'Ammers versus Mighty Clarets

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 1:53 pm

Clarets will be fired up after great performance and win, lady week.

Madge is up for it, so come on you Clarets.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:00 pm

Afternoon all from a cloudy but dry day so far here in Galway , hey the last of the snow disappeared in the garden today so i hope the hammers back line head the same way today as well .

whiffa · Post by **whiffa** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:00 pm

SGr · Post by **SGr** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:01 pm

Drop Hendrick for Wood and that’s a good team

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:01 pm

HENDRICK AGAIN!!!

Jesus wept!

The gaffer really does have one or two issues he ever learns from his mistakes.

whiffa · Post by **whiffa** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:03 pm

Can't believe we're still starting Hendrick.

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:06 pm

Dyche out!

Safron · Post by **Safron** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:07 pm

The mind boggles. Only time will tell but I feel the hammers will be there for the taking today .we looked so much more balanced as a team with wood in

ŽižkovClaret · Post by **ŽižkovClaret** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:08 pm

Bloody hell Sean

1914tyrone · Post by **1914tyrone** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:08 pm

Very surprised lasts weeks second half team doesn’t start! Strange

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:09 pm

Away from home. Kill them off then send on the artillery.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:09 pm

Also, Wood still working himself back.

Vino blanco · Post by **Vino blanco** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:11 pm

Hate to say it, but disappointed to see Hendrick in and no Chris Wood. Ah well, let's see what happens Utc.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:12 pm

The issue isnt just Hendrick but that this team leaves Barnes isolated up front where he's a lot less effective. If we're playing Hendrick fair enough but then Wood should play the lone striker role. If Barnes is playing then it should be alongside Wood and Hendick dropped to the bench

This combination is just weak but West Ham are crap so hopefully we can still get on top and get the first goal

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:13 pm

Barnes is the best of the lot as a lone target.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:15 pm

disagree apart from Swansea at home he's struggled in that position until another striker has been brought on. Barnes was at his best in the early part of the season coming off the bench round 70mins to either chase a game or hang on to it

Colburn_Claret · Post by **Colburn_Claret** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:18 pm

IanMcL wrote:Away from home. Kill them off then send on the artillery.

The problem is we don't.
Palace, Swansea and Newcastle we sat back waiting for the change, only to find ourselves a goal down and up **** creek. If ever a game was begging for us to get on the front foot this was it. Seriously ****** off.
I can only pray Sean knows better than me.
It isn't just the fact that Hendrick is back, he played quite well first half, but the fact it seems so negative.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:19 pm

Fans: "In Dyche We Trust"

Also fans: "WTF is Dyche doing picking Hendrick? OMG. Does he learn nothing?"

BobSykes · Post by **BobSykes** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:20 pm

Mystifying.

For all his immense greatness, our Sean can't half be set in his ways when he wants to be...

Oh well. At least Wood will presumably come on at some point.

halfmanhalfbiscuit · Post by **halfmanhalfbiscuit** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:21 pm

I know people have been calling for Barnes and Wood all week but with Wood just coming back in it was always unlikely.
I just hope people don't get on Hendricks back.

halfmanhalfbiscuit · Post by **halfmanhalfbiscuit** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:22 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:Fans: "In Dyche We Trust"

Also fans: "WTF is Dyche doing picking Hendrick? OMG. Does he learn nothing?"

Aye, 7th is ****.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:22 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:The issue isnt just Hendrick but that this team leaves Barnes isolated up front where he's a lot less effective. If we're playing Hendrick fair enough but then Wood should play the lone striker role. If Barnes is playing then it should be alongside Wood and Hendick dropped to the bench

This combination is just weak but West Ham are crap so hopefully we can still get on top and get the first goal

Hendrick played a lot closer to Barnes last week and looked better for it.
Although we were much improved second half this is an away match and SD will always take the away point.
I still feel we'll have enough today, especially with Hart back between the sticks.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:22 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:Fans: "In Dyche We Trust"

Different fans: "WTF is Dyche doing picking Hendrick? OMG. Does he learn nothing?"

corrected it for you

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:22 pm

I’d also like to see Wood start alongside Barnes.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:23 pm

piston broke wrote:Hendrick played a lot closer to Barnes last week and looked better for it.
Although we were much improved second half this is an away match and SD will always take the away point.
I still feel we'll have enough today, especially with Hart back between the sticks.

