FT: BURNLEY 3 - 0 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

[Rjk]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Is Ralls unfit? I have just listened again to the Lamouchi pre-Burnley press conference and he only mentioned three unavailable - Kipre, Etete and O'Dowda (or O'Donda in Sabri-speak).

That said, if Bagan and King are on the bus to Burnley, surely this is one game where Bagan gets a start - even if Ralls is available.

shame if etete is missing

[jon1959]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Kompany signs new 5 year contract.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65518160

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Is Ralls unfit? I have just listened again to the Lamouchi pre-Burnley press conference and he only mentioned three unavailable - Kipre, Etete and O'Dowda (or O'Donda in Sabri-speak).

That said, if Bagan and King are on the bus to Burnley, surely this is one game where Bagan gets a start - even if Ralls is available.

My mate has seen O'Dowda in Oxford today, so he won't be playing.

[logic]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Kompany signs new 5 year contract.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65518160

Almost certainly done what Swansea did -- extend knowing a bigger team will be in for him, so get more compensation.

[Nobody's Rep]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

I think those fans who will again travel up north in numbers after a shocking season deserve a 👏

Nothing game but still there

Fair play to them

As long as they put a shift in and play as if they care then I'm happy 👍

[Father Dougal]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Either dml1954 is a brilliant parody account or he should be locked in a rubber room. He's spent this thread steadfastly maintaining that the EFL somehow anticipated the Queen's death and the King's coronation when publishing their key dates for the season last summer. It's another CCMB classic from my favourite contributor.

In fairness it was only last Monday dml1954 predicted Rotherham would lose to Middlesbrough- a couple of hours after Rotherham had already won.

I think it's fair to say kick off times and dates aren't a strong point......

[Bobby Dandruff]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Am I the only one that is finding it hard to summon up any enthusiasm for this game? Now that we are safe the season can’t end quick enough for me.

I’m just hoping to avoid a morale sapping battering! And hopefully Colwill and Davies might get games.

[olderblue]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Am I the only one that is finding it hard to summon up any enthusiasm for this game? Now that we are safe the season can’t end quick enough for me.

I’m just hoping to avoid a morale sapping battering! And hopefully Colwill and Davies might get games.

I think a lot of fans are feeling the same, out of our lot who go, no one has mentioned anything, other than when are you renewing your ST?
He might as well play the fringe players, who show a bit enthusiasm and bottle.

I hope we don’t have to see a starting lineup featuring Allsop Simpson, Ojo, Sawyers and Wickham again.
If it is Sabri, whose got the gig for next season, he’s got his work cut out, unless something dramatic changes?

[Father Dougal]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Am I the only one that is finding it hard to summon up any enthusiasm for this game? Now that we are safe the season can’t end quick enough for me.

I’m just hoping to avoid a morale sapping battering! And hopefully Colwill and Davies might get games.

I'd go further I don't even think a battering would be that morale sapping. It's been a mess of a season that only 2 teams have got less points than us after 45 games. We've been very lucky to escape so just need to put this behind us whatever happens today. One of those even a win today would only paper over any cracks.

[Father Dougal]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Am I the only one that is finding it hard to summon up any enthusiasm for this game? Now that we are safe the season can’t end quick enough for me.

I’m just hoping to avoid a morale sapping battering! And hopefully Colwill and Davies might get games.

Although having said that just hope those that are going have a good day. No pressure on the football which is nice so one to be enjoyed whatever happens on the pitch.

[Pedro de la Rosa]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

I'd go further I don't even think a battering would be that morale sapping. It's been a mess of a season that only 2 teams have got less points than us after 45 games. We've been very lucky to escape so just need to put this behind us whatever happens today. One of those even a win today would only paper over any cracks.

Half our first team won't even be in the squad today. God knows why I'm bothering myself .

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

I am still amazed 1700 are going up there when in better times our support hasn't been in those numbers

Fair play to them

[Bobby Dandruff]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Half our first team won't even be in the squad today. God knows why I'm bothering myself .

Because that is what we do…… :-o

[Bobby Dandruff]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

I am still amazed 1700 are going up there when in better times our support hasn't been in those numbers

Fair play to them

Agreed.

[Michael Morris]

Re: BURNLEY v CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Match Facts:

• Burnley are unbeaten in their last 15 home league games against Cardiff City (W7 D8), with this their first against the Bluebirds since April 2019 in the Premier League, a 2-0 win.
• Of the last 14 league meetings between Burnley and Cardiff, 10 have been drawn (both sides two wins each), including a 1-1 stalemate earlier this campaign.
• Burnley have lost their final league game in each of the last six seasons, although all defeats were in the Premier League. They are unbeaten in their final game in their previous six Championship campaigns (W3 D3) since a 5-0 defeat at Crystal Palace in 2007-08.
• Cardiff City haven't lost their final league game in any of the last eight seasons (W5 D3) since a 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea in 2013-14 in the Premier League.
• A win for Burnley in this match would see them hit 100+ points in the Championship (101). They'd be the first team to win 100 points in a Championship season since Leicester City in 2013-14 (102).