Luton v Burnley Match Thread

[NewClaret]

The Berge transfer must be further along than we were led to believe if he is not included.

He and JBG only returned to full training a week ago and neither included.

Although in Berge’s case that might be a convenience.

[Row x]

I hope Trafford plays well and we win 2.0

Some on here are hoping for exactly the opposite

[Bosscat]

is it him or cullen

No idea ?

[burnleymik]

I spoke to some Bolton fans recently who said in his first season he was weak in the area but came back stronger the 2nd season and was brilliant. They are confident he’ll be England No.1 one day

It didn't look that way last season. He really struggled with any aerial presence and decision making. Obviously some of that was on Kompany, but Luton will be aware of those weaknesses and will look to exploit them. I hope he has found his confidence and bounces back tonight.

[Goliath]

Who is our Keeper coach nowadays. Just wondering if we've gone for a British coach with a change of focus towards traditional keeping which would probably help Trafford at least in the short term

[Bosscat]

I hope Trafford plays well and we win 2.0

Some on here are hoping for exactly the opposite

They should hang their heads in shame ... They should get behind the team whoever starts ... We are Burnley ... Super Burnley ...

[DCWat]

Anyone know who the bloke commentating on the hundred is, tonight. Sure he just referred to Burnley as the super clarets, on their charge back to the premier league, when announcing the change of channel for the cricket.

[Longsider]

Come on yooooooooou Clarets. Off to a local Irish bar in Spain on holiday. Went to the same bar to watch us play Huddersfield in the opening game two years ago. Hope I am as wowed tonight as I was back then.

[ClaretAL]

Sky sports main event got it on UHD. They just handed over from the cricket, and the cricket commentary said the mighty clarets and their charge back to the premier league lol.

[Venkys4eva]

Omg Trafford starting a that’s a disaster. I was buzzing for this and that’s popped the bubble now. I thought he was half out the door. We will concede at least 1 or 2 now with that kid in goals.

Disappointed to see him in the net... but we'll see...

[beeholeclaret]

Sky Sports anchorman just said that Luton Town are hosting the team he thinks will be favourites to win the Championship this season. He followed that by saying he means the "mighty rip-roaring Super Clarets of Burnley". Tony Livesey or Jordan North couldnt have done it better!

[CleggHall]

Cricket commentator is probably Charles Dagnall, a clarets supporter

[Mondsley]

Sky Sports anchorman just said that Luton Town are hosting the team he thinks will be favourites to win the Championship this season. He followed that by saying he means the "mighty rip-roaring Super Clarets of Burnley". Tony Livesey or Jordan North couldnt have done it better!

I'm guessing Charles Dagnall. Big Clarets fan.

[claretskeith]

Now TV on... first time using it, so let's see what happens

[Conroy92]

Omg Trafford starting a that’s a disaster. I was buzzing for this and that’s popped the bubble now. I thought he was half out the door. We will concede at least 1 or 2 now with that kid in goals.

It's a clean slate. Absolutely no need for this negativity before the first game. You'll be booing WW too. Get a grip.

[Bosscat]

Anyone else watching on NOW TV? Does it come on 30 minutes before ko?

Yes Keith just starting now

[billyhamilton82]

Shame about Berge and surprised with keeper choice. Re Weghorst clean start and let's hope the fans there support him no booing just positivity.

Re Weghorst clean start and let's hope the fans there support him no booing just positivity.

Please can we request the same for James Trafford as well.

[Billyblah]

I hope Trafford plays well and we win 2.0

Some on here are hoping for exactly the opposite

Surely, you splurge £19m on a player, everyone would want him to do well.

[claretskeith]

Yes Keith just starting now

Cheers buddy.

[dougcollins]

Gutted no Berge in the squad, suspect that means he's leaving and he'll be a massive miss!

Toe injury is my guess..

[claretskeith]

Attack, Attack, Attack. Let's have a go at them.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Most excited I’ve been for a long time.

Buzzing with the line up. Really looking forward to this

[Billyblah]

Couple of unfortunate (injured?) absences and one surprise on the bench but a very decent looking team/bench. Hopefully good enough to get 3 points but I suspect Luton will set off fast and furious.

As we found last season, Luton will battle for every ball.

[daveisaclaret]

I hope Trafford plays well and we win 2.0

Some on here are hoping for exactly the opposite

I hope he plays really well and we win 4-0

Some on here can't be as positive as me.

