance to blood another player in a dead rubber, so again playing Norris is fair enough. I just hope Richardson gets a chance ahead of Barnes and Jay up front at some point, because it would be good to see him get a run out.

They are insisting on one seat between everyone, even family groups! Premier League rules apparently. Didn’t help someone being allocated a seat next to the one I was, bit shambolic really.

Paul Waine wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:32 pm

How's it going with the fans getting into the ground? Are the seats filling up (subject to the socially distanced limits)?

UTC

15 mins queue, scanning ticket twice but not checking ID!

Wearing a mask outside is just a farce.

Murger wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:26 pm

Dyche really can't have been happy with BPF on Saturday, to drop him after 1 game seems harsh.

Has he let in at least 4 in every game he's started for us this season? Just wondering, it seems like he let's in a bunch more every time. I'd be willing to try Norris then.

Vydra very unlucky to miss out.

Evening all from The Isle of Man.......an interesting eve coming up!

BurnleyFC wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:39 pm

Vydra very unlucky to miss out.

BurnleyFC wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:39 pm

Vydra very unlucky to miss out.

He is in one sense, but if Dyche is going to be flexible and pick teams according to what we're up against, it also makes sense. If you're playing only one up and bolstering midfield, it probably has to be Wood.

Best view in football isn’t it...

simonclaret wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:35 pm

They are insisting on one seat between everyone, even family groups! Premier League rules apparently. Didn’t help someone being allocated a seat next to the one I was, bit shambolic really.

zero distancing at Palace v Arsenal

Zlatan wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:47 pm

Best view in football isn’t it...




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Great sky. You can tell it’s the last home game of the season because it’s the only one where we don’t have a grey sky and drizzle.

simonclaret wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:35 pm

They are insisting on one seat between everyone, even family groups! Premier League rules apparently. Didn’t help someone being allocated a seat next to the one I was, bit shambolic really.

Not where I am

Trying different systems out and with Wood being our main scorer why would SD drop him for Vydra, he should still get his chance, doing nothing wrong at moment for me, just a formation change, Scousers going to be looking for that 4th spot tonight, I bet all of Leicester will be cheering us on tonight, even a draw suits them.

simonclaret wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:35 pm

They are insisting on one seat between everyone, even family groups! Premier League rules apparently. Didn’t help someone being allocated a seat next to the one I was, bit shambolic really.

Huge groups sat together at Spurs ... looking at the tellybox

Evening all from a sunny day here on the whole in Galway .

Funny still quite relaxed as yet and really happy for those fans who are there at the Turf tonight .

I have a feeling that Liverpool players and fans will be on edge , hey lets see how this one pans out .

Zlatan wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:49 pm

Not where I am

I got the whole room to myself as well.

CnBtruntru wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:49 pm

Trying different systems out and with Wood being our main scorer why would SD drop him for Vydra, he should still get his chance, doing nothing wrong at moment for me, just a formation change, Scousers going to be looking for that 4th spot tonight, I bet all of Leicester will be cheering us on tonight, even a draw suits them.

Exactly. It’s not harsh on Vydra, it’s a squad game and as our second striker he is naturally the first to make way for another midfielder.

Dark Cloud wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:45 pm

He is in one sense, but if Dyche is going to be flexible and pick teams according to what we're up against, it also makes sense. If you're playing only one up and bolstering midfield, it probably has to be Wood.

Wood is the best player to hold the ball up when required.

I've sent the Mrs into another room and made her wear a face mask, just so I can imagine I'm there! (Actually I do that every night, even before Covid was a baby bat!)

Zlatan wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:49 pm

Not where I am

Poor steward has just been round saying it’s ok for groups now so all good.

simonclaret wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:36 pm

15 mins queue, scanning ticket twice but not checking ID!

££££ is the park view showing the game?

Good to see Norris get a run out, you never know if or when he'll be required in a meaningful game.

On balance it makes sense to play Wood up front on his own and pack the midfield.

Hope the fans that are there enjoy their evening regardless of the result.

I thought McNiel was shagged. Surprised see him start.

When we played 5 in MF at OT Brownhill was the most forward of them and he had a very good game.

3 left-backs in the squad tonight?

Espia wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:55 pm

I thought McNiel was shagged. Surprised see him start.

Who by? This is top gossip.

boatshed bill wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 7:58 pm

3 left-backs in the squad tonight?

I'd get 'em all on now!!!

Was going to listen to Phil Bird but I can't log in to Clarets+.
Great!

BPF not playing doesn't necessarily mean he's been dropped. Maybe he's injured too or maybe Sean just wants to give Norris a game because of how well he performed last time he played?

Always going to be a difficult game, this one. If we get a point, it will be a success.

That said, I'd rather have Liverpool in the Euro League next season than some of the others like Chelsea.

Afternoon all from a bright and sunny Coconut Coast.

I reckon Burnley are just treading water and don’t expect us to do the double, hope I’m wrong.

UTC.

boatshed bill wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 8:07 pm

Was going to listen to Phil Bird but I can't log in to Clarets+.
Great!

You had to be in a ballot! Unlucky mate!

Greetings from SW Ontario. Currently it's 29 degrees, mix of sun and cloud, no humidity to speak of. It's an interesting line up Dyche has chosen, not sure why Norris is in goal, has BPF lost confidence, or has Dyche lost confidence in BPF? From my point of view I'll be interested to see what difference a partial crowd makes to our performance.

Come on you Clarets, lets go out with a win

Does anyone know if you can still watch the game on Sky with the fake crowd noise? I've got used to it now and think it sounds miles better than actual fans

Great to see fans back at the Turf.... don’t forget to get behind the lads.

Dark Cloud wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 8:12 pm

You had to be in a ballot! Unlucky mate!

Got it now.
I like Phil Bird's (one-eyed) commentary.

Did I hear a few boos then with them taking the knee?

After Alisson's heroics at West Brom, it wouldn't surprise me if he has a blooper tonight.

Fate has a way of doing things like that. Fingers crossed.

C'mon you PL Clarets.

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Wed May 19, 2021 8:14 pm

Does anyone know if you can still watch the game on Sky with the fake crowd noise? I've got used to it now and think it sounds miles better than actual fans