Clarets v Spurs Match Thread

[FCBurnley]

My worry is longer term. If we are relegated which is looking highly likely What is plan B and can we survive financially?

[gandhisflipflop]

Makes a mockery of those saying play Brownhill instead of Berge and suddenly we’re more tight, we’re even more wide open. I’d like to see Muric, Anass, Tresor, Ekdal and Taylor come into this side though.

It doesn’t matter who you play in the two we need 3 in midfield this season in most games it’s alarming at worst naive at best that we have set up this way again today.

[RVclaret]

This spurs game is the worst we’ve been this season so far, he was wrong about it being City

Agree there

[JimmyRobbo]

Jack Cork looks about 25 until he starts running!

I think we will see VK revert to a more recognisable midfield soon. We need strong men in the spine and defence.

Time for Browny, Cork and CT to be in the squad, probably.

[Elbarad]

Has Cork gotten a yellow yet?

[jedi_master]

——————————-Muric
—-Roberts——Ekdal—-Beyer——-Taylor
——————————-Cullen
—Redmond—Brownhill—Berge—Koleosho
——————————-Foster

Against any of the expected top 12 or so teams, I think we’re going to have to consider something like this. Amdouni looks a lovely player but he is a massive luxury that we can’t afford at the expense of an additional midfielder against teams like Spurs.

[LaLigaClaret]

If only we had a LB..... it might have helped

[Newcastleclaret93]

The pictures on bbc sport of our fan base leaving the ground at 63 mins is embarrassing

[watsonsclarets]

There press and movement has killed us they simple pass it round us and through and we are not drilled enough or currently fit enough to cope.

Defensively very poor turn overs with too many people ahead of the ball and too close to our goal.

[LaLigaClaret]

If only we had a LB..... it might have helped....if only we had thought of that earlier this summer

[Beagle]

My worry is longer term. If we are relegated which is looking highly likely What is plan B and can we survive financially?

Christ alive. It’s the first weekend of September.

[JimmyRobbo]

My worry is longer term. If we are relegated which is looking highly likely What is plan B and can we survive financially?

I'm not worried by that. We have saleable assets which are almost certainly all going to have appreciated in value. We'll just offload a few and keep building.

[karatekid]

Football is a strange game. Of the 3 promoted teams we were by far the strongest and now we look the weakest. Just an observation on the first 3 games. Albeit very tough ones.

[Casper2]

You his mate? Have a look at his history. He's a wind-up merchant.

He talks nothing but laughable rubbish.

You think VK's ego is the problem? I don't think that is the issue at all.

What is it then ?
PS
I have no mates on here , or in life for that matter

[Fretters]

Muric hasn’t played with this defence?

If we Include Tuesday night, all of them played in front of him.

[Casper2]

The pictures on bbc sport of our fan base leaving the ground at 63 mins is embarrassing

Ha ha , oh the irony

[warksclaret]

Think we need a 3 man midfield with Cullen, Josh and Berge. We mentioned this last week. We are being over run

Think also VK needs to keep a low profile-saying too many things that are coming back to bite him eg the performance v City was the worst you will see us play, O Shea will be a top 6 defender, Ramsey will play for England. Let the performances do the talking

[RVclaret]

Football is a strange game. Of the 3 promoted teams we were by far the strongest and now we look the weakest. Just an observation on the first 3 games. Albeit very tough ones.

In fairness we’ve played 3 teams who will be easily be top 7 this season so it’s hard to tell. Our fixture list has undoubtedly been the hardest in the entire division.

[Firthy]

The Luton game being cancelled did us no favours as we've ended up playing three of the top teams in our first three games.

We need to play Luton, Everton or Shef Utd to see how we compare and hopefully give us some confidence.

[Commy]

I keep trying to think positively that this is happening against the top teams and VK will be able to sort it out when we play the teams around us.

[KefkaClaret]

The Luton game being cancelled did us no favours as we've ended up playing three of the top teams in our first three games.

We need to play Luton, Everton or Shef Utd to see how we compare and hopefully give us some confidence.

I think Luton beat us right now so I’m thankful it was postponed.

[jedi_master]

It’s really baffling that Kompany rejected the opportunity to play Luton.

[Mrpotatohead]

Since Cork came on and we have gone back to the flat 4, we look almost competitive again.

[KateR]

Crowd sound great despite the score line, unlike a few on here I might add, but yes I know some have already left!

[Cooclaret]

At least Blackburn are losing too..

Relax, it’s the first weekend in September, let VK get it sorted.

[gandhisflipflop]

The pictures on bbc sport of our fan base leaving the ground at 63 mins is embarrassing

NO, No it’s not! Have you been around town this week? The roadworks are horrendous

[ElectroClaret]

My worry is longer term. If we are relegated which is looking highly likely What is plan B and can we survive financially?

[claretwardy88]

It’s really baffling that Kompany rejected the opportunity to play Luton.

