Burnley away match thread

[old_eastender]

Just now, aa_bcfc said:

The fresh legs this half have made us worse. 

I don;t think that is true, not having Alex Scott has made us worse.

[Spike]

Amazing build up there and Semenyo snatched at it, think that was panic/frustration from us being stuck back for so long.

[bexhill reds]

1 minute ago, old_eastender said:

Long overdue but James (who has contributed nothing much today) off, HNM on

Probably agree that should have been made 15 mins ago

[aa_bcfc]

Just now, old_eastender said:

Long overdue but James (who has contributed nothing much today) off, HNM on

and AW. 

[pillred]

Oh, for a penalty on the 90th minute.

[Superjack]

Just now, bexhill reds said:

Age old argument, do you change a winning team, arguably today yes, but a tough decision to make

Correct.

If he had changed it and lost, he'd have been slaughtered by some.

[MelksRed]

I have serious concerns about Naismith....either excellent or awful. 

Needs to find some consistency in his decision making. No doubting his ability. Its lack of concentration..... 

[Curr Avon]

Martin for Atkinson.

[westonred]

JD hasnt been over the half way line all game

 

[bexhill reds]

1 minute ago, Curr Avon said:

Martin for Atkinson.

Might give Semenyo something to play off

[pillred]

2 minutes ago, Top Robin said:

It's not the overall performance.....it's the 2 conceded goals where our defending was non existent.

It's uncanny, it does not matter how we shuffle the pack the end result is the same I have no answer as in theory we have had some decent players at the back over the last two or three seasons but defending is still our Achillies heel.

[downendcity]

3 minutes ago, pillred said:

Oh, for a penalty on the 90th minute.

But that would put Burnley out of sight! 

[MelksRed]

We need to adopt some shithousery and take a point. 

COYRs

[Superjack]

1 minute ago, pillred said:

It's uncanny, it does not matter how we shuffle the pack the end result is the same I have no answer as in theory we have had some decent players at the back over the last two or three seasons but defending is still our Achillies heel.

I'd chuck a contract until the end of the season at Bamba. 

What do we have to lose?

[downendcity]

Just now, MelksRed said:

We need to adopt some shithousery and take a point. 

COYRs

Or adopt a lot of shithousery and take all 3!

[Top Robin]

2 minutes ago, pillred said:

It's uncanny, it does not matter how we shuffle the pack the end result is the same I have no answer as in theory we have had some decent players at the back over the last two or three seasons but defending is still our Achillies heel.

Then its the coaching 

[pillred]

Just now, downendcity said:

But that would put Burnley out of sight! 

Yes, it would never be for us, but one can only hope the law of averages somehow evens itself out.

[petehinton]

We look pretty shattered.
 

Think people are underestimating how hard these games would’ve been, let alone playing them back to back + all that travel. 

[old_eastender]

Vyner's passong has been down to the usual standard again

[pillred]

Just now, Top Robin said:

Then its the coaching 

Must admit it's hard to argue otherwise.

[downendcity]

1 minute ago, pillred said:

Yes, it would never be for us, but one can only hope the law of averages somehow evens itself out.

That's like saying the law of averages evens out so that my granddaughter will see a unicorn by next May!

[Sheltons Army]

1 minute ago, old_eastender said:

Vyner's passong has been down to the usual standard again

Never mind , your continual positive posts On a match day , keep us all upbeat and with hope

[2015]

Not happy with 2 away fixtures at Norwich and Burnley in 4 days but also how sloppy we have been in possession today 

[IAmNick]

1 minute ago, pillred said:

Must admit it's hard to argue otherwise.

We kept 3 clean sheets in a row at home in August didn't we?

I can't say I'm too surprised we're conceding or not looking great at the back against the likes of Norwich and Burnley. Yes we're making mistakes of course but it's still better than last season, and it's tiring playing against players of this quality, which will cause mistakes indirectly as well.

I'm not excusing the mistakes, but it's got to be taken in context.

[cidercity1987]

Just now, 2015 said:

Not happy with 2 away fixtures at Norwich and Burnley in 4 days but also how sloppy we have been in possession today 

Very unfair to have 2 away games in 3 days and our opponents are home with an extra day's rest

 

[City1970]

11 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said:

Yes , because of course , Bentley isn’t a decent keeper

 

# PearsonOut

 

IMO Bentley is an average goalkeeper.

