DL v Clarets Match Thread

[123EasyasBFC]

James Trafford absolutely fantastic today, kept us a in the game not just his shot stopping but his coming to collect the ball, so pleased for him

[Row x]

Anyone gives Trafford any less than a 9 and their marks should be disqualified

I could name you 3 now who will, or just not post

Excellent result, well done every single one of them

[Pickles]

Dug in. Three points at a side everyone expects to be top two. Happy days.

[CoolClaret]

Great performance from Trafford (motm) and Flemming.

Looking like Traff might thrive more in this sort of setup where he can play more on instinct/reaction - a bit more like how Dyche set the team up defensively when Pope was in the net.

[martin_p]

A good win but a fairly worrying performance.

Trafford was excellent.

There’s nothing worrying about it, unlike the last manager Parker comes up with different tactics for different teams. Worked really well in the first half, less effective in the second. But that was a massive defensive performance the likes of which we haven’t seen since Dyche.

[Lip]

Sorry but this has been awful

Who gives a feck,weve just beaten
dirty Leeds away from home so button it. Lol

[IanMcL]

Trafford has been birlliant.

Really grown in this game. Made a massive difference. Not pretty. Not a lot to get excited about for us but this is a fantastic 3pts.

2nd time I've watched DL and they haven't offered that much to say they are one of the favourites.

Creating a chance with a goal scorer on the end, looks to be their problem!

[BabylonClaret]

A good win but a fairly worrying performance.

Trafford was excellent.

Not really- they are a very good side and we restricted them to very little from a bout 60 mins.

We are still gelling as a side and had a young CB at RB.

[Row x]

If that’s what we’ve to look forward to it’s going to be a long season but 4 points in the last 2 games is an excellent return Flemming much better then Foster I thought Trafford was brilliant apart from his kicking which was pretty naff.

Doesn't take long for the first negative post

We've just won at Leeds, FFS enjoy it!!!!

[Cooclaret]

I could name you 3 now who will, or just not post

Excellent result, well done every single one of them

We could absolutely name the same three. Absolutely awful how some are quick to give it out to the owners, Trafford etc. but, NEVER, admit when they’re wrong.

[ElectroClaret]

Great result, given the opposition and the fact we weren't
brilliant.

Four points from R*vers and Leeds is good.

[Woody9229]

Take the win all day obvs long but a weird game Good 1st half from both teams. 2nd half as we got worse Leeds looked less like scoring. Lots of room for improvement but points wise a good start to the season so also room for optimism.

[ClaretAL]

Trafford master class, well done that man. The cross he come and claimed while surrounded by players just shows how much he has come in from last year and the full stretched save was just WOW

[KernowHouseClaret]

Sorry but this has been awful

Don't care how awful, we managed to scrape something from the game, that's what the best teams do

[BurnleyFC]

There’s nothing worrying about it, unlike the last manager Parker comes up with different tactics for different teams. Worked really well in the first half, less effective in the second. But that was a massive defensive performance the likes of which we haven’t seen since Dyche.

I thought it was a smash and grab job.

No doubting the effort put in but Leeds will be wondering how they haven’t won.

[nil_desperandum]

Humphrries off. Bloody idiot

What did you expect him to do - duck out of that important challenge with less than a minute to go?
He did his job and it ran down the clock.
Yes, he misses the next game but we have squad depth
Not sure who the idiot is to be honest.

[mdd2]

Excellent defensive display but Pires a weakness from games I have seen and today our passing was woeful

[Commy]

We would have had to score two goals under Kompany.

[GetIntoEm]

Tough game, great result.

Well done Trafford, MOTM clearly. Can't wait for the 4's in the rate a player thread

[Pickles]

I thought it was a smash and grab job.

No doubting the effort put in but Leeds will be wondering how they haven’t won.

And what if it was? Three points away at Leeds is not to be sniffed at. Tactics in the first half were bob on.

[IanMcL]

What did you expect him to do - duck out of that important challenge with less than a minute to go?
He did his job and it ran down the clock.
Yes, he misses the next game but we have squad depth
Not sure who the idiot is to be honest.

It was rash

[nil_desperandum]

Sorry but this has been awful

Others will see it as a classic away performance, a defensive masterclass against the Championship favourites on their home turf.
After the early Leeds chance we restricted them to very few outright chances.
And don't forget that some of these players have hardly played a training game together.

[longsidetrumpet]

Doesn't take long for the first negative post

We've just won at Leeds, FFS enjoy it!!!!

