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Title: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Smirker on August 24, 2023, 01:18:07 PM
Hyphen added to thread title due to popular demand.

Kick off - Sunday 2pm.

We've scored nine goals in our last two games and conceded none. A Partridge-esque example of bouncing back and now we head to Burnley for a tough away game which I think we'll win by at least three goals. 6 points from 9 would be a decent start.

Come on Villa!

FTF
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Bad English on August 24, 2023, 01:18:48 PM
Poll?
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Smirker on August 24, 2023, 01:19:26 PM
Poll?

I have added it sir.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 24, 2023, 01:19:57 PM
It may be tougher than we expect but we should have enough for a win.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Bad English on August 24, 2023, 01:21:44 PM
Edit.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Bad English on August 24, 2023, 01:23:14 PM
0-3 to the Villa. FTF!
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: AV84 on August 24, 2023, 01:23:31 PM
Yeah, I think they'll give us more of a fight than Everton or Hibs did, but we should get the win. I can see it being close for maybe the 1st half but we'll break their spirit eventually and finish with a couple of goals.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: eamonn on August 24, 2023, 01:24:51 PM
If anything else, our match fitness should be far superior. We've played three times since their last game ( which was also their first and only game so far of the season).
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 24, 2023, 01:55:43 PM
0-2, Watkins and Diaby.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2023, 01:59:23 PM
2-1 win. I reckon they'll give us a tough game.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 24, 2023, 02:08:42 PM
This will be tough.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: manic-road on August 24, 2023, 02:23:47 PM
Tougher game than the last two but I hope for a 0-2 win.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on August 24, 2023, 02:48:09 PM
It may be tougher than we expect but we should have enough for a win.

I’d agree with this. We should have too much for them but they’re a different team under Kompany and they’ll be up for it in their first home game since promotion.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 24, 2023, 02:50:31 PM
If anything else, our match fitness should be far superior. We've played three times since their last game ( which was also their first and only game so far of the season).
They played Man U in a friendly yesterday and won 3-0
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 24, 2023, 02:51:40 PM
It may be tougher than we expect but we should have enough for a win.

I’d agree with this. We should have too much for them but they’re a different team under Kompany and they’ll be up for it in their first home game since promotion.
They already played at home opening Friday night v Ci£y 0-3
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on August 24, 2023, 02:53:10 PM
Sure i read they beat Redfilth in a behind closed doors friendly 3-0 as they have not played since losing to |Cite£

Im not sure they are the dirty fucking cloggers that Dyche had up there but feel that we should have enough to take the sting out of their early pressure to take control of the game.

3pts would be very welcome

Martinez (I'm sure last nights withdraw was only a precaution)

Cash
Konsa
Pau
Digne

Luis
Kamara

Bailey
McGinn

Diaby
Watkins
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on August 24, 2023, 03:04:22 PM
It may be tougher than we expect but we should have enough for a win.

I’d agree with this. We should have too much for them but they’re a different team under Kompany and they’ll be up for it in their first home game since promotion.
They already played at home opening Friday night v Ci£y 0-3

Oh, I thought that was at Man City. They’ll still be up for it though and perhaps feel as though they could get something.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Ads on August 24, 2023, 03:14:42 PM
We only seem to deal in 1890s scorelines at the moment.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Keeno on August 24, 2023, 03:18:53 PM
Sure i read they beat Redfilth in a behind closed doors friendly 3-0 as they have not played since losing to |Cite£

Im not sure they are the dirty fucking cloggers that Dyche had up there but feel that we should have enough to take the sting out of their early pressure to take control of the game.

3pts would be very welcome

Martinez (I'm sure last nights withdraw was only a precaution)

Cash
Konsa
Pau
Digne

Luis
Kamara

Bailey
McGinn

Diaby
Watkins

Think this will be the starting XI, other than I can see Konsa starting RB and him playing the same back 4 that played last night - Carlos and Pau central.

Emery doesn't really like both full backs pushing on in the away games, so it'll be either Digne or Cash who he tries to create room for on a wing - after his performance last night it feels like it will definitely be Digne. McGinn cutting in from the left hand side and causing chaos creates so much room for Digne to deliver crosses in. So Konsa to continue at RB and make it a back 3 when we're in possession.

I'd take a 1-goal victory - think this will be a really tough game - Burnley played quite well v City on the opening day. Scoring 9 goals without reply in the last two games does make me much more confident.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Smithy on August 24, 2023, 04:34:41 PM
Sure i read they beat Redfilth in a behind closed doors friendly 3-0 as they have not played since losing to |Cite£

Im not sure they are the dirty fucking cloggers that Dyche had up there but feel that we should have enough to take the sting out of their early pressure to take control of the game.

3pts would be very welcome

Martinez (I'm sure last nights withdraw was only a precaution)

Cash
Konsa
Pau
Digne

Luis
Kamara

Bailey
McGinn

Diaby
Watkins

Burnley under Kompany are a VERY different beast than they were under Dyche.  They played most Championship sides off the park last season, playing possession-based football, moving the ball with plenty of fluidity and creativity.  However, it's obviously easier to pass it around someone like Preston, than it is to pass it around premier league side.

