Man City vs The SUPER CLARETS - MATCH THREAD

[whiffa]

Good afternoon all, let's get behind the lads!

Here as always, is Madge with the team news.

[whiffa]

Our opponents today:

[cockneyclaret]

No Mike on the bench

[gawthorpe_view]

No Mike on the bench

Strange as....

[scouseclaret]

Based on what we saw on Tuesday, I find it amazing that he could pick Edward’s and/or Broja ahead of Tresor

[dermotdermot]

No Mike on the bench

Bonkers!

[Clive 1960]

Something just doesn't add up with Mike thought he would have made the bench at the very least..

[Billyblah]

Scotty phoned MT up saying he was going to include him in the match day squad to which MT replied "nah, I can't be arsed. I'll pick up my huge wage and stay in bed". Two wasted years with this over valued clown.

[IanMcL]

Come on you MIGHTY CLARETS

[cockneyclaret]

I don't get why they don't just get rid, absolutely pointless signing

[ollieclarets8]

I don't think this is the game for Tresor at all, so can't say I'm that surprised he hasn't made the bench.

[Tribesmen]

Afternoon all froma sunny Rhodes 28c and looking forward to todays game .

Yep like everyone else i did think Mike would make the bench

[boatshed bill]

I don't think this is the game for Tresor at all, so can't say I'm that surprised he hasn't made the bench.

I agree, we need players with at least some defensive ability.
I can see us setting new records for lack of possession today.

[Goliath]

Tresor works a lot harder than Edwards from what I've seen

[Commy]

We need to start quicker than we have been doing.

[Goody1975]

Bench change

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[The Shire Claret]

Did we sell out ?

[jrgbfc]

Humphries can cover centre back and left back. No need whatsoever for Pires to be on the bench as well ahead of Tresor.

[AshevilleNCClaret]

Predict it will be 1-0 to them by halftime, after a deflected shot goes into the goal. Second half they pull away and win 5-1.

[ollieclarets8]

Predict it will be 1-0 to them by halftime, after a deflected shot goes into the goal. Second half they pull away and win 5-1.

If we concede early, I think it'll be the other way. 3 or 4-0 at half time, then 1 or 2 in the second half.

[Firthy]

We'll park the bus with that team.

[Tribesmen]

Right lads lets be positive , Ash to come on and score a 96th min winner

[JimmyRobbo]

We'll park the bus with that team.

I'm OK with that.

No point going after City. It's very unlikely to get anything other than the usual battering.

A smash and grab or a Dyche battle is fine for me.

[Wo Didi]

Afternoon all from a very pleasant 20c here in Belgrade, not expecting much points wise just hoping for a solid performance. And after Tuesday night's debacle where is Tresor? What a bizarre situation.

[ollieclarets8]

Right lads lets be positive , Ash to come on and score a 96th min winner

That is positive. He needs to somehow get on the bench without anybody noticing.

[fidelcastro]

Right lads lets be positive , Ash to come on and score a 96th min winner

It wouldn't be positive, it would be a bloody miracle, given he isn't even on the bench!

[Tribesmen]

That is positive. He needs to somehow get on the bench without anybody noticing.

Yer i know as i saw that after posting but just want to be positive ..................

[CoolClaret]

Call me mad, but we've got a chance with Rodri missing out.

Ever since Pep joined City, they tend to be a touch more 'vulnerable' when they don't play a dominant DM

[fidelcastro]

Call me mad, but we've got a chance with Rodri missing out.

Ever since Pep joined City, they tend to be a touch more 'vulnerable' when they don't play a dominant DM

I'm not sure they'll need one today.

[troubleatmexico]

Clocking in, here in Shanghai. 28 degrees and looking forward to a 1-2 win

[CoolClaret]

I'm not sure they'll need one today.

Probably not... we'll soon find out!

[Buxtonclaret]

No letting this lot off today!
Three points back to the Turf.

COME ON UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU CLARETS!!!

[derryclaret]

Afternoon all, miserable morning cleared up now, nothing to lose here let's just go for it! COYC!!

[IanMcL]

Come on Burnley Come on Burnley Come on Burnley

[IanMcL]

Walker throw. We out olaters up. Obviously choosing set pieces as our opportunity.

[IanMcL]

Too early to give pen for Walker 'handball' as they think city will win anyway. 80 mins onwards, diff decision

[HahaYeah]

Cullen is a warrior.

[Foshiznik]

Pretty OKish start so far…

[wilks_bfc]

Anybody else have a moment of mild worry when they said that was going to a VAR check?

[CrosspoolClarets]

Afternoon all.

For all those wondering what role Magic Mike could play here, I would pose the question “what if we go 1 or 2 down”? We need game changers.

Parker has a lot of strengths but his side is often like a join the dots kids exercise - there is only one way it tends to go and we could all name the XI and bench easily, e.g. I knew Lesley wouldn’t play today because he had a game midweek.

We may need flexibility and flair today. But overall his pragmatic approach may work across 38 games, I’m all for giving him a chance.

EDIT - the goal went in just as I pressed Submit.

[IanMcL]

Eddal block for corner then header from corner. GK us

[Foshiznik]

Uh oh… long afternoon awaits

[BobSykes]

Anybody else have a moment of mild worry when they said that was going to a VAR check?

Yes. More worried though when they said "it's in" just then when they scored after 12 minutes...

[IanMcL]

Bugger

[Foshiznik]

Giving them too much respect

[gawthorpe_view]

Steve og.

[Steddyman]

Did I miss something or was that not the most blatant handball you have ever seen from Harland on the half way line just before that goal?

[AshevilleNCClaret]

Unlucky deflect for us… richochet back to doku…

[KefkaClaret]

That’s poor from Laurent, backed up behind Walker and offered no support.

[Casper2]

Oh well , back to the golf