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Septic Peg

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Good morning friends. 

Today we play Burnley FC. The Inbetweeners lads (especially the one called Will) hate Burnley...

Co-incidentally, Burnley and Bristol Rovers have something in common. Burnley are the 6th most hated club whilst we all know Rovers are the 6th most richest. 

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/burnley/3584050.Clarets_fans__anger_after_club_named_sixth_most_hated/

Burnley is famous for its medieval witch stakings, and was named after a particular famous wizard was caught and staked by the name of Lee. I've heard no one from Hogwarts visits Burnley.

However another famous wizard who eluded capture comes from the town. Gandalf. And also the supervillain Magneto. And also Norris from Coronation St. Must be something in the water...

Burnley as well is 'oop north', just down the road from Preston. Unconfirmed reports class it as a shithole.

 

Burnley FC play at Turf Moor which is like Exmoor and they also have their own beast in the shape of their manager, City reject Sean Dyche. He prowls Turf Moor during the night, hunting for discarded boots, hot dogs and empty jars of Bovril. 

They also copied Villa in their colours from green many years ago. Reasons range from a secret love of all things Villa to a colourblind RB who couldn't spot the difference between the grass and his colleagues.

 

On to today, LJ has been granted a stay of execution. We are expected to lose today so in that case I will suggest a 2-1 win. And Engvall starts!!! Celebrations! Ooh and Harry Redknapp and Jamie are observing from the stands. Make what you will of that... :thumbsup:

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Morning one and all

Personally surprised that Burnley are ranked as the 6th most hated club, had them down as being quite a homely little outfit myself.

This is just the kind of game we win, fancy there will be just one goal and Tammy will get it.

Very well done to all those making the journey to Turf Moor: http://www.stadiumguide.com/turfmoor/

 

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We don't know yet what sort of team either side will field.

Suspect Burnley will see this as a walkover and give squad players a chance.  As for us we don't even know anymore who is first choice and who is squad or even under 23s - very confusing.

What I dread is a boring draw forcing a replay which we shall lose at home amid a succession of home league defeats 

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26 minutes ago, Septic Peg said:

Good morning friends. 

Today we play Burnley FC. The Inbetweeners lads (especially the one called Will) hate Burnley...

Co-incidentally, Burnley and Bristol Rovers have something in common. Burnley are the 6th most hated club whilst we all know Rovers are the 6th most richest. 

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/burnley/3584050.Clarets_fans__anger_after_club_named_sixth_most_hated/

Burnley is famous for its medieval witch stakings, and was named after a particular famous wizard was caught and staked by the name of Lee. I've heard no one from Hogwarts visits Burnley.

However another famous wizard who eluded capture comes from the town. Gandalf. And also the supervillain Magneto. And also Norris from Coronation St. Must be something in the water...

Burnley as well is 'oop north', just down the road from Preston. Unconfirmed reports class it as a shithole.

 

Burnley FC play at Turf Moor which is like Exmoor and they also have their own beast in the shape of their manager, City reject Sean Dyche. He prowls Turf Moor during the night, hunting for discarded boots, hot dogs and empty jars of Bovril. 

They also copied Villa in their colours from green many years ago. Reasons range from a secret love of all things Villa to a colourblind RB who couldn't spot the difference between the grass and his colleagues.

 

On to today, LJ has been granted a stay of execution. We are expected to lose today so in that case I will suggest a 2-1 win. And Engvall starts!!! Celebrations! Ooh and Harry Redknapp and Jamie are observing from the stands. Make what you will of that... :thumbsup:

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Burnley:

Famous for its Witch Steaks (with chips ?), Norris from Corrie and generally just being a shithole

1-1 draw

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@Septic Peg , with this being the non official Burnley Vs City in the FA cup match day thread , will it be merged with the Official Official Burnley Vs City in the FA cup match day thread  Or is it actually the Official non official Burnley Vs City in the FA cup match day thread and @havanatopia gets a day off for the Cup ? 