I think it will be much closer than people think. I wouldn't read too much into the Man City result.  I'd take a win by a single goal, definitely.

If they can impose the same playing style they deployed in the Championship, I could see them being comfortably mid-table this season.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 24, 2023, 04:53:34 PM
Sure i read they beat Redfilth in a behind closed doors friendly 3-0 as they have not played since losing to |Cite£

Im not sure they are the dirty fucking cloggers that Dyche had up there but feel that we should have enough to take the sting out of their early pressure to take control of the game.

3pts would be very welcome

Martinez (I'm sure last nights withdraw was only a precaution)

Cash
Konsa
Pau
Digne

Luis
Kamara

Bailey
McGinn

Diaby
Watkins

Burnley under Kompany are a VERY different beast than they were under Dyche.  They played most Championship sides off the park last season, playing possession-based football, moving the ball with plenty of fluidity and creativity.  However, it's obviously easier to pass it around someone like Preston, than it is to pass it around premier league side.

I think it will be much closer than people think. I wouldn't read too much into the Man City result.  I'd take a win by a single goal, definitely.

If they can impose the same playing style they deployed in the Championship, I could see them being comfortably mid-table this season.

I agree with this and think it will be tight and there is no doubt Kompany has done well and may do well again this season, but can also see a scenario where if we get our noses in front, we might be able to hit them again on the counter late on.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: AV84 on August 24, 2023, 05:13:57 PM
I can see them holding out for long enough, and we might not score until later on, but once we do we'll get a couple.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: wittonwarrior on August 24, 2023, 05:28:58 PM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: AV84 on August 24, 2023, 05:44:46 PM
Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

Their kit is much nicer than ours so you're probably right there.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: eamonn on August 24, 2023, 06:06:55 PM
If anything else, our match fitness should be far superior. We've played three times since their last game ( which was also their first and only game so far of the season).
They played Man U in a friendly yesterday and won 3-0

T'int the same. We're much ready-er, like glow in the dark Ready Brek. They're slothful, sloppy, over-milked Weetabix.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 24, 2023, 06:34:00 PM
Ready Brek? I would hope we're more like 'Flahavan’s Organic Porridge Oats'.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 24, 2023, 06:42:35 PM
Is Aaron Ramsey likely to play ? If so bound to score
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2023, 06:48:13 PM
what's the last ex Villa player to score against us? Ash helped us with a lovely assist last week.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: eamonn on August 24, 2023, 06:50:17 PM
Ready Brek? I would hope we're more like 'Flahavan’s Organic Porridge Oats'.

OK, let's start our day, the Flahavans way.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: AV82EC on August 24, 2023, 06:53:22 PM
Ready Brek? I would hope we're more like 'Flahavan’s Organic Porridge Oats'.

They never have those in stock at my local Sainsbury’s, bloody annoying.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 24, 2023, 07:05:32 PM
what's the last ex Villa player to score against us? Ash helped us with a lovely assist last week.
Ayew ?
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2023, 07:06:24 PM
This is what i've seen said of that Man Utd that they beat. "It's been claimed that Jonny Evans, Hannibal Mejbri, Alvaro Fernandez, Scott McTominay, Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek, and Facundo Pellistri all started the match." Hibs could beat that lot.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2023, 07:07:01 PM
what's the last ex Villa player to score against us? Ash helped us with a lovely assist last week.
Ayew ?

2019 I think
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 24, 2023, 07:09:53 PM
what's the last ex Villa player to score against us? Ash helped us with a lovely assist last week.
Ayew ?

2019 I think
the Lansbury no goal fiasco day ?
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 24, 2023, 07:12:10 PM
what's the last ex Villa player to score against us? Ash helped us with a lovely assist last week.
Ayew ?

2019 I think
the Lansbury no goal fiasco day ?

it was indeed
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 24, 2023, 07:15:25 PM
Ready Brek? I would hope we're more like 'Flahavan’s Organic Porridge Oats'.

OK, let's start our day, the Flahavans way.

Hasn't done Dad any harm, he's had them for breakfast almost every day for the last 40+ years. :)
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 24, 2023, 07:17:10 PM
what's the last ex Villa player to score against us? Ash helped us with a lovely assist last week.
Ayew ?

2019 I think

Benteke scored against us May 2021.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 24, 2023, 07:17:33 PM
Ready Brek? I would hope we're more like 'Flahavan’s Organic Porridge Oats'.

They never have those in stock at my local Sainsbury’s, bloody annoying.

That's annoying when it happens. For me it's Vimto over here, so I try to stock up whenever it is available.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: eamonn on August 24, 2023, 07:52:39 PM
I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: AV84 on August 24, 2023, 08:01:08 PM
I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.

Ugh, you heathen. Normal Mikados are perfection.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 24, 2023, 08:02:41 PM
I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.

