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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Olneythelonely on October 05, 2025, 12:53:59 PM
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Matty Cash doing a golf swing for the team line-up. There'll be some on here cheering for Burnley.
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Matty Cash doing a golf swing for the team line-up. There'll be some on here cheering for Burnley.
Liam Kenniford.
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Bench looks good again. Interested to see how Malen does wide right.
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Might be my first match thread.
He’s freshened the team up a bit, which is unsurprising. Would take any type of win here.
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Might be my first match thread.
Might be your last, if things don't go to plan.
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Good to see Onana and Barkley back. Assume Sancho still ill(as a former 80s heartthrob turned right wing weirdo might sing).
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Is Sancho Injured? Shame as I was liking him
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Is Sancho Injured? Shame as I was liking him
he's on the sick.
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Might be my first match thread.
Might be your last, if things don't go to plan.
That is the worry. I’ll never post one again if we don’t win.
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Might be my first match thread.
Might be your last, if things don't go to plan.
That is the worry. I’ll never post one again if we don’t win.
I would have started it but we only drew the last time I did, and we badly need a win today.
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It wasn't the line up I was thinking of, but of the many things that I've learned from reading his book is that he trusts his players and the starting line up to him isn't as big as the media and ourselves make of it.
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Might be my first match thread.
Might be your last, if things don't go to plan.
That is the worry. I’ll never post one again if we don’t win.
I think they should ban you if we lose, Carl.
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Strange enough team selection, granted there's always going to be changes Thurs/Sun. Lack of quality out wide going to be a challenge. Last time Cash and Malen lined up on the right they played like complete strangers. Better required today. Plenty of options on the bench.
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Strange enough team selection, granted there's always going to be changes Thurs/Sun. Lack of quality out wide going to be a challenge. Last time Cash and Malen lined up on the right they played like complete strangers. Better required today. Plenty of options on the bench.
Cash has been better with Guessand in recent weeks - not that Guessand has offered anything more than work-rate, but it helps Cash out in a big way.
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Win please. Playing McGinn in a more advanced role?
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Good decision to drop Guessand. Would be perfect today if Rogers could get a goal and start threading his passes through better and we get a comfortable win.
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as long as it's in the middle then that's ok - on the wing will be aids
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Trying to think how many times that is now that Martinez has been injured and pulled out right before kick off, only to be fit enough to play a few days later.
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Trying to think how many times that is now that Martinez has been injured and pulled out right before kick off, only to be fit enough to play a few days later.
glad he's still here for now but won't miss all the pissing about when he fucks off
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Might be my first match thread.
Might be your last, if things don't go to plan.
That is the worry. I’ll never post one again if we don’t win.
I think they should ban you if we lose, Carl.
Agreed
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Trying to think how many times that is now that Martinez has been injured and pulled out right before kick off, only to be fit enough to play a few days later.
glad he's still here for now but won't miss all the pissing about when he fucks off
At least it gives Bizot more game time when he does leave
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What's the Burnley team? Ashley Westwood and Drinkwater presumably holding their mid together.
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Would love Rogers to continue with some of the more positive moves like he was doing towards the end of midweek.
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I don’t know why, but I hate when we play against teams in all black.
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Quiet start at the moment
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Afternoon all - call I can hear is Unai Emery's claret 'n' Blue army, love it
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Thought Burnley were in there.
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Rogers close with the deflection
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Malen is looking lively.
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Thought that was going to drop in the corner.
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Great save from their keeper!
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Konsa forces save with a good header
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It feels like a goal is coming…
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They're not dealing with our crosses and corners particularly well.
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I thought we'd passed our way into trouble at the back there but we did well in the end.
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FTF!
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Need to up the intensity in midfield
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We need Youri back soon as no one can play a pass in midfield.
And then Kamara plays the pass..... ;D
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Get in!!!
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I reckon this is our best opening quarter so far this season. Created some good chances and the offside trap has worked well.
We're still slightly off with the final ball but we're definitely getting back into form.
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That’s an outstanding finish. Well done Donny.
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YESSSS!!!!! get the feck in!
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love my malen
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Malen did well there
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Get in! Cracking finish Malen!
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Get in.
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And there's the reward for our good start. Great pass and good finish.
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Malen is legitimately world class in that position. I'd back him every time.
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great finish , thought he took it too wide and bang.. players seem to really like him.... good kamara assist too
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Lovely goal, great work starting out of defence. Brilliant pass Bouba and lovely finish from Don.
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What a fabulous goal. Wonderful ball by Boubacar.
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Esteve did well to get back to Malen. Honestly thought the chance had gone. Really good finish.
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Great finish
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Cracking goal.Ollie not celebrating?
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Magnificent Malen.
I'd kiss his bald head.
Who was the last decent bald player we had? With Monchi gone I'm glad we have Malen still here.
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Great goal
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Ron Vlaar maybe? Was he bald?
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Rogers is out wide today and we look a bit more balanced.
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Feels like it's being a long time. Alan Wright?
Vlaar was receding rather than bald. Just couldn't be arsed hiding it like the rest of us.
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Rogers is playing well.
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A lot of pensioners in Birmingham.
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Some really good possession from us.
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Great goal, he looks really sharp. Don’t think Ollie looked too pleased about it though.
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Karmim El Ahmadi? 😂
Fuck me we were shit for a long time.
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Feels like it's being a long time. Alan Wright?
Vlaar was receding rather than bald. Just couldn't be arsed hiding it like the rest of us.
Did Joey Gudjonsen not shave his head after a bit?
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sasa was a good looking bald man
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You can actually hear Unai shouting instructions at times.
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Magnificent Malen.
I'd kiss his bald head.
Who was the last decent bald player we had? With Monchi gone I'm glad we have Malen still here.
Dion Dublin? Honestly can't think of anyone else
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Magnificent Malen.
I'd kiss his bald head.
Who was the last decent bald player we had? With Monchi gone I'm glad we have Malen still here.
The Scottish Cafu?
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Why has the ref stepped play for a non head injury?
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Guzan!
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How can you be offside there Cashy.
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I'm claiming the win with Brad Friedel.
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Bogarde is getting better and better every game
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Friedel
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Bogarde's playing well again.
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You can actually hear Unai shouting instructions at times.
kamara kamara kamara
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Carew was bald for a bit lol
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Bogarde's playing well again.
I reckon he's motm so far, he's been excellent.
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close from burnley
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Was Delph bald or just shaven?
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Magnificent Malen.
I'd kiss his bald head.
Who was the last decent bald player we had? With Monchi gone I'm glad we have Malen still here.
The Scottish Cafu?
Good shout.
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Was Delph bald or just shaven?
He'd just shed his skin before the team photo.
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Was Delph bald or just shaven?
He'd just shed his skin before the team photo.
😂😂😂
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The commentary on my stream is unbelievably shit.
You'd never think they've just had their first shot in the 35th minute if you were relying on these pricks.
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that was a good move
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That looked a pen at first glance
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I really thought that was a penalty! Lovely one-two.
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Foster must be getting close to a warning for a 2nd yellow, pushing in the back every time.
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Not enough, be going mad if that was against us
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Not sure there was enough in that for a penalty. Nice play though
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Yeah, he does have his shirt but let’s go just in time. Not enough for a penalty.
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That's poor from Rogers, same during the week. Gets a rep for that and he won't get many penalties. Malen has been excellent.
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Unlucky Malen. He's playing well
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Malen and Rogers, well done. Close!
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watkins was the ball then
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Malen definitely better out wide. Impressive performance so far!
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Another crappy pass
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Alan Smith on co-comms is such a miserablist
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awful ball rogers
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Rogers, with more confidence, hits that.
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This game should be over already, have to take chances. Rogers final ball costing us.
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Rogers did well but probably the wrong option to delay it and play Watkins to the by-line. He's growing back into it I think.
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Should have shot there Rogers, was in a much better position than Watkins. Second goal will finish these, their press has disappeared.
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It's working quite well having Bogarde move back into the gap Cash leaves behind as he advances.
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Rogers is just off it a touch today. Need a 2nd goal
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Rogers has no understanding of weight of pass. It's either under hit or over hit and rarely in between.
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Ah unlucky Villa! Good move. I'm really enjoying Emery's instructions. He's 100% all the time isn't he.
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should be hitting the target , good move
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Oh Ollie!
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That's brilliant from Rogers, more of that!!
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Played some good stuff, should have scored the second but so far so good.
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This McGinn dink on the D is a great new addition
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malen and bogarde been very good
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That was great from Rogers.
Decent half, but we need that second.
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Ollie should score there really. Protects the ball and he gets a penalty with the defender flying in. Solid performance, should really be 2 up against a very poor opponent. Their defending for our goal was Sunday league stuff. Malen and McGinn have been very good. Everyone ok but Digne offers very little with the ball these days.
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Enjoyed that, should be at least 2 up.
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It looked like we were the away side for 20 mins in that half. Nice to see Rogers back to something like his old self.
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Been a decent enough half. Could do with adding another as they are carrying a bit of a threat. Can hopefully put it to bed early enough to rest a few legs and get a few minutes into others.
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Malen definitely better out wide. Impressive performance so far!
He’s in the middle.
We’re playing 4-4-2. Took us a while to get used to it.
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Enjoyable half. Still feels like we’ve got a few more gears and they’re shite. Need to finish them off though to avoid the nerves.
