Clarets v Villa Match Thread

[Kgun5]

Marking from Delcroix left something to be desired.

[FCBurnley]

Would like to know what Muric has done wrong

[jedi_master]

Just doesn’t feel right.

[KateR]

We had the issue defensively at the start of last season, Blackpool being a prime example, I’ve thought all along it’ll take us at least 5 games to see the team properly.

[JimmyRobbo]

Trafford playing because of his price tag is scandalous. Most of our play last year came because of Muric and his passing.

If that is truly the case, you are correct. I suspect there's more to it than that. VK has to stick with his conviction even though I (and I assume you, too) thought Muric looked better in pre-season.

[THEWELLERNUT70]

It's going to have to be a steep learning curve for Trafford, I'm not convinced yet in his opening two games, he appears to be a bit of a ditherer currently

[CoolClaret]

Trafford playing because of his price tag is scandalous. Most of our play last year came because of Muric and his passing.

It’s a complete and utter disgrace.

The most pointless signing when we need reinforcements elsewhere

[warksclaret]

See the moaners are out already. Arsenal conceded in the first minute yesterday, And Man Utd two by 5 minutes

[Greekclaret]

If that is truly the case, you are correct. I suspect there's more to it than that. VK has to stick with his conviction even though I (and I assume you, too) thought Muric looked better in pre-season.

If Trafford is better in training then he’s suffering from a severe case of stage fright because he hasn’t looked up to it on any of his starts so far, including pre season. Muric made us tick a lot last season.

[RVclaret]

The step up in standard compared to the Championship is absolutely mind blowingly mental.

[willsclarets]

poor goal to give away, if you make a mistake in the premier league it gets punished far more readily. Good response though.

[willsclarets]

The step up in standard compared to the Championship is absolutely mind blowingly mental.

Just my thoughts. A quick champ striker, even if they get to that ball like Watkins did there's zero chance he's also dinking a perfectly weighted pass to the back post. And unlikely in the champ a right back has gambled on it even if he did

[CoolClaret]

See the moaners are out already. Arsenal conceded in the first minute yesterday, And Man Utd two by 5 minutes

They did. Entirely avoidable goal though, Watkins took a 10 yrd touch in the box

Muric claims that every day of the week

[Since62]

Live button showing but still no commentary on Clarets +
Is it free now, can't find any link to pay for an annual subscription?

[JimmyRobbo]

Benson with a great delivery, there.
I was concerned that he might not be able to make space for himself this season but looks good.

[burnleymik]

That's 2. Taking us apart.

[warksclaret]

They did. Entirely avoidable goal though, Watkins took a 10 yrd touch in the box

Muric claims that every day of the week

Have faith in VK-he will make changes if he thinks they are needed

[Newcastleclaret93]

Aston Villa look a level if not two better than us.

They are a very very good side

[Casper2]

Far too easy

[CoolClaret]

2-0 with a horrific shape

Sorry, but we’ve spent 100 mill and this is EMBARASSING

[whiffa]

Hate to be pessimistic but this is two games at home where we've desperately highlighted our need for a good left-back.

[Casper2]

See the moaners are out already. Arsenal conceded in the first minute yesterday, And Man Utd two by 5 minutes

Oh shut up

[claret2018]

Is it too late to ask to play in the championship this season?

[Pickles]

We've looked much worse than we were against Man City. No idea what's supposed to be happening. We look leggy and weak.

[Devils_Advocate]

We gave them the first but that one was quality. These look a great team, organised without the ball and electric going forward on the break

[RVclaret]

Knew this two week gap would have screwed us. Villa look much more match ready.

[Greekclaret]

Villa are a good side these days. However, our left side is poor. Need a LB desperately. To me Delcroix has been brought in as a 5th choice cheap CB not starting LB

[claret2018]

We look like we don’t know how we want to play. On the evidence so far I’m not sure where points are going to come from this season.

[willsclarets]

cripes. Defensively at this level we are far far too open so far.

[kenyon6923]

We knew we were playing 3 very good sides to start in City, Villa and Spurs just so strange we decided not to play Luton at home ? Chance to get points on board and 1-2 goals build some confidence.

[FCBurnley]

Villa with key players missing and only playing at 50% are two up in 20 mins. Defense is non existent and weak in attack.

[JimmyRobbo]

OK, let's see what we've got, then.

Not looked good. To give that first goal: that's what happens with youngsters against men.

[RVclaret]

We knew we were playing 3 very good sides to start in City, Villa and Spurs just so strange we decided not to play Luton at home ? Chance to get points on board and 1-2 goals build some confidence.

Thought the same…

[jedi_master]

Midfield too immobile to cope, missing Brownhill or an equivalent player badly.

[Pickles]

Villa with key players missing and only playing at 50% are two up in 20 mins. Defense is non existent and weak in attack.

And they're striding through the midfield too! We've been abysmal.

[Wo Didi]

Men against boys

[willsclarets]

their fullbacks are having an absolute field day

[burnleymik]

Benson is just letting Digne do whatever he wants. Needs to work much harder defensively. We look wide open on nearly every counter.

[Commy]

Didn't Al Dakhil play on the left against City. Might be better swapping them round. It can't be any worse if we try it.

[JimmyRobbo]

Men against boys

Sadly, true.

[willsclarets]

I'd like to see Larsen on for Koleosho, Brownhill for Foster. Desperately need a bit more presence

[Pickles]

It's been said many times before but it's really noticeable how bigger Premier League players are than Championship ones. The Villa lads look massive. And quicker and fitter all over the pitch.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I'd like to see Larsen on for Koleosho, Brownhill for Foster. Desperately need a bit more presence

Not sure that would do anything.

They are just much better. Brownhill and Larsen would be chasing shadows.

[PensansClaret]

Is there no Clarets Player ? Perhaps just as well.

[AmbleClaret]

We need a McGinn

[Foshiznik]

I'd like to see Larsen on for Koleosho, Brownhill for Foster. Desperately need a bit more presence

Not sure how taking off our striker for a midfielder will help us reverse a two goal deficit…

[ervi34]

Koleosho obviously has so much potential but should be nowhere near our starting lineup.

[Casper2]

At least Berge is putting himself about

[Since62]

Clarets + commentary has now started!

[Commy]

We knew it would take time and at least we are playing the better teams first. We could be in Everton's position, losing to those in the table expected to be round us.