We lost 7-4 at home to Watford. Yes, that's right: seven-four. Unbelievable - or is it? After all, this season has already seen the Clarets lose 6-5 away at Grimsby and 6-2 at home to Rotherham, so perhaps shipping in seven was just a natural progression.
Goals were as follows: (Burnley) Gareth Taylor 15, 39, 45; Steve Davis 35 / (Watford) Wayne Brown 13; Micah Hyde 16; Neil Cox 26; Michael Chopra 29, 40, 61, 90. Those with a keen eye will spot that although Golden Bonce scored a hat-trick, it wasn't enough to secure the matchball, as the Hornets' on-loan (from Newcastle United) Michael Chopra netted four.
Our survey said...
Woody:
I have nothing to say.
Razor:
It's all my fault. I should have bought the pies at half time. Sorry.
Editor's note: once again, poor Razor (who wasn't even there!) is the scapegoat. For God's sake, Razor, get yourself along to a game and buy the pies - and soon!
Mike:
Taylor was man of the match. Good to see Stan bring on a youngster at last in Matty O'Neill. Some nice wing trickery, and he has a great long throw. Let's see more.
Papa was poor. Give him games, or he won't get better!
Firmo:
Shit! No heart, no attitude, no balls.
We were woeful. The thing about the Grimsby game is that it was "once in a lifetime" stuff. Not "more than once a season".
We had two completely separate three-goal rules today, one in the first half and one in the second. We also had terrible travel problems today, but the worst bit of luck was that we could get to the game. Unacceptable.
Brent:
Today's performance proved that Ternent can no longer motivate the players. The whole club has fallen into the doldrums.
The Board's decision to get rid of Little was not only scandalous, but showed a total lack of respect for the PAYING customer. Another PR own goal, Barry.
Paddy:
I never thought I'd see two games in a season where there were eleven goals scored. Two teams displaying Mickey Mouse defending made for a very poor game, despite the 7-4 scoreline. Beresford, Davis and McGregor were truly woeful, and some serious decisions need to be made.
Well played Gareth Taylor - a professional display, despite all the crap going on around him.
Pauline:
Thank goodness for illness. I spent a comparatively pleasant day being ill, and watched the game on Ceefax. Probably the best way to watch it.
John H:
One for sorrow
Two for joy
Three for a girl
Four for a boy
Five for silver
Six for gold
Seven for a secret never to be told...
...I'm not saying what the new bear is called!
Editor's note: yep - another "home defeat" bear from the Club Shop for John. Presumably the staff now have one gift-wrapped and ready after each home game. Our guess is that it's called "Magpie". Is there a doctor out there who can give Hozzo the help he so clearly needs (before we kill him)?
Poll of the day
After the match, we caught a glimpse of preparations for Tuesday's game against Preston. Stan was giving his team talk, utilising the latest technology to decide which players should start the game, the formation to be used, etc.
We managed to get a picture of the machine in use, just before it was purloined by the Board - they needed it to decide which players to retain for next season.
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