Im there this weekend, cidona and salt and vinegar taytos.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 24, 2023, 08:08:24 PM
I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mRQAa7eA9l4

It was always Mikado of the 3 for me, but I've never had the chocolate version as I hardly ever buy or eat biscuits. They do look nice though.

Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 24, 2023, 08:12:01 PM
I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.

Im there this weekend, cidona and salt and vinegar taytos.

Perfectly fine, but I'd go for TK Red Lemonade and original Tayto.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Risso on August 24, 2023, 09:06:55 PM
I think now we’ve hit our stride we’ll murder them. 0-4.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Monty on August 24, 2023, 09:11:22 PM
I think this will be a really hard game actually. Would be delighted to be proved wrong, but I think Burnley have a lot of ways to cause us problems and we'll need to be on it.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Risso on August 24, 2023, 09:28:14 PM
Just looked at their team who started against Man City. I’d heard of one of them, Berge.  We’re going to funeral them.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: olaftab on August 24, 2023, 09:33:49 PM
Just looked at their team who started against Man City. I’d heard of one of them, Berge.  We’re going to funeral them.
Stop being pessimistic so and so.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Monty on August 24, 2023, 09:37:54 PM
I have an image of Liverpool beating Al-Toon, us beating Burnley and being above the evil striped ones despite that hideous, hideous day. Would be nice.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread j
Post by: VillaTim on August 24, 2023, 10:16:36 PM
Expecting a really tough game. Whoever scores first wins the game .
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: KevinGage on August 24, 2023, 10:16:45 PM
Thought they looked decent in the first half against Citeh, until the Norweigan cyborg took over.

Our defence still needs to gel.  2-2.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on August 24, 2023, 10:21:57 PM
Just looked at their team who started against Man City. I’d heard of one of them, Berge.  We’re going to funeral them.

If they had any dignity, they'd write us an email right now apologising to us for making us go shlepping all the way up there to BNP-land to collect the three points at all, rather than just sending them to us now, as some form of voucher.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: LeeB on August 24, 2023, 10:41:04 PM
I think this will be a really hard game actually. Would be delighted to be proved wrong, but I think Burnley have a lot of ways to cause us problems and we'll need to be on it.

It's tricky alright, but score early and I think we'll go through them with something like Risso's prediction.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Monty on August 24, 2023, 10:45:38 PM
I think this will be a really hard game actually. Would be delighted to be proved wrong, but I think Burnley have a lot of ways to cause us problems and we'll need to be on it.

It's tricky alright, but score early and I think we'll go through them with something like Risso's prediction.

With so many teams now committed to the brutal transition counters I think we're going to see a lot of first-goal games this season, where who gets the breakthrough runs away with it, and I suspect we're going to be involved in quite a few of them.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: LeeB on August 24, 2023, 10:50:35 PM
Yeah that's a good shout
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Legion on August 24, 2023, 11:02:14 PM
2-0.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: tomd2103 on August 24, 2023, 11:18:36 PM
Would be very nice to get three points on Sunday and then finish the job off against Hibs before the trip to Anfield and the international break. 
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Axl Rose on August 25, 2023, 12:45:50 AM
2-2
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Bad English on August 25, 2023, 05:57:25 AM
Would be very nice to get three points on Sunday and then finish the job off against Hibs before sporraning Liverpool at Anfield prior to the international break.
FTFY
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: oldtimernow on August 25, 2023, 06:28:30 AM
I dreamt we won and moved into second place so probably too early for this match..
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: manic-road on August 25, 2023, 08:38:31 AM
0-2 Diaby and Watkins
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Drummond on August 25, 2023, 10:01:33 AM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Olneythelonely on August 25, 2023, 10:20:47 AM
Think they’ll provide tough opposition. Kompany has them set up well and think they’ll do well at home this season.

Having said that, 27-0 Villa.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Monty on August 25, 2023, 10:22:01 AM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Yeah can we not be arseholes?
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 25, 2023, 10:46:26 AM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Yeah can we not be arseholes?

It's fan culture and banter, apparently, which can be remembered by using the handy portmanteau 'fancunter'.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Monty on August 25, 2023, 10:47:29 AM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Yeah can we not be arseholes?

It's fan culture and banter, apparently, which can be remembered by using the handy portmanteau 'fancunter'.

Ha! Thanks, I'll bear this in mind.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on August 25, 2023, 11:13:07 AM
Miles tougher game than the last two.

They've only played Man. City so far so hard to judge their level but think it will be a frustrating 2-2.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 25, 2023, 11:17:36 AM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Yeah can we not be arseholes?

It's fan culture and banter, apparently, which can be remembered by using the handy portmanteau 'fancunter'.

Very good, made me smile
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Ads on August 25, 2023, 11:26:01 AM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Does this mean we have to have respect for that bus stop in Sandwell too? As I'd rather not.

I'd like to see Dave W's H&V classic fancunter post about the Albion now, one of the genuine joys of the site.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: LeeB on August 25, 2023, 11:56:11 AM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Does this mean we have to have respect for that bus stop in Sandwell too? As I'd rather not.

