Kick off with a glass or two of claret!

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

I wish I had the appetite for an exchange of tactical essays at this stage in the season. I thought several players on both sides looked liked they hadn't kicked a ball since last season at times on Saturday.

[thebish]

I wish I had the appetite for an exchange of tactical essays at this stage in the season. I thought several players on both sides looked liked they hadn't kicked a ball since last season at times on Saturday.

^ now that looks dangerously like common sense!

[Lord Kangana]

You see, with a fully-functioning, integrated public transport infrastructure at his disposal, mummy was able to arrive in time at a pub of his choosing, reserve for himself a seat with a clear view of the action, and in his relaxed state from the ease of his journey, sensibly disseminate the information before him into a calm, clear and concise conclusion.

I knew I was right.

Bet the journey home was a breeze too.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Briefly, as I've been away and haven't got time to read the thread (so apologies for any duplication)

Front four looked threatening, interchanged well, but I would have liked more changes there after the hour. We have the personnel.

Midfield two I thought looked alright, tidy and perceptive, although nothing that mightn't be improved with a Spearing.

Full-backs looked solid and tried to link up.

But the centre-backs are a frigging nightmare. Burnley scored because Ings ran twice as fast with the ball as Wheater could without. Teams will notice that, I fear.

Main priority is a centre-back. Second priority is a centre-back. If we can sacrifice Andrews for Spearing, fair enough, but we could have Yaya, Xavi and Iniesta in midfield and I'd still worry about Wheater/Knight behind them.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Briefly, as I've been away and haven't got time to read the thread (so apologies for any duplication)

Front four looked threatening, interchanged well, but I would have liked more changes there after the hour. We have the personnel.

Midfield two I thought looked alright, tidy and perceptive, although nothing that mightn't be improved with a Spearing.

Full-backs looked solid and tried to link up.

But the centre-backs are a frigging nightmare. Burnley scored because Ings ran twice as fast with the ball as Wheater could without. Teams will notice that, I fear.

Main priority is a centre-back. Second priority is a centre-back. If we can sacrifice Andrews for Spearing, fair enough, but we could have Yaya, Xavi and Iniesta in midfield and I'd still worry about Wheater/Knight behind them.

We played 4-2-4?

[wanderers_on_tour]

No, but all DSB means is we played with four attack minded players, 3 who seem encouraged to inter change behind the striker.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Aye. Front four being Beckford in front of Pratley between two wingers.

Formation went to shit when N'gog came on and Prats went wide, mind. Try as he might, he's no wide man.

[boltonboris]

Incidentally, we looked the better side once Pratley went out wide. Maybe that says more about Burnley than us. Bit of head scratching by Dyche.