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Genuine question. What IS their secret? Horribly unfancied at the start of the season and our win against them at home must have been one of our easiest of the season at The Amex. I was absolutely certain they would fall away once the season got going. Sean Dyche is an Ok-ish manager but not someone who normally comes to the fore when big jobs are talked about. No big money owner that I know of, comparably small crowds (bigger now they're doing well mind) in an FFP environment.

Yet they are undefeated since Christmas and today's win over Derby gives them a real shot at automatic promotion. Barnes can't get near the starting line up. 10 minutes for him today. How are they doing it? ANYONE?

 

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I keep waiting, waiting and waiting for them to come unstuck but credit where credit is due they're churning out the results.

 

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Fair play to them, I like a lot of people thought they'd slip away as the season went on but they've stuck at it and are proving to be a very competent team.

 

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I wonder who Barnes will sign for in the summer if they go up?

Not sure he's PLR!

 

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Consistency of team? Aspinall pointed out how they have 7 players who have played most of the season. They have also been together a while, working in Dyche's system for a while

 

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Certainly defying most people's expectations.

 

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It's Vings, innit?

 

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Scoring goals and not conceding.

Simple game, football.

 

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Ashley Barnes he's not just warming the bench he is a tactical genius

 

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It's got to be a ton of credit to Dyche hasn't it? He was very unlucky to lose the Watford job and quietly gone about his business at Burnley. He obviously knows how to pick a player and instill calm and confidence in is team. Plus he's got a system they're comfortable with.

 

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Acker79 said:

Consistency of team? Aspinall pointed out how they have 7 players who have played most of the season. They have also been together a while, working in Dyche's system for a while

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I think that's a good shout. I heard Warren say that and thought he had a point. When he was unfair was comparing it to us given the injuries we have had. When everyone is fit seven of ours pick themselves (back 5, Ince, Ulloa. Oscar will always pick Bruno if he's fit).

 

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TSB said:

Scoring goals and not conceding.

Simple game, football.

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This.

Ings and Vokes aren't great players but any striker with confidence is a huge asset.

Burnley happen to have two.

Plus Trippier is the most underrated player in the division providing the ammunition.

 

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What were the odds before the start of the season on them gaining automatic promotion?

 

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Pleased for Barnes if they get to the Prem.

 

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You watch, he will get them promoted, they will lose a few games and he will be gone. Seems to be the way these days

 

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I'd much rather see Burnley go up than, say, QPR or Forest

 

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shaolinpunk said:

I'd much rather see Burnley go up than, say, QPR or Forest

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Oh me too. I'd much rather a good side sporting wise than one groaning with FFP busting dollars went up. I just thought it was becoming much harder in the modern era.

 

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shaolinpunk said:

I'd much rather see Burnley go up than, say, QPR or Forest

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Very much this!

 

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kevo said:

What were the odds before the start of the season on them gaining automatic promotion?

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16/1 for promotion and 50/1 for the title. We were 5 and 16s respectively.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2381809/CHAMPIONSHIP-2013-14-PREVIEW

 

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The players motivation is Burnley getting the final parachute payment this season , if they don't go up their wages will be cut or they'll be let go to trim the wagebill whereas some of them will be good enough to play in the Premier League with Burnley next season.