| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 17:42 - Nov 8 with 3129 views | Blue_Heath |
After today its easy to see why.
Hopefully we can get something at Spurs but can't see us getting anything from Villa. |  |
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| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 on 11:53 - Nov 10 | ITFC_Essex |
| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 on 13:49 - Nov 9 by Bluedandy |
No poop Sherlock, media clubs (aka established Premier League clubs) have an advantage over us.
Did anyone ever think otherwise?
Survival though is not built on us finishing above the likes of Bournemouth, Brentford or Brighton.
That's why many remain reluctant to administer the last rites when after 10 games we're 14th in the table and 3 points above the relegation zone.
And it's hardly delusional to believe, on the basis of what we have seen so far, that we can finish above Palace, Coventry and Hull.
But if you're happier feeling doomed already, then go for it. |
I don't feel doomed at all, I am realistic. I also think we are over estimating how much better we are than Hull and Coventry and there might be some upset come the final table. It's like the "no way we finish below that woeful Leicester side" last time, or when we were told that theres no way we'd lose to Southampton, or finish below Wolves. We managed all of those things.
Palace will change manager and get a bounce, Sunderland may also do the same yet. Manure are just about to. That could save those three.
We've made a good start, but we're in a relegation battle and 17th would be a big achievement. [Post edited 10 Nov 11:53]
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| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 on 11:56 - Nov 10 | ITFC_Essex |
| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 on 07:37 - Nov 10 by SuperKieranMcKenna |
I think our squad is miles better than Burley’s though. We’ve surpassed Sunderland’s spending record from a better starting position (as a parachute team).
The ownership couldn’t have done any more, and we have a World Cup squad winner, as well as some seasoned PL pros like Lukic and Diop. The question for me is GON getting the best out of them, based on current form I would suggest not. |
If we're relegated it won't be on Gary O'Neil. Much of our spending is due to inflation as a promoted team trying to get people in, but aside from a few players, this is an upper Championship squad and so far O'Neil has done very well at winning games and nicking points we shouldn't have had with very limited playing resources. Just look how weak our bench is! | |
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| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 on 12:01 - Nov 10 | tractorboy1978 |
| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 on 11:53 - Nov 10 by ITFC_Essex |
I don't feel doomed at all, I am realistic. I also think we are over estimating how much better we are than Hull and Coventry and there might be some upset come the final table. It's like the "no way we finish below that woeful Leicester side" last time, or when we were told that theres no way we'd lose to Southampton, or finish below Wolves. We managed all of those things.
Palace will change manager and get a bounce, Sunderland may also do the same yet. Manure are just about to. That could save those three.
We've made a good start, but we're in a relegation battle and 17th would be a big achievement. [Post edited 10 Nov 11:53]
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Of course 17th would be a big achievement. And we've made a great start to achieving that goal. I don't see the need for the over-pessimism from several on this thread. We've been largely very competitive in most games this season and landed about where we could have realistically hoped points/position wise.
With the exception of Man Utd, 13th downwards contains the teams you would probably expect it to contain and the teams it will contain at the end of the season. A couple of those teams may get a bit of a bounce but none of them have proven they are any better than us yet. We just need to keep plugging away and picking up points. | | | |
| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 on 12:20 - Nov 10 | SuperKieranMcKenna |
| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 on 11:56 - Nov 10 by ITFC_Essex |
If we're relegated it won't be on Gary O'Neil. Much of our spending is due to inflation as a promoted team trying to get people in, but aside from a few players, this is an upper Championship squad and so far O'Neil has done very well at winning games and nicking points we shouldn't have had with very limited playing resources. Just look how weak our bench is! |
I’m not sure our bench is worse than Sunderland, Coventry, Hull. Almost certainly not, Sunderland basically fielded their Championship CB’s against us, no decent strikers outside Brobbey, the other two are miles off (not being parachute teams). We only need to finish above 3, and possibly one of the spots will go to Man City.
Having the likes of Maeda, Fleming, Florentino on the bench is pretty good imo. | | | |
| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 on 13:33 - Nov 10 | TheBoyBlue |
If we're aspiring to emulate what Bournemouth, Brentford & Brighton have achieved, it's worth noting where they were at after 10 games in their first season back.
Bournemouth had 8 points first time up and then 13 on the first season back.
Brentford had 12.
Brighton have 12.
We have 11.
We are newbies. Despite our return a couple of years ago which we as a club just weren't equipped to face, we are newbies at this level. We've won some, we've lost some. If it carries on like this throughout the season then I'll generally be happy and I expect for all the quotes from the club about aiming high, they will be happy too. Stay up, however we can. | |
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| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 on 14:10 - Nov 10 | E_I_E_I_E_I_O |
The negativity is insufferable. Maybe we have not been the better team often but this is the premier league and we have been competitive in all games. Simple math can say you can not be the better team in all games but your points equity could still be high enough to survive. We will strengthen the defence in January also. The doom and gloom you lot are creating will not help. We are heavy odds against to get relegated so all you so certain we’ll go down at least you can go and get some easy money. |  | | |
| This time last year Burnley had 10 points and went on to get only another 12 on 18:13 - Nov 10 | Rimsy |
On the flip side, we have managed to win most of our points from teams that will be in the scrap with us. Which is more crucial than points from top half teams. |  |
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