Hughton: Burnley will show us our "our level"

[8th battalion East Lancs]

When we get the Ings money then we will have spent as much as what we've got in from player sales. If you take into account that we haven't paid nearly £9 million for Gray yet (and may never do) then we would have made a profit on player trading.

 

[dazzer6666]

The 2 big money spenders plus QPR and Burnley would probably have been who he initially thought would be up there. Hull lost a few key players close season

Yeah.....and we got one of them [emoji3]

 

[NooBHA]

When we get the Ings money then we will have spent as much as what we've got in from player sales. If you take into account that we haven't paid nearly £9 million for Gray yet (and may never do) then we would have made a profit on player trading.

I don't mean to rain on your parade mate but my point that I was trying to get across was that at the start of the season CH thought the top 4 sides would have been Boro Derby Burnley and QPR. It wasn't about Burnley's ability to balance the books. Although I am pleased that you have

 

[8th battalion East Lancs]

I wasn't responding to you NooBHA, I was just making a point about the content of the link that one of your fellow posters put up.

 

[NooBHA]

i wasn't responding to you noobha, i was just making a point about the content of the link that one of your fellow posters put up.

okkkkkkeeeeeeee dokeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

 

[ferring seagull]

Not a happy hunting ground for us, they are on a very strong run, we are all aware that we are a bit goal shy, they were playing United/Chelsea/Arsenal recently so little old Brighton's unbeaten record will not faze them in the slightest. I feel a draw will be a positive result for us.

Well if it is no worse than my memory of CMS ( absolutely useless according to many ) scoring two absolute crackers against them at Turfmoor in 2012 ? , I will be delighted.

 

[8th battalion East Lancs]

Well if it is no worse than my memory of CMS ( absolutely useless according to many ) scoring two absolute crackers against them at Turfmoor in 2012 ? , I will be delighted.

He was absolutely brilliant that day. Only Carlos Tevez comes close in recent seasons for a brilliant individual opposition forward performance at t'Turf.

 

[ferring seagull]

He was absolutely brilliant that day. Only Carlos Tevez comes close in recent seasons for a brilliant individual opposition forward performance at t'Turf.

The overhead was particularly brilliant !

 

[Working class pride]

Are the team good enough? We shall see, but as it's Brighton I fully expect the team to fck it up. Brighton have a half decent side? Blimey its been way over 30 years so I still remain to be convinced. Ask me un May if I believe. There we go.

 

[northstandsteve]

Burnley - Good manager strong defence, Midfield fiery and competive, Striker pace and power. Surprised they haven't scored more goals. Win games narrowly like us. Battered in 2nd half at Blackburn, but good strike and resilience to win. Hughton will set us up not to lose, Baldock missing (if injured) a big loss. I predict a 0-0 like last time, enjoyed the trip but getting home was a nightmare. Burnley will be close this season, but they are at home so i expect us to be tight and not give anything away. 2 week break could work in our favour, re=charge batteries, Kaz back, March and Murphy playing well. If no baldock, play March in behind Hemed, Leave Bobby on the bench.Looking at fixtures, all top six play each other up to Xmas, not just us who have difficult fixtures. We will be in top 6 at Xmas, which will be a good achievement, with January purchases?? to come. All looking godd as as far as i am concerned. No real negatives, as we are definitely over=achieving or the pack are under achieving??

 

[perseus]

That's probably why he thought the top 4 would be Boro, Derby QPR and Burnly at the start of the season. Sheff Wed did not do their spending till after the season was well underway

I don't think spending is necessarily aquainted with success in the Championship. A strong spine to the squad is probably more important. Three clubs: Boro, Derby and Wednesday seemed to have pushed the boat out a bit (spent above their income).

Boro, Derby QPR and Burnley are amongst our next fixtures.

I seem to agree with CH's comments (he does not give much away). I think we will know how we will compete by then end of the year.

Our competitor's fans think we will fall away like Forest did after going 19 games undefeated a few seasons back. I don't know how we will stand up to our next fixtures? It should be interesting. My prediction is if we can go undefeated so can the opposition.

