Clarets v Villa Match Thread

[jedi_master]

Get in the bear

[Greekclaret]

And the South Africans on twitter go wild…

[superdimitri]

In my opinion we have been afraid to win the ball. Not helped by very poor refereeing. All the Aston Villa players have to do to get a free kick is jump out of the way and fall over.

The big problem has been poor defending though. Al-Dakhil and Delcroix have some learning to do when tracking runs from both Watkins and Cash. It's also incredibly naive to give space and time on the ball to McGinn.

They are a very good side though, great on the counter but that's the Premier League. We have to do better.

[Vino blanco]

Who said “get Foster off”, quite a few weren’t there.

[Pickles]

Some finish that

[Greekclaret]

Al Dakhil also been moved to RB. Roberts to LB and Delcroix at CB

[burnleymik]

Definitely upped the tempo and Villa weren't ready for it.

[jedi_master]

I’ll just say this - I’m in Florida on holiday and my Wife said at half time “You’ll win 3-2”.

I’m notoriously pessimistic and laughed it off.

[RVclaret]

Brilliant Foster. Glad Kompany didn’t listen to advice on here and take him off.

[warksclaret]

I am certain VK will be seeking the opinion of many of our posters.Would be a shame not to tap in on this vast knowledge

[Commy]

He has deserved that goal for the way he has played the two games.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I’m telling you Foster will bag ten this season

[Greekclaret]

The fact we’ve moved our entire defence around because Delcroix has been exposed too many times to me says we’re still in for atleast one LB as a minimum.

[jedi_master]

The fact we’ve moved our entire defence around because Delcroix has been exposed too many times to me says we’re still in for atleast one LB as a minimum.

Yes this is the key signing imo.

[ElectroClaret]

Who said “get Foster off”, quite a few weren’t there.

Jedi... amongst others

[burnleymik]

Different mentality altogether so far this half. Pushed Berge further up, Koleosho running at them every opportunity, tempo increased. Come on lads!

[CoolClaret]

Brilliant by Lyle - really powerful and strong finish

Come on Burnley

[bfcmik]

Makes it harder to watch knowing Sheff Utd are doing a better job taming City at home than we did even with their basket case of a club off the pitch.

More like City are being wasteful with their numerous chances unlike at the Turf.

[Pickles]

I've spent the summer saying Gudmundsson won't play much. I still think this, but he's been very good since coming on.

[tally]

Come on Burnley lets rack em

[superdimitri]

When did diving and feigning injury turn from cheating to experience?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Burnley are winning this.

I love this style

[tally]

and again

[Devils_Advocate]

Berge looks a different player given licence to play further forward with Roberts tucking in to support Cullen

[burnleymik]

Caught on counter again. 3-1. Damn.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Burnley are winning this.

I love this style

Ignore that

[tally]

fak hit on the break again

[jedi_master]

Jedi... amongst others

Oh no I’m so embarrassed.

[Taffy on the wing]

crapola!

[ElectroClaret]

Rats.

[burnleymik]

Var checking for offside... I mean badge. Check over. Stands.

[ElectroClaret]

They're lethal on the break.

[Neil]

If you're gonna pull someone back just do it properly ffs

[tally]

Trafford looked a tfifle slow getting down to that but to be fair it was placed right in the cornerof the goal

[Vino blanco]

Naive defending to say the least.

[Pickles]

Villa have been excellent, especially on the break. But it's felt too easy for them.

[Commy]

Foster is going to have to get a hat trick now.

[RVclaret]

So unbelievably clinical

[Greekclaret]

If you're gonna pull someone back just do it properly ffs

He literally had both hands on him too. Not sure how you can blatantly pull someone back and fail at doing so at the same time

[JimmyRobbo]

A lovely finish but Watkins was definitely in front of Trafford.

Oh dear. We believed for a minute!

[Taffy on the wing]

Guddy showing his class.........

[Tricky Trevor]

If Watkins jumping over the shot is not interfering with the keeper I never want to see that decision given again. Terrible shout by VAR.

[Pickles]

McGinn's a lovely player.

[burnleymik]

Ramsey and Redmond look ready to come on.

[Devils_Advocate]

I know he's a favourite on here and a real prospect for the future but think Al-Dakhil has looked weak today. Was caught square in first half a few times playing centre back and has been poor a few times again at RB this half.

[Greekclaret]

Got away with one there. Delcroix just left it!!

[AmbleClaret]

City ahead finally

[burnleymik]

Ramsey for Berge. Redmond for Koleosho.

[Greekclaret]

Don’t want to see Delcroix anywhere near this team after today. Miles off it

[BobbyBoucher]

You can bet your boots tht gets disallowed the other way.
What is he jumping up in the air for if he is not interfering!