Championship thread 24/25! (6 Viewers)

[David O'Day]

Luton haven’t got the same grit about them. Very surprised they’ve not been able to strengthen. Baptiste a good signing for them if he stays fit.

yeah, i was surprised when he said they were playing a couple of kids an struggling to get people in

 

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[Matt smith]

Calm down dear

Just a critical position in the team and it wouldn’t be an issue if sheaf could stay fit but he always misses a 1/4 of the season minimum

 

[Pusb1]

 

[David O'Day]

Completely agree, talk of the top six will be unrealistic unless that midfield area is addressed

otherwise top half finish

Sheffield united, Burnley and Sunderland look particularly strong

mate, 1 game has been played

chill your fucking tits

 

[Matt smith]

mate, 1 game has been played

chill your fucking tits

No that’s fair, plenty of room to improve.

I’m just saying there’s clear areas of the team that need reinforcements if we want to compete at the top.

 

[Ian1779]

Two soft goals conceded by Luton so far..

Burnley have been pressing like bastards, our aaatb will be torn to shreds against this lot of they're on it.

I agree - how their player didn’t get biked for dragging down Morris is beyond me. Gonna be right cynical bastards.

 

[HadjiChippo]

Hopefully Burnley are due a few of these players moving on in the window, very strong side with more first team arrivals than departures from their prem side

 

[wingy]

Three decisions that went against Luton that shouldn't have imo?

 

[David O'Day]

Hopefully Burnley are due a few of these players moving on in the window, very strong side with more first team arrivals than departures from their prem side

aye, can't see some of them fancying playing in th championship

 

[StrettoBoy]

I think, based on this performance, that Burnley are a shoe-in for automatic promotion.

I will reserve judgement on Luton until they have played some of the lesser teams, such as us.

 

[Ian1779]

Both of these teams will be very different come September 1st and will likely be weaker. Hopefully we’ll be the opposite.

 

[Trueskyblue20]

Probably a bit of a reality check this weekend in regards to the actual strength of some of the opposition.

Massive reality check. I still find the fact so many non Cov fans are backing us to challenge for autos as a bit crazy.

I stand by the fact autos are well out of reach but we really should be challenging for playoffs. If we get there we will be 5th or 6th.

 

[StrettoBoy]

Massive reality check. I still find the fact so many non Cov fans are backing us to challenge for autos as a bit crazy.

I stand by the fact autos are well out of reach but we really should be challenging for playoffs. If we get there we will be 5th or 6th.

Sadly I agree but I could well change my mind if we can get another couple of good players in before the transfer window closes.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

One new signing, Coventry 5 Oxford 0 and we'll be top 6 certainties. One week later, a narrow defeat at Ashton gate - 17th. Such are we football fans.

 

[Great_Expectations]

We lost one game - on week one of the season. Without our best player and our joint top scorer on the bench.

Chill.

 

[The CableGuy]

Statement of intent from Burnley tonight.

 

[Pusb1]

Leeds, Burnley, Sheff Utd top 3

rest of the league scrambling for 3 playoff places

 

[HadjiChippo]

Didn’t think Luton would get hammered tonight but Burnley have some excellent players

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Massive reality check. I still find the fact so many non Cov fans are backing us to challenge for autos as a bit crazy.

I stand by the fact autos are well out of reach but we really should be challenging for playoffs. If we get there we will be 5th or 6th.

I said 6th before the season started and I’m going to tentatively stick with that for now. Autos always felt like a massive pipe dream. It’s simply too hard to compete against these parachute clubs.

 

[David O'Day]

Luton look like a less good version of Luton

 

[ptr]

Taking the piss brining Weghorst on.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Burnley look awesome, good job we didn't play them on Saturday.

 

[David O'Day]

scott parker has one of the worst coats I have ever seen on

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

scott parker has one of the worst coats I have ever seen on

A blast from the 70s.

 

[2024/25 League 1 Champs?]

scott parker has one of the worst coats I have ever seen on

by ‘coats’ do you mean ‘haircuts’?

 

[Pusb1]

Everyone creaming over Scott Parker.

Promoted from the Championship with just relegated Fulham and Bournemouth teams with the best players in the league. Now handed the best team at Burnley.

He’ll be sacked 2 games into the PL season next year

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

It's the energy of the Burnley players that has impressed me. Can't see them not winning the league based on one game!!

2nd place still up for grabs, after Hamer leaves

 

[David O'Day]

Everyone creaming over Scott Parker.

Promoted from the Championship with just relegated Fulham and Bournemouth teams with the best players in the league. Now handed the best team at Burnley.

He’ll be sacked 2 games into the PL season next year

oh he's shite, he has just luckily for him managed teams in this league with PL strength squads

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Hope Mark Robins was watching Burnley tonight.

Midfielder's running box to box with PACE.

 

[David O'Day]

A blast from the 70s.

it seems to both fit him and look too small at the same time

 

[TwistAndShoutCCFC1987]

This has hit it home to me how tough it will be to get out of this league. The two tonight (even though Luton were off it they will recover) plus sheff united and leeds are all very difficult to compete with in these league

 

[ptr]

Hope Mark Robins was watching Burnley tonight.

Midfielder's running box to box with PACE.

Helped by the fact Luton were all over the place.

 

[SIR ERNIE]

Scott Parker loves himself doesn't he.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Scott Parker loves himself doesn't he.

He's a lucky man getting the job.

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

This has hit it home to me how tough it will be to get out of this league. The two tonight (even though Luton were off it they will recover) plus sheff united and leeds are all very difficult to compete with in these league

Only way we’re ever getting out of this league is via the play-offs. Ipswich getting autos last season will retrospectively go down as one of the greatest footballing achievements of the 21st century imo.