I agree he doesn’t look fully fit but I still think we’re better with him on the pitch (which is what you stated against). He’s just playing like a different player, less like a #9

I’d say that’s probably because we were 3-0 (or 2-0?) up at the time. Another nice assist from him, and should have had another for Rashfords sitter - he’s about 10 times the player Wilson is

Some of the comments on here were bizarre to say the least throughout the match. We absolutely cruised all the way through it. I swear no other nation would be this critical through 7 points, topping the group, 9 goals etc.

I think the Canada manager was one of the links we had this summer. Obviously wasn’t going to happen before a World Cup but I’d love someone who sets their team up with a bit of an identity and bags of energy/intensity

Jesus you’re reaching there, Lebanon and Syria are tough nuts to crack I’m sure. I think they only have one lad who plays in a half decent league, and even that’s the Portuguese league.

Well done on completely glazing over the post.

Nope and I didn’t at this stage last season either, but it’s a meaningless point to me. Variance is huge in this league (as we see every year team A drops off or team B comes from nowhere - eg Ourselves, West Brom and Forest last year) We’re in a false position right now as highlighted by every stat, predicted model / simulations out there (eg 538 model has us rated 17th in the league - finishing 8th thanks to our overindexed start). Add to that, we’re extremely boring to watch - 1.14 goals a game

We were a better team and a far more entertaining team last year - exactly the same points and a better goal difference (even including the 7-0 Fulham drubbing) We’ve won 2 more but lost 4 more. Will still continuously hear the “But we’re 3rd in the league, nobody expected that”

Just to emphasise how I’m against the “Dack has shown he’s not got it anymore” mob. He’s only started 1 league match since Blackpool…1! (and he was hooked at HT). Played a total 112 league minutes between Blackpool and today, that’s across 13 games - less than 10 mins a match). I’m actually more embarrassed for our fans who have bought into this narrative that he’s no good (is he worse than Garrett / Travis / Morton / Buckley?) because they buy every word JDT says

100%. No fan of Mowbray but this is all on JDT. His team, his set up, his lack of passion, his embarrassment. Out thinking himself with inept tactics

Almost felt like it was JDT with some weird “they’re too passionate I don’t want them involved” or something. Was Adam injured? The Scott Wharton choice a complete head scratcher. Imagine his manager leaving Maldini (obviously not comparing Wharton as Maldini as players) on the bench for a Milan derby.

Back home and got half way through this thread but thought I’d share feelings before being influenced by comments… Referee first off all…let the game flow perhaps being generous but some home bias there from clear fouls, clear yellows, clear shithousing, clear corners etc…not a weak ref necessarily but just pretty useless. I’ve not seen replays of Diaz push in the back or Diaz potential handball yet so can’t comment on that. The team…I have to admit I saw the line up and thought what the….Mola first league start? Garrett about 4th? Neither Wharton starting? What on earth. Not sure who was injured etc but just seemed very bizarre to just go rogue like that, especially after the cup where we rested players. Honestly don’t think JDT has a scooby and I fear for our regression after the World Cup. Horrible feeling losing to them, but they’re so far superior it’s crazy this was even a 2nd v 3rd battle. Let’s just hope we can cling on to the top 6…..and beat them at Home!

Not much in the dugout?

I’d honestly think Lampard would have the opposite affect on a player. They would be less likely to want to play for Everton with him there.

Wouldn’t dream of leaving the car there! Burnley would be an ideal location for a Ryanair airport to be fair, with it still called ‘Manchester’

I’d be surprised if Diaz goes abroad in January given our position. Ithink his choice would be promotion with Rovers, big pay rise and Prem football. If we don’t go up he’ll get that anyway, elsewhere, so no worries for him.

At the airport ready for tomorrow….nerves are starting to kick in. Our other rivals have tough games today. Lots away from home so hopefully we get some results go our way!

You’re comparing Championship football (23 games a season) to Peter Kay’s stand up tour, consider he hasn’t toured for years, plays a handful of gigs in a region etc …..your tongue must be sawdust on those boots Chaddy

EFL in Focus: Burnley v Rovers (YouTube Video) Nice little preview for everyone to start the weekend.

That’s not what he said at all, he said “cannot” and “his hands are tied” Why should it matter what others charge us anyway? Makes zero difference to what we’re discussing (our home attendances)

We're away from home on the 17th and the 26th so in reality we only have 1 home game before Christmas (PNE on the 10th) until this draw was made. Great excuse for some Christmas marketing. £10 adult and £1 kid should sell out lower tier BBE and most of JW with 5k Forest fans I'd imagine 18k or so on the gate. Could go for something like £5 for a season ticket holder or £5 if you buy a Preston ticket too. Got a month to advertise that and might help PNE walk ons too As others have said, it's literally a free, unexpected hit - which might help shift some half season tickets.

Sorry, you lost me at "Kane is average"

That's not what you said. You said it has to be agreed between the clubs. i.e. home fixture = away fixture. We can charge £5 for our fans, we'd have to do it for the away fans too but there is nothing about an agreement between the two clubs that is needed as you implied.

Yeah I had an exam the next day and decided not to go - wasn’t much revising going down when Kalinic put us 2-0 up! Anyway, Forest at home, about as boring as it gets from those teams. Hopefully a 2nd string team for them. Do they have many World Cup internationals they’d rest?

At least its not Villa again! Didn’t we play them like 6 times in one season under Allardyce.