Im not knocking picking Hendrick, my opinion is that if we go with Hendrick then Id rather have Wood up top

halfmanhalfbiscuit · Post by **halfmanhalfbiscuit** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:27 pm

Devils_Advocate wrote:Im not knocking picking Hendrick, my opinion is that if we go with Hendrick then Id rather have Wood up top

They way Barnes has been playing it would be a big decision to drop him.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:27 pm

He's crap that Dyche pickin' wrong team blooy 'ell I'm not watchin' any more

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:27 pm

Fnar, fnar....

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:29 pm

Warming the bench week in week out must be a little soul destroying for Vokes and Wood.

Devils_Advocate · Post by **Devils_Advocate** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:30 pm

halfmanhalfbiscuit wrote:They way Barnes has been playing it would be a big decision to drop him.

I agree its a tough decision and far easier to make from the stands. Out of the three combinations of the front two I think Barnes and Hendrick is the weakest option but the team is picked and im still positive we have enough to win the game

Safron · Post by **Safron** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:30 pm

Taking Hendrick off at half time last week proved to dyche it doesn't suit Hendrick in that role .so why oh why persist with it again and again and again

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:30 pm

chekhov wrote:He's crap that Dyche pickin' wrong team blooy 'ell I'm not watchin' any more

So more checkout than Chekhov. UTC.

Tall Paul · Post by **Tall Paul** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:31 pm

BobSykes wrote:Mystifying.

For all his immense greatness, our Sean can't half be set in his ways when he wants to be...

Oh well. At least Wood will presumably come on at some point.

It's no wonder he's set in his ways when his ways have been so successful.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:32 pm

Glad Dyche picks the team and I'm glad he's playing Hendrick.

Billy_Bumface · Post by **Billy_Bumface** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:33 pm

1-0 Hendrick.

BroadIslandClaret · Post by **BroadIslandClaret** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:34 pm

All our best results away have come,I think, with us playing 4-5-1, so no argument with the formation. Saying that, those days involved Brady and Defour playing `with` Hendrick in the midfield. Without Brady especially, think Hendrick has struggled. Today could be his day though!!!!!!!! 2-1 please, Burnley (a 4-0 win though would be absolutely fine!).

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:36 pm

given they have Collins and Ogbonna at CB I'm surprised he hasn't gone for Vokes instead of Hendrick. Doubt Barnes will do much on his own against those two tbh

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:36 pm

We usually look toothless when Hendrick plays in this position. We looked good second half last week when we made a positive change. Looks like we are playing for 0-0 until it goes wrong.

Safron · Post by **Safron** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:40 pm

Not a believer in only just back from injury. The only way to get back match fit is by playing football not sat on the bench

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:42 pm

He'll get his minutes.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:45 pm

If he plays Lennon on the right we might be ok.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:46 pm

Surprised Wood isn't starting and really think he should be but hey, I'm not the gaffer! Assume we're easing him back in. We'll need him second half when we're still at 0-0 or chasing the game (in all likelihood).

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:46 pm

Liverpool played 3 up top and scored 4
Swansea played 2 up top and scored 4
we play one up top. Dyche must have a plan

Clevedon Claret · Post by **Clevedon Claret** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:50 pm

Good afternoon fellow Clarets.

Is today the day Hendrick plays a blinder? Let's hope so.

COME ON YOU CLARETS

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:53 pm

Oh God, Alastair Campbell is on ClaretsPlayer. I'm not fussy about the co-commentators but he does irritate me.

Clevedon Claret · Post by **Clevedon Claret** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:56 pm

Teams coming out to that awful tune.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:57 pm

Barnes being watched by the Austrian coach today. Hattrick Barnesy then

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:57 pm

bfcjg wrote:If he plays Lennon on the right we might be ok.

If he doesn't, then I'd be scratching my head.

derryclaret · Post by **derryclaret** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:59 pm

Afternoon from a dank, dark day in Derry.
Three points is very doable.UTC

Clevedon Claret · Post by **Clevedon Claret** » Sat Mar 10, 2018 2:59 pm

Minute's applause in memory of Bobby Moore 6