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Just now, 1960maaan said:

@Septic Peg , with this being the non official Burnley Vs City in the FA cup match day thread , will it be merged with the Official Official Burnley Vs City in the FA cup match day thread  Or is it actually the Official non official Burnley Vs City in the FA cup match day thread and @havanatopia gets a day off for the Cup ? 

The latter my friend. But I always call it the non official as I have assumed the role of cup match/friendly match thread creator and @havanatopia creates the official threads for league games.

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15 minutes ago, Jerseybean said:

Morning one and all

Personally surprised that Burnley are ranked as the 6th most hated club, had them down as being quite a homely little outfit myself.

 

You've never been there, have you?

One of the most unpleasant, aggressive, vile places that I've ever watched City.

Probably even worse than the Den or Boro in the 80s.

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Sat in the services an hour away. It's grey and drizzly here. 4 coaches on their way up. Mood not positive or negative from what I'm hearing. people thing we will get a draw then lose at home!

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It would not surprise me one bit if we pull out a win today. It's such a Bristol City thing to do. 

I think Tomlin will start today. Vyner too. Hope Engvall gets some game time.

Have a strange feeling we could get a win in an uncharacteristically good performance.

Worst result right now would be a replay.  

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19 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said:

It would not surprise me one bit if we pull out a win today. It's such a Bristol City thing to do. 

I think Tomlin will start today. Vyner too. Hope Engvall gets some game time.

Have a strange feeling we could get a win in an uncharacteristically good performance.

Worst result right now would be a replay.  

Feel the same way today, rather foolishly believe City will sneak a surprise win.  How foolish will this inkling look come 4.50pm?

I haven't read much about the thoughts of Dyche, so not sure if he will take this game seriously.  I can't see any reason why not, they seem relatively comfortable in the Prem for a change, but will he rest a few players and give us a chance?  Conversely, will LJ do similar and rest a few players in readiness for the vital week ahead?

Anyways, COME ON YOU REDSSSS!!!!!!!!

Onto the 5th round please, gents....

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33 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said:

It would not surprise me one bit if we pull out a win today. It's such a Bristol City thing to do. 

I think Tomlin will start today. Vyner too. Hope Engvall gets some game time.

Have a strange feeling we could get a win in an uncharacteristically good performance.

Worst result right now would be a replay.  

I would be surprised if Tomlin is even on the bench he's been ill all week 

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38 minutes ago, RedM said:

Sat in the services an hour away. It's grey and drizzly here. 4 coaches on their way up. Mood not positive or negative from what I'm hearing. people thing we will get a draw then lose at home!

Why would we get a draw at their place where they seem to be very dominant and then lose in the return fixture where their away record is (current form) 0-6 and scored 3 and 13 against!!

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43 minutes ago, RedM said:

Sat in the services an hour away. It's grey and drizzly here. 4 coaches on their way up. Mood not positive or negative from what I'm hearing. people thing we will get a draw then lose at home!

So not negative then just kind of negative in a medium term sort of way. 

We are bound to win then. Liverpool one down after 55 seconds at home :laugh:!

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9 minutes ago, REDOXO said:

So not negative then just kind of negative in a medium term sort of way. 

We are bound to win then. Liverpool one down after 55 seconds at home :laugh:!

The magic of the FA cup, that's what it's all about. yes it will be interesting to see how the players are today. I'm hoping for a bit of fight and passion even if we lose. The Forest match sounded an awful effort.

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1 minute ago, RedM said:

The magic of the FA cup, that's what it's all about. yes it will be interesting to see how the players are today. I'm hoping for a bit of fight and passion even if we lose. The Forest match sounded an awful effort.

I have a feeling we might win today. If not for any reason other than you poor buggers deserve a bit of respite for going away this season. 

