What I can't understand is that if we get a PENALTY then that is GOOD for us... whenever I get a penalty it's bad for me... least ways that is what Rudy told me about Stormy Daniels
Great result and should help us to push on to safety.
Could well be a season defining result.
First half we played well, but again missed a bagful.
Second half we couldn't get going and made a poor Burnley side look dominant.
The fact that Burnley are so poor at creating and scoring chances was the biggest factor in that second half.
But we dug in well and ground out a nervy win.
Result is way more important than the performance and same again will do nicely on Tuesday.
We've consistently take points from the bottom teams, which is what we need to continue to do.
SG90 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:25 pm
But that was in the Championship.
I think Ben will realise that his form was dependent on being coached by Marcelo, and that he’d have more comfortably stepped up to the PL with Leeds than Brighton. I’m sure he’d love the chance to join us permanently for the sake of his long-term career.
SG90 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:25 pm
But that was in the Championship.
Don't do that...It's like your saying Championship players can't play in the prem ..Most of ours have stepped up if not all, and White was our best player last season
"A mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it's not open"
White Riot wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:30 pm
Great result and should help us to push on to safety.
Could well be a season defining result.
First half we played well, but again missed a bagful.
Second half we couldn't get going and made a poor Burnley side look dominant.
The fact that Burnley are so poor at creating and scoring chances was the biggest factor in that second half.
But we dug in well and ground out a nervy win.
Result is way more important than the performance and same again will do nicely on Tuesday.
We've consistently take points from the bottom teams, which is what we need to continue to do.
The threat from Burnley was always going to from corners, and given how poor we've been this season, it was a great defensive performance.
Carrick Dave wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:34 pm
I think Ben will realise that his form was dependent on being coached by Marcelo, and that he’d have more comfortably stepped up to the PL with Leeds than Brighton. I’m sure he’d love the chance to join us permanently for the sake of his long-term career.
He knows that already, and he wanted to join but Brighton got very very greedy and made a stupid mistake
"A mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it's not open"
faaip wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:35 pm
Don't do that...It's like your saying Championship players can't play in the prem ..Most of ours have stepped up if not all, and White was our best player last season
Hmm maybe. But if we survive, we should looking to target top ten and pushing on, not relying on Championship players again. Look at the blunts for example, they didn't improve and are paying the price.
Still think we made the right choice with Ben White.
He doesnt look anything special at Prem level so far, he wasnt particularly strong in the air so wouldn't have really helped with that and his price was vastly inflated to a ridiculous level.
However, hopefully Brighton go down to teach them not to be so greedy.
SG90 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:35 pm
The threat from Burnley was always going to from corners, and given how poor we've been this season, it was a great defensive performance.
True, I thought KP held us together at the back.
To be fair they had a fair goal chalked off.
Few shaky moments from Meslier trying to come for balls in.
We are absolutely shocking at stopping crosses coming in from either flank.
Ron Swanson wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:24 pm
Yes, I think you can play two of the three in the roles they’ve played, but not all of them.
I don’t think there is a midfielder on the planet that has the legs to play the way that Klich is being required to play right now.
He’s an 8, but when all four wide players are bombing forward and the 10 is basically a striker...
With the players we had available today... I’d probably give that role to Dallas, and played Klich in his natural role... with Phillips alongside Ayling in a defensive pairing.
Shacks at RB and Struijk on the bench. The Villa game took something from him. He isn’t the same.
Agree i think Klich is just being asked to do far to much ( as he was at times in the Championship but its much harder in the Prem).
Id pick 2 as you say.
Not sure Dallas at dm works? Dallas is an energetic pro but not really technical or defensively good with good defensive instincts? He give away about 50 freekicks?
But we dont really have many options tbf so may be right mate.
Cjay wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:40 pm
Still think we made the right choice with Ben White.
He doesnt look anything special at Prem level so far, he wasnt particularly strong in the air so wouldn't have really helped with that and his price was vastly inflated to a ridiculous level.
However, hopefully Brighton go down to teach them not to be so greedy.
Yeah, I'm pleased we walked away. Telling that none of the top sides have come in for him. We'll be fine once we get Koch, Llorente and Cooper fit and maybe even add another CB in summer. After relegation he can continue his illustrious career at West Ham, Palace, etc, good luck Ben
Meslier's weaknesses in dealing with balls put into the box, are not unique to him. Many goalkeepers today have the same issues - especially the more inexperienced ones.
The issue has arisen because keepers have been overly protected for too many years. I'm not advocating that all protection is wrong, but I think there is too much. So we have keepers who are great shot stoppers for the most part.
Probably the light weight balls which move so much in the air is another factor making it hard to effectively punch crosses clear.
Un Marcelo Bielsa, solo hay un Marcelo Bielsa. Gracias Marcello. Marsching on together.
White Riot wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:43 pm
Yeah, I'm pleased we walked away. Telling that none of the top sides have come in for him. We'll be fine once we get Koch, Llorente and Cooper fit and maybe even add another CB in summer. After relegation he can continue his illustrious career at West Ham, Palace, etc, good luck Ben
Not sure we will ever get our moneys worth from Llorente? Got a bad feeling about him.
We do need another cb imo i dont think Coops can remain 1st choice past this season.
Cjay wrote: ↑Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:43 pm
Agree i think Klich is just being asked to do far to much ( as he was at times in the Championship but its much harder in the Prem).
Id pick 2 as you say.
Not sure Dallas at dm works? Dallas is an energetic pro but not really technical or defensively good with good defensive instincts? He give away about 50 freekicks?
But we dont really have many options tbf so may be right mate.
5 more wins should do it imo.
