Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted October 25, 2022 I know everyone likes slagging off McLean but I’m not sure any of this midfield 3 are doing a better job than him right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,286 Posted October 25, 2022 I think I’d take Pukki off and put Sargent through the middle. I’d rather Ramsey as an extra body in midfield. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chippy Minton 10 Posted October 25, 2022 How come Kompany has completely changed Burnley’s style in 4 months, yet we are worse than we were when Smith arrived? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted October 25, 2022 This is painful, I wish Love Island was on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,322 Posted October 25, 2022 Sara the one positive so far. But if Smith doesn’t sort out the overload down their left we will get punished soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,326 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, king canary said: Yeah I'm moving over pretty swiftly to the 'time for a change' camp. . One of us, one of us. It's all for the greater good - the greater good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: I think I’d take Pukki off and put Sargent through the middle. I’d rather Ramsey as an extra body in midfield. Agree, If we get out of this without them scoring, It'd be a miracle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Coneys boots 1,400 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Richard Richard said: If Smith really did say what's being quoted on here then words f*****g fail me... I suspect quite a few players with relegation ptsd are also happy to just tick along and pick up the wages and don’t really fancy a good go at it. At least that is how they are playing - honestly we are better than this. Each week we look a little worse than before  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,931 Posted October 25, 2022 Surely it would make sense to switch Sara and Nunez round. In fact I'd switch to 4 2 3 1 and move 10 yards up the pitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 203 Posted October 25, 2022 This is so embarrassing. Like watching adults v kids. 😩 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,995 Posted October 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, CDMullins said: This is painful, I wish Love Island was on. Everyone does. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barham Blitz 653 Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) Remember when we used to pass like this ? It's like they have an extra man on the pitch at times. That said, still 0-0 and there were signs a moment ago that we were considering playing some football. Edited October 25, 2022 by Barham Blitz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Payno10 51 Posted October 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, unique said: Not long before we’re down to ten men……. Your not wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,410 Posted October 25, 2022 Perhaps we are trying to lull them into thinking this is too easy, then hit them with a breakaway in the 89th minute Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,326 Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Chippy Minton said: How come Kompany has completely changed Burnley’s style in 4 months, yet we are worse than we were when Smith arrived? Because, as others have said, Smith doesn't set them up in any way, they give them info on the upcoming oppo and then let the players decide how to play. Ol' brummie mcteamug does jack shït in regards to setting the team up to play on matchdays. Edited October 25, 2022 by GodlyOtsemobor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mastoola 183 Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, Midlands Yellow said: Everyone does. I dont Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CDMullins 436 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Dean Coneys boots said: I suspect quite a few players with relegation ptsd are also happy to just tick along and pick up the wages and don’t really fancy a good go at it. At least that is how they are playing - honestly we are better than this. Each week we look a little worse than before  Why would they not fancy a go at it? Why wouldn't they want to A) Play in the Prem B) Get a payrise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,246 Posted October 25, 2022 Can we smuggle Bellamy on? Better than most of our lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,995 Posted October 25, 2022 Ipswich only 2 up and going top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orly 277 Posted October 25, 2022 Todd's done alright. At least he's putting a shift in and being positive when he can be. Tactics wise though, it's very, very ugly. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tumbleweed 106 Posted October 25, 2022 No doubt the board will p**s around before doing anything about this as usual. Once the rot has set in how many have turned it around? None. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Petriix 2,840 Posted October 25, 2022 This 4-3-3 is utterly dire. We need a dedicated pair of DMs who screen the defence. Hayden is constantly outnumbered. It's amateur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top corner 228 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Richard Richard said: If Smith really did say what's being quoted on here then words f*****g fail me... Yep he said what’s being quoted, his style….whatever it is, is truly awful. He has said on numerous occasions about us counterattacking, but we don’t have the speed or the cutting edge to counter attack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repman 635 Posted October 25, 2022 I thought Smith would make the world cup, on the basis of this I don't think he does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coneys Knee 962 Posted October 25, 2022 The only very slim chance we have in this game is if Burnley get at least one red card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Dean Coneys boots said: I suspect quite a few players with relegation ptsd are also happy to just tick along and pick up the wages and don’t really fancy a good go at it. At least that is how they are playing - honestly we are better than this. Each week we look a little worse than before  And that some of those who have lost confidence are quite happy to continue the 'punt it up field' strategy if it means they can get rid of the ball quicker. Text book low confidence player, can't get rid of the ball quick enough and doesn't want to have to consider options.... been there in my Anglian Combination career! Edited October 25, 2022 by TeemuVanBasten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hackney Canary 97 Posted October 25, 2022 This is appalling. Utterly appalling. Can’t keep the ball, can’t find a man, can’t track a man. Everyone looking around wondering what they should be doing. After the years spent laying the groundwork of a style and identity, Webber has spaffed the whole thing up the wall. The longer Smith’s tenure lasts, the clearer Webber’s abnegation of responsibility becomes. Absolutely raging. Thanks for listening. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,326 Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Petriix said: This 4-3-3 is utterly dire. We need a dedicated pair of DMs who screen the defence. Hayden is constantly outnumbered. It's amateur. You can't seriously be suggesting that only one out and out CDM in the squad isn't enough? Well, who'd have thunk it hey 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,676 Posted October 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, king canary said: Yeah I'm moving over pretty swiftly to the 'time for a change' camp. This is gash and I don't understand what we're aiming for here. We know Burnley will want to dominate play, press high and defend high and we seem to have a plan that involves trying to play in behind quickly when we get the ball but our only player with real pace (Onel) is on the bench. It isn't the first time the team selection doesn't seem to match the plan either- see Dowell starting against Watford. I'm also starting to wonder if Nunez is actually just a bit rubbish- after a bright start his complete lack of any physical ability seems to be undermining him. Every game seems to pass him by right now. Majority of the half its like we have a man less in midfield unfortunately with Nunez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,609 Posted October 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, Creedence Clearwater Couto said: I think I’d take Pukki off and put Sargent through the middle. I’d rather Ramsey as an extra body in midfield. I'd get Onel on for the pace- he either can exploit the space left by their fullbacks or at least force them to think twice about getting so far up the pitch so often. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites