Match Day Thread Burnley FC v Sunderland AFC - Saturday 23rd August 2025 - KO 15:00

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clockstander said:
We certainly do, but the manager is a one plan man, it has its benefits, but far too much is made of his tactical ability imo.
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I'd have to disagree tbh, he adapted for various scenarios in the Championship, playoffs, etc ...

... to bring a demoralised team up to the PL, in his first season, took quite a lot of ability imo.

He's now having to get a dozen new players performing together, it'll happen I believe.
 
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clockstander said:
We certainly do, but the manager is a one plan man, it has its benefits, but far too much is made of his tactical ability imo.
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I disagree as well quick search from analysis done by folk shows.the guy prefers a 442 but constantly tweaks. For example
  • Changing formations pre-match (e.g., from 4-2-3-1 to 4-4-2),
  • Adjusting in-game with substitutions and positional shifts,
  • Employing strategic interventions (like moving boards for set-piece control).
Ya doing him a wee disservice dismissing his tactical ability for me
 
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TonyG said:
I disagree as well quick search from analysis done by folk shows.the guy prefers a 442 but constantly tweaks. For example
  • Changing formations pre-match (e.g., from 4-2-3-1 to 4-4-2),
  • Adjusting in-game with substitutions and positional shifts,
  • Employing strategic interventions (like moving boards for set-piece control).
Ya doing him a wee disservice dismissing his tactical ability for me
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I cant see this 4/4/2 formation in his team selections tbh, the teams he picks always look like a 4/3/3 to me, but you may be right , I may be wrong . <ok>
 
Prehab26 said:
I fancy us, our home form is going to be massive this year for us.

I was surprised that Brenford managed to get a win against Villa mind.
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They caused Villa loads of problems mate. Lad they’ve just paid £40m+ for got the winner. They’ve still got some cracking players and have loads of pace up top. It’s a tough game, won’t be easy.
 
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Prehab26 said:
I fancy us, our home form is going to be massive this year for us.

I was surprised that Brenford managed to get a win against Villa mind.
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Me too. Villa were awful against the mags mind, when the mags were there for the taking. Strange package then as I expected them to start strong and build on last season
 
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marcusblackcat said:
Me too. Villa were awful against the mags mind, when the mags were there for the taking. Strange package then as I expected them to start strong and build on last season
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I’m not surprised by Villa’s start after their struggles in the transfer market.
 
Didn’t see any of the match, been on a cracking golf trip to Carden Park(highly recommended).
Disappointing result, let’s hope the coaching staff get to grips quickly with the issues RLB highlighted. A defeat this early in the season to a rival might not be as bad as we think, get everyone more focused than possibly winning would have done.
HTL
KTF
 
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The Legendary Tongue said:
Didn’t see any of the match, been on a cracking golf trip to Carden Park(highly recommended).
Disappointing result, let’s hope the coaching staff get to grips quickly with the issues RLB highlighted. A defeat this early in the season to a rival might not be as bad as we think, get everyone more focused than possibly winning would have done.
HTL
KTF
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My son has just asked if I’d be interested in restarting playing golf as he’s interested in!! Get in my boy.
 
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The Legendary Tongue said:
Waste no time, get on with project Brand New Gear straight away.
It's a class game mate I hope you do it soon.
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I love it mate. Was a 9 (well, 8.6) handicapper before marriage. When we married and hit the house I could only afford one of golf membership or SAFC season ticket. I regret not a single thing. But I earn much better money now… maybe my son will get me on the course! (Also, potential redundancy start if 2027, It’s a threat but my pay off is significant! New clubs here I come
 
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