I'd like to see Dave W's H&V classic fancunter post about the Albion now, one of the genuine joys of the site.

Speaking of the Sandwell bus stop, there's a distinct feel of Tony Mowbray's West Barcelona Albion about this lot as well, and I may be proven wrong but I think they'll go the same way.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Ads on August 25, 2023, 11:57:40 AM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Does this mean we have to have respect for that bus stop in Sandwell too? As I'd rather not.

I'd like to see Dave W's H&V classic fancunter post about the Albion now, one of the genuine joys of the site.

Speaking of the Sandwell bus stop, there's a distinct feel of Tony Mowbray's West Barcelona Albion about this lot as well, and I may be proven wrong but I think they'll go the same way.

Yeah I'm in the same boat. They might actually be decent, so I'll reserve judgement though until after Sunday.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 25, 2023, 12:33:27 PM
Miles tougher game than the last two.

They've only played Man. City so far so hard to judge their level but think it will be a frustrating 2-2.
i can see a defeat unless the defending improves
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: algy on August 25, 2023, 12:58:18 PM
I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.

Im there this weekend, cidona and salt and vinegar taytos.

Perfectly fine, but I'd go for TK Red Lemonade and original Tayto.
Tayto Cheese & Onion + Irish Cadburys chocolate are the best things ever. Get Maine soft drinks (though I guess they might be from the north?) off the milkman and they're bloody lovely, specially the green cream soda :)
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: saunders_heroes on August 25, 2023, 01:15:26 PM
I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.

Im there this weekend, cidona and salt and vinegar taytos.

Perfectly fine, but I'd go for TK Red Lemonade and original Tayto.
Tayto Cheese & Onion + Irish Cadburys chocolate are the best things ever. Get Maine soft drinks (though I guess they might be from the north?) off the milkman and they're bloody lovely, specially the green cream soda :)

I was in Ireland last weekend and i stocked up on Taytos, and Golden Crisp Dairy Milk chocolate. So much better than what we get in the UK.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Nev on August 25, 2023, 01:18:10 PM
It's tough up there but we should be able to cope with games like this. The last two fixtures have helped us adapt to the absence of Mings such was the lack of threat from the opposition and Dougie and Kamara look in excellent form which they will need to be to seize the initiative. I wouldn't be unhappy with a draw but think we're better than that.

1-3
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: AV84 on August 25, 2023, 01:28:39 PM
I shouldn't jinx it but the side conversation happening in this thread is so much more pleasant than they usually are.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 25, 2023, 01:32:30 PM
I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.

Im there this weekend, cidona and salt and vinegar taytos.

Perfectly fine, but I'd go for TK Red Lemonade and original Tayto.

Red lemonade is a great shout BV. Although Ive only ever had it as a kid on holiday in Dublin. We always go over to the Westport area as thats where my wifes family are from and Ive never seen it there, unless I havent been looking hard enough.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Ads on August 25, 2023, 01:34:09 PM
I tried Iron Bru for the first time yesterday. Not a fizzy drinks person, but was OK.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 25, 2023, 01:37:54 PM
I had it for the first time when i was working up in Glasgow earlier in the year, not bad, but didnt make me hard as nails as per the old adverts
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Drummond on August 25, 2023, 01:44:02 PM
Irn Bru is fucking awesome for a hangover mind.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: CT Villan on August 25, 2023, 02:10:54 PM
Given our stated ambitions this season, this game should be a routine 0-2 win.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: brontebilly on August 25, 2023, 02:21:53 PM
I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.

Im there this weekend, cidona and salt and vinegar taytos.

Perfectly fine, but I'd go for TK Red Lemonade and original Tayto.
Tayto Cheese & Onion + Irish Cadburys chocolate are the best things ever. Get Maine soft drinks (though I guess they might be from the north?) off the milkman and they're bloody lovely, specially the green cream soda :)

My son eats Taytos but I think they are vile
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: brontebilly on August 25, 2023, 02:24:38 PM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Does this mean we have to have respect for that bus stop in Sandwell too? As I'd rather not.

I'd like to see Dave W's H&V classic fancunter post about the Albion now, one of the genuine joys of the site.

Speaking of the Sandwell bus stop, there's a distinct feel of Tony Mowbray's West Barcelona Albion about this lot as well, and I may be proven wrong but I think they'll go the same way.

Yeah I'm in the same boat. They might actually be decent, so I'll reserve judgement though until after Sunday.

Have a feeling we will deliver a reality check of PL football to them. They seemed very loose out of possession v City, granted Haaland was in fine fettle. Just think we should be too strong in midfield again, 0-3.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: KNVillan on August 25, 2023, 02:32:41 PM
Fitness Update….Emi may not available

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1695066255147798903?s=61&t=0hDYp8sAC4KCDeo1iQp4OQ

Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Monty on August 25, 2023, 02:34:37 PM
Fitness Update….Emi may not be available

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1695065414433140980?s=61&t=0hDYp8sAC4KCDeo1iQp4OQ

No no no no nONO NO NOOOH
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 25, 2023, 02:39:20 PM
Fitness Update….Emi may not available

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1695066255147798903?s=61&t=0hDYp8sAC4KCDeo1iQp4OQ

Be afraid, be very afraid!

