Benfica - v - Burnley MATCH THREAD

Ampth7 · Post by **Ampth7** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:31 pm

123EasyasBFC wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:28 pm
The kit looks great on too

I have to say, it’s better than I first gave it credit for, but I still don’t wish to buy it along with home kit. Hoping the 3rd kit is better.

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:32 pm

Cubanforever wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:08 pm
Anybody know how many have travelled ?

Looks to be about 20 odd if you look at the far right hand side in the bottom corner.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:32 pm

Are we sure this is a friendly and we haven’t somehow qualified for a European competition?

Never seen a friendly played at that pace before

forzagranata · Post by **forzagranata** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:32 pm

Townsend has been excellent. Al-Dakhil and Muric too.

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:32 pm

ClaretLoup wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:27 pm
Benfica were Champions League quarter finalists last season and were knocked out by Inter.

VK has lined up some tough assignments to get the boys tuned up. Genk were Belgian Champions last season as well.

Antwerp are Belgian champions. Won it with almost the last kick. Genk came top in the regular season but then the league splits. But agree, some good teams to play against.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:33 pm

Yeah, another one here who might have to change his mind about the kit

Pickles · Post by **Pickles** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:33 pm

ClaretLoup wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:27 pm
Benfica were Champions League quarter finalists last season and were knocked out by Inter.

VK has lined up some tough assignments to get the boys tuned up. Genk were Belgian Champions last season as well.

Antwerp are Belgian champions. Won it with almost the last kick. Genk came top in the regular season but then the league splits. But agree, some good teams to play against.

spt_claret · Post by **spt_claret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:33 pm

jedi_master wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:30 pm
Think he’s done well but he needs a more mobile forward buzzing off him (I.e, Amdouni). Jay and him don’t work, too similar for me.

100%. Way too similar.
When Twine and Townsend are the paciest attackers around him, yeah it's not going to help. Benson, Zaroury, Amdouni, or (with baited breath) Tella would definitely help- same reason I wanted us to field Weghorst/Vydra/Cornet more in the PL last time. Be curious how Foster or Obafemi would work alongside him too.

I'd also like to know how Redmond links up with him given they spent half a season together at Besiktas.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:34 pm

Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:33 pm
Yeah, another one here who might have to change his mind about the kit

Great colour for an away kit… the ‘printer ram out of ink’ stripe is still an eyesore for me. Although I have slightly warmed to it

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:35 pm

This is really good stuff. A very stern test and we've looked up to the challenge.

UTC

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:35 pm

Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:33 pm
Yeah, another one here who might have to change his mind about the kit

It's only coz we're playing well that people are softening to it.

Hold firm. Don't buckle. It's still a bad top with a giant's skid mark on it.

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:35 pm

Ampth7 wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:31 pm
I have to say, it’s better than I first gave it credit for, but I still don’t wish to buy it along with home kit. Hoping the 3rd kit is better.

I won’t buy it for myself but my 2 boys both said they want it

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:36 pm

I must say I like the look of Sagres for Benfica.

CrosspoolClarets · Post by **CrosspoolClarets** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:37 pm

CoolClaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:27 pm
Pushed inter close in the champions league 1/4 finals like!

They’re no mugs, not to mention have played more preseason games and are used to playing/training in this heat

Yes agree, I see them as being about 4th-7th in our Premier League, I don’t see them being at the City, United, Liverpool level but they are a very good side.

I don’t really worry too much about Champions League rounds, the seeding system makes it all a bit easy for some and hard for others, they were a bit lucky they got Juventus in free-fall in the groups as well as PSG, so only one tough side in hindsight, but no doubt they did well last year nonetheless.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:37 pm

Looks like a full team change for Benfica in second half

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:37 pm

Amdouni on

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:38 pm

Amdouni for Wout, Taylor for Dodgson

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:38 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:29 pm
Imagine adding Lokonga & Hamer to this midfield. We’d go up another level or two. Massive priority for me.

Totally agree - a midfielder of real quality would have us looking in top shape

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:38 pm

Zeki and CT on for Dodgson and Wout

Guller Bull · Post by **Guller Bull** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:38 pm

Got Benson , Zaroury, Trafford, Foster, Obefemi, Roberts, Redmond,Taylor, Amdouni plus possibly Tella and Maatson. Maybe Tresor to add

ClaretLoup · Post by **ClaretLoup** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:38 pm

Zero wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:36 pm
I must say I like the look of Sagres for Benfica.

Yep, he's all over the place!

spt_claret · Post by **spt_claret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:39 pm

Hedontplayforyou wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:37 pm
Amdouni on

Weghorst off, Jay stays on.
Wrong way round for me, Weghorst's held it up and linked better. He's not been a goal threat but Jay's been anonymous.

