I was hoping today that Luca and Pires would show something more but sadly, they aren't looking up to it.

My team -

---------Traff
Roberts-CJ-Esteve-Humpreys
------Cullen-Laurent
Anthony--Flemming--Sarmiento
---------Foster

On to deadwood. UTC.

I’d say it’s pretty much guaranteed to be the one v Boro & Sheff but Sarmiento for Hannibal off the left.

RVclaret wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 01, 2025 5:06 pm

I’d say it’s pretty much guaranteed to be the one v Boro & Sheff but Sarmiento for Hannibal off the left.

If thats the case, I'd have Foster off the left instead.

Just realised I left Brownhill out.

Yes, the team you said RV, but with Foster coming off the left. UTC.

CoolClaret wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 01, 2025 5:06 pm

If thats the case, I'd have Foster off the left instead.

I’m not sure he’s deemed as fit enough to start yet. The recent formula of the 4-4-2/4-2-3-1 with Brownhill pushing higher and the left midfielder drifting inside has worked, so back to that I think.

No Jay, Pires please

Move Jay on to Norwich lol

CoolClaret wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 01, 2025 5:04 pm

I was hoping today that Luca and Pires would show something more but sadly, they aren't looking up to it.

My team -

---------Traff
Roberts-CJ-Esteve-Humpreys
------Cullen-Laurent
Anthony--Flemming--Sarmiento
---------Foster

On to deadwood. UTC.

Sarmiento is like Koleosho he’s just runs across the pitch and very little end product,would pick the 10 that finished today and Cullen.

Stonehouse wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 01, 2025 5:12 pm

Sarmiento is like Koleosho he’s just runs across the pitch and very little end product,would pick the 10 that finished today and Cullen.

He's scored a few vital goals this year! Better in the build up as well... we're desperately lacking quality in the final third though, that's for sure.

Sarmiento always looks to be trying too much and too hard most of the time. He certainly can create but we don’t have the movement ahead or around him either to make it easier for him.

Trafford
Roberts Egan-Riley Esteve Humphreys

Cullen Laurent
Brownhill

Anthony Flemming
Foster

bumba wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 01, 2025 6:54 pm

Trafford
Roberts Egan-Riley Esteve Humphreys

Cullen Laurent
Brownhill

Anthony Flemming
Foster

This^^ I would love to see Foster at No 9 and Flemming in his preferred No10 position

Trafford

Roberts ER Esteve Humphreys

Laurent Cullen

Sarmiento Brownhill Anthony

Foster

I hope that people on here (and more importantly, those responsible for picking the team) realise that Rodriguez should be nowhere near the squad let alone the starting line up.

Team picks itself after that…

More than happy for it to be the side which started against Sheffield United and Middlesbrough. (Minus Hannibal of course.) I just really hope they're up for it. If we play like we did against Sheffield United then there shouldn't be any problems. But Rovers might be licking their lips.

Trafford
Roberts CJ Esteve Humphreys
Cullen Laurent
Brownhill
Anthony Sarmiento
Flemming

Foster if fit to start over Sarmiento

warksclaret wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 01, 2025 7:12 pm

Trafford

Roberts ER Esteve Humphreys

Laurent Cullen

Sarmiento Brownhill Anthony

Foster

I think it’s pretty nailed on to be this line up

Trafford
Roberts CJ Esteve Humphreys
Cullen Laurent
Brownhill

This part of the team is nailed on, it's how the rest of side is made up. Until Hannibal had a brain fart, the team was almost certainly going to be the side that we had seen in the previous couple of away games.

I'd expect the only change from Sheffield United and Middlesbrough to be Sarmiento in for Hannibal.


Rovers lost another player today with Yuki Ohashi going off injured, he may well miss the game on Saturday.

bumba wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 01, 2025 6:54 pm

Trafford
Roberts Egan-Riley Esteve Humphreys

Cullen Laurent
Brownhill

Anthony Flemming
Foster

Looks good

Trafford
Roberts ER Esteve Humphreys
Cullen
Anthony Brownhill Sarmiento
Fleming
Barnes

See if we can get him back on loan before Saturday. If not, I guess Foster.

bobinho wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 01, 2025 7:15 pm

I hope that people on here (and more importantly, those responsible for picking the team) realise that Rodriguez should be nowhere near the squad let alone the starting line up.

Team picks itself after that…

Certainly on last night's performance, he wasn't the only poor one, but I swear I never heard his name on commentary at all in the first half.

Shithouse up top, Foster off the left, Anthony on the right.

Trafford
Roberts ER Esteve Humphreys
Cullen Brownhill
Laurent Flemming Anthony
Jay

Trafford
Roberts ER Estève Humphreys
Cullen Brownhill Laurent
Flemming
Anthony Barnes

Trafford
Roberts CJ Esteve Humphreys
Cullen Laurent
Anthony Brownhill Sarmiento
Flemming

Barnes to come on alongside Flemming if we’re chasing the win with 30 to go.

