Is it really worth going to the game tonight?

[Peter Loo]

Understandable dilemma but Utd are no great shapes so we could just get what we all want which is a a narrow win.

On balance I suppose I would still go, good luck anyway what ever decision you make.

[JohnMac]

With 3 kids in the car I would think Beer is not an issue, cold Tea is easily replaced by cold Bovril, it tastes marginally better!

[randomclaret2]

To see live one of the greatest players in Europe.


Also, Ronaldo will probably be there.

Is Barnes expected to be fit ?

[Longsidelenny1882]

Get yourself on tonight then Sunday two wins for the clarets now that would be a good story to say I was there utc

[simonclaret]

OP: wind will only be 12 mph tonight, prepare for liquid football.

[dandeclaret]

2 men look out from prison bars….. one sees the gutter, the other sees the stars.

Stan ternent…. 1997 ish….. still relevant today.

[bobinho]

Is Barnes expected to be fit ?

Touch and go….



So absolutely no.



I meant Ben Mee

[LS7]

I would love to be going tonight like Jamesy, train, few beers etc. Probably smoke a joint before getting on the train. Not rushing in by car. Fascinating match given current state of the 2 clubs and just a chance of a Wout cannonball.

[Down_Rover]

If you are travelling from the south or west heading to Burnley why not leave the M65 at the junction for the M66 (Bury, Manchester), then leave the bypass at Haslingden and travel through Rawtenstall and Crawshawbooth to Burnley.

This would avoid going through the Gannow Top area and traffic through Crawshawbooth over to Manchester Road is usually very light.
Just a thought.

Dont tell them Pike. Thats my regular route

[dibraidio]

Back in 2005 we played an away game at Luton and I decided that I was sick of Cotterball and I couldn't be bothered driving for hours to see another dreary game of football. That was the game we won 3-2 when Spicer went in goal.

[Billyblah]

"Slow beer?
I've heard of Sloe Gin !!

[evensteadiereddie]

Mine's a four and a half hour trip , the second of three in eight days.
Worth it ? Absolutely !

[Peter Loo]

What did you decide in the end AFD.

[Funkydrummer]

I have to say, if you are asking yourself that question then you need to refrain from
going until you get your appetite/mojo back. If it turns out to be as poor as Saturday
it will only eat away at you.

Best sit back, stay away and enjoy something a little less stressful for the time being.

Good luck in rekindling your enthusiasm.

[Vegas Claret]

a chance to see Ronaldo, one of the best to ever play the sport, playing at Burnley in a league game under the lights. If that's the only reason it's still worth it

[Ightenclaret]

Burnley 4 -Manchester United 2

[jrgbfc]

I have to say, if you are asking yourself that question then you need to refrain from
going until you get your appetite/mojo back. If it turns out to be as poor as Saturday
it will only eat away at you.

Best sit back, stay away and enjoy something a little less stressful for the time being.

Good luck in rekindling your enthusiasm.

I could easily give it a miss tonight, but there's always the nagging feeling that you might miss us winning a game!

[Sheedyclaret]

You big wuss get yourself on

[AlargeClaret]

Considering the Burnley fans sang “ Cristiano sex offender “ with gusto for pretty much the whole game at OT ,quite what reception he’ll get tonight is anyones guess

[beddie]

Your decision of course but depending on how old the children are it’s going to be a late night for them and presumably they have School tomorrow, plus it’s on tv if you have BT Sport.

[Woodleyclaret]

The start of something good ,a 6 point week
Can't be there tonight but off up to see the Liverpool game

[andyh]

If you are travelling from the south or west heading to Burnley why not leave the M65 at the junction for the M66 (Bury, Manchester), then leave the bypass at Haslingden and travel through Rawtenstall and Crawshawbooth to Burnley.

This would avoid going through the Gannow Top area and traffic through Crawshawbooth over to Manchester Road is usually very light.
Just a thought.

Shhhhhh!!! that is the way I go and it is only quiet because people are obsessed with keeping on the motorway as long as possible.

[Leisure]

You seem to have taken quite a sensible approach to assessing you and your family's situation regarding tonights match and If I was you I wouldn't bother going on and would recommend you make that decision too.

Why am I not surprised at your response!