He didn't, rover's were home that day also

[Neil]

Since Cork came on and we have gone back to the flat 4, we look almost competitive again.

Or they've declared on 5

[JimmyRobbo]

What is it then ?
PS
I have no mates on here , or in life for that matter

You really need that answering?

We've only just been promoted.
We are a small club in this league.
We will not benefit from all the intangibles in this league.
Out budget is one of the smallest in the league.
We have a young side.
We have an inexperienced side.
We have a squad with 15 new players.
We are playing an open style and people hated the defensive Dyche style and that brings issues.

VK's ego is NOT the problem.

[buzzclarets79]

This forum will be in total melt down tonight no doubt.

Young footballers finding their way in one of the toughest leagues in the world, the manager will learn, the players will learn.

It'll all be ok come May, and this will all be forgotten. Keep the faith lads

[Newcastleclaret93]

NO, No it’s not! Have you been around town this week? The roadworks are horrendous

I’m sure the whole world is aware of some road works.

It’s the perception from the outside. Everyone outside of Burnley looking at the BBC all they can see are swathes of people leaving the ground

[Billyblah]

The pictures on bbc sport of our fan base leaving the ground at 63 mins is embarrassing

If they're leaving on 63 minutes they aren't 'fans'.

It's a 'sing when you're winning' mentality. It's a season when we return to the PL which includes a number of teams assembled with obscene amounts of money. The proper fans are going to have to get behind the team for each and every minute of what could be a very long season.

[Murger]

I’m sure the whole world is aware of some road works.

It’s the perception from the outside. Everyone outside of Burnley looking at the BBC all they can see are swathes of people leaving the ground

So what?

[warksclaret]

Never thought Forest would score the other night-now they are leading Chelsea.Its a funny old game

[Cornwallclaret]

This one’s on kompany I’m afraid, love the guy but the changes he made at half time were ridiculous and perhaps even his initial selection, we’ll get better I’m sure.. patience is gonna be needed me thinks

[Pearcey]

Would like to see Muric, Ekdal and Taylor in sooner rather than later. Also looking forward to seeing Trésor.

[Andreshotboots]

There press and movement has killed us they simple pass it round us and through and we are not drilled enough or currently fit enough to cope.

Defensively very poor turn overs with too many people ahead of the ball and too close to our goal.

Of we're not fit enough we never will be considering we came in weeks before any other team.

[gandhisflipflop]

I’m sure the whole world is aware of some road works.

It’s the perception from the outside. Everyone outside of Burnley looking at the BBC all they can see are swathes of people leaving the ground

Who gives a **** about perception? I take it you are not on today then? Don’t criticise those wanting to leave early because like I say the surrounding areas for the last few games have been awful and are worse today.

[RVclaret]

Fair play to fans still in the ground backing the lads like this.

[Casper2]

You really need that answering?

We've only just been promoted.
We are a small club in this league.
We will not benefit from all the intangibles in this league.
Out budget is one of the smallest in the league.
We have a young side.
We have an inexperienced side.
We have a squad with 15 new players.
We are playing an open style and people hated the defensive Dyche style and that brings issues.

VK's ego is NOT the problem.

There’s at least 4 of those statements wrong , with the rest happy clapping excuses

[warksclaret]

Would like to see Muric, Ekdal and Taylor in sooner rather than later. Also looking forward to seeing Trésor.

Ekdal out for a while.Think VK has no choice in bringing Muric back, to protect Trafford's confidence. Taylor a NO for me

[Taffy on the wing]

Those pies had better be spot on today or there'll be bother!

[Casper2]

I’m sure the whole world is aware of some road works.

It’s the perception from the outside. Everyone outside of Burnley looking at the BBC all they can see are swathes of people leaving the ground

From someone sat at home

[Foshiznik]

As long as we learn from these early games we will be ok. Anyone even having 0.000000001% of a thought of sacking the manager needs to **** off.

[Newcastleclaret93]

From someone sat at home

I get to as many games as I can. I have never ever left at 60 mins in.

There were loads that did today

[Andreshotboots]

This forum will be in total melt down tonight no doubt.

Young footballers finding their way in one of the toughest leagues in the world, the manager will learn, the players will learn.

It'll all be ok come May, and this will all be forgotten. Keep the faith lads

Totally agree, but some has to be on Kompany putting together such a young group of footballers to find their way in this division surely.

To be fair though looking at our fixtures our season realistically starts after about 8 games with how they've come out.

[burnleymik]

I haven't seen anyone wanting the manager sacked. I am sure he realises how wrong he has gotten these last two games. He has the International Break to work out a new plan.

[jedi_master]

He didn't, rover's were home that day also

Matt Williams (think that’s his name) said on the commentary about 10 min ago with Phil Bird that it was Kompany’s decision.

[Casper2]

I get to as many games as I can. I have never ever left at 60 mins in.

There were loads that did today

And why should it bother you