Taylor on for Dodgson too.

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:39 pm

Zero wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:36 pm
I must say I like the look of Sagres for Benfica.

He’s been everywhere

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:40 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:38 pm
Zeki and CT on for Dodgson and Wout

Sorry but I’ve not come on, I’m sat at home in front of the tv.

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:40 pm

spt_claret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:39 pm
Weghorst off, Jay stays on.
Wrong way round for me, Weghorst's held it up and linked better. He's not been a goal threat but Jay's been anonymous.

Taylor on for Dodgson too.

Don’t forget wout is about 4/5 weeks behind most of the squad in regards to fitness and training

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:40 pm

spt_claret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:39 pm
Weghorst off, Jay stays on.
Wrong way round for me, Weghorst's held it up and linked better. He's not been a goal threat but Jay's been anonymous.

Taylor on for Dodgson too.

Weghorst played in Jay's position.

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:40 pm

Jay's starting position is deeper than he's EVER played before. He's playing Brownhill's role, no wonder he doesn't look his best.

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:40 pm

Whose Taylor replaced?

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:41 pm

Lot of their success came down the right. Come on Charlie. Sort them out.

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:41 pm

Only 2 times I saw Jay in the 1st half was when he was sitting on the floor after winning 2 soft free-kicks

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:41 pm

Looks like Dodgson at right back actually. O shea gone off

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:41 pm

Zeki on for weggy, Charlie on for Dodgson

spt_claret · Post by **spt_claret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:42 pm

123EasyasBFC wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:40 pm
Don’t forget wout is about 4/5 weeks behind most of the squad in regards to fitness and training

He shouldn't be regarding fitness, his season didn't really end- he returned to training late due to international duty but United were still playing when we reported back.
Will be behind in terms of training/linkup I suppose though. And I suppose we want to give Jay minutes to ensure he's all the way recovered from his injury.

4midable · Post by **4midable** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:42 pm

spt_claret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:39 pm
Weghorst off, Jay stays on.
Wrong way round for me, Weghorst's held it up and linked better. He's not been a goal threat but Jay's been anonymous.

Taylor on for Dodgson too.

Jays not up to the pace. I dont think hel feature much in prem

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:42 pm

Bigvince wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:39 pm
He’s been everywhere

It’s like there’s 10 Sagres on the pitch

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:42 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:38 pm
Zeki and CT on for Dodgson and Wout

Might struggle at left back if CT is on….. probably ok for the first couple of minutes until they figure him out…. Reckon they’ll use photos of him in the Dortmund kit in the match report.

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:42 pm

Contentious. The away shirt is growing on me. I like it.

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:42 pm

Thought Jay was fine, knotted play plenty.

Spiral · Post by **Spiral** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:43 pm

Dodgson announced as subbed off on club's official twitter

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:43 pm

Bigvince wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:41 pm
Zeki on for weggy, Charlie on for Dodgson

Dodgson is still on

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:43 pm

This commentary is hilarious.

Just like that Fast Show sketch

"dadahdhhdahd dhashdhads ashd dhsa dhsa... CHRIIIIS WADDLE!"

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:44 pm

123EasyasBFC wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:40 pm
Don’t forget wout is about 4/5 weeks behind most of the squad in regards to fitness and training

He’s about 4/5 weeks behind most of the squad period.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:45 pm

Dodgson is definitely still on

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:45 pm

spt_claret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:39 pm
Weghorst off, Jay stays on.
Wrong way round for me, Weghorst's held it up and linked better. He's not been a goal threat but Jay's been anonymous.

Taylor on for Dodgson too.

Dodgson still on.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:45 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:38 pm
Zeki and CT on for Dodgson and Wout

I thought CT was watching in YouTube! Is it one of these Virtual Reality jobs?

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:45 pm

Good from Andros ‘Trialist’

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:45 pm

tarkys_ears wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:43 pm
This commentary is hilarious.

Just like that Fast Show sketch

"dadahdhhdahd dhashdhads ashd dhsa dhsa... CHRIIIIS WADDLE!"

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:45 pm

dermotdermot wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:44 pm
He’s about 4/5 weeks behind most of the squad period.

Each of their own, I think there’s a player there that kompany can make important this season

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:46 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:43 pm
Dodgson is still on

Yes they got it wrong on clubs twitter, dakil made way.

Guller Bull · Post by **Guller Bull** » Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:46 pm

tarkys_ears wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:43 pm
This commentary is hilarious.

Just like that Fast Show sketch

"dadahdhhdahd dhashdhads ashd dhsa dhsa... CHRIIIIS WADDLE!"
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