 

[Working class pride]

No real negatives

What sort of Brighton fan are you? Finding negatives should come naturally. Call yourself Sussex. I dunno what Sussex has come. It's not what it was that's for sure.

 

[northstandsteve]

GG back instead of Dunk would be a positive for me, we are missing his organisation.

 

[Working class pride]

GG back instead of Dunk would be a positive for me, we are missing his organisation.

You are at it again, looking on the bright side. I dunno.

 

[perseus]

Burnley - Good manager strong defence, Midfield fiery and competive, Striker pace and power. Surprised they haven't scored more goals. Win games narrowly like us. Battered in 2nd half at Blackburn, but good strike and resilience to win. Hughton will set us up not to lose, Baldock missing (if injured) a big loss. I predict a 0-0 like last time, enjoyed the trip but getting home was a nightmare. Burnley will be close this season, but they are at home so i expect us to be tight and not give anything away. 2 week break could work in our favour, re=charge batteries, Kaz back, March and Murphy playing well. If no baldock, play March in behind Hemed, Leave Bobby on the bench.Looking at fixtures, all top six play each other up to Xmas, not just us who have difficult fixtures. We will be in top 6 at Xmas, which will be a good achievement, with January purchases?? to come. All looking godd as as far as i am concerned. No real negatives, as we are definitely over=achieving or the pack are under achieving??

Teams compared: http://www.northstandchat.com/showt...r-level-quot&p=7152621&viewfull=1#post7152621

I am optimistic. 4 star **** game v Burnley. I think our team as a whole have not been overachieving. Playing about par for their ability with Lualua producing the goods when needed put us at the top instead of just outside the play-offs. I think we are getting better after the last three games.

 

[8th battalion East Lancs]

Our competitor's fans think we will fall away

I think that if any Burnley fan thinks that then they have a very short memory.

 

[northstandsteve]

Bugger better find a negative, Dunk's one or two errors a game. Damn i am a moaner now!!
Derby pass, pass,pass no end product based on 2nd Half at Forest.
Middlesbro prone to no goals in batches of games.
Hull strong on a good run,
Burnley, bit like us, win tight games with decent manager.
Birmingham doing well over-achieving, rely on Gray & Donaldson, poor at home against Wolves, but bounced back at unpredictable Fulham.
Chasing Pack
Reading score goals but inconsistent.
Sheff Wed spent lots massive club!!! chairman will lose patience with manager if not in top 6 by Xmas.
QPR will improve i expect under Warnock, but lack depth. Playing Boro away on friday, will watch with interest.

 

[Milano]

2 seasons ago it was Burnley, everyone thought they'd fall away but didn't, last season it was Bournemouth. No reason it can't be us this season, we are organised with a few genuine match winners. We have no loans yet so have options to bring a couple in plus it appears we have transfer cash left needed. Bring it on.

 

[perseus]

2 seasons ago it was Burnley, everyone thought they'd fall away but didn't, last season it was Bournemouth. No reason it can't be us this season, we are organised with a few genuine match winners. We have no loans yet so have options to bring a couple in plus it appears we have transfer cash left needed. Bring it on.

After 16 games, Burnley and Leicester were clear of the others. http://www.statto.com/football/teams/derby-county/2013-2014/table/2013-11-26

This season it is closer. I think the challengers will put together undefeated runs. So we have not only to keep up the pace, but I think we will have to improve to keep ahead.

I thought Burnley would falter, but not Bournemouth. Burnley drew lots of games as well, 15 all season. 5 in the first 16 (we have drawn 7).

 

[perseus]

Addenda: by the end of that year, Burnley had an average Christmas and had been overtaken by Derby who ultimately failed to Bobby Z.

This could happen again.

Derby games:

17 21.11.2015 Cardiff City home
18 27.11.2015 Hull City away
19 06.12.2015 Sheffield Wednesday away
20 12.12.2015 Brighton and Hove A home
21 15.12.2015 Bristol City home
22 19.12.2015 Ipswich Town away
23 26.12.2015 Fulham home