Burnley vs Rotherham Match Thread

[Clive 1960]

Looked sloppy on the right side with vitinho I would swap him with Roberts as they are causing us problems that side with the young full back Bramhall . And hopefully Benson to come on against their defence .

[claretspice]

Maatsen is giving them the greatest problems with his speed and direct running. Zarourry and Tella not on their games tonight, neither is Vitinho

And yet Zaroury probably ought to have 2 assists to his name. Great ball at the end that Jay unluckily flicked wide, but he also laid it on a plate for Tella

[Croydon Claret]

Some frustrating moments but plenty to be positive about

Creating chances galore, expect the floodgates to open in the second half

[CrosspoolClarets]

Sky red button coverage is good tonight, slightly better resolution and Guy Harvard who talks intelligently.

A godsend after having to miss these last 2 matches due to illness.

[boatshed bill]

Looked sloppy on the right side with vitinho I would swap him with Roberts as they are causing us problems that side with the young full back Bramhall . And hopefully Benson to come on against their defence .

We often leave a weak spot between RB and RCB, we've conceded a few from that area all season, and got away with a few.

[Commy]

They all go ball chasing instead of leaving it to the one defender and defend the box. Did it at Sunderland for their first goal. 5 men round the ball and nobody marking the back.

[FCBurnley]

Rotherham playing well and giving us problems. But they looked to be leaving more and more gaps as the half went on. Like the look of Wiles for them. Good player and only young I think. Interesting that they haven’t shown the goal line technology when we had one cleared of the line

[CrosspoolClarets]

Definite THB error that goal, ball watching and didn’t have a clue what Wiles was doing despite him starting in his eyeline, he should have told Beyer to take his man and dropped back to Wiles. Becoming a regular issue.

Young player though, makes a few errors but far more good than bad. Still all to play for.

[NRC]

Rotherham playing well and giving us problems. But they looked to be leaving more and more gaps as the half went on. Like the look of Wiles for them. Good player and only young I think. Interesting that they haven’t shown the goal line technology when we had one cleared of the line

I read on their MB we were in for him in the summer

[Commy]

I think we are shocked that they are having a go. Everyone else has just blocked their goal.

[Paul Waine]

I read on their MB we were in for him in the summer

Phil Bird mentioned on his commentary, also.

[boatshed bill]

Definite THB error that goal, ball watching and didn’t have a clue what Wiles was doing despite him starting in his eyeline, he should have told Beyer to take his man and dropped back to Wiles. Becoming a regular issue.

Young player though, makes a few errors but far more good than bad. Still all to play for.

Actually there's a fair bit of ball watching going on tonight.

[Commy]

Didn't we put a few offers in for him but they wouldn't sell?

[RVclaret]

Didn't we put a few offers in for him but they wouldn't sell?

3 bids yes

Interestingly their fans were calling for him to be dropped for this game

[boatshed bill]

Every game in our league tonight is drawn at half time.

[Clive 1960]

Tighten up at the back and we will win , they will get tired at the back .

[Vino blanco]

Vitinho and Maatsen are okay going forward but I worry about their defensive capabilities. We are good enough to get a couple of goals to win here though, coyc.

[RVclaret]

JBG should score there surely

[spt_claret]

Maatsen is giving them the greatest problems with his speed and direct running. Zarourry and Tella not on their games tonight, neither is Vitinho

He is running well but had sold players short on some lazy passes but he's far from alone on the latter. Couple people also over dribbling rather than passing - opposite problem to what we've had in the past with too much passing instead of runs.

[Transpennine]

Sky red button coverage is good tonight, slightly better resolution and Guy Harvard who talks intelligently.

A godsend after having to miss these last 2 matches due to illness.

Agreed. Havord is very good. Doesn't feel the need to talk constantly. Always liked him since his Radio lancs "Claret and Blue armada" commentary in the Plymouth game...

[spt_claret]

Definite THB error that goal, ball watching and didn’t have a clue what Wiles was doing despite him starting in his eyeline, he should have told Beyer to take his man and dropped back to Wiles. Becoming a regular issue.

Young player though, makes a few errors but far more good than bad. Still all to play for.

I'm possibly unpopular in this but not convinced by Bellis yet. If we go up I'd be concerned even if we kept him at the goals we'd concede. Not a bad player but prefer the look of Beyer.
Will never happen but I'd consider bringing Taylor back in for Bellis for a game or two.

[tarkys_ears]

Close from Zaroury.

Fast becoming my favourite player.

Must say that JBG has had an excellent game so far

[NRC]

3 bids yes

Interestingly their fans were calling for him to be dropped for this game

their MB saying his best game for weeks - "putting himself in the shop window"

[warksclaret]

Whats happened to Tella

[Commy]

Jay keeps making good runs in the box but we keep going wide.

[RVclaret]

Whats happened to Tella

Struggling tonight, tiredness?

Dervisoglu soon I hope

[burnleymik]

Benson for JBG

[Tricky Trevor]

If it’s not working turn to the Manuel

[Tricky Trevor]

Desperately missing Cullen to take the ball from Muric, THB or Beyer and start things moving.

[RVclaret]

Desperately missing Cullen to take the ball from Muric, THB or Beyer and start things moving.

Cullen is massively underrated for this

[boatshed bill]

Anyone take the draw now?

[burnleymik]

What abcock up that was

[HunterST_BFC]

Benson for JBG

In the words of the Pixies "Here comes your man"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPgf_bt ... hannel=4AD

[NRC]

this is really school boy stuff at the back

[RVclaret]

Well that sums up Vitinho’s night, absolutely shocking

[Kgun5]

Good finish, that.

[Buxtonclaret]

Poor that.

[Casper]

Sloppy passing all night

[Murger]

Wtf!!

[ClaretLoup]

I thought Bastien did a pretty good job in that link up role on Saturday.

[BurnleyFC]

Hmmm. A big dose of reality so far for us tonight.

[conyoviejo]

What a joke of a goal.poordefending giving ball away,even poor defending letting him shoot.

[tiger76]

Anyone take the draw now?

Now I would.

[Tricky Trevor]

Well played Rotherham. Our passing is atrocious.

[Vino blanco]

As I said at half time, Vitinho and Maatsen are vulnerable at full back.

[RVclaret]

Get Vitinho off FFS

[burnleymik]

Now THB messing up. This passing at the back has been dreadful.

[spt_claret]

Bellis is having a mare. Jesus.

[Murger]

Appalling at the back.

[conyoviejo]

Absolutely pathetic defending get him off