Burnley (A) | Pre-Match Thread

[BringBackSwales]

"Spoiled"? You mean I have an opinion and don't have an autograph book?

I went home and away every week when we were in the 3rd tier. And I had opinions then, too. I thought Nigel Clough and Ged Brannan were utter wank at the time.

Granted, Gundogan and Mahrez have been a higher grade of wank, but it's all relative.

While you're doing your research, maybe you could tell me what our win percentage was with and without Gundogan in the team last season.

Mahrez goal and assists stats are ok, but not sure if you watch the games? He slows us down, constantly chops the ball back to our centre half when he's 1v1 against his fullback, taking the easy option. He's scared to tackle. The only thing he's interested in doing is cutting inside on his left foot and shooting to the far corner. If he can't do that, he's not interested.

His "performance" against Cheltenham was arguably the worst, most shithouse performance of the modern era. Possibly second behind Robinho away at Portsmouth.

You are entitled to your opinion as am I. Yes I used to go to the games, yes I watch them now. I think you are as wrong as you think I am. I am happy to let Pep decide who he thinks is “utter wank”, and most people would agree he is a better judge then either of us.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Stop sitting on the fence BBS and tell us how you really feel FFS ;-)

One of my great failings in life BUsaB, always bottling up my feelings. However if people want to call top class players (in my view) utter wank then I find it appropriate to add some balance as to who the utter wankers really are. Funny how as A TEAM, we can play poorly against (say) Cheltenham but you always know there are only one or two players who will get blamed for it.

 

[Blu3m00n91]

My concern is that despite the results we are slowly regressing to that slow slow build up from the back. 20 meaningless passes whilst the opponent builds a defensive wall . Sometimes 20 minutes of no engagement goes by. It’s ok if a bit dull at times but it’s a risky strategy.

We have faith in the back four now that’s the biggest difference we barely concede chances these days so against certain teams we can pretty confidently sit on a lead

 

[Akpowell]

Take a 0-1 now, i can't see them scoring unless it's a fluke, I'll be shocked if we don't win, 3 points is all that matters, even if its a shit game. I'm expecting a 0-3

 

[Bobby Heaton Moor]

Mahrez goal and assists stats are ok, but not sure if you watch the games? He slows us down, constantly chops the ball back to our centre half when he's 1v1 against his fullback, taking the easy option. He's scared to tackle. The only thing he's interested in doing is cutting inside on his left foot and shooting to the far corner. If he can't do that, he's not interested.

Agreed. My biggest frustration with Mahrez is he has the ability to go past players and make things happen in big games, he did it at Leicester numerous times. With us though, I think he just plays to the mood of the game rather than directly impacting it with his actions. By that I mean if we're coasting, then he'll join in with his party tricks and if we're rubbish, he'll go missing. It's frustrating as fuck.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Win and clean sheet. That is all

And no injuries or suspensions.

 

[LongsightM13]

Well this is different...

 

[mancityvstoke]

Well this is different...

Lockdown fever

 

[kaz7]

So..dick waving still going on

This fake fan is looking foward to the game , i have a good feeling a statement will be made

Or 1-0 will do

 

[CityEssex49er]

Jeez wtaf?

I don't get it?

Thought that team might provoke a reaction BWGS and BM23 but happy to explain. I guess that playing Eric, Cancelo (in midfield) and Ake are the areas where some explanation is needed ? I'd play Eric instead of Ruby as he has played a lot of football recently - save him for Liverpool away; Eric has just come back from injury and needs minutes.........I'd like to see Cancelo in the right midfield position at the start of a few games; he's been playing there - successfully - a couple of times anyway. Ake is injured - was not sure if he was when I picked the team - he is now so Zincho for me. Same for Sergio.........but if he wasn't injured, I'd start him and bring him off after 60 minutes as he needs to get match fit. I'd like to see this line up a couple of times against - so called - lesser opposition. That all said, I expect tonight to be tough but feel that team is more than up to it and, of course, we have a strong bench.............