[Taffy on the wing]

I am sat here pondering if it is really worth the 4 hr round trip tonight. I have a season ticket and 3 kids in tow. They wanted to leave the game early on Saturday and are not too eager about tonight. The late night and lack of enthusiasm are pushing me close to not bothering. Here are the cumulative issues that are affecting my decision:

Queues to get in
Gannow Top Roundabout jams
Ticket access issues
Unclear signage
Poor kiosk service
Lighting outside the ground
Cold tea
Slow beer
The wind
The rain
The poor football
Wet seats
Wet feet and legs
The poor atmosphere
The lack of warm water in the loos
Season ticket renewal issues
So few goals at home
So fee wins all year

So, why the hell should I bother tonight and in turn encourage kids to?

You were lucky!

[Spiral]

To cut to the heart of the matter, if the quality of football wasn't so **** all the other issues listed by the OP wouldn't be issues. No amount of practical 'solutions' to frustrating inconveniences and misty-eyed nonsense about being a 'proper fan' will change the fact the supporting Burnley just now is about as depressing as it's been for a long long time. I try to be realistic about what we're capable of as a squad considering our budget, but the long-ball crap I witnessed on Saturday night (it was windy etc etc etc, let's have another excuse) was downright offensive to my eyes. There was no need for it. What a rubbish way to spend an evening.

[dougcollins]

2 men look out from prison bars….. one sees the gutter, the other sees the stars.

Stan ternent…. 1997 ish….. still relevant today.

Heavily borrowed from Oscar Wilde.

[Vegas Claret]

Considering the Burnley fans sang “ Cristiano sex offender “ with gusto for pretty much the whole game at OT ,quite what reception he’ll get tonight is anyones guess

that's embarrassing, sad *******

[Devils_Advocate]

Why am I not surprised at your response!

And?

[corporal jones]

Dont tell them Pike. Thats my regular route

Just carry on to Brierfield turn round and off at Stonyholme. Simples.

[Mala591]

Heavily borrowed from Oscar Wilde.

There’s only one thing that is worse than being talked about...






...and that is, NOT being talked about.

[dougcollins]

There’s only one thing that is worse than being talked about...






...and that is, NOT being talked about.

'I wish I'd said that'.

You will Oscar, you will.

[Peter Loo]

I wonder if they went.

[Venkys4eva]

If they did they'll be wishing they hadn't

[ElectroClaret]

No.

[Leisure]

And?

You never let me down!

[tiger76]

Bump.

The OP if they didn't attend missed our 1st home PL goal against Utd since Robbie Blake, and I only heard it on the radio, but the atmosphere sounded superb.

[Terrier]

After tonight i am now back in love with the clarets.

[RalphCoatesComb]

If you didn't go, you missed one hell of a second half performance. Then again, your call

[Peter Loo]

Bump.

The OP if they didn't attend missed our 1st home PL goal against Utd since Robbie Blake, and I only heard it on the radio, but the atmosphere sounded superb.

Sounded a great turnaround in the second half and gives everyone a much needed lift.

And a very well done to the crowd.

[levraiclaret]

2 men look out from prison bars….. one sees the gutter, the other sees the stars.

Stan ternent…. 1997 ish….. still relevant today.

tonight it was stars UTC

[Bin Ont Turf]

Fair play to the OP if he and his kids sneaked in for the second half.

[Sheedyclaret]

Superb atmosphere tonight by both sets of fans

[gawthorpe_view]

Probably not, I'd stay at home if I were you.
Spitting a bit too.

[Stayingup]

A good game tonight. Very enjoyable. Many plusses ans something for Sean Dyche to build on. Hope we can bloody Kloops nose on Sunday.

[Awayfromburnley]

Just home.

I went, only 1 kid. Glad I went, i actually enjoyed it.

Well, I feel a bit more love, though don't start me on the queues to get in.....

[Peter Loo]

Just home.

I went, only 1 kid. Glad I went, i actually enjoyed it.

Well, I feel a bit more love, though don't start me on the queues to get in.....

Well done you.

Anyone got a quick link for our goal last night please.

[Gordaleman]

Well done you.

Anyone got a quick link for our goal last night please.

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... td-2021-22

[Peter Loo]

https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/con ... td-2021-22

Thanks and quite a finish by JRod.

[Jamesy]

Just got back home after overnight stay close to Burnley. All trains ran and on time, really spirited second half performance and cracking atmosphere. Glad I bothered making the effort. Roughly £200 lighter but money well spent. UTC

[Woodleyclaret]

It was a great watch, bring on the Scousers