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

Here as always, is Madge with the team news.

Our opponents today:

No Mike on the bench

cockneyclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:52 pm

No Mike on the bench

Strange as....

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

cockneyclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 27, 2025 1:52 pm

No Mike on the bench

Bonkers!

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

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.

Come on you MIGHTY CLARETS

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

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.

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

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

ollieclarets8 wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:07 pm

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.

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

We need to start quicker than we have been doing.

Bench change

Did we sell out ?

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

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.

AshevilleNCClaret wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:36 pm

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.

We'll park the bus with that team.

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

Firthy wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:39 pm

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.

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.

Tribesmen wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:40 pm

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.

Tribesmen wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:40 pm

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!

ollieclarets8 wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:43 pm

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 ..................

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

CoolClaret wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:54 pm

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.

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

fidelcastro wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 27, 2025 2:55 pm

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

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

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

COME ON UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU CLARETS!!!

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

Come on Burnley Come on Burnley Come on Burnley

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

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

Cullen is a warrior.

Pretty OKish start so far…

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

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.

Eddal block for corner then header from corner. GK us

Uh oh… long afternoon awaits

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 27, 2025 3:12 pm

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...

Bugger

Giving them too much respect

Steve og.

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?

Unlucky deflect for us… richochet back to doku…

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

Oh well , back to the golf