We'll be fine.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: AV84 on August 25, 2023, 02:40:09 PM
It might be one of those days where we just have to score 7 to make up for conceding 6, absolutely nothing to worry about, it's fine.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Ads on August 25, 2023, 02:58:26 PM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Does this mean we have to have respect for that bus stop in Sandwell too? As I'd rather not.

I'd like to see Dave W's H&V classic fancunter post about the Albion now, one of the genuine joys of the site.

Speaking of the Sandwell bus stop, there's a distinct feel of Tony Mowbray's West Barcelona Albion about this lot as well, and I may be proven wrong but I think they'll go the same way.

Yeah I'm in the same boat. They might actually be decent, so I'll reserve judgement though until after Sunday.

Have a feeling we will deliver a reality check of PL football to them. They seemed very loose out of possession v City, granted Haaland was in fine fettle. Just think we should be too strong in midfield again, 0-3.

You'll do for me Bronte, stay on the line and we'll send you a Bronx hat.

I'm just being cautious. I saw a few of their games last year and they looked decent. They seem keen on the press and have a bit of pace. Glad they didn't get a confidence booster at Luton.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on August 25, 2023, 03:13:58 PM
I had it for the first time when i was working up in Glasgow earlier in the year, not bad, but didnt make me hard as nails as per the old adverts

That only works if you dissolve a Viagra in it.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Three Spires Villa on August 25, 2023, 03:16:23 PM
Fitness Update….Emi may not available

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1695066255147798903?s=61&t=0hDYp8sAC4KCDeo1iQp4OQ

But he might be! Seems sensible to give him another day, glad the game is Sunday not Saturday
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 25, 2023, 03:16:49 PM
Fitness Update….Emi may not available

https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1695066255147798903?s=61&t=0hDYp8sAC4KCDeo1iQp4OQ
FFS, injured playing a Scottish pub team when Marschall could have started
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Three Spires Villa on August 25, 2023, 03:17:51 PM
I'm back in Ireland this weekend primarily for the Chocolate Mikados.

Im there this weekend, cidona and salt and vinegar taytos.

Perfectly fine, but I'd go for TK Red Lemonade and original Tayto.
Tayto Cheese & Onion + Irish Cadburys chocolate are the best things ever. Get Maine soft drinks (though I guess they might be from the north?) off the milkman and they're bloody lovely, specially the green cream soda :)

My son eats Taytos but I think they are vile

Taytos are great especially the Cheese and Onion, but in Ireland Hunky Dorys rule
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: john2710 on August 25, 2023, 03:31:12 PM
You can't get this anymore, thankfully. 
Looked like a bottle of stout & tasted like a bottle of dirty dish water.


(https://i.ibb.co/DCkSQmJ/Cavan-Cola.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DCkSQmJ)
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 25, 2023, 03:54:48 PM
**********NEWSFLASH - OLSEN MELTDOWN INCOMING***********
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on August 25, 2023, 03:57:43 PM
Us waiting for news on Emi

(https://media.tenor.com/UrjPXQBjJD0AAAAC/sweating-wet.gif)
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Three Spires Villa on August 25, 2023, 04:04:34 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: brontebilly on August 25, 2023, 04:25:42 PM
3-1 villa.  Burnley really shouldn’t be spoken with in the same breath as the villa

They are fellow founder members of the football league, so they should be given respect for that.

Does this mean we have to have respect for that bus stop in Sandwell too? As I'd rather not.

I'd like to see Dave W's H&V classic fancunter post about the Albion now, one of the genuine joys of the site.

Speaking of the Sandwell bus stop, there's a distinct feel of Tony Mowbray's West Barcelona Albion about this lot as well, and I may be proven wrong but I think they'll go the same way.

Yeah I'm in the same boat. They might actually be decent, so I'll reserve judgement though until after Sunday.

Have a feeling we will deliver a reality check of PL football to them. They seemed very loose out of possession v City, granted Haaland was in fine fettle. Just think we should be too strong in midfield again, 0-3.

You'll do for me Bronte, stay on the line and we'll send you a Bronx hat.

I'm just being cautious. I saw a few of their games last year and they looked decent. They seem keen on the press and have a bit of pace. Glad they didn't get a confidence booster at Luton.

My confidence will take a blow if Olsen starts! Burnley have a whole new spine to their team from last season and that takes time to bed down. Not really sure what Kompany sees in Dara O'Shea either, from an Irish perspective hope I'm proven wrong but he never seemed PL (or international) standard to me. Watkins should be too powerful for him.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Ads on August 25, 2023, 04:52:56 PM
Ha its not often you're the one filling me with pre-game optimism! Was ignorant of that spine change. We're so strong in midfield that I'm hopeful their press won't be up to scratch.