Burnley 1 City 3 is my predo with horror traffic on the M5 (no crystal ball required for that one)

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25 minutes ago, RedM said:

The magic of the FA cup, that's what it's all about. yes it will be interesting to see how the players are today. I'm hoping for a bit of fight and passion even if we lose. The Forest match sounded an awful effort.

2/0 down Liverpool. Hilariously 

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1 hour ago, GrahamC said:

You've never been there, have you?

One of the most unpleasant, aggressive, vile places that I've ever watched City.

Probably even worse than the Den or Boro in the 80s.

GC you are right my observation is made from a distance, have never been there.

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2 hours ago, miketh2nd said:

Interestingly enough we have never played Burnley in the fa cup before.  I have this odd feeling with the pressure off ww might sneak a draw 

I have this odd feeling that we might sneak a defeat.

1 or 2 up with 15 minutes to go  -- you know the format.

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I'd be happy enough if we put in a good performance today, playing with some freedom, give LT some minutes to find his form, a confidence boosting Tammy goal and no major knocks before Tuesday. 

With that in mind, I'm guessing 2-1 Burnley. 

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1 hour ago, Fordy62 said:

I'm afraid to say I lost the will with City a little bit.

I'm not sure if it's the result of a wholly uninspiring FA Cup tie that lacks glamour and winability in equal measures, or a million defeats in a row. 

You know you've lost the will when you put 3 bets on Burnley to win, Burnley to come from behind and win and finally Burnley to win by a goal... I actually signed up to skybet this morning to do that... :facepalm:

City win or city lose, it's win win for me today.

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I should have done my utterly useless away day fans guide but haven't had the time today so here's the short version.

Burnley, somewhere up north. Angry fans, no idea where it's safe to get a pint, if city play like we have recently then avoid watching it by sitting behind one of the pillars in the away end.

Stay safe on your travels and COYR

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Population of 73,000 compared with 3rd Division Shrewsbury at 71,000 and little old Taunton at 65,000.

I wonder why Burnley are in the Prem and Taunton in sixth or seventh tier? Before anyone mentions little Bournemouth, the figure there is 183,000 and when Poole and Christchurch are added in, it's 375,000.

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2 minutes ago, cidered abroad said:

Population of 73,000 compared with 3rd Division Shrewsbury at 71,000 and little old Taunton at 65,000.

I wonder why Burnley are in the Prem and Taunton in sixth or seventh tier? Before anyone mentions little Bournemouth, the figure there is 183,000 and when Poole and Christchurch are added in, it's 375,000.

Yes, but TBF ,there are a LOT of retirees, "nice place to live" people who keep to their own teams .

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25 minutes ago, BigTone said:

Don't get officious

Is that unofficially officious, or officially so? :)

5 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said:

Suspect we'll lose, hope we'll win.

A normal Saturday then?

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Just now, BRISTOL86 said:

Who the hell buys these abominations?! :blink:

The OCD in me really hate's the sloppiness. Why the manager's name on one and the name of the City on the other?! AAAARGH

Printers were doubtful that JohnsonOut was  the real name of City's manager.

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1 minute ago, BRISTOL86 said:

Who the hell buys these abominations?! :blink:

The OCD in me really hate's the sloppiness. Why the manager's name on one and the name of the City on the other?! AAAARGH

Would you have made a scarf with Lee Johnson on it, any time in the last couple of weeks??

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2 minutes ago, BRISTOL86 said:

Who the hell buys these abominations?! :blink:

The OCD in me really hate's the sloppiness. Why the manager's name on one and the name of the City on the other?! AAAARGH

Probably only been knocked up in last two weeks

Too much doubt to have LJs name 

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5 minutes ago, JonDolman said:

Not bad looking side. Hope he sticks with a back 4 from now on. Good chance to see how vyner does and Flint and Wright in a 2. 4-1-4-1 I reckon. Bryan central midfield, Reid and odowda on wings. 

I would hope Reid plays in central midfield given he is a central midfielder.. You never know with the little tinkerer though...

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