The Dingles

[Upside Down]

If Burnley get beat by venky rovers that would be even more embarrassing than when we smashed them 5-0.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

4 hours ago, Upside Down said:

If Burnley get beat by venky rovers that would be even more embarrassing than when we smashed them 5-0.

That’s how I see it, we’re Venkies Rovers at the moment. Normal service with games against the real Blackburn Rovers will be resumed at some point in the future.

[Herbie6590]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/may/17/sean-dyche-vincent-kompany-burnley-red-card-stats?utm_term=66477e129f2cb87d549873bc0e0d265d&utm_campaign=TheFiver&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=fiver_email

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

44 minutes ago, Herbie6590 said:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/may/17/sean-dyche-vincent-kompany-burnley-red-card-stats?utm_term=66477e129f2cb87d549873bc0e0d265d&utm_campaign=TheFiver&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=fiver_email

That was the thing about Dyche, although his teams relied on physicality they very rarely got on the wrong side of the officials. No sendings off for bouncing the ball on an opponents head for instance. Not many stupid shirt pulls or ankle taps on the half way line All their cards were earned not bought.

[Exiled_Rover]

58 minutes ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

That was the thing about Dyche, although his teams relied on physicality they very rarely got on the wrong side of the officials. No sendings off for bouncing the ball on an opponents head for instance. Not many stupid shirt pulls or ankle taps on the half way line All their cards were earned not bought.

I've never forgiven Carrick for that. 

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

And so our six fingered neighbours bow out with just a mere whimper,pathetic...serves them right for celebrating like they did at Ewood.

Karma.

[Norbert Rassragr]

They'll still bum us next season sadly.

[simongarnerisgod]

23 minutes ago, Norbert Rassragr said:

They'll still bum us next season sadly.

unless the improbable happens and we spent money,the dingles won`t be the only ones who molest us indecently next season

[wilsdenrover]

1 hour ago, Norbert Rassragr said:

They'll still bum us next season sadly.

We’re going to know exactly how their sisters feel.

[sparky12]

1 hour ago, simongarnerisgod said:

unless the improbable happens and we spent money,the dingles won`t be the only ones who molest us indecently next season

Others might but the recent liquidation of Calder Vale Holdings and the lack of transparency from the majority owners on what they did with the (apparent) 100's of millions that were in the bank has upset a few people. Don't be surprised if you here it discussed in Parliament at some point this year. With any luck we could see the wheels fall off the Dingle Express sooner rather than later.

Did you know they pay their celebrity friends to turn up? (Think Tom Brady and his 3.3 pence shares)

Edited May 19, 2024 by sparky12

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

11 hours ago, sparky12 said:

Others might but the recent liquidation of Calder Vale Holdings and the lack of transparency from the majority owners on what they did with the (apparent) 100's of millions that were in the bank has upset a few people. Don't be surprised if you here it discussed in Parliament at some point this year. With any luck we could see the wheels fall off the Dingle Express sooner rather than later.

Did you know they pay their celebrity friends to turn up? (Think Tom Brady and his 3.3 pence shares)

Mm, they pay their players but they don’t turn up.

[Ewood Ace]

Outside of their 3 wins against their fellow relegated club just 2 win from 34 games against the other 17 clubs. That really is shocking especially when you consider what they spent. 

[Upside Down]

9 hours ago, Ewood Ace said:

Outside of their 3 wins against their fellow relegated club just 2 win from 34 games against the other 17 clubs. That really is shocking especially when you consider what they spent. 

It makes our season look like a roaring success in comparison, and ours was a complete disaster.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

130 Million spent to be relegated,that takes some doing.

That's on a Venky scale of disaster!!

[Upside Down]

Here's some context.

This year Burnley won fewer points than a side managed by Steve Kean.

The quality of the premier league is absolutely gash. 27 points would have seen you safe this year.

Embarrassing.

[chaddyrovers]

1 hour ago, SIMON GARNERS 194 said:

130 Million spent to be relegated,that takes some doing.

That's on a Venky scale of disaster!!

spent loads on unproven players at PL but now Kompany is being linked with Bayern Munich manager job there

[Tom]

2 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

spent loads on unproven players at PL but now Kompany is being linked with Bayern Munich manager job there

A reputation goes a long way it seems, even it not fully earned yet in the managerial space 

He was great for them in the championship but they could be flat track bullies and never needed a plan B, turns out their plan B should have been plan A in the premier league but he never quite got that sorted 

[chaddyrovers]

22 minutes ago, Tom said:

A reputation goes a long way it seems, even it not fully earned yet in the managerial space 

He was great for them in the championship but they could be flat track bullies and never needed a plan B, turns out their plan B should have been plan A in the premier league but he never quite got that sorted 

I wouldn't employ him if I was Bayern anyway. 

[oldjamfan1]

21 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

I wouldn't employ him if I was Bayern anyway. 

I think Poch might be on Bayern’s radar now?

[Upside Down]

4 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

I think Poch might be on Bayern’s radar now?

Doesn't stand a chance when Saint Vincent is in the running.

[oldjamfan1]

7 minutes ago, Upside Down said:

Doesn't stand a chance when Saint Vincent is in the running.

PMSFL

[chaddyrovers]

52 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

I think Poch might be on Bayern’s radar now?

Deffo or Ten Hag if Pochettino got the United job. 

I wouldn't sack Ten Hag either

[roversfan99]

I hope he doesnt get sacked unless he is replaced by Southgate.

But I cant understand why anyone thinks Ten Hag shouldnt be sacked. Spent shed loads on players he wanted and 2 years in all theyve had is regression and still no discernable style of play 

[K-Hod]

53 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

I hope he doesnt get sacked unless he is replaced by Southgate.

But I cant understand why anyone thinks Ten Hag shouldnt be sacked. Spent shed loads on players he wanted and 2 years in all theyve had is regression and still no discernable style of play 

Probably because whoever they try and appoint, it results in the same outcome. 
The guy hasn’t done well, but with that injury list and players being hopelessly out of form, I’m not sure he could have done better tbh.

They’ve had some really good managers since Ferguson and they’ve all ultimately failed. What does that tell you?

 

[roversfan99]

12 minutes ago, K-Hod said:

Probably because whoever they try and appoint, it results in the same outcome. 
The guy hasn’t done well, but with that injury list and players being hopelessly out of form, I’m not sure he could have done better tbh.

They’ve had some really good managers since Ferguson and they’ve all ultimately failed. What does that tell you?

 

I acknowledge the difficulties injury wise in the last month or two in particular.

And I take on board the ownership issues and it might be hypocritical considering my views on Venkys, but of course its not the same. Ten Hag has spent huge money on players he clearly played a huge part in signing, players like Antony, Martinez and Onana for example who he has worked with before.

All them seasons post Ferguson havent led them to 8th and their worst Premier League finish, so winning the title doesnt have to be the benchmark. Both Mourinho and Van Gaal (and to a lesser extent Solskjaer who is not a good manager) have had success since Ferguson left. With a team with a number of his own signings, there is no sign of progression and no one is any wiser as to how he wants to play, 2 years in.