[ralphindevon]

Feel for Semenyo and Massengo, it’s difficult to build up match consistency when all you get is sub appearances. 

[Super]

1 minute ago, City1970 said:

IMO Bentley is an average goalkeeper.

Good enough for us.

[Numero Uno]

Just now, ralphindevon said:

Feel for Semenyo and Massengo, it’s difficult to build up match consistency when all you get is sub appearances. 

Massengo knows what he's got to do if he wants more regular appearances. It's been explained clearly enough many times.

[Superjack]

Just now, ralphindevon said:

Feel for Semenyo and Massengo, it’s difficult to build up match consistency when all you get is sub appearances. 

They are on the bench for two valid but differing reasons.

[Street red]

Just now, Super said:

Good enough for us.

But not good enough for brentford.

 

[1960maaan]

Just now, ralphindevon said:

Feel for Semenyo and Massengo, it’s difficult to build up match consistency when all you get is sub appearances. 

Semenyo couldn't expect to walk back in after injury, and Massengo isn't helping himself by not signing a deal.

[bexhill reds]

Just now, ralphindevon said:

Feel for Semenyo and Massengo, it’s difficult to build up match consistency when all you get is sub appearances. 

Got to win the shirt, would you have changed the front 3. I’d would have changed a James/ Williams and Scott midfield

[old_eastender]

Wells has run down everything today, probably our best player.

[Kodjias Wrist]

At least we have been pushing late on for the equaliser.

[Superjack]

1 minute ago, Street red said:

But not good enough for brentford.

 

Who are and were ahead of us.

Well done.

[Slippin cider]

FT 2-1 

[BLRed]

Utterly disappointing today. Too much standing off and backing away, wasting the little possession we have had. No game intelligence used (why are we floating in crosses to a big keeper that always plays high and comes for every ball?)

Didnt expect anything but at least a positive display.

sidenote: James should be benched as is not good enough and too slow.

[redkev]

Think you will see Antoine start against qpr . 
the next 4 games are all ( on paper ) winnable 2 in a row at home ,

think the picture will look a lot clearer ( well a little ) not after 2 away games against possibly 2 sides who will rob ably be to 4 

[old_eastender]

Can't argue with the result, Burnley best side we have played so far. Understand why Scott was subbed off at HT, but we didn't half miss his play in midfield second half.

Edited September 17, 2022 by old_eastender

[Banjo Red]

Got to sort these sloppy goals out.

[Sheltons Army]

Two one goal defeats in a week at Norwich and Burnley

The fact that we will be disappointed says just how far we’ve come

Edited September 17, 2022 by Sheltons Army

[ralphindevon]

I wasn’t suggesting both should start, just felt for them when they come on but don’t produce the goods and get slated. It’s not easy.

[bexhill reds]

Shame, not quite at the races today. Had our chances at times but a fair result. Burnley are a very tidy ram.

[Super]

Decent effort this week just beaten by 2 very good teams. Easier games on the way.

[Rossi the Robin]

Well done City, pushing at the end - big horrible away games now out of the way 

[cityexile]

O well. Cannot complain about the result today. Last two games been in it to up to the  last kick, but just falling a little short. We know where we are weak, NP I am sure does as well, it is what it is.

Looked a bit tired today and not quite clicking up front, but for all their possession they managed 6 on target to our 5. A break and a chance to regroup.

Edited September 17, 2022 by cityexile

[Bris Red]

2 tough away days out the way. Disappointing to not get at least a point from either of them but we move.

[Red Army 75]

Break coming at the right time. Unlucky not to get something out of 2 difficult away games. 

[Out of his pie crust]

Just gotta go on a good run in October, plenty of points on offer

[miketh2nd]

Just now, old_eastender said:

Can't argue with the result, Burnley best side we have played so far. Understand why Scott was subbed off at HT, but we didn't have miss his play in midfield second half.

Yes we missed his bite come 2nd half and yes Burnley were deserved winners if they don't go up they have under performed. 

[Numero Uno]

Lost to a better side than us, just go through their team man for man, wage for wage, but still competed. Not going to ruin my weekend.

[One Team]

The thing to take away from the last two games is we have been competitive and played at times some good football. Making mistakes against top sides like Burnley and Norwich will only end one way though. 

Ten games in though and we are 8th we I am sure we would all have taken.

[pillred]

We would have lost both those games last season by a lot more than the odd goal but it's still disappointing we can't seem to defend. I look forward to the day we get it right at both ends.

