This weekends other Prem Games 30-31 Aug2014

[MCFC1993]

They have no shape what so ever, look very disjointed and keep knocking the ball long. This is a very very poor performance so far.

Being a bit unfair. Burnley is still trying to get used to the Premier League.

Relegation 6 pointers are always tough.

 

[IH8MUFC]

It's weird. I look at Burnley and ask myself what is their on-pitch philosophy. It's one of the rare instances where I simply can't tell what they're at least trying to do. I'm not sure they have any kind of plan other than hope.

Their tactics are clearly defend deep. Then long balls and get on the second ball.

So far it's working they have had 4 good scoring opportunities. The rags have had 1.

I agree that's likely their tactic, and what they're doing is kinda sorta working as they're facing an awful defense, but why aren't their midfielders showing for the ball as you suggested? Probably they're just bad, but at least they're not up against quality and being punished. :)

It's low risk football and with the talent level they have they are eliminating their weakness on the ball. Everybody is obsessed with passing the ball on the deck these days. However you have to play to your strengths.

 

[jollylescott]

Burnley - most expensive player 1.5 mil.

They are playing well taking that into account.

 

[taconinja]

They have no shape what so ever, look very disjointed and keep knocking the ball long. This is a very very poor performance so far.

Being a bit unfair. Burnley is still trying to get used to the Premier League.

Relegation 6 pointers are always tough.

Very true.

Dive or trip? I think Young actually tripped. Surprisingly.

 

[pikku]

Young oh boy shameless diving ****...

 

[The slaughtered lamb]

nice to see young gets up without appealing. fuck off jim.

 

[MCFC1993]

Good defending from Trippier, he's had a great half.

 

[Mcfchamps]

Man U really suck

 

[SebastianBlue]

Their tactics are clearly defend deep. Then long balls and get on the second ball.

So far it's working they have had 4 good scoring opportunities. The rags have had 1.

Unfortunately, the only reason it has been so far marginally effective is because of Van Gaal's fetish with a back three, regardless of whether they have the players for it.

Once they play the Aston Villas, Stoke Citys, and West Hams the tactic will be found wanting.

You ****

How did you know my name? Are you outside my flat?

 

[taconinja]

Their tactics are clearly defend deep. Then long balls and get on the second ball.

So far it's working they have had 4 good scoring opportunities. The rags have had 1.

I agree that's likely their tactic, and what they're doing is kinda sorta working as they're facing an awful defense, but why aren't their midfielders showing for the ball as you suggested? Probably they're just bad, but at least they're not up against quality and being punished. :)

It's low risk football and with the talent level they have they are eliminating their weakness on the ball. Everybody is obsessed with passing the ball on the deck these days. However you have to play to your strengths.

I think they're committing too many forward on attack then too soon.