Stoke away friendly

[123EasyasBFC]

No wonder Hannibal loses his head, he gets unfairly treated, how he’s the only player end up with a booking after all that then

[UTC01]

Hannibals getting stick off stoke fans

[Goalposts]

Was just about to say the friendly moniker needs dropping

[Holmechapel]

Was it against Stoke that Hannibal got sent off.

[warksclaret]

Our corner taking has not improved

[UTC01]

Our corner taking has not improved

One of them was decent when ekdal got that attempt, but the one after not so good

[ecc]

Was it against Stoke that Hannibal got sent off.

Yes.

[Steddyman]

Wow that run in behind then from Walker. He hasn't lost any pace.

[warksclaret]

This could be a very useful friendly in highlighting where we need to strengthen

[ClaretTony]

Ref is having a stinker.

No team sheets available so not certain but is the referee Whitestone?

[Wo Didi]

My biggest worry in this game is a serious injury to one of our players, I don't like this Stoke team at all.

[UTC01]

Cullen is looking very good

[warksclaret]

Starting to get more of a grip

[Holmechapel]

Thomas Ex *******

[Rileybobs]

Walker long diags to Hartman becoming a theme.

[UTC01]

Hartmans looking decent

[Procrastinate B]

No team sheets available so not certain but is the referee Whitestone?

Commentator did mention his name, but I can’t recall it.

[bobinho]

This could be a very useful friendly in highlighting where we need to strengthen

I’d say if this is the game where we are highlighting that, then it’s too late….

[Holmechapel]

Cullen doesn’t seem to be involved very much .

[PenrithClaret]

The ref is Steve Martin.

[RicardoMontalban]

The ref is Steve Martin.

The Jerk?

[FCBurnley]

Ref is having a stinker.

He is not alone !

[PenrithClaret]

The Jerk? By his performance I'd say yes

[warksclaret]

Walker Hartman Cullen Anthony looking good
The game is highlighting what we know and need ie a physical experienced defensive midfielder to support Cullen and a proper No 9 rather than someone doing a job there

[Colburn_Claret]

Fortunately friendly results rarely have a baring of how the season will go.
Just no injuries and it's a result.

[ollieclarets8]

The ref is Steve Martin.

Doing well for 79.

[Jakubs Tash]

No team sheets available so not certain but is the referee Whitestone?

Ref is Steve Martin I think.

He’s been awful. Let Stoke get away with all sorts.

I’m watching with the stoke feed/commentary and they are dreadful. Apart from being incredibly biased they are showing no understanding of what’s happening in front of them at all.

[ClaretTony]

The ref is Steve Martin.

Thanks. He’s from Stoke.

[Jakubs Tash]

I know it’s only a friendly before anyone jumps on me but I don’t really see where our threat is. Midfield is one dimensional and we have zero pace to hurt the opposition. Stoke are very ordinary but look so comfortable.

I went to Huddersfield last week and thought the same thing.

[Leisure]

There were 2 x 90 sec or so stoppages for injuries and 2 min for a bout of pushing and shoving and he blew up on 44 min 56 sec!

[Walkerpool]

We look a long way off at the moment

[Procrastinate B]

There were 2 x 90 sec or so stoppages for injuries and 2 min for a bout of pushing and shoving and he blew up on 44 min 56 sec!

It must be his first day, he’s been all over the place.

[Bob Lorder]

Is the new keeper rule implemented in todays match.

[Vegas Claret]

if anyone hasn't seen the goal.......
https://x.com/TheBurnleyWay/status/1951657676833755418

[Leisure]

Is the new keeper rule implemented in todays match.

Don't know but I would have thought so.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Steve Martin has had a shocker and looks like he needs a pre season too to get mentally sharp.

Ironically he reffed us at our lowest, Sunderland away last season, then at our pomp, Sheff Wed at home which started the post-Edwards surge. Much worse today is the ref.

Good match to watch though. In the Alps on holiday and it is lashing it down so a good alternative. Good tempo, some good play, Stoke well up for it. Clarets look good at times through Hartmann, Edwards, Anthony and Cullen in particular. But unsurprisingly a lack of cutting edge.

[ollieclarets8]

if anyone hasn't seen the goal.......
https://x.com/TheBurnleyWay/status/1951657676833755418

Ouch.

[Jakubs Tash]

Walker Hartman Cullen Anthony looking good
The game is highlighting what we know and need ie a physical experienced defensive midfielder to support Cullen and a proper No 9 rather than someone doing a job there

I’d suggest there is more of a need for midfielders with ability to make things happen rather than defensive minded players. What is Laurent’s role?

[KRBFC]

Genuinely no idea why we’ve clogged up the squad with Brun Larsen.

We’re miles off it. Desperately need 2 or 3 big upgrades not fodder signings.

[mdd2]

if anyone hasn't seen the goal.......
https://x.com/TheBurnleyWay/status/1951657676833755418

Ouch. Traffordesque against Luton at the Turf.

[Rowls]

Ouch. Traffordesque against Luton at the Turf.

Nah, the goal vs. Trafford was a clear foul. This is just a foul up.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Laurent is a ball winner and box to box player I’d suggest but he’s nowhere near the standard with the ball at this feet, was the same last year. Brilliant work ethic and a powerful lad but his passing leaves a lot to be desired.

For what it’s worth I think Hannibal can drop deeper but then that takes away his pressing from the front. We do need additions to that area for sure. It’s been an issue for a while.

[Steddyman]

Do cards in a friendly impact league games? If someone got a red, can they play the first league game and the friendly next week?

[Tricky Trevor]

Do cards in a friendly impact league games? If someone got a red, can they play the first league game and the friendly next week?

I came on to ask the same. Fairly sure reds lead to a 1 or 3 game ban. I wanted to know if the bookings stand or is PL game 1 an all clear.

[Holmechapel]

Do cards in a friendly impact league games? If someone got a red, can they play the first league game and the friendly next week?

Wouldn’t have thought so.

[123EasyasBFC]

He might of made a balls up of the goal but Wiess looks comfortable and confident with ball at his feet and playing out from the back

[UTC01]

So far i can say Hartman, Walker, and Esteve all look class. Cullen looks decent at times. Edwards has been trying to create chances. New midfielder and keeper desperately needed. Ideally we could replace Ekdal too.

[warksclaret]

Good chance for Anthony

[Holmechapel]

Anthony misses a sitter.

[UTC01]

He might of made a balls up of the goal but Wiess looks comfortable and confident with ball at his feet and playing out from the back

Muric was also good at playing out from the back, doesn't mean he's a good keeper.