[Andy082005]

1 minute ago, Sheltons Army said:

Two on goal defeats in a week at Norwich and Burnley

The fact that we will be disappointed says just how far we’ve come

I’d argue it also shows how far we still have to go . I am really starting to get pissed off with how bad we are at the back 

It’s almost a goal giving clanger every game now. They are letting the rest of the squad down big time 

[Dan Robin]

Losing at Burnley is OK, especially after a tough game at Norwich (where we deserved more than we got).

This time the international break comes at the right moment, because the team need to regain some energy...providing Scott & co. won't be overused by their national teams.

[Lanterne Rouge]

Still 8th and a point off top six after two tough away games and a world of travelling - I`ll take that.

[Curr Avon]

No shame in defeat. Burnley the best side City have faced this season and moved the ball around slickly. 

We worked INCREDIBLY hard and nearly snatched an equaliser.

Scott's industry and creativity was badly missed in the second half, but Pearson was probably worried about that yellow card.

Still 8th. 

 

[petehinton]

10 games done, and Norwich and Burnley away done which are gonna be two of the hardest games of the season. 

I’ve seen enough to think we’re in for a genuine play offs push this season. 

[Mr Popodopolous]

No real complaints, the schedule did us few favours, two relegated Parachute clubs. Our strikers have scored goals vs these ex PL sides away from home- there will be easier games to come and this two week break comes at a good time probably.

[Numero Uno]

Just now, Andy082005 said:

I’d argue it also shows how far we still have to go . I am really starting to get pissed off with how bad we are at the back 

It’s almost a goal giving clanger every game now. They are letting the rest of the squad down big time 

We do have a long way to go. Everyone knows (or bloody well should do) that and we've all been told that enough times by the management. We aren't a top 6 side but we have shown more than enough to think that we won't be a struggling one either.

[DT The Optimist]

Agree with many comments…but Naismith was player of the year at Luton on the LHS or a three?  We certainly need that dominant centre half, and perhaps move  KN in the midfield. I see Kalas replacing Zak and would like to see Klose in the middle.  
fixture scheduling unkind with Norwich and Burnley. Looking forward to two home games..

[richyy66]

We have come a long way since last year. We would have expected nothing out of the those two games last year. The fact that we are  all disapointed shows how far we have come.

 

Would swap Williams for James next game. He is more mobile,

[BS3City]

I'm still feeling positive despite consecutive defeats. We are a decent team capable of scoring in every game. We all know where we are lacking, and it's massively frustrating sometimes, but I'm thoroughly enjoying watching us play at the moment, especially considering how dire we have been in recent years.

Big Nige and his mob know what we need, I trust him to get it right.

COYR!!!

[Lanterne Rouge]

At least we haven`t let in six at home and aren`t in the bottom four of the third division.

[sh1t_ref_again]

Unfortunate with 2 hard away games and them having an extra days rest. 

Thought we looked better earlier in the game when we pressed high man for man, when we dropped off and just let them play from the back and dictate the game, they looked much better.

 

[Lanterne Rouge]

1 minute ago, BS3City said:

I'm still feeling positive despite consecutive defeats. We are a decent team capable of scoring in every game. We all know where we are lacking, and it's massively frustrating sometimes, but I'm thoroughly enjoying watching us play at the moment, especially considering how dire we have been in recent years.

Big Nige and his mob know what we need, I trust him to get it right.

COYR!!!

We would have lost both games by four or five eighteen months ago so it`s progress for me.

[ExiledAjax]

1 minute ago, petehinton said:

10 games done, and Norwich and Burnley away done which are gonna be two of the hardest games of the season. 

I’ve seen enough to think we’re in for a genuine play offs push this season. 

Not for me.

We won't win enough games if we keep giving teams 4 shots on target per game and keep conceding at this rate. Have to get that down to 3 per game to give ourselves a chance.

Good that we've scored in every game though.

Our average game over these first 10 is a 2-2 draw. That doesn't get you play-offs in the long run.

[sh1t_ref_again]

1 minute ago, Lanterne Rouge said:

At least we haven`t let in six at home and aren`t in the bottom four of the third division.

but are they not coming for us, of did I mis-read what sh1t for brains Barton said

[Chairman Mao]

Interesting results. Can safety say we appear upper end of mid table rather than the bottom end I expected. Certainly a nice turn around from the past 3 years of decline.