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If we get nervy I can see them skanking one from a corner or a long throw, much like their chance which Emi saved. Get a second earlyish and should be a pleasant afternoon.
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Ah unlucky Villa! Good move. I'm really enjoying Emery's instructions. He's 100% all the time isn't he.
Sounds like he's been yelling at Bouba 90 percent of the time. LOL
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I reckon Maatsen could hurt these and maybe Guessand can get a goal last 20 mins to lift the guy.
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sasa was a good looking bald man
Curcic? You're joking, he was an ugly mofo. Hence asking Brian Little if he could have a few days off mid 1996/97 season to get a nose-job in London (see recent Ian Taylor appearance on the manly-exfootballer podcast Under The Cosh).
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Ah unlucky Villa! Good move. I'm really enjoying Emery's instructions. He's 100% all the time isn't he.
Sounds like he's been yelling at Bouba 90 percent of the time. LOL
Haha yes! Much will be asked of whom much was given!
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Can we please change our run out music….its…tat.
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I’d like a couple more goals please now that we’re scoring again
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sasa was a good looking bald man
Curcic? You're joking, he was an ugly mofo. Hence asking Brian Little if he could have a few days off mid 1996/97 season to get a nose-job in London (see recent Ian Taylor appearance on the manly-exfootballer podcast Under The Cosh).
him and Ormondroyd definitely in the sexiest all time villa players.
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Chance to take off Digne after that yellow. Need to get second soon as can see us tiring. Sums up Rogers season so far that one..
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Nice move Morg might have done better with the finish
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Can we please change our run out music….its…tat.
That's Ozzy you're talking about. Dear oh dear.
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Thought that was Rogers off the mark
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Argh Morgan!
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malen looks class today
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Urgh we need to put this away.
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Morgan seems to work better with Malen and Watkins up front with him.
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Can we please change our run out music….its…tat.
Get out!
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Going to be a tough season for Burnley.
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Be a crime if we don't win this.
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dont want us doing a bournemth
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Rogers never scoring today
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Malen just hots the target....FINISH!
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2-0.
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There we go
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MMMAAAAALLLEEEENNNNN
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double dutch
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Burnley are really poor. The least we should be aiming for here is a 3-0 win, and a +GD into the break.
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2-0.
No excitement at all there Lizz.
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Malen what a goal that is, I love it!
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MALENNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This guy knows how to finish
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Good for Malen. Getting a chance, bagging a couple. Great to see
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G2gARsiXkAAFgAN?format=jpg&name=large)
BANG BANG
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Finally, lovely finish and well done Morgan on the assist.
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Malen > Watkins
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What a strike.
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Fantastic goal again, good on Rogers getting the assist.
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Rogers assist, great weight on the ball, etc, we're getting there!
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What a goal!
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That was some hit.
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YESSS
Malen can be a proper menace
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Quality first touch by Malen and second not bad either.
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leave him on for hatrick ollie has been off a little today take him off.
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Listened to a podcast in the week that said his best position was in a front two.
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Great finish.
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Shuperb
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I think that's 5 premier league goals for Malen now, in under a year. Have seen much worse!
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Was that Rogers pass for the assist?
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8)
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Was that Rogers pass for the assist?
Yes
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He's staying on so plenty of time to get his hat trick
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McGinn excellent again in a different position today. Watkins was ok, touch and movement were sharp.
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Are we going to see Guessand through the middle?
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Great by both Matty and Morgan!
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Ooooh ho ho hooo! Close from Cashu!
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Was that Rogers pass for the assist?
Yes
Ta.
Every game he seems to be improving 5% :D
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Are we going to see Guessand through the middle?
Apparently not.
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TIL Kyle Walker plays for Burnley
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TIL Kyle Walker plays for Burnley
I'm sure he'd like to retire but he has his families to think of.
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TIL Kyle Walker plays for Burnley
I'd forgotten until he was arguing with the referee and I automatically said "F*** Off, Kyle Walker"
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Rogers is dead.
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TIL Kyle Walker plays for Burnley
I'm sure he'd like to retire but he has his families to think of.
Applause
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TIL Kyle Walker plays for Burnley
I'd forgotten until he was arguing with the referee and I automatically said "F*** Off, Kyle Walker"
What was he moaning about?
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Playing well today overall, but Bogarde is developing really well, his technique has improved massively.
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Playing well today overall, but Bogarde is developing really well, his technique has improved massively.
Yes we are well stocked in DMs now
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cash wake up
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Crap. 2-1.
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We’ve not had to move out of 2nd gear today. It would be nice for us to be a little more adventurous and ruthless and repair the GD against a very poor opponent.
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Shit
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Bollocks!! There goes a clean sheet.
