Boro v Clarets Match Thread

Carwin261 · Post by **Carwin261** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:48 pm

Happy with a draw tonight ,then beat the blades.

Clive 1960 · Post by **Clive 1960** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:49 pm

Watching here from the Philippines, UTC

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:54 pm

Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley. Come on Burnley

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:55 pm

Who is on co-comms with Phil Bird?

derryclaret · Post by **derryclaret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:55 pm

Evening all, lovely spring day up here, big game tonight need a big performance from everyone.COYC

aclaretinstevenage · Post by **aclaretinstevenage** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:56 pm

I'd settle for two draws tonight and Monday. It's a matter of when we get promoted not if so no real rush for me.............but a win tonight would be fantastic!

Clovius Boofus · Post by **Clovius Boofus** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:56 pm

Nervous.

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:57 pm

Absolutely buzzing for this. What a venue to potentially clinch it, great atmosphere.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:58 pm

DIF wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:10 pm
Sorry, I want to start off by saying that I only recently started following Burnley because of Ekdal moving there since he played for our club (and is a close personal friend of mine), but why is he benched? In the Burnley-matches I've seen he seems to have done really well and I thought he had his position in the starting-11 locked down. Has he been poor recently or is it a tactical decision? What are your views on him in general so far? Thanks!

If he's a close personal friend maybe you could ask him why he's on the bench then let us lot know

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:58 pm

Just sorted tickets for QPR and Bristol. I won't forgot my fellow match day exiles at these games and will try (signal availability) to update on the thread.

Frenchclaret · Post by **Frenchclaret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:59 pm

I am hoping that we win the league against QPR- I am going to that match!

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:59 pm

4:20 wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:55 pm
Who is on co-comms with Phil Bird?

I think Willie Donachie?

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:00 pm

Cummon You Clarets. Let’s put this to bed. First team to be promoted from the new Championship with 7 games remaining.

jos · Post by **jos** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:01 pm

Why noTHB?

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:02 pm

DIF wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:10 pm
Sorry, I want to start off by saying that I only recently started following Burnley because of Ekdal moving there since he played for our club (and is a close personal friend of mine), but why is he benched? In the Burnley-matches I've seen he seems to have done really well and I thought he had his position in the starting-11 locked down. Has he been poor recently or is it a tactical decision? What are your views on him in general so far? Thanks!

Hi Dif. Welcome. Even when Ekdal has moved on you are now a Burnley fan and this is a life commitment. Ekdal has looked solid and a good addition to the team. Kompany is proving to be a tactically accomplished manager so him being on the bench will be for valid tactical reasons I assume.

4:20 · Post by **4:20** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:03 pm

Croydon Claret wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:59 pm
I think Willie Donachie?

I think you're right, Phil's just referred to him as 'Willie"

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:04 pm

DIF wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:10 pm
Sorry, I want to start off by saying that I only recently started following Burnley because of Ekdal moving there since he played for our club (and is a close personal friend of mine), but why is he benched? In the Burnley-matches I've seen he seems to have done really well and I thought he had his position in the starting-11 locked down. Has he been poor recently or is it a tactical decision? What are your views on him in general so far? Thanks!

Welcome to the mb, DIF.

Burnley played most of first half of season with Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Jordan Beyer has "first pick" central half. Charlie Taylor, more often left back, provided cover. Both THB and JB are on loan and, so far as we know, Burnley have no agreed buy option in the summer. First game in January, THB was injured putting him out for several weeks. He returned last week. In January transfer window Burnley signed Hjolmar Ekdal and Ameen Al-Dakhil a couple of weeks later. Both are great signings. Both have played well alongside Jordan Beyer. Both have played well alongside each other. In THB absence, Jordan Beyer has been pick of those 3 centre halves. It's a great problem to have, which two CHs start and who is on the bench.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:04 pm

THB can't play two games together due to being out so long. Al Dakhil has looked good in training.

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:09 pm

Listening in from EuroDisney Paris

UTC

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:09 pm

Corner Clarets

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:12 pm

SussexDon1inIreland wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:09 pm
Corner Clarets

7 refreshes. Longest corner ever

jos · Post by **jos** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:12 pm

Get in

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:12 pm

Knew it'd be barnseys night tonight!

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:12 pm

Bashley gerrin

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:13 pm

Get in. Worth all the refreshes.

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:13 pm

Yes!!!!

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:13 pm

Yeeeessssaass

spt_claret · Post by **spt_claret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:14 pm

Get in! I wanted to see JBG over Benson rather than Zaroury but he did very well there.

Think that might have been ruled out in the Prem though especially against certain teams.

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:14 pm

Close decision for offside

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:14 pm

Would have been chalked off in the PL, but that’s next year’s problem.

JimmyRobbo · Post by **JimmyRobbo** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:14 pm

Talks port reckons it was offside. Great.

Burnley Ace · Post by **Burnley Ace** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:14 pm

El-D is perhaps faster and Boro will be looking to catch us on the break.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:15 pm

Definitely offside but who cares!

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:15 pm

Ash of course.

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:15 pm

They got that call back.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:15 pm

That's a peno.

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:16 pm

Zaroury brought his best boots tonight

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:16 pm

Burnley Ace wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:14 pm
El-D is perhaps faster and Boro will be looking to catch us on the break.

They have got to come at us now so opens up nicely for us to smash them on the break..

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:16 pm

Definite pen, but the goal was offside soo

SussexDon1inIreland · Post by **SussexDon1inIreland** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:16 pm

Brown hill pulled back?

spt_claret · Post by **spt_claret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:17 pm

DIF wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:10 pm
Sorry, I want to start off by saying that I only recently started following Burnley because of Ekdal moving there since he played for our club (and is a close personal friend of mine), but why is he benched? In the Burnley-matches I've seen he seems to have done really well and I thought he had his position in the starting-11 locked down. Has he been poor recently or is it a tactical decision? What are your views on him in general so far? Thanks!

Welcome!
Honestly I can't understand why he's suddenly on the bench. Ekdal's been pretty much magnificent since we signed him, our defence and keeper instantly looked much more composed and we were assured and dominant in our half. I think we've looked far shakier with him out recently, and while I assume Al Dakhil is a tactical choice tonight to counter Boros pace, so far I think we're again looking nervier and sloppier at the back without Ekdal. Big big fan.

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:17 pm

I can’t think of any logical reason offsides shouldn’t be based on the feet.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:18 pm

Who needs VAR anyway

tarkys_ears · Post by **tarkys_ears** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:21 pm

Kgun5 wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:17 pm
I can’t think of any logical reason offsides shouldn’t be based on the feet.

Well technically you can score with your head is the reason but I completely agree.

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:23 pm

tarkys_ears wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:21 pm
Well technically you can score with your head is the reason but I completely agree.

I get the interpretation, but there’s no reason that should have to matter. I guess a logical reason could be certain parties wanting more leeway when trying to tip the scales.

Longsider · Post by **Longsider** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:24 pm

Anyone with eyes on the game? How we looking? Good for our lead?

Croydon Claret · Post by **Croydon Claret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:25 pm

Should be whatever part of your body you score from has to be onside

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:25 pm

Al Dakhil a couple of sloppy passes tonight

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:25 pm

Longsider wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:24 pm
Anyone with eyes on the game? How we looking? Good for our lead?

Middlesbrough have given as good as they’ve gotten from us. Haven’t been clinical in the last third, tho.

Kgun5 · Post by **Kgun5** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:26 pm

Croydon Claret wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:25 pm
Should be whatever part of your body you score from has to be onside

I could get behind this.