[Darnhill Claret]

Just hope that fans will be realistic. It's football, mistakes will happen. Let's not be hyper critical of our players. Let's get behind everyone. COYC.

[Commy]

Brownhill captain according to BBC

[ArmchairDetective]

There's nothing quite like that new season feeling. Up the Clarets.

[BobSykes]

Just got in and seen the line up. Bold choices but Trafford starting has really shaken me up. I thought that nightmare was over. I really wasn't expecting that.

Stunned

[cblantfanclub]

Personally sh***** myself no idea how this one will go. Just hope the "flair" players are on it and do a shift defensively. UTC.

[ArmchairDetective]

Sky Sports anchorman just said that Luton Town are hosting the team he thinks will be favourites to win the Championship this season. He followed that by saying he means the "mighty rip-roaring Super Clarets of Burnley". Tony Livesey or Jordan North couldnt have done it better!

Loved that. The introduction that we didn't know we needed. Must have been a great moment for the commentator too.

[claretskeith]

Just hope that fans will be realistic. It's football, mistakes will happen. Let's not be hyper critical of our players. Let's get behind everyone. COYC.

2 seasons ago I expected top 6 and that turned to top 2 after the Huddersfield game. I really hope we can set the same bar tonight.

[BigGaz]

I said

OOOH BABY DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT'S WORTH

WOUT WEGHORST IS THE BEST ON EARTH

A BIG DUTCH STRIKER IS WHAT WE NEED

HE'LL TAKE BURNLEY TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE

[ElectroClaret]

I'm not Traffords biggest fan, but i hope he has an absolute faultless blinder and we win it.

Anyone who hopes differently should f**k off down the motorway and support those bellends.

[ClaretAL]

I really do hope that Trafford 75% contract bo11ocks was actually bo11ocks. That said I hope he has an absolute stormer and gets a clean sheet to boost his confidence. If he not leaving we need him on his A game.

[ArmchairDetective]

Club confirm Brownhill is captain

[gawthorpe_view]

Trafford needs a Burnley player stood in front of him to stop the attackers pinning him on his line. Something Kompany did very late last season. Vitinho was in that role.

[Tribesmen]

And good evening to all world wide Clarets , here we go again .
So from what is a great sunny evening here in Galway and all geared up for the match .

[Dark Cloud]

People getting giddy. Yes we look like a really strong team there on paper, although injuries are preventing us picking our absolutely best XI, but Luton had a decent season in the PL, they haven't had anything kind of fire sale, they gained from the experience and are no one trick pony. This is going to be bloody tough.

[FCBurnley]

Luton YouTuber thinks both teams will score and he went 3-2 to us. I like the starting line up and lots of talent on the bench. Parker seems to be going for what he considers to be the best team. Very positive and attacking. We will see. Luton have injuries especially in defense Let’s go

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

I really do hope that Trafford 75% contract bo11ocks was actually bo11ocks. That said I hope he has an absolute stormer and gets a clean sheet to boost his confidence. If he not leaving we need him on his A game.

Let’s hope he has learned to catch a ball from a corner in pre season

[IanMcL]

I wonder if Weghorst is just there for show, as one of the fit players?

[Sapperclaret73]

Clean slate for all. Back the team, back the manager.

Trafford is a decent keeper and has lots of potential. Class season was a step up too soon. A season in the championship will do him good.

Wout is a burnley player and a good one at that. He’s here, he’s in the squad.

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[bfc8]

Burnley lead 12-10 with 3 draws at Luton league games.
Burnley to win tonight !

[Bigvince]

Looking forward to watching Pires, koleosho and Odobert.
Let’s start with a good display, and shut the gloom mongers up!
Come on U clarets

[claretskeith]

Nervous as hell.

[jedi_master]

Having Koleosho, Foster and Odobert in a starting lineup at this level with Benson, Zaroury and Weghorst on a bench is possibly the craziest set of options you could imagine for a Championship side.

[ClaretAL]

0 - 2

[bobinho]

Brownhill captain according to BBC

Let’s hope that’s the usual BBC bull…

[blatherwickstattoos]

The bench shows that the English home grown players in this league needs to be kept an eye on. If we keep this squad (highly unlikely) it’s going to be one massive juggling act

[summitclaret]

The key to this game is can Roberts jump high enough at the back post. Unless O'Shea follows the big un.