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ffs clean sheet gone we went too fucking slack
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All of our own making as per
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That’s a really dreadful goal to concede
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How the fuck?
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Bollocks, what a fuck up.
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Who was meant to be marking him? That's really poor.
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No problem. We've got this.
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whys konsa moaning .. its his man?
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That is woeful. We’ve got sloppy the last 5 mins and played into their hands.
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whys konsa moaning .. its his man?
Classic Konsa
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Ling spells if tedious crap, really poor goal to give away. Fucking step it up Villa.
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All stemmed from a Cash brain fart
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whys konsa moaning .. its his man?
No it wasn't.
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We've been in gear 1 all game really, it's always the worry when we're a little too relaxed?
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Shocking stuff, free header 5 yards out. Not his fault for the free man but I'd expect if Martinez wasn't messing beforehand he comes and clears that. Shit on Cash for conceding the set piece to start with.
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All of our own making as per
All of Cash's making as per
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They can’t both have been Konsas man.
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Wish we hadn't subbed McGinn
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Get Bizot on.
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They can’t both have been Konsas man.
They weren’t defending man for man, it was zonal. He got blocked, but that’s his area.
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We might need a third here.
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All of our own making as per
All of Cash's making as per
He's generally not directly responsible, but inevitably does something dopey to put us under pressure in the build-up.
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We've been in gear 1 all game really, it's always the worry when we're a little too relaxed?
We aren’t good enough to play in 1st gear
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All of our own making as per
All of Cash's making as per
Yes all he had to do was chest it back but no….
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They can’t both have been Konsas man.
Yep, questions on why we had two men marking no one, and why no one was between their guy and martinez at the start.
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its going to get nervy now for no reason.
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Shutting up shop against the might of Burnley.
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Guessand playing up front or we playing with no striker?
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least forest are shit
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Guessand playing up front or we playing with no striker?
Rogers seems to be central at the moment? Not sure! Guessand was all the way out on the right.
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Guessand playing up front or we playing with no striker?
Rogers up front by the looks of it.
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Is he trying to lose?! What the frick are these subs?
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Fcuking Cash has caused all this.
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like someone said we have missed SJM.
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Gone to shit now, get McGinn back on.
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Is he trying to lose?! What the frick are these subs?
You’re right to give him Peltys for that.
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Fcuking Cash has caused all this.
Hate singling out players but that was brain fart almighty
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We look a bit panicky
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We need to get control of it again.
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We have taken both our forwards off and just invited them on
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Guessand, well played
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Fuck what a save!
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Guessand, well played
Briliant
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Unlucky Digne
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Ah this torture every week
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Great run by Guessand. Relieved the pressure on us
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5 mins.
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not a yellow, ref.
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That's a ridiculous yellow for Buendia, piss poor from the ref.
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This feels horribly tense
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Ref is a fucking idiot
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How is that not a booking. Or a sending off? He knew exactly what he was doing there and smashed Emi in the face.
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That was more of a yellow than Emis was, wtf
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That’s more of a booking than Buendia
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And now the other Emi gets a yellow card
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He’s knocked him fcuking out and no VAR. these guys are fucking idiots.
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How is that not a booking. Or ascending off? He knew exactly what he was doing there and smashed Emi in the face.
Ref can see it clear as day as well, twat.
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PGMOL need to address it. No caution for blatant violent conduct.. then, delays the whistle while there’s a clear head injury. Dumb fuck.
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That was a bad smash on Buendia, no excuse for having your arm that high
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They can’t both have been Konsas man.
Yep, questions on why we had two men marking no one, and why no one was between their guy and martinez at the start.
I thought it was Kamara at first look that went AWOL.
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Commentator is a fucking moron, made 5 subs so the only way Maatsen can come on is if this is for concussion but the twat had to be told after talking bollocks for 30seconds.
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Red card all day - Flemming has clearly moved his elbow into Buendia's face. Outrageous that VAR has not seen that
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Total fuck up by the ref.Fuming
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Sky live text stated Maatsen might be ready to come on, but we have used all our subs haven't we, or is head injury subs now allowed?
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Concussion sub
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Sky live text stated Maatsen might be ready to come on, but we have used all our subs haven't we, or is head injury subs now allowed?
Concussion subs are.
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Red card all day - Flemming has clearly moved his elbow into Buendia's face. Outrageous that VAR has not seen that
I can’t believe Sky are not making more of it. Just one replay for fuck sake
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Well done Maatsen!
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Full time
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Get in.
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You beauty.
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4 in a row in all competitions
Better!
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Fuck off Burnley
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Nice little Maatsen tussle with Walker
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At one point we were on non minus goal difference AND looking to go into the break in the top half of the table.
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Great win. The ref was a clown, looking straight at it and played on.