Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑

Fri May 09, 2025 11:09 pm

Having secured promotion after a magnificent campaign orchestrated by Scott Parker, and a fantastic squad of players, I reckon all involved should be beyond criticism when the season begins in August.
I realise its a tall order on a Burnley site, but it just cannot be justified.
we would have to be a ruthless bunch to start slagging off our own for poor performances, poor tactics etc, when we all know fine well the odds are so stacked against us.
I cant recall so much media talk in previous seasons about how badly newly promoted teams do as is the case now.
But if we know the finances are tight, the competition is fierce, then there shouldnt be any surprises.
Staying afloat up there as we did under Dyche was nothing short of miraculous with hindsight.
I feel for Farke at Leeds and others who do what is asked of them, then when the jobs done, they are seen as somehow incapable , when the reality is they are up against giants in the finance stakes.

Last season was particularly bad seeing the derision our own players got, but thankfully their reputations are now deservedly high, Its going to be all hands to the pumps again, but I genuinely hope those involved in achieving success * this time get a fair assessment from our supporters when inevitably city bang five past us sometime soon. UTC

Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑

Fri May 09, 2025 11:09 pm

Having secured promotion after a magnificent campaign orchestrated by Scott Parker, and a fantastic squad of players, I reckon all involved should be beyond criticism when the season begins in August.
I realise its a tall order on a Burnley site, but it just cannot be justified.
we would have to be a ruthless bunch to start slagging off our own for poor performances, poor tactics etc, when we all know fine well the odds are so stacked against us.
I cant recall so much media talk in previous seasons about how badly newly promoted teams do as is the case now.
But if we know the finances are tight, the competition is fierce, then there shouldnt be any surprises.
Staying afloat up there as we did under Dyche was nothing short of miraculous with hindsight.
I feel for Farke at Leeds and others who do what is asked of them, then when the jobs done, they are seen as somehow incapable , when the reality is they are up against giants in the finance stakes.

Last season was particularly bad seeing the derision our own players got, but thankfully their reputations are now deservedly high, Its going to be all hands to the pumps again, but I genuinely hope those involved in achieving success this time get a fair assessment from our supporters when inevitably city bang five past us sometime soon. UTC

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Sat May 10, 2025 1:43 am

I had this conversation with a mate the other day, I said I was way too impatient with Parker in his first 3 or 4 months so he gets the same grace as Kompany from me now. I'm expecting an ultra hard season and if we drop I'd be more than happy to have him have another go at it. You can forgive lack of quality in the PL because of the finances but you know whoever pulls on the shirt will give 100% and that's all we can ask for.

The Shire Claret wrote: ↑

Sat May 10, 2025 6:32 am

In general this messageboard falls victim to negative opinions of a minority that shout the loudest

I find it never mirrors the reality on the turf and when talking to fans verbally

Majority of fans will understand the task and support this team if it’s not ripped up which I don’t think it will be

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Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Sat May 10, 2025 1:43 am

I had this conversation with a mate the other day, I said I was way too impatient with Parker in his first 3 or 4 months so he gets the same grace as Kompany from me now. I'm expecting an ultra hard season and if we drop I'd be more than happy to have him have another go at it. You can forgive lack of quality in the PL because of the finances but you know whoever pulls on the shirt will give 100% and that's all we can ask for.

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Sat May 10, 2025 1:43 am

I had this conversation with a mate the other day, I said I was way too impatient with Parker in his first 3 or 4 months so he gets the same grace as Kompany from me now. I'm expecting an ultra hard season and if we drop I'd be more than happy to have him have another go at it. You can forgive lack of quality in the PL because of the finances but you know whoever pulls on the shirt will give 100% and that's all we can ask for.