Felt McGinn against Everton went up a few gears and that physical side of things played dividend. He'll be important Sunday.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 25, 2023, 05:20:36 PM
Red lemonade is a great shout BV. Although Ive only ever had it as a kid on holiday in Dublin. We always go over to the Westport area as thats where my wifes family are from and Ive never seen it there, unless I havent been looking hard enough.

I'd have thought it was more a 'country' thing with TK Red fairly widely available down here. Certainly most of the pubs would have red lemonade on hand to put in the whiskey.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 25, 2023, 05:20:59 PM
Tayto Cheese & Onion + Irish Cadburys chocolate are the best things ever. Get Maine soft drinks (though I guess they might be from the north?) off the milkman and they're bloody lovely, specially the green cream soda :)

My son eats Taytos but I think they are vile

Taytos are great especially the Cheese and Onion, but in Ireland Hunky Dorys rule

I could kind of understand it if you preferred King crisps. Hunky Dory's are fine (I'll have the odd bag of Flamne Grilled Steak) but mid-tier for me.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on August 25, 2023, 05:21:33 PM
Ha its not often you're the one filling me with pre-game optimism! Was ignorant of that spine change. We're so strong in midfield that I'm hopeful their press won't be up to scratch.

Felt McGinn against Everton went up a few gears and that physical side of things played dividend. He'll be important Sunday.
if we can handle their press and play through it, we'll be in behind numerous times - if we take our chances, we'll win.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 25, 2023, 05:21:48 PM
You can't get this anymore, thankfully. 
Looked like a bottle of stout & tasted like a bottle of dirty dish water.


(https://i.ibb.co/DCkSQmJ/Cavan-Cola.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DCkSQmJ)


Never heard of it, it looks like muck. I could blame Caaavan but even the big supermarkets can't seem to get their own brand cola to taste right.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 25, 2023, 05:36:21 PM
Red lemonade is a great shout BV. Although Ive only ever had it as a kid on holiday in Dublin. We always go over to the Westport area as thats where my wifes family are from and Ive never seen it there, unless I havent been looking hard enough.

I'd have thought it was more a 'country' thing with TK Red fairly widely available down here. Certainly most of the pubs would have red lemonade on hand to put in the whiskey.

Ill hunt it out in between pints of Guinness
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Skerra on August 25, 2023, 05:39:33 PM
Emery has said injury to Martinez is minimal….in Villa speak that means we’re unlikely to see him play before next season!!
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: AV84 on August 25, 2023, 05:39:56 PM
Tayto Cheese & Onion + Irish Cadburys chocolate are the best things ever. Get Maine soft drinks (though I guess they might be from the north?) off the milkman and they're bloody lovely, specially the green cream soda :)

My son eats Taytos but I think they are vile

Taytos are great especially the Cheese and Onion, but in Ireland Hunky Dorys rule

I could kind of understand it if you preferred King crisps. Hunky Dory's are fine (I'll have the odd bag of Flamne Grilled Steak) but mid-tier for me.

They're all made by Tayto (Rep. Of Ireland), of course, not to be confused with Nordie Mr Tayto.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 25, 2023, 05:43:16 PM
Red lemonade is a great shout BV. Although Ive only ever had it as a kid on holiday in Dublin. We always go over to the Westport area as thats where my wifes family are from and Ive never seen it there, unless I havent been looking hard enough.

I'd have thought it was more a 'country' thing with TK Red fairly widely available down here. Certainly most of the pubs would have red lemonade on hand to put in the whiskey.

Ill hunt it out in between pints of Guinness

Good to see you've got your priorities right. :)
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: olaftab on August 25, 2023, 05:45:16 PM
Emery has said injury to Martinez is minimal….in Villa speak that means we’re unlikely to see him play before next season!!
We are very lucky to have the Swedish number 1 as replacement so no worries.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 25, 2023, 05:49:29 PM
They're all made by Tayto (Rep. Of Ireland), of course, not to be confused with Nordie Mr Tayto.

We once had a (blind) Tayto Taste-Off at work in Cayman (ROI Tayto is sold in the supermarkets there) as the staff from Norn iron reckoned theirs was better. Much to our chagrin the Nordie Tayto won.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Skerra on August 25, 2023, 05:56:34 PM
Thanks for that reassurance Olaf but think I’ll bring my gloves anyway!!
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 25, 2023, 05:59:58 PM
Bloody hell I’m going for a draw with the potential Emi news.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: AV84 on August 25, 2023, 06:01:17 PM
They're all made by Tayto (Rep. Of Ireland), of course, not to be confused with Nordie Mr Tayto.

We once had a (blind) Tayto Taste-Off at work in Cayman (ROI Tayto is sold in the supermarkets there) as the staff from Norn iron reckoned theirs was better. Much to our chagrin the Nordie Tayto won.