Has Barnes played much in last 18 months. I dont think so

AmbleClaret wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 9:38 am

Certainly on last night's performance, he wasn't the only poor one, but I swear I never heard his name on commentary at all in the first half.

Love Jay, but in all honesty he's the nearest thing to walking football youre going to see ...probably manages to hold the ball up a split second longer than Flemm or Foster...but that really isn't saying much.

JR1882 wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:09 pm

Trafford
Roberts ER Esteve Humphreys
Cullen Brownhill
Laurent Flemming Anthony
Jay

Jay, you can’t pick yourself.

I think i can confidently predict that after this weekend utterly inept display, this will be the only reply that selects JR to play.

He’s done. Thanks Jay, but if you really love Burnley, hang the boots up and give us a chance….

Trafford
Roberts ER Esteve Humphreys
Cullen Laurent
Anthony Brownhill Sarmiento
Foster (If not Foster then Flemming)

Trafford
Roberts ER Esteve Humphreys
-------Cullen Laurent
Anthony Brownhill Koleosho
----------Flemming

This is a game for the extra midfielder, and whilst you can argue either way between Sarmiento and Koleosho, I thought Koleosho was more effective on Wednesday and provides more natural balance - I'm not convinced at all by Sarmiento playing off the left wing. I'd also like to see Koleosho on the left now Egan Riley has really found his passing range - he's got the ability to spring Koleosho in behind which should add an extra string to our bow (and because he's got more angle to work with, it's an easier pass for Egan Riley if Koleosho is on the left than if he's on the right, which is one reason I thought the wide men were the wrong way round on Wednesday).

Trafford
Roberts
Egan-Riley
Esteve
Humphreys
Cullen
Laurent
Anthony
Brownhill
Flemming
Foster

Blyclaret wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 02, 2025 11:25 pm

Has Barnes played much in last 18 months. I dont think so

49 games - scored 7 goals - 5 assists

What's happened to Massengo. I'm assuming he's injured?

Trafford

Roberts - ER - Esteve - Humphreys

Laurent - Cullen

Sonne - Brownhill - Anthony

Barnes

Sonne is suspended I thought.

Koleosho in for Hannibal and on the left not right, otherwise the Boro team.

The horse lovers will try and fly at us, I don’t see them being too disciplined at the back, a bit like Leeds away. Could suit Luca down to the ground and a winner in this would do his confidence the world of good, that is the big picture.

Ash

Ash
Ash
Ash
Ash

Ash
Ash
Ash

Ash
Ash
Ash

Subs...Ash Ash Ash Ash Ash Ash Ash

Think up to the front 3 the team pretty much picks itself. We cannot go to Ewood and start Koleosho with the form he is in. Would be delighted to be proven wrong but it’s not the right game for him

Trafford
Roberts - CJ - Esteve - Humphreys
Cullen - Laurent
Anthony - Brownhill - Sarmiento
Flemming

Koleosho
Barnes
Foster

Off the bench with some experienced heads if we get to a point where we need to see it out with Egan and Worrall

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 03, 2025 10:30 am

Ash

Ash
Ash
Ash
Ash

Ash
Ash
Ash

Ash
Ash
Ash

Subs...Ash Ash Ash Ash Ash Ash Ash

just let Barnes knock f**k out of them, that'll do for me

Ash up top, 4-4-2, jumpers for goalposts, charging keepers into the net.

Traff
Roberts CJ Steve Humph
Cullen Laurent
Anthony Browny Foster
SuperBash

ArmchairDetective wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 03, 2025 12:34 pm

Traff
Roberts CJ Steve Humph
Cullen Laurent
Anthony Browny Foster
SuperBash

I like the look of that .

Sonne not eligible.

ArmchairDetective wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 03, 2025 12:34 pm

Traff
Roberts CJ Steve Humph
Cullen Laurent
Anthony Browny Foster
SuperBash

Yep, I'd run with that... Give 'em hell, boys!

billyhamilton82 wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:59 am

49 games - scored 7 goals - 5 assists

How many starts in that?

boatshed bill wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 03, 2025 7:24 pm

How many starts in that?

33 starts

ElectroClaret wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 03, 2025 10:30 am

Ash

Ash
Ash
Ash
Ash

Ash
Ash
Ash

Ash
Ash
Ash

Subs...Ash Ash Ash Ash Ash Ash Ash

I hope Barnes starts

Cullen and Laurent as the midfield two feels the most important part of any line up for tomorrow, in my opinion. I think Rovers have got some midfielders out but regardless of that, we should be winning the midfield battle and Cullen/Laurent give us the best chance to do that.

Pickles wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:46 pm

Cullen and Laurent as the midfield two feels the most important part of any line up for tomorrow, in my opinion. I think Rovers have got some midfielders out but regardless of that, we should be winning the midfield battle and Cullen/Laurent give us the best chance to do that.

Midfield three of Laurent, Cullen, Brownhill (Brownhill advanced) is almost a must in my opinion

Ohashi is now missing for them and Cantwell is a big doubt, they are missing a few key players with any luck