Burnley (A) Post Match Thread

[Lemon7277]

A top class finisher in the summer and we will piss the lot on a regular basis

 

[HarrytheBlue]

Ilkay is, and has been for a while, world class. Many on here didn't appreciate what he does for us until now - wins the ball, outstanding passing game, goes by people, controls the tempo and now scoring goals. This is why Pep signed him - for a bargain price as well. Before he joined us, I remember looking at his stats - outstanding.

 

[HelloCity]

Hope Aguero doesn’t end up being the Rodney Marsh of this season ;)

 

[HarrytheBlue]

This is like one of those urban myths. No referee was ever demoted. Before VAR, the select group of refs would officiate in the PL one week & in the FL the next week. If a ref had had a poor game the press would come out with the "ref has been demoted" BS. Now, in normal times, they will ref 1 week & then be on VAR duties the next.

Pre-Prem, I worked with a guy who could run the line in the top two divisions and ref lower league games - ran the line in those legendary Everton/Sheff Weds FA Cup games - late 80s. He ran the line in a Manure/AC Milan friendly - Gullit and co. Expenses only in those days and you weren't allowed to ref games in your local area. Was forever telling us that the assessor in the stand reviewed the ref's performance with the ref in attendance using video - mistakes were highlighted loud and clear. I don't think that direct analysis of performance happens these days.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Ilkay is, and has been for a while, world class. Many on here didn't appreciate what he does for us until now - wins the ball, outstanding passing game, goes by people, controls the tempo and now scoring goals. This is why Pep signed him - for a bargain price as well. Before he joined us, I remember looking at his stats - outstanding.

Disagree he hasnt been world class for 2 seasons pep moving him to attacking mid has brought out his best attributes.Ive got to admit i never rated him playing central mid as he was constantly getting caught in possesion.but boy in this position he looks like zidane he just oozes class.this teams getting better and better.doesnt seem to matter who drops out the way we manage the ball most teams will struggle against us.Add to that the three centre backs and we are so hard to get behind.Keep it going blues lets finally beat the dippers sunday.

 

[TonyM]

The midfield is so good atm.

I love the idea of KDB returning to be the central fulcrum up front (like when Jesus was out injured) or playing wide (instead of Mahrez). I think he'd contribute to a huge number of goals. All while allowing Bernardo, Gundogan, Rodri and Cancelo to continue to dominate midfield.

 

[TFC]

To go there, dominate and keep another clean sheet was extremely impressive. More of the same Sunday will do nicely.

 

[BertTrautmann'sParachute]

We looked embarrassed for them at one point.

 

[M12Blue]

Fantastic movement of the ball, everyone did great except Sterling and Zinchenko, but I’m not surprised as they are the weakest links.

Hopefully Foden or Ferran takes the left wing against Liverpool.

Harsh Zinchenko had what 10 minutes and did nothing wrong.

 

[M12Blue]

I think a rule change (lets face it they make new ones every week!) if a team has low possession <25% and lose they then punished -1 pt - encourage a few to actually make a game of it.

To be fair Burnley I think did, as they did on many occasions press us high. We were just so bloody good at keeping possession. There was one point I thought the fake crowd noise needed an ‘ole’ everytime we touched it