I'll be honest, I kind of prefer the Nordie ones too 😬    Although I will go Hunky Dory if we're picking from all the brands.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: darren woolley on August 25, 2023, 06:55:36 PM
I can see us winning 2-0.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 25, 2023, 06:58:30 PM
Olsen playing so Burnley 3 Villa ?
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on August 25, 2023, 08:14:33 PM
Just the interview with Emery today, Ive got a feeling Zaniolo might start? Perhaps instead of Bailey, whose been good the last couple of games, but generally struggles away from home?
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Smirker on August 25, 2023, 08:34:58 PM
Olsen playing so Burnley 3 Villa ?

Has that been confirmed?

Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 25, 2023, 09:31:21 PM
Quote from: RamboandBruno link=topic=64163.msg4419462#msg4419462
date=1692990873
Just the interview with Emery today, Ive got a feeling Zaniolo might start? Perhaps instead of Bailey, whose been good the last couple of games, but generally struggles away from home?
He confirmed zaniolo is available for selection so fingers crossed
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Goldenballs on August 26, 2023, 06:06:20 PM
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head

There has been at least one draw between Burnley and Aston Villa in each of the last six league campaigns in which they have faced each other.

Villa have won two of their last three away league games at Burnley, which is as many victories as they managed in their 29 previous matches at Turf Moor.

There have only been two home wins in 10 Premier League matches between these sides.

Burnley have scored in each of their last 38 league matches at home against Villa, dating back to a 0-0 draw in January 1920.


Burnley

Burnley are aiming to avoid becoming only the third side to lose their opening two top-flight matches in three successive seasons after QPR (1976-79) and Bournemouth (2015-18).

The Clarets' only win in their last 13 Premier League fixtures played in August was a 3-0 home victory over Southampton in 2019.

After a 21-match unbeaten run at Turf Moor, Burnley have lost two of their last three league games at home.

They have already lost as many league matches at Turf Moor this season as they did in their entire Championship-winning campaign last season.

The average age of their starting XI against Manchester City in their opening game of the season was 23 years and 206 days, which was their youngest ever in a Premier League match.


Aston Villa

Aston Villa's eight consecutive Premier League wins at Villa Park is a club record. However, they are without a victory in their last five league away fixtures.

They are only the second team in top-flight history to lose their opening game by four or more goals, then win their second game by the same margin or higher.

Unai Emery's side are aiming to avoid losing both of their opening two away league matches for the fourth time in five seasons.
Last season they won all three of their home games against promoted teams but failed to win any of the reverse fixtures, drawing one and losing two.

Ollie Watkins scored a hat-trick against Hibs on Wednesday, but he has scored only one goal in his last nine Premier League appearances after a run of 11 goals in 12 top-flight games before that.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 26, 2023, 07:04:47 PM
Just the interview with Emery today, Ive got a feeling Zaniolo might start? Perhaps instead of Bailey, whose been good the last couple of games, but generally struggles away from home?

Given the way this thread has gone, I'm almost surprised that didn't lead to a discussion on the best Irish cream liqueur.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Smirker on August 26, 2023, 09:10:27 PM
Beat Burnley and we're top 6. For me it'll feel like we're up and running.

International break just round the corner as well ffs.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 26, 2023, 09:20:27 PM
Beat Burnley and we're top 6. For me it'll feel like we're up and running.

International break just round the corner as well ffs.

Yeah although I think this is a really tricky game. Especially if Emi is out.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 26, 2023, 09:25:24 PM
Beat Burnley and we're top 6. For me it'll feel like we're up and running.

International break just round the corner as well ffs.

I'd be more than happy with 4 points from the 2 games before the break, however they come.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Anthenagin on August 26, 2023, 09:31:53 PM
Interesting analysis ahead of our match tomorrow:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2023/aug/26/burnley-will-pose-a-better-barometer-of-aston-villas-rapid-rise-under-unai-emery?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 26, 2023, 10:15:07 PM
If he’s got any sort of calf concern there’s no chance Emi is playing tomorrow. Hopefully it’s really minor, but Olsen is going to have to step up.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: tony scott on August 27, 2023, 05:58:03 AM
We should win this even with Sweden’s no 1 goalie, they win games don’t they? If we lose due to Fred Olsen’s  performance, the window is still open 0:1 me thinks.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: dorsetvillian on August 27, 2023, 06:29:06 AM
7 Bournemouth Lions going up by mini bus. I'm driving on my own from deepest West Wales. Hopefully Emi is fit!. I fear the worst if not. UTV
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: London Villan on August 27, 2023, 06:42:17 AM
I think it’s an important game today. We’ve had two weeks for the defence to overcome the loss of Tyrone, so we’ll see how we approach a tricky away game. It will give us more of an indication of how the league season will go after the 1-5 and 4-0.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Villafirst on August 27, 2023, 07:09:15 AM
I think this will be tricky. So I predict a 1-1 draw. I'll be glad when JJ and Moreno are fit. A bit concerning that JJ is still wearing a protective boot. That broken Metatarsal seems a bad one.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on August 27, 2023, 07:22:16 AM
I think this is a really tricky game, particularly as Emi will very likely be out. We played pretty much the same team on Sunday and Wednesday, so could fatigue be an issue? You’d hope not this early into the season, but who knows and Burnley have had 2 weeks off.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on August 27, 2023, 07:34:35 AM
I like to have a read through the opposition forum before games , to get their take on the match etc.