Give Stonehouse a break, he’s only 14

[Casper2]

Don't care how awful, we managed to scrape something from the game, that's what the best teams do

So you agree then

[BobbyBoucher]

Esteve as usual was superb, love the look of Fleming. Humphreys had a good game and a bit unfortunate for me.
Worral is exactly what I thought he would be , a warrior who is technically limited but will do a fine job in the championship. Trafford was outstanding (amazing what a pair of organisers in front of you can do ) but I think if we can get Beyer alongside Esteve we will have a superb spine. Its early days but for me we look like a team being very much moulded in our managers image

[Paddy1882]

Looking at our next batch of games, it was important to get something here, getting 3 points allows us to go into those game and really impose ourselves on teams let’s be honest we should be beating. Tactically very good and finally back to a team that can defend a lead

[ElectroClaret]

Stop whingeing, Casper.
Just enjoy the win.

[nil_desperandum]

It was rash

He didn't need to win the ball or stop the player running through then?
You can't take risks in the 98th minute. get the ball or stop the man before they threaten the penalty area

[Row x]

Give Stonehouse a break, he’s only 14

It would be OK if he was, unfortunately you can add about 55 onto the 14

[Boss Hogg]

There’s nothing worrying about it, unlike the last manager Parker comes up with different tactics for different teams. Worked really well in the first half, less effective in the second. But that was a massive defensive performance the likes of which we haven’t seen since Dyche.

Agree with all of the above.

[TsarBomba]

We were clearly worried about the threat in behind, especially from Gnonto.

The defence and midfield were probably 20 yards further back than they would ordinarily be.

Left Flemming isolated but it was a tactic that allowed Leeds to play in front of us and contest the 18 yard line.


Tactically astute from Parker, although a difficult watch.

[Pearcey]

Brilliant win against a top side. Great to see us showing grit and steel. UTC

[TsarBomba]

We would have had to score two goals under Kompany.

Would have had to score 3 today under VK just to get a point.

We would’ve been cut to ribbons.

[ksrclaret]

I thought that was a defensive masterclass with a huge performance from Trafford behind them. We were so well organised.

On the flip side, control of the ball when we did get it was really poor in the second half. Cullen coming back into the team properly will help with that but the other guys need to work on their composure because he can’t do it all.

[Tall Paul]

[HahaYeah]

Couldn't get hold of the ball for most of the second half but that was a terrific effort from the chaps, what a result!

[Elizabeth]

3 precious points away against a promotion challenger so who wouldn’t be happy. The reality is a neutral watching that would say 2 average looking sides. Leeds couldn’t even find a way to get a point against us when we couldn’t put 2 passes together in the second half.

[Stonehouse]

Nori’s little heart will have missed a beat after JT’s performance.XXX

[GetIntoEm]

Can someone explain to me when traffords kicking was naff please. I've only been watching football for 40 years, so always something new to learn. Thanks

[Stonehouse]

Can someone explain to me when traffords kicking was naff please. I've only been watching football for 40 years, so always something new to learn. Thanks

Mainly because he kept finding touch or the guys in white.

[Vino blanco]

Definitely a smash and grab three points against a strong team at their ground. Trafford was outstanding, the defence had to give everything to keep them out. Midfield weren’t at the races, Laurent doesn’t seem to have the pace for this league. Fleming had a good first half, I wonder if he could play just behind Foster.
I thought they could/should have had a penalty, but who cares we got a massive three points against, possibly, the biggest club in the world. Might risk a couple of cold Mahous after that.

[GetIntoEm]

Mainly because he kept finding touch or the guys in white.

Ok must have watched a different game to me

[HahaYeah]

I think JT kicked two out of play, one right near the end, but he did a couple of good kicks down the pitch too.

[Vegas Claret]

New contracts for Cullen and Esteve followed up by winning at Leeds - that's a great week

[exilecanada]

Brilliant win, back to the good old Dyche days No finger nails left but soooooo exciting

[123EasyasBFC]

10 points from 5 games
Luton, Sunderland and Leeds away also out the way
One game against rovers done
All the transfer chaos
3 players on new deals
Can’t help but praise the staff and players, they deserve that win today
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[CrosspoolClarets]

We have now closed the door on the chaos and a tough start, got three of the hardest away games out of the way, and a derby, and are in the top 6.

Now we crack on in great shape.

[Colburn_Claret]

Watched in a bar in Cails Turkey, next to a table full of Clarets.
Buzzing after that.
Defended brilliantly.
Looked dangerous everytime we broke.
Being petty, the only downside was 90% of our balls forward went straight to a Leeds shirt.
We get that right and we can beat anybody.

Same as Bastards, I thought we were playing this fixture too soon, but I was worried about nothing.

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P.S. A big thumbs up for SP.

[Colburn_Claret]

Watched in a bar in Cails Turkey, next to a table full of Clarets.
Buzzing after that.
Defended brilliantly.
Looked dangerous everytime we broke.
Being petty, the only downside was 90% of our balls forward went straight to a Leeds shirt.
We get that right and we can beat anybody.

Same as Bastards, I thought we were playing this fixture too soon, but I was worried about nothing.

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P.S. A big thumbs up for SP.

[FCBurnley]

On TV the take out of Josh by Rodon looked awful. Josh clearly won the ball and was taken out. Leeds only showed replay once at full speed