17 Oct 2025 16:34:18
Looking to the game against Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday, I see contrary to what some pundits are saying in that Burnley will have to come out and attack.
I can see them playing a very similar game to the last fixture in the Championship, they will I expect defend large parts of the game with a few counter attacks in the hope of getting a lucky goal.
I can’t see Scott Parker changing his tactics that he has instilled into his players.
I won’t be surprised if it’s a nil nil draw and quite a tedious and boring game.
Of course I will watch it but I’m not expecting a spectacle with goals reining in.
Since we are playing away I would still be happy with a point if the result is a draw.
17 Oct 2025 19:12:35
I agree with all of the above OP except the last bit.
We need the three points. At least eleven wins are needed this season and this is one of those games where a win should be prioritised.
17 Oct 2025 22:01:00
nothing but a win is acceptable . if we can't beat burnley twice we are going to be in a dog fight.
17 Oct 2025 22:24:17
Agree corkey. This should be a win. They are below us with less points and we should be beating them. I won’t be happy with a point.
18 Oct 2025 07:22:53
Problem is that Burnley will be more up for this game than for any other opponent this season, you can be sure of that. Don’t forget we are also virtually wingerless. I think we are going to need a bit of luck to take all three points today, which incidentally we are due.