This thread is a gem though - right up there with the African Car Reverser - clearly not just us that talks nonsense to pass the time :)

https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=71394&sid=2aa2b0d998d850defab82c5cc3226c40
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: PaulTheVillan on August 27, 2023, 07:44:41 AM
I look at Burnley’s back 5 and it does lack top level experience as a unit. I think we’ll win.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: AV84 on August 27, 2023, 09:04:44 AM
I think this will be tricky. So I predict a 1-1 draw. I'll be glad when JJ and Moreno are fit. A bit concerning that JJ is still wearing a protective boot. That broken Metatarsal seems a bad one.

I'm not an expert on broken bones but he was expected to be out until mid September, so that's still about 3 weeks away. I don't know how long after boot comes off that he'd be training again?
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Baldy on August 27, 2023, 09:22:45 AM
I look at Burnley’s back 5 and it does lack top level experience as a unit. I think we’ll win.

Their team (last game) has the youngest average age in the league. Our experience should tell. 0-2 to the villa.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Drummond on August 27, 2023, 09:38:04 AM
They like a high press. They are at home. Their fans will be excited and up for it.

If Martinez is out, then we could have a stinking start if we're not careful.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Risso on August 27, 2023, 09:38:30 AM
Not sure why people are thinking this is going to be so difficult. They’re a newly promoted team with quite a few new players who they haven’t had the chance to bed in yet, and they’ve only played once so far so haven’t had any chance to really find their feet. We’ve got a much better team, have got into our groove and have a genius manager.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 27, 2023, 09:40:46 AM
I like to have a read through the opposition forum before games , to get their take on the match etc.

This thread is a gem though - right up there with the African Car Reverser - clearly not just us that talks nonsense to pass the time :)

https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=71394&sid=2aa2b0d998d850defab82c5cc3226c40
just another standard day in Burnley  ;D
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Clampy on August 27, 2023, 09:44:01 AM
I thought Wednesday was going to be tougher than it was to be honest which shows how much I know. I watched Burnley a couple of times last season and they do play some good football. We are pretty decent against good footballing sides though. 0-2. Watkins and Luiz.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on August 27, 2023, 09:54:12 AM
I like to have a read through the opposition forum before games , to get their take on the match etc.

This thread is a gem though - right up there with the African Car Reverser - clearly not just us that talks nonsense to pass the time :)

https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=71394&sid=2aa2b0d998d850defab82c5cc3226c40
just another standard day in Burnley  ;D

Tinned sliced mushrooms in water ? Why ?
What is wrong with buying them fresh, slicing and preparing them yourself ? Better value and a lot more nutritious.
I suppose it's to be expected in these northern outpost towns stuck in the 1970s. Successive governments have tried to help them become healthier and more sophisticated. A lot of them even started voting Conservative but I guess they will always revert to type.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Sdwbvf on August 27, 2023, 10:06:51 AM
I like to have a read through the opposition forum before games , to get their take on the match etc.

This thread is a gem though - right up there with the African Car Reverser - clearly not just us that talks nonsense to pass the time :)

https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=71394&sid=2aa2b0d998d850defab82c5cc3226c40
just another standard day in Burnley  ;D

Tinned sliced mushrooms in water ? Why ?
What is wrong with buying them fresh, slicing and preparing them yourself ? Better value and a lot more nutritious.
I suppose it's to be expected in these northern outpost towns stuck in the 1970s. Successive governments have tried to help them become healthier and more sophisticated. A lot of them even started voting Conservative but I guess they will always revert to type.

To be fair he did put in a picture of the fox he was going to feed them to.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: Goldenballs on August 27, 2023, 10:35:36 AM
Haven't won in our last 5 away games and didn't beat any promoted teams away last season. If we score first then I reckon we'll win, if not it'll be tricky. If Olsen starts then all bets are off.

Is our overall record against newly promoted teams away as bad as I imagine it will be? Seems to be one of those things we've been shite at for a long time.
Title: Re: Burnley vs Aston Villa pre-match thread
Post by: VillaTim on August 27, 2023, 11:14:27 AM
I like to have a read through the opposition forum before games , to get their take on the match etc.

This thread is a gem though - right up there with the African Car Reverser - clearly not just us that talks nonsense to pass the time :)

https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=71394&sid=2aa2b0d998d850defab82c5cc3226c40
just another standard day in Burnley  ;D

Tinned sliced mushrooms in water ? Why ?
What is wrong with buying them fresh, slicing and preparing them yourself ? Better value and a lot more nutritious.
I suppose it's to be expected in these northern outpost towns stuck in the 1970s. Successive governments have tried to help them become healthier and more sophisticated. A lot of them even started voting Conservative but I guess they will always revert to type.
I do like their dark sense of humour up there. They have a lot of time on their hands so need to fill their days with something
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