Stan Ternent's Burnley 1 Dennis Wise's Miwwoww 1
Points don't win prizes
The statistics said...
We drew 1-1 at home to Millwall. The visitors took the lead in the 53rd minute via Noel Whelan, who had replaced Neil Harris - stretchered off with a nasty-looking ankle injury - just before the half-hour mark. The Clarets got a goal back in the 60th minute via the in-form Ian Moore to secure the draw, although the point leaves us at 16th in the table.
Unfortunately, the game also saw both Paul Weller and Luke Chadwick substituted with injuries, and both are doubtful ahead of Tuesday's Carling Cup game at Wolves.
Our survey said...
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ZZZZZzzzzz... Two ordinary teams playing ordinary football. Ian Moore was our best player. Jensen made one great save. If Branch is a central defender, I am Spartacus.
Paddy:
No, I'm Spartacus!
A game for which the term "snore draw" was coined. The first half was a complete non-event, with only the beanpole Bob Peeeeeeters looking likely to score. Carrying on from last week, Jensen made some good saves to deny him.
The second half was slightly better, but only after we'd gone a goal behind and then decided to play football. I suppose it was inevitable that Ian Moore would score, but only a great save by Warner from Facey prevented us from stealing what would have been an undeserved victory.
Hozzo:
No, I'm Spartacus!
One more point along the road we go.
Editor's note: apparently this is a line from some song or other. Never ask Hozzo to supply the records for your party.
Joan:
No, I'm Spartacus!
We could have done with all three points, but one each was about right. A poor game, lots of mistakes. Watching from the Bob Lord stand with my coat and scarf keeping me dry, I didn't envy the players.
Michael:
No, I'm Spartacus!
Not a great game. Neither team really got going, and I thought a draw was a fair result.
The Beast continued where he left off at West Ham, but he desperately needs two competent centre halves in front of him. Branch is still not a central defender, and never will be; Arthur did OK, but needs someone more solid than Branch alongside him. Midfield was staccato, and the forward line fitful. Facey isn't good enough, despite his enthusiasm. A point retained, basically.
Pic of the day
Ah - a lovely photo of the idyllic Mersea Island. Or, more particularly, the causeway where Paddy stood and waited for the water to go down. Thanks to National Rail and London Underground, our Travel Secretary missed his usual train home, and got caught by the tide (the road goes across an estuary, and is completely submerged several times a month). The arrow shows where he stood between 1am and 2am, getting colder and crosser by the minute. Rumours that the occupants of the nearby house called the police to complain about a strange creature lurking outside are of course completely unfounded.
As with all articles on the site, the views expressed in the vox pop section are those of the individual contributors, and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Burnley FC London Supporters Club.
